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Lead in Miniblinds -- Time for Some Ass Kicking!

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From: David K
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 1996 00:00
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It seems like Prop. 65 enforcement is getting weaker and weaker. A year or two ago 
lead was found in (virtually all) faucets and those faucets were not adequately 
labeled as to lead content. Instead of taking an agressive stance of extracting fines 
or concessions from the manufacturers I believe they were just required to start 
labeling their products. Now if you buy a faucet you will only find the lead hazard 
warning AFTER you take the product home and open the box-by which time the product may 
be non-returnable (I recently purchased a lead free faucet for my kitchen that was 
made in Israel so I know their are alternatives).

Now lead has been found in cheap imported miniblinds and vendors aren't even being 
required to offer refunds to consumers despite the fact that in California the blinds 
were not labeled as required. ONLY LARGE FINES AGAINST RETAILERS AND DISTRIBUTORS WILL 
TEACH THEM TO DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY FROM THEIR SUPPLIERS AND MANUFACTURERS - OTHERWISE 
WE CAN ONLY GUESS WHICH PRODUCT WILL BRING ABOUT THE NEXT HOME LEAD FIASCO!

Lead can be a VERY serious problem in the home.
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From: David K <davidk@sort.com>
Subject: Lead in Miniblinds -- Time for Some Ass Kicking!
Date: 1996/06/26
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