Stainless King™ Food Jars Recall

Source: ACCC · Australia

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Thermos is recalling Stainless King Food Jars supplied from July 2009 to December 2022 because the stopper lacks a pressure release valve and may eject forcefully.

What this ACCC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss

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What Happened

The stopper on affected Stainless King Food Jars does not have a pressure release valve. Pressure may build up inside the container and cause the stopper beneath the lid to eject forcefully when opened.

Which Products Are Affected

  • Model no. SK3000 – 470ml/16oz Stainless King Food Jar
  • Model no. SK3020 – 710ml/24oz Stainless King Food Jar

Only products supplied from July 2009 to December 2022 are affected. Current stock is not affected. The products are vacuum insulated stainless-steel food containers available in various colours and sizes.

What You Should Do

Consumers should stop using affected products immediately. Check the underside of the stopper (located beneath the stainless-steel lid) to see if it has a pressure relief feature. If it does not, contact Thermos Pty Ltd to arrange a free replacement stopper (expected July 2026) by providing name, contact details, postal address and a photo of the underside of the stopper. Safely dispose of the affected stopper once the replacement arrives and follow installation instructions. Do not use the product until the new stopper is installed.

Contact: Thermos Pty Ltd, 1800 683 363 (9:00am–5:00pm AEST, Mon–Fri), info@thermos.com.au or https://www.thermos.com.au/contact-us/

Why This Matters

The hazard poses a risk of serious injury from impact and lacerations, with incidents reported in the United States including three cases of permanent vision loss.

Source

ACCC Product Safety Recall

Original source: ACCC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this ACCC product recall.

What is this ACCC product recall about?
Thermos is recalling Stainless King Food Jars supplied from July 2009 to December 2022 because the stopper lacks a pressure release valve and may eject forcefully.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ACCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Australia. Check with ACCC for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Product Recalls updates?
Browse the full Product Recalls feed on Areazine at areazine.com/au/recalls/product/ for the latest updates from ACCC and other agencies.