Thermos recalls about 8.2 million food jars and bottles over ejecting stopper hazard
The Facts
- Thermos is recalling about 8.2 million food jars and beverage bottles in the United States.
- The recall includes about 5.8 million Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and about 2.3 million Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles.
- Officials said the recalled containers' stoppers lack a pressure-relief feature in the center, which can allow pressure to build and cause the stopper to forcefully eject when the container is opened after perishable contents are stored for an extended period.
- Thermos said it received 27 reports of consumers being struck by ejecting stoppers, including impact and laceration injuries that required medical attention.
- Three consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye by the stopper, according to recall reports cited by multiple outlets.
- The recalled products were sold at major retailers including Target and Walmart, as well as online through sites including Amazon.com, between around March 2008 and July 2024.
- The recall applies to Stainless King Food Jars with model numbers SK3000 and SK3020 manufactured before July 2023, and all Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles with model number SK3010.
- Consumers are being instructed to stop using the recalled containers and contact Thermos for a free replacement stopper, which is the next step in the recall response.
Context
Which Thermos products are included in the recall?
The recall covers Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model numbers SK3000 and SK3020 that were manufactured before July 2023, and all Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles with model number SK3010 NBC New York,Economic Times,New Haven Register.
What is the safety problem with these containers?
Multiple reports say the stopper lacks a pressure-relief feature in the center. If perishable food or beverages are left inside for an extended period, pressure can build up and the stopper can eject forcefully when the container is opened Orange County Regis…,Hill,HBS Dealer.
What should owners of the recalled containers do now?
Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled jars and bottles and contact Thermos to obtain a free replacement stopper Aol,RTTNews,News Talk KIT.
How left and right read it
What stands out is the scale of the consumer-safety failure: about 8.2 million containers were recalled after a design without a pressure-relief feature led to injuries, including three cases of permanent vision loss. When products sold through major retailers and online can stay in circulation this broadly, clear recall action and an accessible fix matter because ordinary households bear the risk.
The key issue is whether the recall response is specific, practical, and followed promptly. Thermos has identified the affected models, tied the problem to a stopper design that can build pressure under certain conditions, and is telling consumers to stop using the containers and request a free replacement stopper.
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