URGENT RECALL: Thermos Stainless King and Sportsman Food Jars and Bottles

The Hazard

Thermos has received 27 reports of stoppers forcefully ejecting. Three consumers suffered permanent vision loss.

Technical Breakdown

Thermos discovered this issue after receiving numerous reports of incidents. People were hit by the stoppers, causing cuts (lacerations) and, in some very serious cases, permanent vision loss because they were struck in the eye. The company has worked with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue this recall and keep customers safe.

Affected Products

• Thermos Stainless King Food Jars, 16-oz, model number SK3000, manufactured before July 2023
• Thermos Stainless King Food Jars, 24-oz, model number SK3020, manufactured before July 2023
• Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles, 40-oz, model number SK3010

Sentinel Action Plan

1. STOP: Immediately stop using the recalled Thermos food jars and bottles. Do not attempt to open them if they contain food or liquid.
2. DOCUMENT: Check the bottom of your Thermos container for the model number. If it’s SK3000, SK3020, or SK3010 and was manufactured before July 2023 (for SK3000 and SK3020), it’s part of the recall.
3. ACT: Contact Thermos for instructions on how to receive a free replacement lid. You can reach them online at https://support.thermos.com, visit https://www.thermos.com and click “Contact Us” or “Recall Info,” or call 662-563-6822 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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