Dangerous seam ripper ?
 

I broke my seam ripper last week and saw an ad on Facebook for a brass seam ripper. I already had a matching stiletto that I love and have used all the time so I ordered one from Nifty Notions. It came yesterday and on the outside of the package was a sticker that said 'this product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm' Now I don't know what to do, is it really possible that a brass seam ripper can be that dangerous and what about my stiletto. Any advice ?

My husband said its very trace (very minute) elements of lead - I don't think it will hurt you but you perhaps you shouldn't stick it in your mouth.

Yes and wash your hands after handling it.

California.
sandy

Don't use it in California......;-)

An interesting explanation:

http://www.chemheritage.org/discover...ng-labels.aspx

I would use the seam ripper, personally.

Also I saw in The Vermont Country Store catalog that you can't buy any of their pure licorice candy in California.

How many of our other tools are just as dangerous, blades, pins straight curved any metal object. .? Should we mask upand have thick gloves on before using our sewing machines etc

All life has a risk, crossing the road etc more dangerous than a minute chemical. Perhaps pregnant quilters should just beware.

I buy the F&P ergonomically seam ripper. They fit comfortably in my hand.

When I visited California, I noticed that label on practically everything. It is overused to the point of making the warning rather meaningless, IMHO. Personally, I wouldn't worry about it.

EVERYTHING causes cancer in California. If I were you, I'd stay out of California! :D

I've heard of people buying dish towels with that warning. I would not worry about it. California has some weird laws.

eta: I see you live in California (not far from my parents in Riverside!). I'm shocked you haven't seen a lot more items with that warning on them.

I've had my Brass seam ripper & Stiletto for about 30 years. I love it over any other ripper. The seam ripper is just as sharp as the day I got it. I use it a lot too.

I tried to do a search for "Nifty Notions", but found no site. I found sites that sell these, but one said it was discontinued. I hope they aren't out of business.