Stanley® Cup Endures Fire, Leading to Unexpected Gift

By Ashley S. • Jan 30, 2024
Heat-Proof Hero- Stanley Thermos Endures Fire, Leading to Unexpected Gift

In a remarkable testament to its durability, a Stanley® thermos miraculously survived a car fire, sparking a viral sensation and leading to an extraordinary act of generosity by the Stanley company.

The Unbelievable Survival: A Fiery Ordeal

The story began with a Kia Sorento owner, Danielle, who discovered her car engulfed in flames. Amidst the charred remains, a solitary, unscathed item stood out – her Stanley thermos. The thermos not only survived the fire but remarkably still contained ice, as Danielle showcased in a viral TikTok video. The post rapidly gained traction, amassing nine million likes and 64,000 comments.


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Stanley's Generous Response

The viral sensation caught the attention of Stanley President Terence Reilly, who expressed relief for Danielle's safety and admiration for the thermos's resilience. In an unprecedented act of generosity, Stanley decided not only to provide Danielle with new thermoses, but to also replace her fire-damaged vehicle. The gesture received widespread acclaim.

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Other Extraordinary Testimonials

This incident sheds light on the legendary durability of Stanley products. An auto blog covering the story also highlighted "Stories of the Unbreakables" – a Stanley blog filled with anecdotes of their products' survival against all odds.


For instance, Dave Moreno, a construction worker, cherishes his 10-year-old Stanley thermos that once deflected a bullet during a robbery in Peru, asserting its integral role in his life.

Greg Gillard shares his experience of a hotel fire in Maryland, where he lost everything in his room except for a remarkable survivor: "Once the fire was extinguished and the debris was cleared, the only item that remained, virtually unscathed, was my Stanley thermos".


This extraordinary event underscores not just the exceptional durability of Stanley products but also the power of community engagement and corporate responsiveness. It is a shining example of how a simple product can forge an indelible bond between a company and its customers.

References: A Stanley Thermos Survives a Car Fire, so Stanley Replaces Both the Mug and the Car | Stanley mug survives a car fire, so Stanley replaces both mug and car

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