Please note: the test results on this post are ONLY for the specific pink tumbler pictured and described here. As I have not tested many products from this brand, I cannot guarantee that other similar (or different) tumblers will have the same test results. I have one other similar tumbler (in a different color) that was positive for a high level of Lead – and will be posting about that shortly as well.
Click HERE to see this brand of tumbler on Amazon.
QUESTION:
Does this tumbler have a Lead sealing dot on the bottom?
This tumbler appears to be of the same type of construction as many other insulated stainless steel tumblers and water bottles that I have tested that have a stainless end-cap on the bottom. In many cases for products like this, under the bottom cap (when it is comes off- whether intentionally or accidentally), there is a lead sealing dot used to create the vacuum seal which generates the insulating property of the product.
I do not do destructive testing (I do not take items apart when I test them.) This is a newly purchased/unused product and the bottom cap was not coming off in any way when I received it, so I cannot confirm whether or not there may be a leaded sealing dot under this bottle’s bottom cap.
I have also not heard from my readers about any instances of the bottom cap ever coming off with this brand (unlike the case of Pura Kiki insulted baby bottles — where I have actually had several different mothers report about their experience of the end cap coming off, exposing the lead sealing dot.)
Continue scrolling for exact XRF test results and more images.
As with all similarly constructed stainless insulated products, I recommend keeping an eye on the bottom cap to make sure it stays in place. If the end-cap DOES fall off, please check the newly exposed bottom for Lead (using a LeadCheck swab or similar), and consider returning the product to the manufacturer if it fails in this way – especially if the product does have a Lead sealing dot!
To see more travel cups I have tested, Click HERE.
To reiterate: With some brands of these insulated stainless steel products my readers have NEVER reported a bottom cap failure (examples: UKonserve, Thermos). With other brands I have heard consistent reports of bottom cap failure leading to an exposed Lead sealing dot (Pura Kiki, specifically.)
Continue scrolling for exact XRF test results and more images.
Components Tested:
- Pink Main Part of Tumbler Body:
- Lead (Pb): Non-Detect/Negative
- Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect/Negative
- Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect/Negative
- Arsenic (As): Non-Detect/Negative
- Barium (Ba): 8,522 +/- 306 ppm
- Chromium (Cr): 82,000 +/- 1,000 ppm
- Antimony (Sb): Non-Detect/Negative
- Selenium (Se): Non-Detect/Negative
- Tin (Sn): 300 +/- 71 ppm
- Copper (Cu): 3,282 +/- 484 ppm
- Nickel (Ni): 66,300 +/- 1,600 ppm
- Iron (Fe): 586,900 +/- 2,900 ppm
- Vandium (V): 23,400 +/- 800 ppm
- Titanium (Ti): 191,100 +/- 1,800 ppm
- Molybdenum (Mo): 2,127 +/- 155 ppm
- Cobalt (Co): 13,500 +/- 1,600 ppm
- Magnesium (Mn): 21,400 +/- 1,900 ppm
- Stainless Steel of Base and Body:
- Lead (Pb): Non-Detect/Negative
- Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect/Negative
- Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect/Negative
- Arsenic (As): Non-Detect/Negative
- Barium (Ba): Non-Detect/Negative
- Chromium (Cr): 154,400 +/- 1,000 ppm
- Antimony (Sb): Non-Detect/Negative
- Selenium (Se): Non-Detect/Negative
- Tin (Sn): Non-Detect/Negative
- Copper (Cu): Non-Detect/Negative
- Nickel (Ni): 88,500 +/- 1,500 ppm
- Iron (Fe): 742,200 +/- 2,200 ppm
- Vandium (V): 1,149 +/- 201 ppm
- Titanium (Ti): Non-Detect/Negative
- Molybdenum (Mo): Non-Detect/Negative
- Cobalt (Co): Non-Detect/Negative
- Magnesium (Mn): 11,000 +/- 1,100 ppm
- Black Plastic of Cap:
- Lead (Pb): Non-Detect/Negative
- Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect/Negative
- Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect/Negative
- Arsenic (As): Non-Detect/Negative
- Barium (Ba): 641 +/- 201 ppm
- Chromium (Cr): Non-Detect/Negative
- Antimony (Sb): Non-Detect/Negative
- Selenium (Se): Non-Detect/Negative
- Tin (Sn): Non-Detect/Negative
- Copper (Cu): Non-Detect/Negative
- Nickel (Ni): Non-Detect/Negative
- Iron (Fe): 273 +/- 41 ppm
- Vandium (V): Non-Detect/Negative
- Titanium (Ti): Non-Detect/Negative
- Molybdenum (Mo): Non-Detect/Negative
- Cobalt (Co): Non-Detect/Negative
- Magnesium (Mn): Non-Detect/Negative
- Clear Plastic of Cap:
- Lead (Pb): Non-Detect/Negative
- Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect/Negative
- Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect/Negative
- Arsenic (As): Non-Detect/Negative
- Barium (Ba): Non-Detect/Negative
- Chromium (Cr): Non-Detect/Negative
- Antimony (Sb): Non-Detect/Negative
- Selenium (Se): Non-Detect/Negative
- Zinc (Zn): Non-Detect/Negative
- Tin (Sn): 124 +/- 24 ppm
- Copper (Cu): Non-Detect/Negative
- Nickel (Ni): Non-Detect/Negative
- Iron (Fe): Non-Detect/Negative
- Vandium (V): Non-Detect/Negative
- Titanium (Ti): Non-Detect/Negative
- Molybdenum (Mo): Non-Detect/Negative
- Cobalt (Co): Non-Detect/Negative
- Magnesium (Mn): Non-Detect/Negative
- Black Silicone Ring of Cap:
- Lead (Pb): Non-Detect/Negative
- Cadmium (Cd): Non-Detect/Negative
- Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect/Negative
- Arsenic (As): Non-Detect/Negative
- Barium (Ba): 557 +/- 335 ppm
- Chromium (Cr): Non-Detect/Negative
- Antimony (Sb): Non-Detect/Negative
- Selenium (Se): Non-Detect/Negative
- Zinc (Zn): 155 +/- 27 ppm
- Tin (Sn): Non-Detect/Negative
- Copper (Cu): Non-Detect/Negative
- Nickel (Ni): Non-Detect/Negative
- Iron (Fe): Non-Detect/Negative
- Vandium (V): Non-Detect/Negative
- Titanium (Ti): Non-Detect/Negative
- Molybdenum (Mo): Non-Detect/Negative
- Cobalt (Co): Non-Detect/Negative
- Magnesium (Mn): Non-Detect/Negative
To see more stainless steel items I have tested, Click HERE.
As always, please let met know if you have any questions.
Thank you for reading and for sharing my posts.
Tamara Rubin
#LeadSafeMama
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Do you know when you plan to post the cup and color that tested high for lead? We use these daily so I am anxious to see what color isn’t safe
Received 2 Greenish Yeti’s very similar to this pink one pictured / tested for Christmas 12/25/18. Wanted to check here before we started using them 01/03/19. Glad this Pink one tested ND for Lead and other elements of concern! But, now wondering which Color did not Test as ND for Lead. 🙁
Hi Christine,
I hate “guessing” on something like this, since I have only tested two examples…BUT that said if they are EXACTLY the same as the pink one in every way (including the packaging), then there is a good chance the green one is likely also Lead-free.
Tamara
My son wants to buy one in dark blue. What are the chances that the color wraps have lead? In the past have those elements of water bottles tested positive? even if not this brand?
A New Yeti in blue is likely lead-free in the exterior coating. Just make sure you don’t buy a knock-off product, buy direct from the manufacturer or from a reputable store.
T
Thanks!!!
Also wondering which yeti color tested high in lead… I use these daily
Please post which color is unsafe!
“I have one other similar tumbler (in a different color) that was positive for a high level of Lead – and will be posting about that shortly as well.”
Where was info posted? I’m new here and would really like to knoew what color of a similar tumbler tested positive. Were you talking about a different brand maybe? Please respond! thanks 😉
We’re not sure yet if it is a counterfeit and are trying to figure it out!
Tamara
Are there any updates on the Yeti ramblers? My kids drink from these- I am positive I have Yeti and not counterfeit.
I’m also looking for an update on the one that did test positive.
Thank you!
Hello, we are and all have been patiently awaiting for what seems like 2 years now? About this other colored Yeti. If you have said that you will be posting about it, please actually do so..
Hi Leia,
With my lawsuit, my kids and my health issues – yes – that is correct. I am about two years behind in posting.
Tamara
hi- are these kids Yeti drink canisters positive for lead?
It will not allow me to attach a photo here, but I have confirmation from YETI that the Rambler Jr bottles are lead free.
Hi Tamara,
Do you know if Kids Stainless Steel bottles from Target are lead free? Examples are Zak! , Zulu and Ello brands. I am just curious because my kids love Target bottles
Zak often has Lead in their products.If they are insulated and not hydro flask they probably have lead.
Is the paint yeti uses for decals lead free?
Hi Tamara,
Do you think all of the colors in yeti or hydro flasks are lead free? Or would you steer clear of certain colors?
Thank you!
Holly
Hydro flask – yes. Yeti, I don’t know.
T
Hi Tamara,
Any update on the testing of the yeti in the other color? Was it counterfeit finally? There is a model intended for children and just wanted to make sure they are safe : RAMBLER® JR
12 OZ KIDS WATER BOTTLE
Thank you
I just happened on your site today through an article. Funny thing ..when reading about Bindle bottle bottom lead spot, I searched Yeti because just last week the metal bottom popped off my big red water cup. Now I’m wondering if it has lead.
Hi! Here are full test results for a Yeti – although I cannot guarantee that these test results apply to all colors:
https://tamararubin.com/2018/12/pink-yeti-rambler-20-oz-tumbler-lead-free-in-all-accessible-components/
Do you feel the Yeti is safe to be used with hot drinks? I know you said in your Stanley post that it isn’t an intended use of that one but my husband uses his Yeti tumbler daily for his hot tea & coffee…
No – please read the stainless overview post for context and for links to some of the science:
https://tamararubin.com/2022/08/why-do-some-stainless-steel-cookware-items-have-a-prop-65-warning-isnt-stainless-steel-non-toxic/
Tamara