US Recalls 8 Million Thermos Flasks Due to Lids Ejecting and Causing Injuries

Khaosod•Society•3d ago

Reader Briefing

US authorities have initiated a recall of 8 million Thermos brand vacuum-insulated food jars due to a defect causing lids to forcefully eject, resulting in significant user injuries.

•The US has recalled over 8 million Thermos brand vacuum-insulated food jars.
•The recall is due to a design flaw where lids can eject with extreme force, causing injuries.
•At least 27 users have been severely injured, with 3 suffering permanent blindness.
•The Consumer Organization Council has urged Thai authorities to investigate if similar products need recall in Thailand.

Overview

•The US has issued a recall for 8 million Thermos brand vacuum-insulated food jars due to a laceration and eye injury hazard.
•The hazard stems from a defect in the Stainless King Food Jar and Sportsman Beverage Bottle lids without a pressure-release valve.
•On May 6, 2026, the Consumer Organization Council shared that the US announced the product recall.
•At least 27 individuals have sustained severe injuries, including 3 cases of permanent blindness.
•The defect occurs when contents in the jar spoil and build up immense pressure, causing the lid to eject violently upon opening.
•Users may suffer severe facial lacerations and risk permanent eye damage from the high-speed projectile lid.
•The Consumer Organization Council proposed that relevant agencies accelerate product inspections in Thailand.
•Thermos Thailand is requested to clarify if any products within Thailand are subject to this recall.

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Key Quotes

Consumer Organization Council

"Proposed that relevant agencies expedite inspection of products in Thailand, and Thermos Thailand should clarify if any products require recall in Thailand."

เสนอหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้องเร่งตรวจสอบสินค้าในไทย รวมถึง Thermos Thailand ควรชี้แจงว่ามีสินค้าที่ต้องเรียกคืนในไทยหรือไม่

Key Entities

Place

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The country where the recall of Thermos products was announced.

Product

Thermos Flasks(กระบอกน้ำเก็บอุณหภูมิ)

The product being recalled due to a defect causing lids to eject.

Stainless King Food Jar

A specific model of Thermos product affected by the lid defect.

Sportsman Beverage Bottle

A specific model of Thermos product affected by the lid defect.

Organization

Thermos(เทอร์มอส)ℹ️

The brand of vacuum-insulated food jars being recalled.

Consumer Organization Council(สภาองค์กรของผู้บริโภค)

An organization that shared information about the US product recall and urged local action.

Thermos Thailand

The Thai branch of Thermos, asked to provide clarification on product recalls in Thailand.