We've heard plenty on Chinese manufacturing and many Americans are concerned about buying Chinese made products due to a 2007 lead poising of children after finding lead in toys where Mattel issued a massive recall. This still remains one everyone's minds and many are cautious about using Chinese products including me.

One thing we need to keep in mind is the lead is used to make paint brighter and more attractive in toys and in house paint as well as help the paint performance and the poisoning only occurs if the paint is ingested by someone. Lead poisoning is not limited to China, in fact, According to H.U.D (Housing and Urban Development) if your house was built before 1978, you should:
* Wipe down flat surfaces, like window sills, with a damp paper towel and throw away the paper towel,
* Mop smooth floors (using a damp mop) weekly to control dust,
* Take off shoes when entering the house
* Vacuum carpets and upholstery to remove dust,
* If possible, use a vacuum with a HEPA filter or a "higher efficiency" collection bag,
* Pick up loose paint chips carefully with a paper towel and discard in the trash, then wipe the surface clean with a wet paper towel,
* Take precautions to avoid creating lead dust when remodeling, renovating or maintaining your home,
* Test for lead hazards by a lead professional. (Have the soil tested too).
As many American homes used lead based paint before 1978. Since then of course, there have been more strict regulations and better quality control measures put in place. Chinese manufacturers have also employed stricter regulations and have taken measures to increase the quality of their exports.

So far, there have not been any reports of electric cigarettes containing lead or any incidents of serious negative health issues associated with the use of vaporized liquid nicotine.

This is good news since the electric cigarette has been around for several years and it is only gaining more and more popularity. To the question of will electric cigarettes be manufactured in the U.S. well, that is not that simple as there are government regulations slowing this down.

One more thing to note is if manufacturing begins in the U.S. it is almost a certainty that the cost will be driven sky high.

In the mean time, the electric cigarette community should remain vigilant, united, and support each other. If you have a story of a reaction or noticeable health changes after using the electric cigarette from China Make it known in this forum