Re: Glad this isn't California
- From: "Richard Henry" <rphenry@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2005 11:09:35 -0800
"Jim Thompson" <To-Email-Use-The-Envelope-Icon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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> On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 12:14:18 -0500, Spehro Pefhany
> <speffSNIP@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >The instructions on an inexpensive Dremel-type rotary tool set (tool,
> >case etc.- 229 pieces for C$49) say "Handling the power cord on this
> >product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to (sic) the State of
> >California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
> >harm. _Wash hands after handling_.
> >
> >Now, the prongs look to be nickel plated, and the rest of the power
> >cord is covered by PVC (and, incidentally, the web site of the
> >manufacturer says their stuff is RoHS compliant).
> >
> >Amusingly, the power cord manufacturer also makes passive 'scope
> >probes.
> >
> >
> >Best regards,
> >Spehro Pefhany
>
> Must be a new required legalese... it's also on a lighted garland I
> just bought.
My guess is that they are produced in a factory where lead-based solder is
still being used.
The warning is there in case any gets splashed or dusted where it shouldn't.
.
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