3 suffered permanent vision loss due to lid issue amid Thermos recall: CPSC

Friday, May 1, 2026 9:58AM PT
Thermos has recalled eight million food jars and bottles due to issues with the stopper in the lid.

The recall includes the Thermos' stainless King 3000 and 3020 food jars, as well as Thermos' Sportsman 3010 food & beverage bottles, according to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission.

Thermos recalls 8 million food jars and bottles due to faulty stopper in lid.



The products were sold between 2008 and 2024 at Target, Walmart, and Amazon, among other retailers.

Thermos says the stopper of the faulty products has no pressure relief in the center. When food or drinks are stored in the product for an extended period of time, the stopper can forcefully eject when opened.



There have been more than two dozen reports of consumers being struck by a stopper when opening the containers, causing cuts or bruises.

Three people suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye.
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