Why does this lawn mower have a warning about cancer? My first question: Is that warning correct?
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I am a physician with some publc/industrial health experience and I am aware of no serious studies linking casual contact with these various petrochemicals with any health risk whatsoever. You are just about as likely to get cancer from the naturally produced aflatoxins in your peanut butter. Life is hazardous in itself, always leading to death and I think I can live with this level of sdditional risk. I would add that the warning label may refer to various paint /finish components which could include aromatic hydrogrbon residues and heavy metal (mercurial) hardening/curing accellerants. These finishes may contain cadmium or lead pigments, etc. I wonder why decks aren't required to have warning labels about the real threat of arsenic exposure they pose?
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Gosh Barbara, I must admit, I have no idea. Your best bet is to email the company, they're fairly good about answering or you could call your local lawnmower repair person. They may even be able to recharge your current battery.
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My advice is...don't buy this mower. I stored the battery over the winter in my garage which is insulated from the elements. Not too hot, not too cold. When I went to install it this spring, the battery had swollen and would not fit into the mower without a great deal of force. Once inserted, I could only get about 15minutes of use out of it. I ended up buying a new mower, a gas-powered Honda, this spring and it's been flawless. As much as I want to be environmentally correct, this mower wouldn't let me achieve that end. Good luck.
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Yes, the warning is on the tag. It says: "The product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling." I guess I'll be returning mine...
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I actually don't know. I gave it to a senior relative. They rave about the mower. They have not had to place a filter so I have no idea.
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I have two or three and many family has been using them for years and none of us have cancer. I imagine you would have to smoke it or ingest it somehow to have bad effects. Even then, you would probably have have to smoke and/or ingest quite a few hammers. Not only that but we are usually wearing glove while we are working. I think I'd be more concerned with the rock I am mining and what's in it.
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I have no idea, I haven't had to replace mine yet, I hope I can find one when the time comes. I love this mower it works great for me.
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No, honestly I can't see why this is an issue. The handle comes with a warning label that explains that it contains materials that IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA are considered to POSSIBLY cause cancer. They do that because of the amount of people that sue in California thinking that random materials caused their cancer. I wouldn't worry about it. The label is only there to prevent getting sued.
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Hi Valerie, the Earthwise electric mower I have is the same style, but earlier and without a mulcher. I have a feeling that the addition of the mulcher would have something to do with the battery warranty. Wish I could help further. Linda
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Good question my mower is not working maybe resetting it could help, I hope we get the answer
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i don t recomend in food place. could be danger . the manual says than cause cancer.
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I'm sorry I can't help with that. I returned my Toro 3 weeks after buying it. There was a safety hazard, in my opinion. The grass bag kept falling off while I was mowing and I would slam my shins into it.
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Yes, based upon references I have seen. See my comments regarding mower obsolescence.
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Sorry, my only experience is in a motorcycle, not at all familiar with mowers. After longer experience I can say I am even more impressed with the Shorai battery.
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I am not sure. It didn't state anything about breast cancer, my collegue next to me got purple even a few dollars less. I would suggest looking at all of them--different offerings. He got his for less than mine but without a case. If I were to guess it is a color a dealer has too much of? It certainly didn't mention breast cancer or anything like that. D.
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So sorry to hear about the problem with your mower. No, we have had no smell at all with ours. You should be able to get a refund for that dud! Good luck.
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Im also on my second battery. I like this mower, its quiet and does a clean mow. Question: Will it help if I totally drain the battery? Or will it just muck it up worse? Thanks.