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Old 03-16-2011, 09:54 PM   #129
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Re: Cable Lead Warnings

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Originally Posted by bhartman36 View Post
I think it's just a warning that lead was used somewhere in the wire in the cord. As long as the cord is intact, I don't think there's much to worry about. But if you're concerned, you can certainly look for a cord with the same specs (in terms of voltage, etc.). I doubt it's a specialty part.
I have seen this warning on USB and other data cables every so often for some years now (I go through a lot of cables ;-) ). This seems to be a play-it-safe-per-the-lawyers warning prompted by California's Proposition 65 strictness about lead. See this article for more background:
http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2008/1...e-for-concern/

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