15 Dumb Warning Labels
Nobody want to be sued - so everyone nowadays is taking extra precautions to cover their rears! Some warning label are just ridiculous though...but it if keeps away the law suits, then I guess it is ok.
Here's the list from Brett Nelson & Katy Finneran, Forbes.com
Jabra Drive 'N' Talk |
Label: Never operate your speakerphone while driving.Product: Jabra Drive 'N' Talk.
Peanuts |
Label: This product may contain nuts.
Product: Peanuts & Peanut M&Ms.
Chainsaw |
Label: Do not hold the wrong end of a chainsaw.
Product: Chainsaw.
Hair dryer |
Label: Do not use while sleeping.
Product: Hair dryer.
Blow torch |
Label: Contents may catch fire.
Product: Blow torch gas bottle.
Sun shade |
Label: Do not drive with sun shield in place.
Product: Reflective cardboard sun shades for car dashboards.
Eggs |
Label: This product may contain eggs.
Product: A carton of eggs.
Nytol sleeping pills |
Label: May cause drowsiness.
Product: Nytol sleeping pills.
Staples's letter opener |
Label: Safety goggles recommended.
Product: Staples's letter opener.
Vanishing Marker |
Label: The Vanishing Fabric Marker should not be used as a writing instrument for signing checks or any legal documents.
Product: W.H. Collins' Vanishing Fabric Markers.
Jet Ski |
Label: Never use a lit match or open flame to check fuel level.
Product: Jet Ski.
Washing machine |
Label: Do not put any person in this washer.
Product: Huebsch Washing Machine.
Dremel Multipro rotary tools |
Label: This product is not intended for use as a dental drill.
Product: Dremel Multipro rotary tools.
Apple's iPod shuffle |
Label (on website): Do not eat.
Product: Apple's iPod shuffle.
Bialetti Casa Italiana's nonstick pans |
Label: Keep pet birds out of the kitchen when using this product.
Product: Bialetti Casa Italiana's nonstick pans.