{"id":8141,"date":"2026-05-02T15:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finavestra.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/02\/thermos-recalls-8-2-million-bottles-after-stoppers-eject-causing-injury-and-reported-vision-loss\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T15:00:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T15:00:35","slug":"thermos-recalls-8-2-million-bottles-after-stoppers-eject-causing-injury-and-reported-vision-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finavestra.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/02\/thermos-recalls-8-2-million-bottles-after-stoppers-eject-causing-injury-and-reported-vision-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Thermos recalls 8.2 million bottles after stoppers eject, causing injury and reported vision loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"body-graf\">Thermos is recalling 8.2 million containers after consumers suffered laceration injuries \u2014 and in some cases reported permanent vision loss \u2014 when stoppers forcefully ejected from the products and struck them in the face.<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"styles_subscriptionCTA__LOUeY\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"styles_textWrapper__vxvko\">\n<p class=\"styles_text__daaVB styles_textLarge__qlzwu\">Subscribe to read this story ad-free    <\/p>\n<p class=\"styles_text__daaVB\">Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"body-graf\">The recall covers approximately 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and 2.3 million Sportsman Food &amp; Beverage Bottles. According to a recall notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 30, consumers should stop using the affected products immediately.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p class=\"body-graf\">The affected models include Thermos Sportsman Food &amp; Beverage Bottles: all units, model SK3010; Food Jars and Food &amp; Beverage Bottles: all units, models SK3000 (16-ounce), SK3020 (24-ounce), and SK3010 (40-ounce); and Thermos Stainless King Food Jars manufactured before July 2023: models SK3000 and SK3020.<\/p>\n<div class=\"styles_recommendedIntersectionRef__vQEf5\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"body-graf\">The model number can be found at the bottom of the item.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-graf\">The hazard stems from a design flaw in the stopper \u2014 the component that retains heat and prevents leakage. If perishable food or beverages are stored for an extended period, pressure can build up and cause the stopper to forcefully eject when the container is opened. Unlike safer designs, the stopper on the recalled models lacks a pressure-relief valve.<\/p>\n<div class=\"styles_recommendedIntersectionRef__vQEf5\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"body-graf\">Thermos said it has received 27 reports of consumers being struck by an ejected stopper, including injuries requiring medical attention. Three consumers reported suffering permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-graf\">The recalled products were sold between March 2008 and July 2024 at Walmart, Target, and Amazon, as well as on Thermos.com. They were available in a variety of colors and bear the Thermos trademark on the side.<\/p>\n<p class=\"endmark body-graf\">Owners of SK3000 and SK3020 Food Jars should dispose of the stopper and submit a photo of the disposal to Thermos. Owners of SK3010 bottles should return the product using a prepaid shipping label provided by the company. For details on returns and replacements, visit the Thermos recall page at Thermos.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thermos is recalling 8.2 million containers after consumers suffered laceration injuries \u2014 and in some cases reported permanent vision loss \u2014 when stoppers forcefully ejected from the products and struck them in the face. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. 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