Re: Glad this isn't California

On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 11:09:35 -0800, the renowned "Richard Henry"
<rphenry@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
>"Jim Thompson" <To-Email-Use-The-Envelope-Icon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
>message news:c9ntq112u6evepehg2tflbd8trafrc2dvj@xxxxxxxxxx
>> 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.

Why isn't there a similar warning printed on every *** of bumwad?
;-)



Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
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