Thermos Recalls 8.1M Food Jars, Bottles Over Ejecting Stoppers

Thermos L.L.C. is recalling more than 8 million Stainless King food jars and Sportsman food beverage bottles after reports of stoppers forcefully ejecting and causing serious injuries, including permanent vision loss for three consumers, according to a notice issued Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The recall affects approximately 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars in 16-ounce model SK3000 and 24-ounce model SK3020 versions manufactured before July 2023, as well as 2.3 million 40-ounce Sportsman Food Beverage Bottles in model SK3010, regardless of manufacture date. The products, sold in various colors for about $30 at retailers including Target and Walmart and online through Amazon, Thermos.com, Walmart.com and Target.com from March 2008 through July 2024, were made in China and Malaysia. Consumers can identify recalled units by the Thermos logo on the side and model numbers printed on the bottom.

The hazard stems from the absence of a pressure-relief mechanism in the stoppers. "If perishable food or beverages are stored in the container for an extended period of time, the stopper can forcefully eject when opened, which can result in serious impact...