AP IMPACT: Chinese drywall poses potential risks

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PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) -- At the height of the U.S. housing boom, when building materials were in short supply, American construction companies used millions of pounds of Chinese-made drywall because it was abundant and cheap....

By BRIAN SKOLOFF and CAIN BURDEAU

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[Old Salt]

I'm starting to wonder if there's ANYTHING with the "Made in China" label on it that's safe to use.

 

[phreakwars]

No doubt, what the ****, I'm almost beginning to suspect that China is purposely trying to poison us all.

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[RoyalOrleans]

Free Tibet flags made in China!

Whooops!

Bottom line: **** jobs need to come back to America.

 

[Old Salt]

Free Tibet flags made in China!
Whooops!

If you're in Tibet or China, it's definitely hazardous to your health to use that product, too.

 

[RoyalOrleans]

If you're in Tibet or China, it's definitely hazardous to your health to use that product, too.

And that was the point I was laboring to tie in with the drywall topic.

 

[mercury]

I'm tempted to tear down a wall this afternoon and see if it says "Made in China" on the back. I'm sure it would cost me my security deposit, though, so fukk it.

 

[Chi]

I'm starting to wonder if there's ANYTHING with the "Made in China" label on it that's safe to use.

That's what I'm thinking. Doesn't seem worth it to save any money with all of their substandard products. It is turning out to be a lot more costly.