Sounds like theyre seriously covering their asses incase some retarded mother or something decides to consume their mouse and blames the lead in the solder for her baby being deformed or something stupid like that.

Blame the lawsuit culture I say. I seriously doubt any sane company would willingly produce a device that poisons you as you use it.



> I bought an optical mouse made by G.E. (General Electric) yesterday. After I
> opened it, there was a tag on the wire of the mouse that said the following:
>
> WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
> Califronis to cause birth defects or other reproduective harm. Wash hands after
> handling.
>
> I am going to return the piece of junk the next time I go back to the store...
> but.... are all computer mice dangerous, or is it something only with optical
> mice... or is this just the G.E mice?
>
> Anyone got any recommendations for a non-dangerous optical mouse?
>
> I hope my current mouse doesn't make my balls fall off or anything. :-)
>


Pete