Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Stainless King Food Jars and Bottles Due to Serious Impact Injury and Laceration Hazards

Stop using the product and check it against the description above. This recall is in the most serious category, meaning the agency believes it can cause serious injury or death — don't finish the package or use up what's left. If you or a family member has already been affected, keep the packaging and the lot code — they're what a claim rests on later.

Recalling company

Thermos L.L.C., of Schaumburg, Illinois

Severity

Class I — serious

Reported

April 30, 2026

Quantity

About 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and about 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles units

Recall number

26444

Source

CPSC

Sold at: Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Target.com and Thermos.com between around March 2008 and July 2024 for about $30. Units: About 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and about 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles Injuries: Thermos has received 27 reports of consumers who were struck by a stopper that forcefully ejected from these containers upon opening, including complaints of impact and laceration injuries requiring medical attention. Three consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye. Remedy: 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. For recalled 3000 and 3020 Food Jars, consumers will be asked to throw away the stopper and send a phot…