lead content in cords

[s2kdarren]

bought a dirt devil vacuum and opened up the manual and read this..

The cords, wires, and/or cables supplied with this product contains chemicals, including lead or lead compounds, known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm, wash hands after use.


should i return this item promptly???? i want kids and don't want cancer(obviously)...

never heard of this before

thanks.

[i6s1]

bought a dirt devil vacuum and opened up the manual and read this..

The cords, wires, and/or cables supplied with this product contains chemicals, including lead or lead compounds, known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm, wash hands after use.


should i return this item promptly???? i want kids and don't want cancer(obviously)...

never heard of this before

thanks.

Either return it or don't eat the cord.

[MacGyver]

California Proposition 65 (http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/background/p65plain.html). Basically legislation that requires manufacturers of goods to put warning labels on their product if they know or believe that it contains a hazardous material like lead. Some manufacturers (and importers) just put the warning on everything so they comply with the law in California. Unfortunately that's confusing for consumers, and not just ones in California as you've discovered.

[TruE SkiLLS]

Either return it or don't eat the cord.

+1, I seriously dont get whats all the fuss about lead. I mean, theres lead poisoning... but thats if youre ******** enough to put it in your mouth.

[Bazooka Joe]

bought a dirt devil vacuum and opened up the manual and read this..

The cords, wires, and/or cables supplied with this product contains chemicals, including lead or lead compounds, known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm, wash hands after use.


should i return this item promptly???? i want kids and don't want cancer(obviously)...

never heard of this before

thanks.

I've got news for you, your car battery has both lead and acid in it. Better return it right away.

[Engi-Nir]

I used to work in wiring, we never used any lead, but it only applies to appliances, etc made in North America. Then again, the wire has other issues then lead, sadly I would never buy housing wires,etc from North american stores, regardless of it made in N.A. or China, same quality=BAD now a days. With out doing a few tests that I know of.

[s2kdarren]

I've got news for you, your car battery has both lead and acid in it. Better return it right away.

right i appreciate your sarcasm however a vacuum cord is something that you are touching a lot in use. unlike your cars battery

[i6s1]

I used to work in wiring, we never used any lead, but it only applies to appliances, etc made in North America. Then again, the wire has other issues then lead, sadly I would never buy housing wires,etc from North american stores, regardless of it made in N.A. or China, same quality=BAD now a days. With out doing a few tests that I know of.

Isn't there lead in soder?

[mysticalinfluence]

Stop licking power cords and you befine. :D

[s2kdarren]

superman can't see through these cords is all i know.

[Bazooka Joe]

right i appreciate your sarcasm however a vacuum cord is something that you are touching a lot in use. unlike your cars battery

Most power cables for the last 70 years or so have contained lead in the pvc housing. This makes the pvc more heat resistant which is a good thing for preventing fires. This is especially important in long cords that will potentially be used rolled up (many do not take all of the cord out of the vacuum despite the fact that cables are not designed to be used rolled).

Lead free alternatives are out there but are both less effective and considerably more costly. I doubt you will find a vaccuum or extension cord that is lead free. I also think that the risk is negligible, but that's up to each person to decide.