Here’s the latest on the Thermos recall up to May 2026.
Direct answer
- Thermos recalled about 8.2 million containers in a recall announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in late April 2026, including Stainless King Food Jars and Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles, due to a stopper design that can eject and cause injuries and, in some cases, permanent vision loss. [Cited sources note the recall was announced April 30, 2026, and cover the specific models and quantities.]
What happened and who/what is affected
- The affected products include roughly 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars (two sizes) and 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles, produced before July 2023 and lacking a pressure-relief feature in the stopper. The safety risk is a pressure buildup that can cause the stopper to eject forcefully on opening, potentially causing injuries. [Sources summarize model numbers and production window.]
- Reported injuries include 27 incidents, with three cases of permanent vision loss, plus other impact injuries such as eye trauma. Consumers were advised to stop using the recalled containers immediately and contact Thermos for remedies. [Cited sources detail the injury reports and recall timing.]
Remedies offered
- For the Stainless King jars (SK3000 and SK3020): free replacement pressure-relief stoppers are provided after customers discard the original stopper and submit proof (photo).
- For the Sportsman bottles (SK3010): Thermos provides a prepaid return label so customers can send back the unit and receive a replacement. [Cited sources describe the replacement options and process.]
What to do now
- Check if your Thermos container matches the recalled models and discontinue use immediately if so.
- Visit Thermos’ official recall notices or contact Thermos customer service for instructions on obtaining the replacement parts or a replacement bottle, and to confirm eligibility based on model and production date. [Cited sources emphasize stopping use and pursuing the remedy.]
Context and additional coverage
- The recall has been widely reported across consumer safety outlets, including coverage noting the scale of the recall (millions of units sold through major retailers) and the recall’s status as one of the more serious safety actions in 2026 due to the risk of severe injuries. [Cited sources compile numbers and retailer distribution.]
If you’d like, I can pull the official recall notice details from the CPSC and Thermos and summarize model-by-model eligibility, or help you determine whether your specific product is included by checking model numbers and production dates.
Sources
The recall comes after 27 reports of people being hit with the bottle stopper of the recalled products—including three cases of permanent vision loss.
www.health.comThermos is recalling more than eight-million containers due to customer injuries. The recall follows cases of ...
www.wwbl.comRecent notices from the CPSC, FDA and USDA FSIS cover everything from food containers and children’s products to medical fluids and salmonella-related food
www.consumeraffairs.comThermos is recalling over 8 million products due to potential "serious impact injury and laceration hazards."
abcnews.comA class action lawsuit alleges Thermos failed to warn consumers of a dangerous defect that can cause pressure buildup inside a container.
www.classaction.orgThe company has received 27 reports of incidents involving ejecting stoppers.
wjla.comThermos recalled 8.2 million Stainless King food jars and Sportsman bottles after stoppers caused injuries and permanent vision loss in three consumers.
www.enjuris.comThermos has recalled more than 8 million insulated food jars and bottles after a defect caused explosive lid failures, leading to serious injuries including permanent vision loss.
www.pulse.ngMore than 8 million products sold at Walmart, Target and Amazon have been pulled.
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