Cinderella tree topper...causes cancer???

[momoftwogirls]

Does anyone have any more info on this. I am interested in purchasing the Cinderella Christmas tree topper from the online disney store. On their website it says "Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm." What chemical does it contain and why does California warn against it?

 

[Gupsmom]

I'm very curious about this too. I had wanted to order something but didn't when I read on the Disney Store Web Site that it is known to cause Cancer. Unfortunately, I just found out my DH ordered it for me. I'm waiting to get more information before I decided whether to keep the package when it comes, or send it back.

Jess

 

[floridaminnie]

Does this have to do with the lead in the wiring. I vaugely remember something about this last Christmas with certain wiring and all you need to do is wash your hands after putting you lights and the such up. Something to do with a new California law from last year.

 

[Alex]

That is California's labeling law out of control. There is a group right now suing a Health food store to make an example. Whole grain bread, in fact ANY baked goods contain a chemical that causes cancer in labratory rats. Basically I wouldn't get too worked up about it until I saw what it was.

 

[Pop Daddy]

I would expect this out of Goofy, but Cinderella

 

[floridaminnie]

See PD, women can actually kill ya!

 

[floridaminnie]

Found out the orgins of the California law. link

Today we bestow FIVE Bonehead Awards!


WARNING! Today's Issue May Not Be Good For You For Some Reason Or
Another. So There! Now You Can't Sue Us. Nah Nah Nah Nah!

Bonehead award one goes to some folks in the State Of California who
thought it was prudent to pass Proposition 65 which permits any
private citizen to bring suit against any company that fails to
provide "clear and reasonable warnings" on any product that gives
exposure to chemicals "known to the state to cause cancer or
reproductive toxicity." And to encourage things to get out of hand,
25 percent of assessed civil penalties (up to $2,500) goes to the
claimant as well as a rebate for their attorney fees.

So, what do you think has happened?

So far bounty hunters have created lawsuits against the following
products for not coming along with a warning label:

· Picture frames
· Light bulbs
· Christmas lights
· Electrical tape
· Braces
· Game darts
· Stained glass lamps
· Fire logs
· Exercise weights
· Hammers
· Terrariums
· Tools
· Cue chalk
· Slim fast
· Calcium supplements
· Antacids
· Multivitamins


And now CHOCOLATE makers are being sued because, as is true with any
"natural" product, chocolate contains miniscule amounts of chemicals,
which in large quantities can be toxic. In this case chocolate
contains a miniscule amount of lead. The law says that only a
"detectable" exposure need be shown and that product safety is not a
consideration.

California has made it possible for anyone to sue just about any
manufacturer that sells a product in the state!

Thank you California for raising the cost of doing business for
manufacturers so that everyone else in the country has to pay out the
money that goes to the leaches you've empowered with your nonsensical
law.

 

[Pop Daddy]

Originally posted by floridaminnie
See PD, women can actually kill ya!

lol, your right but there so darn cute

 

[crazyforgoofy]

Do they think someone will try to eat it?

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by crazyforgoofy
Do they think someone will try to eat it?

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Who knows? I've seen warning labels on hot curling irons that say - "Do not insert in any human orifice."

Chain saws that say: "Do not operate chain saw while standing on it.."

Irons that sate: "Do not use while bathing.."

And on and on.. It's the old "CYA" thing...