Post #179185 by Hakalugi on Fri, Aug 12, 2005 7:59 AM

On 2005-08-12 07:50, Tangaroa wrote:

However - this little blurb on the page concerned me a bit:

" WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm. "

Whatta they got in that tree? Asbestos?

This is due to Prop 65 and pertains to the electrical power cord. Apparently the plastic coating on just about all power and extension cords is carcinogenic.

From http://www.prop65apt.org/
Furnishings, Hardware, and Electrical Components.
Room furnishings and building materials contain formaldehyde, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. Furniture, foams, brass keys, electrical power cords, carpeting, carpet padding, wall coverings, wood surfaces, and vinyl, contain a number of chemicals, including lead, and formaldehyde, known to cause cancer, and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Their presence in these materials can lead to exposures. Certain molds that may be present contain chemicals, including sterigmatocystin, known to the State of California to cause cancer.

[ Edited by: hakalugi 2005-08-12 08:03 ]