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10/15/2004 12:19:22 PM · #1 |
Something louddog said in another post this morning got me to thinking about all the absolutely INSANE warning labels on products these days. So I looked at a few sites and found these gems that someone MUST have tried in order for a warning to be issued. And to think...some of these people have perpetuated the human race... LOL ;o)
my personal favorite is:
"Beware! To touch these wires is instant death. Anyone found doing so will be prosecuted." -- On a sign at a railroad station.
but the rest from one site I found are:
Product Warnings:
"Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish." -- On a bottle of shampoo for dogs.
"For external use only!" -- On a curling iron.
"Warning: This product can burn eyes." -- On a curling iron.
"Do not use in shower." -- On a hair dryer.
"Do not use while sleeping." -- On a hair dryer.
"Do not use while sleeping or unconscious." -- On a hand-held massaging device.
"Do not place this product into any electronic equipment." -- On the case of a chocolate CD in a gift basket.
"Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking." -- On a toilet at a public sports facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
"Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover." -- On a pair of shin guards made for bicyclists.
"This product not intended for use as a dental drill." -- On an nlectric rotary tool.
"Caution: Do not spray in eyes." -- On a container of underarm deodorant.
"Do not drive with sunshield in place." -- On a cardboard sunshield that keeps the sun off the dashboard.
"Caution: This is not a safety protective device." -- On a plastic toy helmet used as a container for popcorn.
"Do not use near fire, flame, or sparks." -- On an "Aim-n-Flame" fireplace lighter.
"Battery may explode or leak." -- On a battery. See a scanned image.
"Do not eat toner." -- On a toner cartridge for a laser printer.
"Not intended for highway use." -- On a 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow.
"This product is not to be used in bathrooms." -- On a Holmes bathroom heater.
"May irritate eyes." -- On a can of self-defense pepper spray.
"Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth." -- On a novelty rock garden set called "Popcorn Rock."
"Caution! Contents hot!" -- On a Domino's Pizza box.
"Caution: Hot beverages are hot!" -- On a coffee cup.
"Warning: May contain small parts." -- On a frisbee.
"Do not use orally." -- On a toilet bowl cleaning brush.
"Please keep out of children." -- On a butcher knife.
"Not suitable for children aged 36 months or less." -- On a birthday card for a 1 year old.
"Warning: Do not use on eyes." -- In the manual for a heated seat cushion.
"Do not look into laser with remaining eye." -- On a laser pointer.
"Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven.
"For use on animals only." -- On an electric cattle prod.
"For use by trained personnel only." -- On a can of air freshener.
"Keep out of reach of children and teenagers." -- On a can of air freshener.
"Remember, objects in the mirror are actually behind you." -- On a motorcycle helmet-mounted rear-view mirror.
"Warning: Riders of personal watercraft may suffer injury due to the forceful injection of water into body cavities either by falling into the water or while mounting the craft." -- In the manual for a jetski.
"Warning: Do not climb inside this bag and zip it up. Doing so will cause injury and death." -- A label inside a protective bag (for fragile objects), which measures 15cm by 15cm by 12cm.
"Do not use as ear plugs." -- On a package of silly putty.
"Please store in the cold section of the refrigerator." -- On a bag of fresh grapes in Australia.
"Warning: knives are sharp!" -- On the packaging of a sharpening stone.
"Not for weight control." -- On a pack of Breath Savers.
"Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth." -- On the label of a bottled drink.
"Theft of this container is a crime." -- On a milk crate.
"Do not use intimately." -- On a tube of deodorant.
"Warning: has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice." -- On a box of rat poison.
"Fragile. Do not drop." -- Posted on a Boeing 757.
"Cannot be made non-poisonous." -- On the back of a can of de-icing windshield fluid.
"Caution: Remove infant before folding for storage." -- On a portable stroller.
"Look before driving." -- On the dash board of a mail truck.
"Do not iron clothes on body." -- On packaging for a Rowenta iron.
"Do not drive car or operate machinery." -- On Boot's children's cough medicine.
"For indoor or outdoor use only." -- On a string of Christmas lights.
"Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly." -- On a child sized Superman costume.
"This door is alarmed from 7:00pm - 7:00am." -- On a hospital's outside access door.
"Warning: do not use if you have prostate problems." -- On a box of Midol PMS relief tablets.
"Product will be hot after heating." -- On a supermarket dessert box.
"Do not turn upside down." -- On the bottom of a supermarket dessert box.
"Do not light in face. Do not expose to flame." -- On a lighter.
"Choking hazard: This toy is a small ball." -- On the label for a cheap rubber ball toy.
"Not for human consumption." -- On a package of dice.
"May be harmful if swallowed." -- On a shipment of hammers.
"Using Ingenio cookware to destroy your old pots may void your warranty." -- A printed message that appears in a television advertisement when the presenter demonstrates how strong the cookware is by using it to beat up and destroy a regular frying pan.
"Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand." -- In the manual for a Swedish chainsaw.
"Do not dangle the mouse by its cable or throw the mouse at co-workers." -- From a manual for an SGI computer.
"Warning: May contain nuts." -- On a package of peanuts.
"Do not eat." -- On a slip of paper in a stereo box, referring to the styrofoam packing.
"Access hole only -- not intended for use in lifting box." -- On the sides of a shipping carton, just above cut-out openings which one would assume were handholds.
"Warning: May cause drowsiness." -- On a bottle of Nytol, a brand of sleeping pills.
"Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death." -- Stamped on the metal barrel of a .22 calibre rifle.
"Do not use orally after using rectally." -- In the instructions for an electric thermometer.
"Turn off motor before using this product." -- On the packaging for a chain saw file, used to sharpen the cutting teeth on the chain.
"Not to be used as a personal flotation device." -- On a 6x10 inch inflatable picture frame.
"Do not put in mouth." -- On a box of bottle rockets.
"Remove plastic before eating." -- On the wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack.
"Not dishwasher safe." -- On a remote control for a TV.
"For lifting purposes only." -- On the box for a car jack.
"Do not put lit candles on phone." -- On the instructions for a cordless phone.
"Warning! This is not underwear! Do not attempt to put in pants." -- On the packaging for a wristwatch. |
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10/15/2004 12:23:36 PM · #2 |
"Warning: May contain nuts." -- On a package of peanuts.
who would have ever thought?
this is very funny stuff... ty for sharing. |
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10/15/2004 12:30:50 PM · #3 |
The "do not eat" labels are my favorite. Who expects their new camera to come with a little snack pack? I know little kids like to put everything in their mouth, but they can't read! Do people capable of reading actually open up the box on their new camera and say "cool it came with a snack!"
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10/15/2004 12:33:07 PM · #4 |
Amazing, isn't it, that these people live past the age of 5, huh???? I have seen many of those before and when my daughter once asked me why they put such silly things on these labels, I was afraid she'd never go out the front door again if I told her these came from real people like those she passes every day in the world!
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10/15/2004 12:40:26 PM · #5 |
| The sad part is that those labels exist because people have actually done this stuff. Lawsuits usually bring about warnings. Remember the McDonalds coffee lawsuit? As stupid as they seem, the companies add labels just to cover their asses. |
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10/15/2004 12:55:41 PM · #6 |
"Look before driving." -- On the dash board of a mail truck.
Yep, once I got run off the road by a mail truck. Obviously, he wasn't looking.
"Do not use orally after using rectally." -- In the instructions for an electric thermometer.
What's the difference between oral and rectal thermometer?
The taste.
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10/15/2004 01:04:49 PM · #7 |
I saw one that read:
'Do not use on or around genitals' - On a chainsaw box.
Now tell me, who was the genius that tried that??!!@@#? |
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10/15/2004 01:34:54 PM · #8 |
| "warning: may contain peanuts" on the side of a planters PEANUT jar |
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10/15/2004 01:35:09 PM · #9 |
ROFL
Here is one I have seen numerous times:
"Do not attempt to insert head in roll, may cause death by
strangulation" - On a towel roller in a restaurant restroom
Actually shows picture of a person with his head in the
roll, with circle and a line thru it.
Ruined my fun, I was gonna try it. LOL
Here are a couple of labels I got a kick out of:
(pardon the 2 Mavica pics - UGH)
GM's new Gear Oil - Grape scented and warns not to breathe it??
No wonder there are no lines outside the door....
Gila Bend's disclaimer. :)
Warning for Birds?
Message edited by author 2004-10-15 13:39:56.
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10/15/2004 01:37:52 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by jimmyn4:
The sad part is that those labels exist because people have actually done this stuff. Lawsuits usually bring about warnings. Remember the McDonalds coffee lawsuit? As stupid as they seem, the companies add labels just to cover their asses. |
Yup, it's the people using the products that are dumb, not the labels. |
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10/15/2004 02:10:09 PM · #11 |
Warning label required for McDonald's:
May cause weight gain.
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10/15/2004 02:45:00 PM · #12 |
You know what is bad about that long list of warning labels? How they were derived. Every warning on those products is a direct result of someone doing exactly what the warnings are warning against. Thats why the warnings are there; to warn the next idiot about the idiot before him/her.
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10/15/2004 04:07:37 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by laurielblack:
"For use on animals only." -- On an electric cattle prod. |
I guess the word didn't get to the School for the Americas .... |
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10/15/2004 04:09:44 PM · #14 |
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10/15/2004 04:15:18 PM · #15 |
Even camera manuals are not above the fray. The following are excerpts from my Digital Rebel manual:
Keep the back-up battery away from children. If a child swallows the battery, consult a physician immediately. (The battery measures appx. ¾ x 1 ¼ x 3 inches. And, according to the manual is optional equipment.)
If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes color, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process. (I love how Canon has my best interests in mind...not get burned, if my battery changes color and deforms, etc., I'll be calling an exorcist!)
During the recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord can accidentally choke the child or give an electrical shock. (Gotta watch out for those attack cords! What do they make them out of--Moray eels?)
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10/15/2004 04:37:34 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
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As funny as this label is, we used to get some of the syrup like this from the mess decks on board ship to clean our stainless steel deck plates in the engineroom. (Back in my 70's & 80's Navy days...)
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10/15/2004 06:46:04 PM · #17 |
| I saw one earlier today that was on the back of a box that a cheapie little film camera came out of...and it actually said "this camera will only work when loaded with film." Really? Who'd have ever thought? LOL :o) |
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10/15/2004 08:42:55 PM · #18 |
On my Panasonic rice steamer:
Caution: To reduce (not eliminate??) the risk of electric shock, cook only in the removable container.
Maybe the most chilling warning label, seen on soda pop vending machines:
Warning: Rocking or tilting machine in attempt to obtain free product may lead to serious injury or death. In addition, this one shows a no-nonsense graphic depicting a vending machine falling on an unfortunate would-be soda pop thief.
Message edited by author 2004-10-15 20:47:15. |
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10/15/2004 08:50:25 PM · #19 |
On a label on the back of a doormat from High Cotton:
This perfectly fine if not certainly adequate High Cotton doormat is made from 100% Olefin (R) Indoor/Outodoor carpet and printed with color-fast inks. Wash with hose and brush. Dry flat. Do not machine wash.
Important things you should know about your new doormat
Warning: Do not use mat as a projectile. Sudden acceleration to dangerous speeds may cause injury. When using mat, follow directions. Put your right foot in, put your right foot out, put your right foot in and shake it all about. This mat is not designed to sustain gross weight exceeding 12,000 lbs. If mat begins to smoke, immediately seek shelter and cover head. Caution: if coffee spills on mat, assume that it is very hot. This mat is not intended to be used as a placemat. Small food particles trapped in fibers may attract rodents and other vermin. Do not glue mat to porous surfaces, such as pregnant women, pets and heavy machinery. When not in use, mat should be kept out of reach of children diagnosed with CFED (Compulsive Fiber Eating Disorder). Do not taunt mat. Failure to comply relieves the makers of this doormat, SImply Precious Home Decor, and its parent company, High Cotton, Inc., of any and all liability.
-Terry
Message edited by author 2004-10-15 20:50:58.
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10/15/2004 09:07:56 PM · #20 |
Found on Axius Sno-Off Automobile Windshield cover:
Caution: Never drive with the cover on your windshield.
Unless, of course, you cut a big hole in it so you can see.
FDA Proposed warning label for packages of Frito-Layâs new Max potato chips, made with Olestra fat substitute:
This product contains Olestra. Olestra may cause abdominal cramping and loose stools. Olestra inhibits the absorption of some vitamins and other nutrients. Vitamins A, D, E and K have been added.
It's a potato chip! No, it's a laxative! No, it's a multi-vitamin!
Found on packages of Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-ups:
Peel fruit from cellophane before eating.
If consumers canât tell the difference between your product and its packaging, you might consider adding more fruit flavor.
Found on Tootsietoy Marshall eight-shot ring cap pistol:
Warning: Do not use indoors. Do not fire closer than one foot from ears or eyes.
Should be used under adult supervision. Ring caps for guns may be hazardous if misused.
Do not fire more than four ring caps consecutively. Do not carry ring caps in your pockets.
This warning raises several questions. Where can you find kids who want an adult supervising their play constantly? Where can you find an adult who wants to supervise kidsâ play constantly? If you arenât supposed to fire more than four ring caps at a time, why make it an eight-shooter? Where are you supposed to carry ring caps if not in your pocket? But the most important question here is: why buy your kid a toy gun in the first
Found on a Bungee cord:
USE EXTREME CAUTION when stretching cord over load. Keep face and other vulnerable body parts away from potential cord rebound path.
But feel free to attach the Bungee cord to yourself and leap off of a tall bridge.
Found a box of Tampax Tampons:
Remove used tampon before inserting a new one.
Well now, that might explain the irritability associated with the use of this product.
Found on a box of Kelloggâs Pop-Tarts:
Warning: Pastry Filling May Be Hot When Heated.
Wow! Free physics lesson with every box!
Found on âBat Man The Animated Series Armor Setâ Halloween costume box:
PARENT: Please exercise cautionâmask and chest plate are not protective; cape does not enable wearer to fly.
Parent: If your child believes that a polyester sheet enables flight, you should probably examine that Halloween candy more closely.
Sticker found on the base of a Bell Phones 900 megahertz cordless telephone:
Need help? Call (800) 888-8990 between 8 AM - 4:30 PM PST
If your phone isnât working, how are you supposed to call the help line?
Found in specifications for a fire alarm system:
There shall be three (3) access levels with level 4 being the highest level.
These instructions are flawed for two reasons: 1. numeric inconsistency, B. the reader shall have to reread it three times and wonât understand it until the fourth, and III. they neglected to mention Level 5.
Found in a television setâs ownerâs manual:
Do not pour liquids into your television set.
And please donât use your VCR as a toaster.
Found on the handle of a hammer:
Caution: Do not use this hammer to strike any solid object.
Such as, perhaps, the head of the idiot who came up with this warning in the first place?
Found on a butane lighter:
Warning: Flame may cause fire.
Similarly, the water emitted from squirt guns may cause wetness.
Birth Control for Breakfast?
Newspapers recently reported a story of a lawsuit in New England brought on by a woman against a manufacturer of contraceptive jelly.
It seems the young lady found the product came without clear instructions. She made some toast, spread the contraceptive jelly on it, and ate it. When she became pregnant, she sued the manufacturer.
We can only assume that in the future, the packaging of contraceptive jellies will include a warning similar to this:
WARNING: This is not an oral contraceptive. Eating this product will not prevent pregnancy, has no nutritional value, tastes like wallpaper paste, and is not part of a complete breakfast. |
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10/15/2004 10:02:34 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by laurielblack:
I saw one earlier today that was on the back of a box that a cheapie little film camera came out of...and it actually said "this camera will only work when loaded with film." Really? Who'd have ever thought? LOL :o) |
People might be assuming it's digital -- my camera works without film ... |
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10/15/2004 11:10:52 PM · #22 |
This has to be the most ridiculous sign I have ever seen in my life.
Sorry for the crappy quality, got this at a distance before being politely (amazingly) told not to take photos.
This is, unbelievably to me, a sign in a pizza/pasta place at LA international airport!!!!
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10/15/2004 11:18:41 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by Natator:
This has to be the most ridiculous sign I have ever seen in my life.
Sorry for the crappy quality, got this at a distance before being politely (amazingly) told not to take photos.
This is, unbelievably to me, a sign in a pizza/pasta place at LA international airport!!!!
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That sign is a legal requirement of Proposition 65 -- a voter-passed initiative -- requiring such public posting when any of a list of substances is known to be present.
Some foods and associated materials do indeed contain carcinogens. The voters thought people should be reminded of that. |
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10/16/2004 08:11:39 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
That sign is a legal requirement of Proposition 65 -- a voter-passed initiative -- requiring such public posting when any of a list of substances is known to be present.
Some foods and associated materials do indeed contain carcinogens. The voters thought people should be reminded of that. |
Which leads to strange warnings that say somehting like "This product contains dyes known in the state of CA to cause..." Sometimes the wording of these makes one think, does it only cause x in California? Or is it only in CA that they know this and the rest of us are just being informed that Califonians know something we don't? |
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10/16/2004 09:27:57 AM · #25 |
Originally posted by KaDi:
Originally posted by GeneralE:
That sign is a legal requirement of Proposition 65 -- a voter-passed initiative -- requiring such public posting when any of a list of substances is known to be present.
Some foods and associated materials do indeed contain carcinogens. The voters thought people should be reminded of that. |
Which leads to strange warnings that say somehting like "This product contains dyes known in the state of CA to cause..." Sometimes the wording of these makes one think, does it only cause x in California? Or is it only in CA that they know this and the rest of us are just being informed that Califonians know something we don't? |
According to a lot of labels/regulations, Californians know a lot of things...those hippies ruin the fun for everyone!
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