Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Jars, Bottles After Vision Loss — Thermos Recall 2026
Thermos recall 2026 expanded Thursday to more than 8 million food jars and bottles after stoppers were reported to forcefully eject and injure users. The company is urging consumers to stop using the recalled products immediately.
The recall covers about 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and 2.3 million Sportsman Food and Beverage Bottles. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said 27 reports involved stoppers striking users when the containers were opened, including 3 people who suffered permanent vision loss.
Thermos Stainless King Models
The recalled items include the Thermos 16-ounce Stainless King Food Jar SK3000 and the 24-ounce Stainless King Food Jar SK3020. Thermos said the products lack a pressure-relief mechanism, and pressure can build up when food or liquids sit inside for an extended period.
That buildup can make the stopper forcefully eject when the container is opened if perishable food or beverages were stored inside for an extended period. The products were sold in multiple colors at major retailers including Target and Walmart, and online through Amazon, Thermos and other sites.
Thermos Sportsman Bottles
The recall also includes the 40-ounce Sportsman Food and Beverage Bottle SK3010. Thermos said the products were available from March 2008 through July 2024 and were sold for about $30.
The items were manufactured in China and Malaysia. The Thermos logo appears on the side of the products, and the model numbers are printed on the bottom.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
For consumers, the practical step is simple: stop using the jars and bottles now and check the logo and model numbers before handling them again. The affected products span more than 15 years of sales, which means many households could still have them on a shelf, in a pantry or packed away after years of use.
Three people lost permanent vision after being struck in the eye, turning a common kitchen and travel container into a product that should not be opened and tested. Anyone with a Thermos jar or bottle from the recalled model numbers needs to treat it as part of the recall, not as an isolated defect.
