The warning is put on by CVS and uses California
standards for lead exposure which are pretty tight.
Frankly, it does not bother me but then again I am
past child rearing age and madness set in long ago:)
John
--- ron <roncasa@verizon.net> wrote:
> This is a known warning for period of time now.
> It seems China does not adhere to health codes as we
> do, to products
> used in the home.
> They use lead-based products to make wire.
> Thus I would side with caution:
> Using cables made from China in "fixed" connections
> from ur radio to a
> tuner for example, (handling is minimal) shouldn't
> present a problem.
>
> Otherwise, frequent handling, like handling solder
> (which too, contains
> lead) you should wash your hands.
>
> Ron wb1hga
>
> M Schell wrote:
> > I purchased a set for $9.99 today at CVS. It came
> with a notice that the
> > 'coating of the electrical wires contains lead...
> Wash your hands after
> > using the set.' Are these headphones problematic
> healthwise?
>
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