One reviewer stated there was lead in the product. Is this the case, and if so, where on the lamp?
807355
Not sure that it is lead, but the frame of the lamp shade is metal while the rest of the shade is plastic.
807356
The lamp is made of stained glass, or a type of resin that replicates stained glass. The pieces are soldered together, and the soldering material obviously has a bit of lead in it. I personally don't see this as a problem unless you plan on eating the material!
807357
OK, let's say for a moment there is lead somewhere in this lamp. So what? Just don't eat the lamp. I am quite happy with mine and have had no urges to munch on it.
807358
Yes this is the case. The seams of the lamp shade contain lead. The company has not denied this. For those of you who say "so what" just don't eat it. 143,000 people die each year from lead poisoning. The danger of lead not only occurrences when you eat it. The U.S. Government banned lead in gasoline in the the mid-1980's. Was this because too many people were drinking it? Lead can enter your body in a number of ways. On can touch the lead and inadvertently wipe one's eyes and have exposure. Also, lead dust is airborne. Children are especially susceptible for obvious reasons. What happens to the lead after you wash it from your hands? No longer our problem right? It returns in your water supply. The idea is to remove lead from the environment completely, and this only happens when companies are held responsible by consumer dollars.
502166
I have used one for over 8 years until it failed and then bought a replacement. I have no concern about any lead that may be in it. There are solder joints on the inside electrical connections. The way I used it in camping I should be more concerned about having clean hands after fishing, cleaning fish, hiking and setting up a campsite. I really feel that the concern is so minimal that you shoould also be concerned if someone tried to swallow the recepticle end or the wire.
1307107
You should throw the lamp away! I did everything I could think of to make that lamp look decent - and I'm a chemistry teacher. It was definitely a piece of junk!
640244
This lamp has a wire lead with electric plug. I used 2 hooks- one closer to wall near plug other right above where I want it to hang. It never hung straight which bothered me. I left it when I moved. I don't recommend buying this unless you really need a plug. I had a wood beam, so I had no choice but to get something like this.
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No, and I don't think you should worry about it. Porcelain is made from clay -- the very opposite of a rare earth element. You would waste more valuable resources trying to get a replacement component for this $3 item shipped to your house. The energy spent for this amazon server to answer your question is probably worth more than that porcelain lamp holder.
2228955
The shade is plastic and metal. The metal is probably lead alloy that's been poured over the plastic. The plastic will easily fool you to think it is a glass. the base of the lamp is heavy iron which makes it very stable. It works with two 100 Watt incandecent or CFL bulbs. Very well packaged.
2265376
The label has california prop 65 warning.. Says there is lead in this product. -- I just looked at the pictures here on amazon.
718222
We vacummed out the where the housing goes. We did not notice a smell. Although when the tv is turned on , we get the notice the lamp is nearing the end of its life and needs replacing.
587397
The base is metal, and it's superior to other lamps we've installed. The bulb is well protected. I left all outside this past Minnesota winter, and all are working today. It's a good product.
1934039
Per Godinger.com, the crystal on their site has a Prop 65 warning for lead. Contacted them and they state this particular item is LEAD FREE.
1502161
No, it's solid brass. I suppose the brass could possibly have some led content, but I don't think so. There is most certainly not any visible led component inside it. Just brass and some rubber "o" rings.
1345258
No, it's metal. it's a really nice product. Just don't touch the bulb with your fingers.
1653208
No idea if it contains lead...email seller. Package says it's brass...no mention of lead. It works GREAT!
1893850
When I emailed them, the manufacturer stated that the brass valve on the bottle contains a small amount of lead. They ship these out of California so by law they have to print the warning on the bottle.
1036957
I would check the website. When I was ordering it I remember reading a lot of material about these items. I think I would have noticed if it were lead and would not order it.
707237
Oh golly, I'm sorry, I have no idea about the lead. I would assume it's lead free, but that's just my guess. I really enjoy mine.
675542
My lamp is older, and I had to screw it in. It looks great. Here's a pic: http://i.imgur.com/Ia5wmYX.jpg