Hello,
I got this message from ebay today. They seem to think the old brass fire
extinguisher I put up for auction yesterday may be capable of doing more harm
than good ;-)
Rich Rock
Pottstown, PA
>
> We regret to inform you that your eBay auction:
>
>
> 2400829456 Vintage Fire Extinguisher
>
>
>
> has been ended. All fees associated with this auction have been credited to
> your account.
>
> The item you have listed does not appear to be consistent with eBay
> guidelines.
>
> It is against eBay policy to list old or antique fire bombs, grenades and
> extinguishers as they often contain a chemical called "carbon
> tetrachloride", which presents a serious health hazard if inhaled,
> swallowed, or through contact with bare skin. For this reason, we have
> ended your auction and credited all associated fees to your account. We
> strongly urge you to contact your local fire department or hazardous waste
> facility for information on proper disposal of this item, as the contents
> are extremely toxic and considered hazardous waste. We also encourage you
> to use extra caution when handling your item to avoid accidental exposure
> to the contents.
>
> I am including some links for additional information regarding this
> chemical for a better understanding of why these items will no longer be
> allowed on our site:
>
> http://web.raex.com/~colombo/fire/exting.htm
>
> http://www.bangornews.com/cgi-bin/article.cfm?storynumber=18594
>
> For information on our Hazardous Materials policy, please go to:
> http://pages.ebay.com/help/community/png-hazardous.html
>
> For information on infringing, prohibited or questionable items, please
> view:
> http://pages.ebay.com/help/community/png-items.html
>
> For more information on why eBay has ended an auction, please visit:
> http://pages.ebay.com/help/community/png-endauction.html
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