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Wierd warning labels

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Most warning labels are placed there, because someone tried to do the thing that is being warned against, got hurt, sued, and now the manufacturer is trying to prevent more stupidity.


Here's a list of some... What wierd warning labels have you seen?


[*]On a blanket from Taiwan: Not to be used as protection from a tornado.
[*]Warning on fireplace log: Caution -- Risk of Fire.
[*]A warning on a pair of shin guards manufactured for bicyclists: Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover.
[*]Warning on an electric router made for carpenters: This product not intended for use as a dental drill.
[*]On a bottle of shampoo for dogs: Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish.
[*]On a hair dryer: Do not use in shower.
[*]On Marks & Spencer bread pudding: Product will be hot after heating.
[*]On a string of Chinese made Christmas lights: For indoor or outdoor use only.
[*]On Sainsbury's peanuts: Warning: Contains nuts.
[*]On an American Airlines packet of nuts: Instructions - open packet, eat nuts.
[*]On some frozen dinners: Serving suggestion: defrost.
[*]On a hotel provided shower cap: Fits one head.
[*]On Nytol Nighttime Sleep-Aid: Warning: May cause drowsiness.
[*]Warning on a cartridge for a laser printer: Do not eat toner.
[*]A wheel 13" a wheelbarrow warns: Not for highway use.
[*]Can of self-defense pepper spray warns: May irritate eyes.
[*]Warning on a Conair Pro Style 1600 hair dryer: Never use while sleeping.
[*]Silly Putty package warning: Not for use as earplugs.
[*]On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
[*]Baby stroller warning: Remove child before folding.
[*]Household iron warns: Never iron clothes while they are being worn.
[*]A fireplace lighter cautions: Do not use near fire, flame or sparks.
[*]A handheld massager warns consumers: Don't use while sleeping or unconscious.
[*]Warning on underarm deodorant: Do not spray in eyes.
[*]Cardboard car sun shield that keeps sun off the dashboards warns: Do not drive with sun shield in place.
[*]Warning on a sharpening stone: Knives are sharp.
[*]Bottle water label warns: Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth.
[*]On a box or rat poison: Warning: Has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice.
[*]On a Domino's Pizza box: Caution: Contents hot!
[*]Toilet bowl cleaning brush warns: Do not use orally.
[*]An electric cattle prods warns: For use on animals only
[*]A can of air freshener warns: Keep out of reach of children and teenagers
[*]Cheap rubber ball toy warning: Choking hazard: This toy is a small ball.
[*]Caution on a package of dice: Not for human consumption.
[*]In the manual of a chainsaw: Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand.
[*]Stamped on the barrel of a .22 caliber rifle: Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death.
[*]Instructions for an electric thermometer: Do not use orally after using rectally.
[*]On the wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack: Remove plastic before eating.
[*]A TV remote controller warns: Not dishwasher safe.
 
I think manufacturers are trying to prevent liability claims - not stupidity. To prevent stupidity would be a thankless, never ending task.

Power tool and lawn mower manuals are a great source for 'duh' instructions.
 
The only one I can think of off hand is the package of silica gel that they put in beef jerky, and they tell you not to eat it. I'm not sure who'd eat a pack of mystery substance they find in food, but there's a warning for them.
 
old, at any rate, some of those are there for legal reasons. No purchase necessary for example, obviously they want you to buy it to enter the sweepstake, so the details are inside
 
Originally posted by: freshgeardude
didnt a woman burn herself on hot coffee from mcdonalds, sued and won because it didnt say "caution: hot" ?
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Actually the stupid thing about that case is that there was a warning label on the coffee.
 
On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
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This....doesn't seem like a warning.



Jackhammer: Not to be used as a sex toy.



Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
Originally posted by: freshgeardude
didnt a woman burn herself on hot coffee from mcdonalds, sued and won because it didnt say "caution: hot" ?
Click to expand...

Actually the stupid thing about that case is that there was a warning label on the coffee.
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My grandmother joked that she'd sue them if their coffee wasn't hot. She drinks coffee black, strong, and pretty goddamn hot.



 
The list of warnings that came with our new TV was so long it was ridiculous. I think there were at least 30 different warnings.
 
Originally posted by: Jeff7
On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
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This....doesn't seem like a warning.



Jackhammer: Not to be used as a sex toy. <-- You beat me to it!



Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
Originally posted by: freshgeardude
didnt a woman burn herself on hot coffee from mcdonalds, sued and won because it didnt say "caution: hot" ?
Click to expand...

Actually the stupid thing about that case is that there was a warning label on the coffee.
Click to expand...
My grandmother joked that she'd sue them if their coffee wasn't hot. She drinks coffee black, strong, and pretty goddamn hot.
Click to expand...

 
The warning on the .22 needs to be there because a lot of people honestly dont know they are deadly.

As for me: I once got a girlfriend a nice garterbelt and expensive silk stockings for her birthday. Took her out to a nice french place in town.
On the way out the door she snagged the stockings and we needed a quick replacement. She said Walmart has some cheap-ass nylons and we could swing by there on our way to dinner. While standing in the checkout (looking insanely conspicuous as we were) I noticed on the back of the stocking package was a warning they were not to be used by anyone under 12 years of age.
 
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