Thermos Stainless King 3000 and 3020 Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman 3

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 04, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: Thermos Stainless King 3000 and 3020 Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman 3010 Food & Beverage Bottles

Brand: Thermos

Hazards: Explosion Hazard, Laceration Hazard

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #10741 |
View original notice →

Recall Summary

Product Thermos Stainless King 3000 and 3020 Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman 3010 Food & Beverage Bottles
Brand Thermos
Category Food Medical
Recall Number 10741
Hazard Explosion Hazard, Laceration Hazard
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date April 30, 2026
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Information Record
Database: Consumer Safety Database
Record Type: Factual Recall Notice
Source: CPSC Recall Notice

26444

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1. Recall Summary

This recall involves approximately 8.2 million units of Thermos brand food containers. The recall includes Thermos Stainless King Food Jars (model numbers SK3000 and SK3020) manufactured before July 2023, and all Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles (model number SK3010). The products were manufactured in China and Malaysia and were sold by Thermos L.L.C., of Schaumburg, Illinois. The recall was published on April 30, 2026.

2. Affected Products

The affected products are:
– Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model numbers SK3000 (16-oz size) and SK3020 (24-oz size), manufactured before July 2023.
– Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles with model number SK3010 (40-oz size). All units of this model are included in the recall.

The products were sold in a variety of colors. The Thermos trademark is located on the side of the product. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the recalled containers. Approximately 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and approximately 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles are affected.

The recalled products were sold at Target, Walmart, and other stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Target.com, and Thermos.com. The products were sold between approximately March 2008 and July 2024 for about $30.

3. Hazard Information

The stopper of the recalled Food Jars and Food & Beverage Bottles does not have a pressure relief in the center. According to the recall notice, if perishable food or beverages are stored in the container for an extended period of time, the stopper can forcefully eject when opened. This can result in serious impact injury and laceration hazards to the consumer.

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

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers should stop using the recalled Food Jars and Bottles immediately. Consumers must then contact Thermos to receive a free replacement pressure relief stopper or replacement Bottle, depending on the model.

– For recalled SK3000 and SK3020 Food Jars: Consumers will be asked to throw away the stopper and send a photo of the disposed stopper to Thermos.
– For recalled SK3010 Bottles: Consumers will be asked to return their recalled Bottle to Thermos using a prepaid shipping label.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy is a replacement. Consumers will receive a free replacement pressure relief stopper (for Food Jar models SK3000 and SK3020) or a replacement Bottle (for Sportsman model SK3010), depending on the model.

6. Contact Information

Consumers may contact Thermos using the following methods:
– Online: https://support.thermos.com or go to https://www.thermos.com and click “Contact Us” or “Recall Info.”
– Phone: 662-563-6822 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Recall Timeline

  • **April 30, 2026** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Thermos Stainless King 3000 and 3020 Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman 3010 Food & Beverage Bottles?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#10741).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Thermos Stainless King 3000 and 3020 Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman 3010 Food & Beverage Bottles?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Thermos Stainless King 3000 and 3020 Food Jars and Thermos Sportsman 3010 Food & Beverage Bottles?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
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Consumers should refer to the original recall notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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