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Nikilidstrom · 01-26-2004, 08:42 AM

Alright, everyone go home, nothing to see here

found this on the Saitek website:

What is Prop. 65?
The label you have identified on our product is what we refer to as the “Prop. 65” label. “Prop. 65” is short for Proposition 65 which is a California statute, The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This Proposition was intended by its authors to protect California citizens and the State's drinking water sources from chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and to inform citizens about exposures to such chemicals. It is currently extended to warn individuals about the possible exposure to potential cancer causing elements (i.e. lead, cadmium, etc.) found in every day products.

Why did I find this label on the product I just purchased?
On the specific product you just purchased, the cable that connects the game pad/joystick to the PC contains a minute amount of substance(s) in which the State of California has found that pro-longed exposure to, have been known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Hence the warning: “Wash hands after use.”

But I didn’t purchase my product in California?
Although we are only required to place the “Prop 65” label on products sold in California, our company ships products across the United States and we have no control as to where a retailer may eventually end up selling this product, so we resolve this issue by marking all products sold within North America.

For your information, very small amounts of lead and cadmium are added to enhance insulation (for U/L approval) as well as pliability. Without the lead and cadmium, the cables would become more brittle and less resistant to fires. You will probably find that most, if not all the power cords, extension cords, DVD, stereo, and video connectors on almost all the appliances in your house contain no less lead or cadmium than our products.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. For more information on Prop 65 please visit

http://www.oehha.org/prop65.html .

Sincerely,

Saitek Industries Ltd.

01-26-2004, 08:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nikilidstrom Stick it in your five hole! Location: Michigan, USA	Alright, everyone go home, nothing to see here found this on the Saitek website: What is Prop. 65? The label you have identified on our product is what we refer to as the “Prop. 65” label. “Prop. 65” is short for Proposition 65 which is a California statute, The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This Proposition was intended by its authors to protect California citizens and the State's drinking water sources from chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and to inform citizens about exposures to such chemicals. It is currently extended to warn individuals about the possible exposure to potential cancer causing elements (i.e. lead, cadmium, etc.) found in every day products. Why did I find this label on the product I just purchased? On the specific product you just purchased, the cable that connects the game pad/joystick to the PC contains a minute amount of substance(s) in which the State of California has found that pro-longed exposure to, have been known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Hence the warning: “Wash hands after use.” But I didn’t purchase my product in California? Although we are only required to place the “Prop 65” label on products sold in California, our company ships products across the United States and we have no control as to where a retailer may eventually end up selling this product, so we resolve this issue by marking all products sold within North America. For your information, very small amounts of lead and cadmium are added to enhance insulation (for U/L approval) as well as pliability. Without the lead and cadmium, the cables would become more brittle and less resistant to fires. You will probably find that most, if not all the power cords, extension cords, DVD, stereo, and video connectors on almost all the appliances in your house contain no less lead or cadmium than our products. Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. For more information on Prop 65 please visit http://www.oehha.org/prop65.html . Sincerely, Saitek Industries Ltd.