Thermos Recall Issued After Three Reports of Vision Loss From Stoppers Being Forcefully Ejected

More than 8 million Thermos containers are being recalled following reports of defective stoppers causing impact and laceration injuries.

Federal regulators have announced a recall for certain Thermos food jars and bottles, warning that pressure may build up inside the containers when perishable foods or drinks are stored, potentially causing the stopper to eject with force.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the Thermos food jars and bottles recall on April 30, after receiving at least 27 reports of users being struck by stoppers that were forcefully ejected upon opening the containers, including three cases of permanent vision loss.

A thermos is an insulated container designed to keep drinks or food hot or cold for long periods of time. However, the recall warns that if perishable food or beverages are stored inside certain products for an extended period, pressure may build up, potentially causing the stopper to eject forcefully when opened. This could result in impact and laceration injuries for users.

Thermos Recall

The recall impacts approximately 8.2 million units, including 5.8 million Thermos Stainless King 3000 and 3020 food jars manufactured before July 2023, and 2.3 million Thermos Sportsman 3010 food and beverage bottles.

The containers were sold in a variety of colors and sizes, including:

• 16-ounce Thermos 3000 model
• 24-ounce thermos 3020 model
• 40-ounce Thermos 3010 model

Model numbers are printed on the bottom of the recalled containers, and the Thermos trademark is located on the side. Stoppers on the recalled jars and bottles do not have a pressure relief vent in the center.

The affected containers were manufactured in China and Malaysia. They were sold at Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide, as well as online through Amazon, Walmart, Target and Thermos, between March 2008 and July 2024 for about $30 each.

The CPSC is urging consumers to immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Thermos to receive a free replacement pressure relief stopper or a replacement bottle, depending on the model. 

For recalled 3000 and 3020 Food Jars, consumers will be instructed to dispose of the stopper and send a photo of the discarded stopper to Thermos. For recalled 3010 Bottles, consumers will be instructed to return the bottle to Thermos using a prepaid shipping label.

For more information, customers can contact Thermos by phone at 662-563-6822, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT, or visit https://support.thermos.com or https://www.thermos.com and click “Contact Us” or “Recall Info.”

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