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Thermos is recalling millions of food jars and food-and-beverage bottles because a stopper without a pressure-relief feature can forcefully eject when opened after perishables have been stored inside for an extended period. Owners should stop using affected products immediately and contact Thermos for a free replacement stopper or replacement bottle, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
The recall was announced April 30, 2026, by Thermos in cooperation with the CPSC. The company’s recall page remains available for consumers to submit claims and review replacement instructions.
The recall covers Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles in specific models and sizes.
The CPSC lists about 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and about 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles. The recalled containers were sold in a variety of colors.
Owners can find the model number printed on the bottom of the container. The Thermos trademark is on the side. The CPSC notice does not list UPCs or lot codes; the key identifiers are the model number, size and, for the food jars, whether the stopper lacks the pressure-relief feature.
The recalled stoppers do not have a pressure-relief feature in the center. If perishable food or beverages remain in the container for an extended period, the stopper can eject forcefully when the product is opened.
The CPSC said that can create impact-injury and laceration hazards. Thermos’ recall page shows that the affected stoppers lack the center pressure-relief design used for the replacement remedy.
Thermos has received 27 reports of consumers being struck by stoppers that forcefully ejected from the recalled containers, according to the CPSC notice.
Those reports included impact and laceration injuries requiring medical attention. Three consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye.
The recalled products were sold nationwide at Target, Walmart and other stores. They were also sold online through Amazon, Walmart, Target and Thermos.
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The CPSC said the products were sold from about March 2008 through July 2024 for about $30. The recalled products were manufactured in China and Malaysia and imported by Thermos L.L.C., of Schaumburg, Illinois.
The remedy depends on the model.
For recalled SK3000 and SK3020 food jars, consumers can receive a free replacement pressure-relief stopper. Thermos says claimants should keep the recalled stopper until the claim has been approved and no more information is required, then dispose of the stopper and provide a photo as instructed.
For recalled SK3010 bottles, consumers will be asked to return the bottle to Thermos using a prepaid shipping label. Thermos’ recall FAQ identifies the replacement product for SK3010 as an SK3030 bottle.
Thermos says the recall remedy is replacement, not a refund. The company also tells consumers not to return recalled products or stoppers to the store.
Stop using the recalled food jars and bottles immediately, even if the product has not caused an injury.
Check the model number on the bottom of the container. For SK3000 and SK3020 food jars, also check whether the stopper has a pressure-relief feature in the center. Thermos says other Stainless King products are not eligible for the recall remedy unless they match the affected models and conditions.
Consumers can submit a claim through Thermos’ recall and support process. The CPSC also lists Thermos’ recall phone line at 662-563-6822, available from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Thermos says replacement shipments may take seven to nine weeks after all information is received and verified. The company’s FAQ says it is currently processing claims and replacements for the United States.
Recall details can change if the CPSC or Thermos updates the incident count, remedy instructions, replacement timing or affected-product list. Owners should use the CPSC recall notice and Thermos recall page for the latest claim instructions, especially if a product’s model number or stopper design is unclear.
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