Effective Date: January 1, 2026
California's Proposition 65 entitles California consumers to special warnings for products that contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and 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.
We are providing the following warnings for applicable products linked to this page:
TOOLS & WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT DISCLOSURE:
California law requires the following specific notice for tools and related hardware:
⚠️ **WARNING:** This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, crystalline silica, or chromium, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Examples of Regulated Materials:
• Lead from lead-based paints and battery components.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, concrete compounds, and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber, coatings, and heavy metals.
Exposure Reduction Protocol: Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your environmental exposure:
1. Always work in a well-ventilated area.
2. Utilize approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
3. Review direct manufacturer safety data sheets (SDS) and safety manuals enclosed with your tools prior to installation or operation.