Stanley Issues Firm Message Regarding Viral Claims Its Cups Contain Lead
A few 40oz. 'Quenchers', the Stanley insulated steel tumblers, remain at a Target store on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Woodland Hills, Calif.
Stanley's Quencher cup has become a viral sensation over the past year—to the point that customers are door-busting department stores and stampeding down aisles to get their hands on limited-edition colors. However, safety concerns about the trendy tumblers have surfaced online, and Stanley sent a firm message regarding claims its cups contain lead.
A rep for Stanley recently dispelled speculation in a statement to WCNC Charlotte.
"Please rest assured that no lead is present on the surface of any Stanley product that comes in contact with you or the contents of your container," the rep told the publication. "Every Stanley product meets all U.S. regulatory requirements, including California Proposition 65, which requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about heavy metal and chemical exposure."
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The statement from Stanley comes after a number of videos on TikTok and other social media platforms claimed its cups have lead in them.
"So just confirmed that the Stanley is leaded," one TikTok user captioned a video from March 2023. In the clip, she used a LeadCheck swab that turned pink after making contact with the bottom of a Stanley cup—indicating the lead present is bioavailable.
Similar videos showed tests with the same result, while others indicated no lead was present.
Thankfully, Stanley stans have nothing to worry about. Customers can continue enjoying and collecting their favorite lead-free beverage containers to their hearts' content.
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