After being on the market for over 15 years, Thermos has issued a recall on more than 8 million of its popular food jars and bottles.
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A defect in 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles caused stoppers to "forcefully eject," resulting in eye injuries, including vision loss. This information is based on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notice issued on Thursday, April 30.
What Thermos Products Are Affected by the Recall?
The company received 27 reports of stoppers hitting users in the face or eyes when opening the containers. Three users suffered eye injuries leading to permanent vision loss.
The defect is caused by the lack of a pressure-relief mechanism in the products.
The CPSC stated, "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 injury and laceration hazards to the consumer."
The Thermos products affected by the recall include:
- Thermos Stainless King Food Jars, models SK3000 (16 oz.) and SK3020 (24 oz.), manufactured before July 2023
- All Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles, model SK3010 (40 oz.)
The model numbers appear at the bottom of the product. The affected items were manufactured in China and Malaysia and feature the Thermos logo. They were sold in a multitude of colors for $30 at many major retailers, including Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Thermos' website between March 2008 and July 2024.
What Should You Do If You Have a Product Affected by the Recall?
If you have a product with one of the model numbers affected by the recall, stop using it immediately.
The CPSC states, "Consumers should stop using the recalled Food Jars and Bottles immediately and contact Thermos to receive a free replacement pressure relief stopper or replacement Bottle, depending on the model."
Affected customers can go to this website to submit a claim for a replacement stopper or product. For more information, call 662-563-6822 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Central time.
