Certain Thermos Stainless King Food Jars and Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles Recalled

Canadian Thermos Products Inc. has initiated a recall for specific models of its Stainless King Food Jars and Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles due to a design flaw in the container stoppers. The affected products lack a pressure relief valve, which can cause the stopper to eject forcefully if perishable contents are stored for too long, posing a risk of impact and laceration injuries. This recall underscores the importance of safety engineering in consumer food storage products and the potential liability risks for manufacturers and retailers in the food and beverage equipment sector.

The recall specifically targets Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model numbers SK3000 and SK3020 that were manufactured before July 2023, along with the Thermos Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottle (model number SK3010), which was discontinued in 2016. These products were sold in multiple colors and in sizes ranging from 16-oz (470 ml) and 24-oz (710 ml) for the food jars to 40-oz (1.2 l) for the beverage bottles. The Thermos trademark is visible on the side of each unit, while the specific model numbers required for identification are printed on the bottom of the containers.

The safety hazard arises when perishable food or beverages are stored in these containers for an extended duration, leading to pressure buildup. Because the stoppers on the recalled models do not feature a central pressure relief mechanism, they can be forcefully ejected when a user attempts to open the container. This failure has already led to 10 reported incidents in Canada as of June 24, 2026, including three reports of injuries involving impact and lacerations.

Canadian Thermos Products Inc. has instructed consumers to immediately stop using the recalled food jars and bottles to prevent further accidents. The company is directing customers to its official website for additional information regarding the recall process. For the broader food and beverage industry, this case highlights the critical necessity of incorporating pressure-management features in thermal storage hardware to accommodate the natural off-gassing and fermentation processes of perishable goods.