Proposition 65 warning: Does anyone know why there is a CA proposition 65 warning posted with this product (see under Product Details)?
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I contacted The First Years, and here is a portion of their response: "I can assure you that our Products have met and exceed all safety standards and regulations and this is an incorrect warning posted on Amazon. We have been in contact with them and will be removing the warning on this product from the website." Although the statement about "safety standards and regulations" is meaningless, they do directly say that Amazon is in error. Since Amazon has a history of this problem with some baby products, I'm pretty confident that The First Years is correct and telling the truth.
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Type in proposition 65 salt lams and read it. This item should not be sold!
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I really think this is a typo... I looked it up, and found this: "WARNING: The power cord on this product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause [cancer, and] birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling." The above sentence comes from this website: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/cancer-warning-labels-based-on-californias-proposition-65 Given the similarity in the warnings, I think they meant to type "cord" instead of "code" which makes more sense. :) I had wondered about this myself. :)
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I emaled Zojirushi and this is what they said:Thank you for your inquiry.Amazon.com has a prop 65 warning on many of Zojirushi items for some reason.We have requested them to remove the warning before as our products havenothing to do with it. We will contact them again to fix the problem.Please feel free to contact me if you have further questions.Sincerely,ChicoZojirushi America Corp.1149 W.190th St., Suite 1000Gardena, CA 902481-800-733-6270 ext 106
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Great question. I typically look for tags or other labels on materials such as this (where children may go) and I did not find one. I am pretty sure that if this did fall under the CA category then it would have to be labeled as such- but I would research this further if I was you. Even though I did not find a tag or label stating this warning, I will be researching this further for my own peace of mind. Thank you for bringing this up!
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@ Derek ... No no no. This is *NOT* CA (California) compliant. Not a typo. It means it can't be manufactured in California, can't be sold with a house, can't be included as an apartment furnishing, possibly other legal limitations.
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Prop 65 -is not a standard, Unlike FDA and does not set a limit or standard no matter how small- It is A WARNING for people that some metal exists in the product.
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Mine were not labeled with a sticker. I do not live in California. First thing I did was to wax mine when they were assembled. I would suspect that a person could paint them with a clear acrylic coating if there was concern about the finish. This is what I found on the subject: What Is Proposition 65? In 1986, California voters approved an initiative to address their growing concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals. That initiative became the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, better known by its original name of Proposition 65. Proposition 65 requires the State to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. This list, which must be updated at least once a year, has grown to include approximately 800 chemicals since it was first published in 1987. http://oehha.ca.gov/prop65/background/p65plain.html
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Because California likes to slap warnings on just about everything. This teether is made from food grade silicone which is not a carcinogen. I have no idea how it would have come by the warning, but I'm not terribly concerned about it. Sometimes it feels like EVERYTHING causes cancer, and silicone is nowhere near the top of the list of my concerns. But hey, way to take a feature used to gain information about a product and turn it into a BS sanctimommy judgement. Kudos. Edit: maybe a better question would be WHY does this product have a prop 65 warning attached. That's actually a useful product question, and I'd be interested in the answer. :-p
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The CA Prop 65 warning indicates a product contains compounds that could cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. I typically avoid anything that has that label associated with it. Before this product ever had this label, however, we purchased it for our children. I suspect that the plastic pieces, the magnets sandwiched between the plastic pieces, or even the glossy coating on the pattern cards are things that contain "less than desirable chemicals". Now for my most humblest of opinions...practically every toy for sale on amazon and in local stores probably qualify for that label. Whether it contains lead, or BPA, bromide, chloride, etc. Just because a toy doesn't have that warning doesn't mean it doesn't qualify. I looked everywhere on the packaging for this toy for the CA prop 65 warning and didn't find it. Unfortunately, one never truly knows what yucky chemicals are hiding in children's toys. If you want a truly non-toxic toy, you need to stick with unfinished wooden toys. Hopefully change is on the horizon for toy manufacturers.
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It's mostly because the State of CA has gone WAY overboard. See http://www.nutribiotic.com/ca_notice.html for the reason it is labled. This product is as safe to eat as a raw apple.
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There is no warning on the product itself. And I don't recall seeing a warning on the package.
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Not to my knowledge. I haven't had any issues with it. Not sure what the Prop 65 warning is since I am located in DC.
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We ordered an Airzone trampoline with the same warning...I wasn't able to get much information from the manufacturer, such as the specific chemical, which really frustrated me because it was a gift for my children, not to mention I am pregnant. However, after researching different manufacturers, we found they all have the same warning...so choosing another product wasn't an option. We read several commentaries, and specifics on the "proposition 65 warning"...the conclusion we came to is that it is most likely not dangerous unless you are ingesting it. We decided to set it up, and instruct our children not to eat it. ;) We ordered an Airzone trampoline with the same warning...I wasn't able to get much information from the manufacturer, such as the specific chemical, which really frustrated me because it was a gift for my children, not to mention I am pregnant. However, after researching different manufacturers, we found they all have the same warning...so choosing another product wasn't an option. We read several commentaries, and specifics on the "proposition 65 warning"...the conclusion we came to is that it is most likely not dangerous unless you are ingesting it. We decided to set it up, and... » Read More We ordered an Airzone trampoline with the same warning...I wasn't able to get much information from the manufacturer, such as the specific chemical, which really frustrated me because it was a gift for my children, not to mention I am pregnant. However, after researching different manufacturers, we found they all have the same warning...so choosing another product wasn't an option. We read several commentaries, and specifics on the "proposition 65 warning"...the conclusion we came to is that it is most likely not dangerous unless you are ingesting it. We decided to set it up, and instruct our children not to eat it. ;) « Show Less
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I'm not sure, but I'm definitely curious now! When I bought mine I don't recall there being any warnings so you've sparked my interest. According to various sites you have to contact the manufacturer directly to obtain the information, but I really liked the information found on the national cancer institutes website. Here's the link, http://m.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/cancer-warning-labels-based-on-californias-proposition-65 Hope that helps a little!
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I've heard nothing of the sort. That doesn't mean anything, though, since California has too many stringent rules and I can't keep up with all of them. I've use this product for several years without issue, but that's just me. I think it's worth trying, but you'll have to use your best judgment. What is the chemical that you're concerned about?
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I found the same warning on an e-bay seller's page, and on a non-amazon site carrying products for babies and children. If it's a mistake, it's not just Amazon's.