Thermos Recalled 8.2 Million Stainless King Food Jars and Bottles

On April 30, 2026, 5.8 million Thermos Stainless King 3000 and 3020 Food Jars and 2.3 million Thermos Sportsman 3010 Food & Beverage Bottles were recalled by the manufacturer. They are dangerous because when perishable beverages and food are stored inside them for a long period and then opened, the stopper may forcefully eject, which can result in serious injuries, including the danger of lacerations, to a consumer. If you were injured by one of the affected Thermos jars or bottles, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability attorneys to see whether you have a viable claim. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved around the nation.

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Thermos has gotten 27 reports of consumers who were hit by a forcefully ejected stopper when the jar or bottle was opened. In some cases, the laceration or impact injuries necessitated medical attention. Three people experienced permanent vision loss after being hit in the eye by the stopper.

The bottles and jars were sold at Walmart, Target, and other retail stores around the country around March 2008 and July 2024. Additionally, they were sold in the same time frames on Amazon.com, Thermos.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com.

Only certain Thermos jars and bottles were affected by the recall. Affected models include the Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model numbers SK3000 and SK3020, made before July 2023 and all Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles with model number SK3010. The problem is that the stopper of these jars and beverages don’t have a pressure relief in the center.

The containers are sold in many different colors in a range of sizes of 16-oz, model number SK3000, 24-oz, model number SK3020, and 40-oz, model number SK3010. You can find the model numbers on the bottom of the recalled jars and bottles.

Consumers have been asked to stop using the recalled jars and bottles right away. It is possible to get a free replacement pressure relief stopper or bottle. However, if you were injured by an ejected stopper, you may be wondering whether you have any recourse. In that case, it may be appropriate to discuss what happened with our lawyers to determine whether you have grounds to bring a product liability lawsuit against Thermos.

Product liability lawsuits can be brought in connection with manufacturing, design, or marketing defects. Manufacturing defects are usually flaws that affect only certain batches or units of a product; they exist when the unit has deviated from the design specifications. Design defects, on the other hand, exist when there are flaws in the specifications themselves.

Our lawyers will also need to establish a theory of liability to recover damages on your behalf. These theories could include negligence, breach of warranty, breach of contract, strict liability, and statutory violations. When we are able to establish liability, we can recover both economic and noneconomic damages arising out of your impact or laceration injuries on your behalf.

Consult an Experienced Product Liability Attorney

If you or a loved one was injured by a Thermos jar or bottle, call the knowledgeable Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group to determine whether you have a viable basis to sue for damages. Complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.