If you have a Thermos Stainless King food jar or a Sportsman bottle, flip it over and check the model number on the bottom — three people have lost vision, and a free replacement is available.
What Is Being Recalled?
Thermos LLC is recalling about 8.2 million food jars and bottles because the stopper can forcefully eject when the container is opened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on April 30, 2026, under recall number 26-444. The recall covers the Thermos Stainless King 16 oz Food Jar (model SK3000) and 24 oz Food Jar (model SK3020) manufactured before July 2023, and the Thermos Sportsman 40 oz Food and Beverage Bottle (model SK3010) regardless of when it was made.The model number is printed on the bottom of each container. For the two food jars, recalled units are identified by a stopper that has no pressure-relief valve in the center; a stopper with a pressure-relief valve in the center is not part of the recall. If you have an affected product, stop using it and request a free replacement.
Why This Is Dangerous
According to the CPSC, the stopper on the recalled food jars and bottles has no pressure relief in the center. When perishable food or beverages are stored in the sealed container for an extended period, pressure can build up inside. When the consumer then opens the container, the stopper can forcefully eject — hitting the person opening it. The CPSC describes the result as serious impact and laceration hazards.The CPSC has reported 27 incidents of consumers being struck by an ejecting stopper, including complaints of impact and laceration injuries requiring medical attention. Three consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye. Because the danger comes from stored pressure, the safest step is to stop using the product now rather than opening it again.
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How to Get Your Free Replacement
The remedy is free, and it is requested through the official Thermos support portal. What you receive depends on which product you have:- Stainless King 16 oz (SK3000) and 24 oz (SK3020) food jars: you receive a free replacement pressure-relief stopper. Thermos asks you to provide the model number and to submit a photo of the disposed stopper as part of the request.
- Sportsman 40 oz bottle (SK3010): you receive a free replacement SK3030 bottle. You return the recalled bottle to Thermos using a prepaid shipping label.
No sales receipt is required. Thermos has indicated replacements are processed in roughly 7 to 9 weeks after all information is received and verified. Because the food-jar remedy involves submitting a photo of the disposed stopper and the bottle remedy involves returning the product, this recall does require some documentation — just not a purchase receipt.
Where the Products Were Sold
The recalled jars and bottles were sold at Target, Walmart, and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Target.com, and Thermos.com, for about $30. They come in a variety of colors; color does not determine whether a unit is recalled — the model number on the bottom (and, for the food jars, the no-pressure-relief stopper) is what identifies an affected product.Frequently Asked Questions
Which Thermos products are recalled?
Three products are recalled: the Thermos Stainless King 16 oz Food Jar (model SK3000) and 24 oz Food Jar (model SK3020) manufactured before July 2023, and the Thermos Sportsman 40 oz Food and Beverage Bottle (model SK3010), all of which are recalled regardless of date. The model number is printed on the bottom of the container. For the food jars, recalled units have a stopper with no pressure-relief valve in the center.
Why were the Thermos jars and bottles recalled?
According to the CPSC, the stopper on the recalled food jars and bottles has no pressure relief in the center. If perishable food or beverages are stored in the container for an extended time, pressure can build up, and the stopper can forcefully eject when opened — creating serious impact and laceration hazards. The CPSC reported 27 incidents of consumers being struck by an ejected stopper, including three people who suffered permanent vision loss.
What is the remedy and do I need a receipt?
The remedy is a free replacement, requested through the Thermos support portal. For the food jars (SK3000 and SK3020) you receive a free replacement pressure-relief stopper; for the Sportsman bottle (SK3010) you receive a free replacement SK3030 bottle and return the recalled bottle using a prepaid shipping label. No sales receipt is required, but you do need to provide the model number, and — for the food jars — Thermos asks you to submit a photo of the disposed stopper, so some documentation is involved. Stop using the product immediately.
Where were the recalled Thermos products sold?
They were sold at Target, Walmart, and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Target.com, and Thermos.com, for about $30. Consumers should stop using the recalled products and request a free replacement through the Thermos support portal.
Sources
- CPSC — Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Stainless King Food Jars and Bottles (Recall 26-444)
- Thermos — Product Recalls
