Stainless King™ Food Jars Recall
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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
This notice was issued by ACCC on June 14, 2026 and geographically references Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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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
Original source: ACCC Official Notice ↗
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