Thermos is pulling more than 8 million jars and bottles after pressure buildup in stoppers fired metal caps at users with bruising force. Missing a center pressure relief function, the lids turn stored food into shrapnel during opening. Impact and laceration reports forced the company to halt sales and warn households to stop using affected stock immediately.

Roughly 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles span a 16-year retail run through Target, Walmart and Amazon. Twenty-seven users suffered strikes from ejected stoppers, and three consumers lost vision after direct eye hits. Units sold from March 2008 into July 2024 for around $30 carry SK3000, SK3020 or SK3010 model codes.

Owners must photograph disposed stoppers or ship bottles with prepaid labels to receive replacements. Verification delays stretch to nine weeks before new parts ship, and hotlines offer limited weekday guidance. Sealed containers that hold pressure too long remain dangerous until the flawed hardware leaves homes.