Australian consumers are being urged to check their kitchen cupboards after a nationwide recall was issued for two Thermos food jars linked to a defect that could cause serious injuries, including permanent vision loss.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced the recall of the Thermos 770ml Stainless King Food Jar and the Thermos 710ml Stainless King Food Jar on June 4. The products were sold across Australia for more than 13 years, between July 2009 and December 2022, through major retailers including Big W, Bunnings, Officeworks, Target, Amazon Australia, Australia Post, BCF, David Jones, Harris Scarfe, Mitre 10 and The Good Guys.
According to the ACCC, the issue involves the stopper located beneath the stainless-steel lid. The affected stopper does not contain a pressure release valve, creating a risk that it can eject forcefully when the container is opened after pressure builds up inside.
Authorities warned that consumers face a risk of serious injury from impact and lacerations if the stopper is unexpectedly propelled from the container. The warning follows incidents reported in the United States, where consumers suffered injuries after being struck by the stopper. Most concerningly, three cases reportedly resulted in permanent vision loss after individuals were hit in the eye.
How to Check if Your Thermos Food Jar Is Affected
Consumers who own a Thermos Stainless King Food Jar should stop using it immediately and inspect the underside of the stopper. The stopper sits underneath the stainless-steel lid and can be removed for inspection.
If there is no pressure relief feature visible on the base of the stopper, the product is included in the recall. The ACCC has advised consumers not to continue using affected food jars until a replacement component has been installed.
The Australian recall comes after Thermos faced similar safety concerns overseas. Earlier this year, the company recalled millions of products in the United States following reports of injuries linked to pressure-related defects. The incidents included cases of serious eye injuries, details that emerged during the Thermos recall involving 8.2 million bottles and food containers.
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Replacement Stoppers Expected in July 2026
Thermos has advised that replacement stoppers are expected to become available from July 2026. Once available, customers will be asked to safely dispose of the affected stopper and will receive a replacement stopper free of charge along with installation instructions.
Consumers seeking additional information can contact Thermos Pty Ltd on 1800 683 363 between 9am and 5pm AEST, Monday to Friday.
Official recall information and product safety guidance are available through the Australian Product Safety website, which provides updates on recalls and consumer safety alerts issued across Australia.
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