Thermos on April 30 recalled 8 million jars and bottles after reports of serious injuries, including permanent loss of vision, the company and federal authorities said.
Thermos said in a statement that it is voluntarily recalling the 16-ounce Stainless King Food Jar, the 24-ounce Stainless King Food Jar, and the 40-ounce Sportsman Food and Beverage Bottle.
The products were sold from about March 2008 to July 2024 at online retailers and in stores such as Target and Walmart.
The recall was prompted by 27 consumers reporting having been struck by a stopper “forcefully ejecting from the containers upon opening,” Thermos said.
Three of the people struck by the stopper said they were rendered blind as a result….