Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Jars and Bottles After Customers Are Injured

Thermos is voluntarily recalling about 8.2 million jars and bottles after the company received reports of customers being struck by the products’ stoppers when the containers were opened, resulting in injuries and, in a few cases, vision loss, U.S. regulators said on Thursday.

The recall, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, covers roughly 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and about 2.3 million Sportsman Food Beverage Bottles.

The stoppers in the recalled products do not have pressure-relief valves, the commission said. As a result, food and liquids left in the containers for long periods of time can cause pressure to build up and the stopper to “forcefully eject” when opened, the agency said, risking injury.

Thermos received 27 reports of customers being struck by stoppers, leading to injuries and lacerations that required medical attention, the commission said. Three consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being hit in the eye, it said.

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/business/thermos-bottles-recall.html