Idiotic product warnings

 

I wonder what makes people think that they aren't responsible for their actions? There are way too many examples of how people point the finger somewhere else and as a result it affects a lot of other people.

One such example- every time I get a coffee, my cup reminds me that the contents are hot. Well no freakin duh. My hairdryer has a sticker on the cord that tells me that it is not advisable to use it in water.

The sad thing is, they have these retarded warnings because someones probably actually done it and the company (or one who makes a similar product) has gotten sued over it.

Got any other good examples?

Restless leg syndrome medication may cause unusual thoughts and impulses like gambling or sexual promiscuity.

Am thinking the twitchy leg might be a better alternative.

 

Frozen pizza ones always crack me up- "Remove from box before cooking."

1, Warning, will not able user to fly (on a super man cape)

2. Do not drink (water bed)

I'm remembering the Simpsons where an ad for some product said "it looks good enough to eat!" followed by a disclaimer that it could not actually be eaten. Homer proudly says "See kids? It's because of ME they have that warning!"

Agree that people should use common sense, but don't feel personally affected by warning labels. My coffee cup has a warning that the coffee may be hot. I chuckle for a second, then proceed to enjoy my coffee anyway.

Original Post by r4eboxer:

Original Post by floggingsully:

Original Post by justlaura:

Case in point - the woman who sued McDonalds because she spilled hot coffee on herself.  And yes, I know they proved that the coffee was hotter than it had to be, but still.  C'mon.  If the coffee would have been not as hot, then people would complain about that, too.

McDonalds used to keep their coffee unreasonably hot, because if coffee burns your mouth you can't taste how bad it is.  If they had kept their coffee at about the same temp as Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts nobody would have complained that it wasn't hot enough, they would complain that it tastes like crap.

The woman in question ended up with 3rd degree burns on her lap because McDonalds kept their coffee way too hot and had cheap lids that didn't stay on the cups. 

Actually the woman placed the cup of coffee between her legs and the woman driving came to a sudden stop, the lady reacted by flenching her legs. THAT is how the coffe was spilt on her. She didn't blame the person driving, she didn't blame herself for being stupid, she blamed the company with the money. She was an elderly lady and did get serious burns HOWEVER you should not put even 175 degree coffee between your legs. Which was what the new standard became after that suit. The coffee in question was 190 degress so 15 degrees isn't going to make that much a difference if your being a dumba$$. The lid had nothing to do with it, even a good lid would have crushed between someone's legs. I'm surprised there isn't a warning not to put a hot cup of coffee between ones legs on the cup too.

Actually, the woman wasn't even driving.  She was in the passenger's seat of the car, which was stopped.  She spilled the coffee on herself while attempting to open the lid to add cream and sugar (it was placed between her legs at the time)  Also, the coffee was hot enough to give the lady 3rd degree burns, hospitalize her for 8 days and require skin grafting.

What's funny about the case is that she originally asked for $20,000 to cover the medical expenses and McDonald's refused.  On top of that, McDonalds even said that anything over 130 degrees was a burn hazard and had settled several burn claims previously but determined that the earlier settlements of up to $500,000 didn't warrant a policy change.

The most important part of this is that a jury felt that the case had merit.  As for the woman being at fault, the jury did find her 20% at fault.

We have the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner thingy in our master bath.  You know, the thing that you hang under the shower head and sprays cleaner all over the tub and shower at the push of a button?  It's nice...I haven't scrubbed the shower in weeks.

ANYWAY...on the side of the bottle it clearly states that the product is "NOT A BODY WASH".  Why, oh why, would anyone think to spray themselves down with shower cleaner? 

Original Post by amykins1283:

We have the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner thingy in our master bath.  You know, the thing that you hang under the shower head and sprays cleaner all over the tub and shower at the push of a button?  It's nice...I haven't scrubbed the shower in weeks.

ANYWAY...on the side of the bottle it clearly states that the product is "NOT A BODY WASH".  Why, oh why, would anyone think to spray themselves down with shower cleaner? 

lol I actually could kinda see someone doing that.  Cool!  Save time and money - wash the shower AND myself all in one go! :P

In a management class in college we were covering product liability, and the professor brought up a very morbid example: A trash compactor was actually used as a log splitter.  Apparently some genius decided to attach a wedge to the part that compacts the trash, removed the bin, and proceeded to swiftly and effortlessly split logs.  Until he inserted a log that had one of those metal rebars driven into it to prevent illegal logging, at which point the device strained, and strained, until the metal rebar shot out of the compactor and impaled the guy through the chest.  

The family got a lot of money, but if you see a trash compactor that specifically says it shouldn't be used for splitting logs, there's actually a reason why.

Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.

All of the Oregon State Lottery billboards are required to say "should not be played for investment purposes."

Original Post by azirra:

All of the Oregon State Lottery billboards are required to say "should not be played for investment purposes."

 Bwaaahaaaaaaaaa.  ROFL 

I like the chainsaws ones that say "Do not attempt to stop chainsaw with hands or genitals"

:\ We should have never put that on there...and let Darwin take care of the people who would do such a thing...

Don"t forget the label on the Lorena Bobbit signature series kitchen knives that says, "These knives should not be use to remove your husband's genitals."

Original Post by trhawley:

Don"t forget the label on the Lorena Bobbit signature series kitchen knives that says, "These knives should not be use to remove your husband's genitals."

Or is that "These knives SHOULD be used to remove your husband's genitals?"

On a big rubbermaid bin (the ones for stuff in your garage etc.) there is a picture and I think a written warning that the bins are, in fact, not meant for storing babies/toddlers.

 I really hope that is a preventative action and not a response to something someone did.

Sorry, I know this is in an old thread but I just came across it.

At the gym, on the elliptical machine is a sign that says "Caution, keep hands and feet away from all moving parts"

huh?? How's it gonna work?

Original Post by oddfunk:

Frozen pizza ones always crack me up- "Remove from box before cooking."

 *Looks Embarassed* I Did once forget to remove the foam circle beneith the pizza once and ended up with melted lastic all over it :(

Original Post by kathygator:

Restless leg syndrome medication may cause unusual thoughts and impulses like gambling or sexual promiscuity.

how 'bout "an increase in asthma-related death" with a new asthma medication? (can't remember what it's called.)