Thermos recalls 8.2 million bottles

A Thermos is supposed to do one boring job — keep food or drinks hot or cold until you open it. But this recall is about the moment you open it. Thermos and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on April 30 that about 8.2 million Thermos containers can shoot their stoppers out with enough force to cause cuts and eye injuries. That turns a lunch jar or bottle into something much riskier than most people would ever expect. (cpsc.gov) ### Which Thermos products are affected? The recall covers three models: the 16-ounce Stainless King Food Jar, model SK3000; the 24-ounce Stainless King Food Jar, model SK3020; and the 40-ounce Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottle, model SK3010. The food jars are affected if they were made before July 2023, while all SK3010 bottles are included. The model number is printed on the bottom, and the Thermos name is on the side. (cpsc.gov) ### What actually goes wrong? The stopper is the problem. These recalled versions do not have a pressure-relief feature in the center. If perishable food or beverages sit in the container for an extended period, pressure can build inside. Then, when someone opens the container, the stopper can eject forcefully instead of releasing that pressure safely. Basically, it behaves less like a lid and more like a projectile. (cpsc.gov) ### How bad were the injuries? Bad enough that this is not a routine “check your cabinet when you have time” recall. Thermos said it received 27 reports of consumers being struck by an ejected stopper. Some people needed medical attention for impact and laceration(cpsc.gov)nside is severe. (cpsc.gov) ### How many products are out there? A lot. The recall covers about 5.8 million Stainless King food jars and about 2.3 million Sportsman bottles in the U.S. They were sold nationwide from around March 2008 through July 2024 for about $30 each. The products showed up at Target, Walmart, Amazon, Thermos.com, and other stores, which means plenty of people could still have one sitting in a cupboard or packed for work. (cpsc.gov) ### What should owners do now? Stop using the recalled container immediately. For the SK3000 and SK3020 food jars, Thermos says customers should contact the company for a free replacement pressure-relief stopper. For the SK3010 bottle, Thermos is offering a replac(cpsc.gov)laim information is received and verified. (cpsc.gov) ### Do you need the receipt? Turns out the recall process is built around the product itself, not a proof-of-purchase hunt. Thermos says owners should identify the model number on the bottom and submit a claim through its support channel or call the company’s reca(cpsc.gov)id label. (cpsc.gov) ### Why does this matter beyond Thermos? Because it is a reminder that “simple” household products are not always simple. Pressure buildup is easy to overlook in insulated containers, especially ones people have owned for years without thinking twice. This recall (cpsc.gov)st every day is part of it. (cpsc.gov) ### Bottom line If you own a Thermos Stainless King jar or a Sportsman bottle, check the bottom before you use it again. This is one of those recalls where the fix is straightforward, but ignoring it is not worth the gamble. (cpsc.gov)