Thermos Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

What’s the Problem?

The recall involves Thermos Stainless King food jars and Sportsman food and beverage bottles with stoppers that do not have a pressure relief feature in the center. If perishable food or beverages are stored inside for an extended period, pressure can build and the stopper can eject with force when the container is opened.

This is not just a leak or temperature-control issue. A forcefully ejected stopper can strike the user in the face or eye and cause serious injuries, including cuts, blunt-force trauma, and permanent damage to vision.

Latest Updates

• April 30, 2026 – Thermos recalled about 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and about 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles because the stopper can forcefully eject when opened after perishable food or drinks are stored for an extended period. The recall involved model numbers SK3000, SK3020, and SK3010 and followed 27 reports of consumers being struck by an ejected stopper, including injuries requiring medical attention and three cases of permanent vision loss [1].

Recalled Products

The recall covers multiple Thermos products sold in different sizes and colors. The affected items are:

• Thermos Stainless King Food Jar, model SK3000, 16-ounce
• Thermos Stainless King Food Jar, model SK3020, 24-ounce
• Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottle, model SK3010, 40-ounce

The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the containers. The Thermos brand name is printed on the side, and the recalled food jars were manufactured before July 2023 while all SK3010 bottles are included.

Injuries and Reported Harm

This recall involves more than a theoretical safety concern. Thermos received 27 reports of consumers being hit by a stopper that forcefully ejected when the container was opened.

Some of those injuries were serious enough to require medical attention. Three consumers reportedly suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye, which makes this one of the more severe container-related recalls in recent years.

Where and When They Were Sold

The recalled products were sold at Target, Walmart, and other stores nationwide, as well as online through Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Thermos. They were sold between around March 2008 and July 2024 for about $30.

The products were imported by Thermos L.L.C. of Schaumburg, Illinois. They were manufactured in China and Malaysia.

What Consumers Should Do Now

Consumers should stop using the recalled food jars and bottles immediately. Thermos is offering a free replacement pressure-relief stopper for the recalled SK3000 and SK3020 food jars, and a replacement bottle for the recalled SK3010 model.

For the food jars, consumers are asked to throw away the stopper and send Thermos a photo of the disposed stopper. For the Sportsman bottle, consumers are asked to return the recalled bottle using a prepaid shipping label.

Do You Qualify for a Thermos Recall Lawsuit?

A legal review may be appropriate if a recalled Thermos container struck you in the face, eye, or another part of the body and caused cuts, vision damage, or other measurable losses. Claims are usually stronger when the product can be identified clearly and the injury is supported by medical records, photographs, and proof of purchase.

Evidence to Gather

• The Thermos container and stopper, if still available
• Photos of the product and any visible injury
• Purchase receipts or online order confirmations
• Medical records, eye treatment records, and surgical records if applicable
• Any recall or replacement communications from Thermos

Potential Damages

Potential damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, vision-related losses, and other documented damages tied to the incident.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Thermos-Recalls-8-2-Million-Stainless-King-Food-Jars-and-Bottles-Due-to-Serious-Impact-Injury-and-Laceration-Hazards