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Weight Plates Without CA Prop 65 Warning

lapislazuli8
lapislazuli8 Posts: 7 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all,

I recently bought a pair of Gold's Gym dumbbells that have the California Prop 65 warning (cancer warning). I've done some research via other fitness forums about the warning and its frequency--so far seems like I could probably just wash my hands or use gloves. That doesn't seem too inconvenient, but ideally I would like to find some dumbbells (adjustable like Powerblocks or just standard/olympic handles and plates) that don't have that warning.

Can anyone recommend a few brands of plates and/or handles that don't have the Prop 65 warning? I've looked into Troy, Ivanko, and Hamilton so far (a little expensive). CAP and Weider seem to be the primary Prop 65 culprits.

I would definitely be amenable to the idea of purchasing used equipment as well. Any reputable used sites out there?

Thanks for your input!

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  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    I thought everything caused cancer. B)

    Another option is painting the plates with epoxy floor paint, and wrapping the handles with silicone tape (Xtreme Tape, Rescue Tape, etc). The tape fuses to itself, forming a durable, hard coating.
  • stevencloser
    stevencloser Posts: 8,911 Member
    What are those things made out of?
  • lapislazuli8
    lapislazuli8 Posts: 7 Member
    Cherimoose: It's all about dose, isn't it? I hadn't come across your suggestion about the epoxy/tape combo. I'll look into that further!

    Stevencloser: The dumbbells are said to be made of cast iron. Here's a link to 'em--
    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gold-s-Gym-40-lb-Adjustable-Dumbbell-Set/21672511
  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    stevencloser wrote: »
    What are those things made out of?
    The CA Prop 65 labeling is a joke. The thing about it is there is no penalty at all for putting the warning on a products when not needed, so the balance is to put it on things as a form of liability coverage.
  • lapislazuli8
    lapislazuli8 Posts: 7 Member
    It may well be something not as dangerous as the warning makes it seem. If there are reasonably priced alternatives, I would prefer to go that route!

    I really don't need the prestige of powerblocks or ironmasters, just some standard or olympic plates and handles.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    lapislazuli8 wrote: »
    It may well be something not as dangerous as the warning makes it seem. If there are reasonably priced alternatives, I would prefer to go that route!

    I really don't need the prestige of powerblocks or ironmasters, just some standard or olympic plates and handles.

    If you don't need the quick adjustable ones, just get some olympic handles and plates and collars. Walmart is generally the cheapest for new stuff. Standard CAP stuff is fine. I load mine up with over 100lbs each and drop them constantly - they have held up just fine.
  • lapislazuli8
    lapislazuli8 Posts: 7 Member
    DopeItUp: Don't standard CAP plates have the same warning?
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