Recalled Thermos Bottles and Food Jars Pose Serious Injury Risk — What to Know
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More Than 8 Million Thermos Bottles and Food Jars Recalled Due to Serious Injury Risk

Dozens of people have been hurt, with 3 cases of permanent vision loss that occurred after built-up pressure caused stoppers to shoot off.
More Than 8 Million Thermos Bottles and Food Jars Recalled Due to Serious Injury Risk
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Published on May 1, 2026
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Thermos has recalled 8.2 million bottles and food jars from its King and Sportsman lines because the stoppers do not have necessary pressure-release valves, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

These bottles and jars came in a variety of colors, and were sold at Target, Walmart, Amazon, Thermos.com, and other stores nationwide and online from around March 2008 to July 2024 for about $30.

According to CPSC, if food or drinks are stored in the recalled containers for an “extended period,” the stopper can pop off forcefully when opened, which could cause serious impact injuries or lacerations.

Nearly 30 people have been hurt, including three who sustained permanent vision loss.

Which Thermos Bottles and Jars Were Recalled?

Thermos has recalled the following products:

  • 16 ounce (oz) Stainless King Food Jars (model number SK3000) manufactured before July 2023
  • 24 oz Stainless King Food Jars (model number SK3020), manufactured before July 2023
  • All 40 oz Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles (model number SK3010)

Model numbers are printed on the bottom of the recalled containers.

a two-image collage of the recalled and not recalled products, featuring differences in the lid design
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How to Get a Replacement for Recalled Thermoses

Stop using the recalled bottles and food jars immediately.

Thermos is offering free replacement stoppers for the recalled King food jars and a full replacement for the Sportsman bottles.

For recalled food jars, the company asks consumers to throw away the stopper and send a photo of the discarded stopper to Thermos. For recalled bottles, consumers can return them to Thermos using a prepaid shipping label.

You can request a replacement via the Thermos Support Portal. You can also call the company at 662-563-6822 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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  1. Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Stainless King Food Jars and Bottles Due to Serious Impact Injury and Laceration Hazards. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. April 30, 2026.
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