California's Proposition 65 entitles California consumers to special warnings for products that contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm if those products expose consumers to such chemicals above certain threshold levels. We care about our customers' safety and hope that the information below helps with your buying decisions.
For all products linked to this page, we provide the following general notice: WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Tools WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Lead Crystal Glasses Lead levels in the crystal glasses sold in our Kitchen & Housewares Store comply with FDA standards.:
WARNING: Consuming foods or beverages that have been kept or served in leaded crystal products will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Ceramic Tableware Lead levels in the ceramic tableware sold in our Kitchen & Housewares Store comply with FDA standards.:
WARNING: Use of this tableware will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Jewelry and Tiffany Style Lamps
WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. PVC Coated Products or PVC Coated Wires, Cords, Plugs & Connectors
WARNING: The plastic on this product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Electrical Cords WARNING:
The wires of this product contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Motor Vehicles Parts & Accessories
WARNING: Motor vehicles contain fuel, oils and fluids, battery posts, terminals and related accessories which contain lead and lead compounds and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm. These chemicals are found in vehicles, vehicle parts and accessories, both new and as replacements. When being serviced, these vehicles generate used oil, waste fluids, grease, fumes and particulates, all known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or reproductive harm.
Beauty Products For beauty and skin care products that contain progesterone:
WARNING: This product contains progesterone, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Consult with your physician before using this product.
For beauty and skin care products that contain Cocamide Diethanolamine (Cocamide DEA):
WARNING: This product contains Cocamide DEA, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Consult with your physician before using this product.
For beauty and skin care products that contain Diethanolamine (or DEA):
WARNING: This product contains DEA, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Consult with your physician before using this product.
Fresh Fruits, Nuts, and Vegetables WARNING: This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm.