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Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Jars, Bottles Over Ejecting Stoppers

5/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thermos is recalling about 8.2 million jars and bottles because stoppers can eject when opened.
Recall covers 5.8 million King Jars (SK3000, SK3020 made before July 2023) and 2.3 million Sportsman Bottles (SK3010) after 27 injury reports, including vision losses.
Consumers must stop using them, with jar owners discarding and photographing the stopper for replacement and bottle owners returning bottle with a prepaid label for replacement.

History

Historical Context

After seven Chicago residents died from cyanide-tainted Extra-Strength Tylenol in September 1982, Johnson & Johnson recalled roughly 31 million bottles and worked with the FDA to introduce tamper-evident packaging, prompting the 1989 federal anti-tampering law. That precedent guides today’s U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall of 8.2 million Thermos jars, underscoring lasting safety reforms.

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Story summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thermos is recalling about 8.2 million jars and bottles because stoppers can eject when opened.
Recall covers 5.8 million King Jars (SK3000, SK3020 made before July 2023) and 2.3 million Sportsman Bottles (SK3010) after 27 injury reports, including vision losses.
Consumers must stop using them, with jar owners discarding and photographing the stopper for replacement and bottle owners returning bottle with a prepaid label for replacement.

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