Thermos recalls about 8.2 million food jars and bottles over ejecting stopper hazard

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.

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.