US EditionThermos recalls 8.2M bottles, jars after 3 reports of vision loss
Thermos is offering free replacement stoppers after 27 injury reports and three cases of permanent vision loss, federal officials said.
- Federal safety officials issued a massive recall for approximately 8.2 million Thermos brand food jars and beverage bottles after reports that stoppers forcefully eject, causing serious impact injuries and lacerations.
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that the containers lack a necessary pressure relief feature in the stopper, allowing pressure to build up inside when food or liquids are stored for extended periods.
- At least 27 customers reported being struck by ejecting stoppers upon opening the containers, with three individuals suffering permanent vision loss, according to federal officials.
- Consumers should immediately stop using the affected products, sold at retailers including Target and Walmart, and contact Thermos to receive free replacement parts or product replacements.
- Affected items include Stainless King food jars and Sportsman food and beverage bottles with model numbers SK3000, SK3020, and SK3010, sold between March 2008 and July 2024.
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The New York LedgerThermos recalls 8M jars, bottles after stoppers ‘forcefully eject,’ 3 users left with permanent vision loss
Thermos is recalling more than 8 million food jars and bottles after a dangerous defect caused stoppers to "forcefully eject," leaving some consumers blind.The Illinois-based company's recall impacts about 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles sold over more than 15 years, according to a Thursday notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).Thermos has received 27 reports of stoppers …
Thermos recalls 8 million containers after reports of ejecting stoppers
Thermos is recalling about 8.2 million food jars and beverage bottles due to a defect that can cause the stopper to eject forcefully.The recall includes Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model numbers SK3000 and SK3020, manufactured before July 2023, as well as Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles with model number SK3010.According to a notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the stopper on the recalled products lacks a…
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