On June 9, 2026, Hong Kong media outlet Hong Kong01 reported that Thermos, a vacuum-insulated container manufacturer, has initiated a recall of a total of 12 million units, including soup jars, mainly in the U.S., citing the risk of the product's stopper suddenly popping off. The article explained that the current recall targets two models of vacuum-insulated soup jars, SK3000 and SK3020, among others, and that they use a sealed stopper without a pressure release mechanism. It reported that if perishable food or drinks are kept inside for a long time, internal pressure can build up due to gas generation, posing a risk of the sealed stopper suddenly popping off when opening the lid, potentially causing injury to users. And, as announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, within the country, three consumers have suffered permanent vision loss due to stoppers hitting their eyes, and to date, the commission has received 27 reports of injuries, such as cuts, from flying stoppers. Furthermore, it reported that the company is proceeding with product recalls in multiple countries including China and the U.S., with a total of 8.1 million food containers and bottles in the U.S., and approximately 4 million high-vacuum stainless steel soup jars manufactured between 2011 and 2023 in mainland China, becoming subject to the recall. The article reported that Thermos China announced a policy to implement a free exchange for new sealed stoppers equipped with a pressure release valve for users of the recalled products, and that all shipping costs will be borne by the manufacturer. In addition, in a statement released on May 7 on Thermos's Japanese domestic website, it explained that 'the affected products were primarily sold for the North American market, and to date, there has been no handling, including sales, by our company (Thermos K.K.) in Japan.' (Edited and translated by Kawajiri)