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“Vigoro” red recycled rubber mulch from Home Depot: positive for trace levels of Arsenic & Lead.

“Vigoro” red recycled rubber mulch from Home Depot: positive for trace levels of Arsenic & Lead.

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Published: Wednesday – October 19, 2022 XRF test results for “Vigoro” recycled rubber mulch (in Red) – purchased at Home Depot. Given this is a recycled product, it is not unusual that different pieces from the sample test positive for different metals, and at varying levels. The concerns for even very low levels of Arsenic and Lead…

Home Depot Defiant Brandywine Collection Stainless Steel Finish Door Knob Set: Lead-free in all accessible components.

Home Depot Defiant Brandywine Collection Stainless Steel Finish Door Knob Set: Lead-free in all accessible components.

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When tested with an XRF instrument (all accessible components tested) this Brandywine Stainless Steel Finish knob set from Home Depot (pictured here) had the following readings (with each reading done for at least 60 seconds): Main part of Knob / Handle that you touch: Stainless Steel # 304 Metals not detected by the XRF are…

Home Depot Purchased Orange Extension Cord: 3,494 ppm Arsenic + 50 ppm Lead + 4,113 ppm Antimony

Home Depot Purchased Orange Extension Cord: 3,494 ppm Arsenic + 50 ppm Lead + 4,113 ppm Antimony

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This orange contractor grade extension cord was purchased in a Home Depot store circa 2000. When tested with an XRF instrument this extension cord had the following readings – on the orange part of the cord – (testing done for a minimum of 60 seconds, test results are replicable). Lead (Pb): 50 +/- 14 ppm…

Artificial GE Pre-Lit Christmas Tree Purchased c. 2016 From Home Depot: Lead-Free

Artificial GE Pre-Lit Christmas Tree Purchased c. 2016 From Home Depot: Lead-Free

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  For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method…

The Home Depot Hammer Rubberized Handle: 6,156 ppm Lead + 163 ppm Cadmium [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]

The Home Depot Hammer Rubberized Handle: 6,156 ppm Lead + 163 ppm Cadmium [90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids.]

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When tested with an XRF instrument the rubberized handle on this The Home Depot brand hammer had the following toxicant readings: Lead (Pb): 6,156 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 163 ppm The amount of lead that is considered toxic in a child’s toy is anything 90 ppm Lead or higher in the paint or coating and anything…

Newish Home Depot Six-Inch Adjustable Wrench 2,763 ppm Lead in the rubberized handle [90 ppm is unsafe for kids.]

Newish Home Depot Six-Inch Adjustable Wrench 2,763 ppm Lead in the rubberized handle [90 ppm is unsafe for kids.]

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Home Depot six-inch adjustable wrench: 2.763 ppm lead (in the rubberized handle). Matchbox car included for size! The amount of lead that is considered toxic in an item intended for use by children is anything 90 ppm lead or higher.  Tools are not regulated for lead (and not considered items intended for use by children)…

#HomeDepot: Home Depot Accused of Unsafe Practices; Criminal Investigation Launched

#HomeDepot: Home Depot Accused of Unsafe Practices; Criminal Investigation Launched

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#HomeDepot: EPA investigating The Home Depot Over Compliance with Lead-Paint Rule

#HomeDepot: EPA investigating The Home Depot Over Compliance with Lead-Paint Rule

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Click the image below to read the full article. Originally published on March 23, 2017. To support my advocacy work, please consider subscribing, chipping in with a one-time contribution here or contributing on GoFundMe here. Thank you!

Home Depot? + The story of when (in 2007) I replaced the original Lead-painted windows in my historic (1905) home.

Home Depot? + The story of when (in 2007) I replaced the original Lead-painted windows in my historic (1905) home.

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Originally published on September 2, 2017 Historically, I have had “warm and fuzzy” feelings towards Home Depot in general. Over the years, in addition to shopping there for materials, shop tools and some home appliances, we have also used their Home Improvement Services for several projects. [Plus who doesn’t like credit with no interest for…

Home Depot accused of unsafe practices, federal government launches criminal investigation

Home Depot accused of unsafe practices, federal government launches criminal investigation

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Click the image below to read the full story! Published March 24, 2017 If you want help, there are two easy ways you can support my advocacy work: 1) Click on the suggested Amazon product links to the right (on this page) before you start your Amazon shopping! You don’t even have to buy any of…