Re: Glad this isn't California
- From: JosephKK <joseph2k@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 13:14:33 GMT
Martin Riddle wrote:
> "Spehro Pefhany" <speffSNIP@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20ktq1l3dvmdrlrcrks1tit4ufgj71lo7b@xxxxxxxxxx
>> 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.
>>
>
> They should rephrase it as such...
>
> Handling the power cord on this
> product may expose you to lead, a chemical only known to (sic) the State
> of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
> harm. _Wash hands after handling_.
>
> ;D
>
> Merry Christmas!
>
>
Nah. The actual problems with lead are well documented. California's
atavistic, hyper-knee-jerk, over the top, response is a bigger problem than
the lead itself.
--
JosephKK
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