This recall involves Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model numbers SK3000 and SK3020, manufactured before July 2023 and all Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles with model number SK3010. The stopper of the recalled Food Jars and Food & Beverage Bottles does not have a pressure relief in the center. The containers were sold in a variety of colors in sizes of 16-oz, model number SK3000, 24-oz, model number SK3020, and 40-oz, model number SK3010. The Thermos trademark is located on the side of the product. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the recalled containers.

Consumers should stop using the recalled Food Jars and Bottles immediately and contact Thermos to receive a free replacement pressure relief stopper or replacement Bottle, depending on the model. For recalled 3000 and 3020 Food Jars, consumers will be asked to throw away the stopper and send a photo of the disposed stopper to Thermos. For recalled 3010 Bottles, consumers will be asked to return their recalled Bottle to Thermos using a prepaid shipping label.

Photos: Stopper of recalled thermos food jar on left, new stopper with pressure-release on right.

Incidents/Injuries:

Thermos has received 27 reports of consumers who were struck by a stopper that forcefully ejected from these containers upon opening, including complaints of impact and laceration injuries requiring medical attention. Three consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye.

Important links:

Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Notice.

Request a replacement stopper with pressure-release function via the Thermos Support Page.

Visit the Thermos Website to see food jars which are now sold with pressure-release stoppers.

My Response:

I am following the guidance provided by the CPSC and Thermos regarding the recalled food jars. I have requested replacement stoppers for my food jars, and I have also ordered two new Thermos food jars with pressure-release stoppers to evaluate.

We have not experienced any pressure problems with our Thermos food jars over many years of using them, but we take ours and your safety seriously. Please follow the CPSC guidance.

Thank you for your trust. We do our best to provide safe and accurate guidance in all we do at Backpacking Chef. Feel free to reply with any questions, thoughts, or suggestions.

Freundliche Grüsse,

Chef Glenn & Dominique

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