Stanley Cups Maker Sued Over Lead Exposure Risk in Popular Tumblers
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Lawsuits filed against Stanley maker PMI for failing to disclose lead content in popular tumblers until recently. Lead is sealed under stainless steel cap but poses risk if damaged.
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Lawsuits allege PMI falsely marketed tumblers as safe while hiding lead, seek damages for consumers. PMI says lead inaccessible and products meet regulations.
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No reports of health issues, but lawsuits say lead exposure poses developmental and other risks, especially for young children.
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Tumblers heavily marketed toward women and new mothers, lawsuits argue women primary victim of potential lead exposure.
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Experts say lead risk is very low unless stainless seal and cap become damaged. No trial dates set yet for pending lawsuits.