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Posted by Pete C. on December 2, 2006, 1:13 pm
Frank wrote:
>
> maradcliff@UNLISTED.com wrote:
> > I was looking at some xmas light sets at the store and the box had a
> > warning. It said something to the extent that the wire insulation
> > contains LEAD, which is dangerous in California.
> >
> > WTF....... How can the INSULATION contain lead? Yeah, I know the
> > copper wires are likely soldered to the sockets and possibly with lead
> > solder, and most light bulbs contain lead solder on the tip of the
> > base. (not these mini sets though). But how in the hell can the
> > plastic coating (insulation) contain lead? That would be a dangerous
> > condition and a shorting condition. I kid you not..... They used the
> > word insulation, or was it the coating of the wires. Either way, that
> > means the plastic part.
> >
> > Of course, I dont live in California, so I dont have to worry about
> > lead..... In fact in my state it's considered a meal if some salt and
> > pepper is added... :) :) :)
> >
> > I think CA is becoming a country within a country with all their laws
> > and regulations....
> >
> CA is truly the land of the fruit and the nuts. Blame their draconian
> Prop. 65. If you do not disclose hazardous ingredients (according to
> their lists) in your product there are potential tremendous fines and
> bounty hunters that sniff your product and find something not listed
> can turn you in for a cut of the fines. Prudent manufacturers will
> disclose hazardous ingredients even if there is no exposure risk.
>
> Like other responders wrote, as long as you're not chewing on these
> things, don't worry.
>
> Fraank
Prudent manufacturers would refuse to sell to CA. And I and I'm sure a
lot of others would rally to support such manufacturers.
Pete C.
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