LOS ANGELES – Litigation is underway against the parent company of Stanley Tumblers, which has faced allegations of misleading consumers about the presence of lead in its products. Pacific Market International, the Seattle-based parent company, did not publicly acknowledge the lead content in its Tumblers until January of this year, according to Fox 40.
A lawsuit has been filed by four women in California, seeking punitive damages and a permanent injunction requiring Pacific Market International to disclose any lead or toxins in its products in the state.
Stanley Tumblers do indeed contain lead, as it is used in the manufacturing process. The product’s vacuum insulation is sealed with a pellet that contains lead. Stanley assures customers that the risk of lead exposure is minimal and that no lead is present on the surface of the product that comes into contact with consumers or its contents.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lead exposure can lead to health problems, particularly in children under the age of 6. However, for the Stanley Tumbler to pose a lead exposure risk, it would need to be significantly damaged or used in a way that is not intended.
While Stanley acknowledges the presence of lead in its products, it emphasizes that the risk is minimal and that its manufacturing process follows industry standards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission monitors products for lead content violations and has issued recalls for various items, including children’s cups made by other companies that exceeded the federal lead content ban.
It is important for consumers to report any lead-related concerns they have about products to the CPSC. In the case of Stanley Tumblers, the company advises customers to stop using the product if the bottom button falls off and to contact them for a replacement.
In summary, Stanley Tumblers have faced litigation over allegations of misleading consumers about the presence of lead. The company acknowledges that its products do contain lead but emphasizes that the risk of exposure is minimal. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission monitors products for lead content violations and advises consumers to report any concerns they have.