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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an urgent warning regarding several Chinese-manufactured faucets that it says contain dangerous levels of lead, which can contaminate drinking water.

Here’s what consumers need to know:

• Affected brands: VESLA HOME, HGN, VFAOUSIT, Qomolangma, and Kicimpro kitchen faucets; KZH, CEINOL, NICTIE, and Rainsworth bathroom faucets.

• Where sold: Primarily on Amazon, priced between $30 and $70.

• Current status: No acceptable recall has been agreed upon by the manufacturers.

• CPSC recommendation: Stop using these products immediately and dispose of them.

The American standard for faucet safety is NSF/ANSI Standard 61, which establishes maximum allowable limits for contaminants in water system components, including lead. This standard ensures that plumbing fixtures and fittings don’t leach harmful substances into drinking water above established safety thresholds.

Read more: U.S. consumers warned of Chinese-made faucets with lead exposure

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