Dumbest Warning Labels on Products
Ok, when you read some of the warning labels put on products, you can assume one of two things. Either a really dumb lawyer wrote them or someone has done these things in the past and the company had to add the warning label as a result. I think the latter is the case most of the time.
Ashtrays: “Never use lighter fluid, kerosene, gasoline, or any other flammable liquid to clean your ashtray.”
Windex: Do not spray in eyes.
Laser printer manufacturer Ricoh warns customers: Do not eat toner
Arm & Hammer Scoopable Cat Litter: Safe to use around pets.
label for an abdominal-exercising machine: Caution: Do not close your eyes while driving.
Hair Coloring: Do not use as an ice cream topping.
Calvin klein Shirt label: Keep away from fire.
Mattress: Warning: Do not attempt to swallow.
On a Jar of Wegman’s Peanut Butter: Allergens; Contains Peanuts. Made in a plant that processes tree nuts.
Pepper Spray: Caution: Never aim spray at your own eyes.
Sleep Aid Medicine: May cause drowsiness.
Hair Dryer: Warning: Do not use while sleeping.
Chainsaw Warning: WARNING: Do Not Hold Wrong End of Chainsaw.
Road Sign: Caution water on road during rain.
Washing machine: WARNING: Do Not Put Person in Washing Machine
Air Conditioner: Caution: Avoid dropping air conditioners out of windows.
On a Fuel Tank Cap: WARNING: Do Not Use a Lit Match to Check Fuel Level.
Slush Puppy Cup: This ice may be cold.
On Dog Medication: WARNING: Use Care when Operating a Car or Dangerous Machinery.
Hershey’s Almond Bar: Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
Bellsouth Yellow Pages: Caution: Please do not use this directory while operating a moving vehicle.
Bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
baby stroller made by Century: Remove Child Before Folding.
Tesco’s Tiramisu dessert: (printed on bottom of the box): Do not turn upside down.
A household iron made by Rowenta Inc: Never iron clothes while they are being worn.
Curling Iron: Warning: This product can burn eyes.
Two warnings on a handheld hairdryer: The first: “Don’t use while sleeping.” And: “Don’t use at an intensive care station when oxygen is in use.”
Microwave Oven: Do not use for drying pets.
Instructions for a cordless phone: Do not put lit candles on phone.
Small print from a car commercial which shows a vehicle “body-surfing” at a concert: Always drive on roads. Not on people.
Toilet brush: Do not use for personal hygiene.
Box of household nails: CAUTION! - Do NOT swallow nails! May cause irritation!
Container of salt: Warning: High in sodium.
Hose Nozzle: Do not spray into electrical outlet.
Black and Decker Drill: Do not use as a dental drill.
Thermometer: Once used rectally, this thermometer should not be used orally.
Ok, those are all real warning labels. Maybe we should add some new warning labels like;
On an Airbag: To activate, start car, press gas pedal all the way down while aiming directly toward brick wall.
Are we just getting dumber or what?
Stumble it!
hahaha… these are great! the sad thing is that they put these labels on the boxes for a reason. i bet people have tried to sue or complain about products based on these warnings.
Comment by mms — October 27, 2008 @ 5:34 pm
One of the best ones was one that I found on a jar of caffeine-pills. I read something to the effect of
“Warning: Might cause insomnia.”
Comment by Rebenga — October 27, 2008 @ 5:36 pm
I can understand warnings for drugs where the side effects might not be expected. But for regular objects, the warnings should all read, “Think before you act.”
I mean the Iron warning about not ironing clothes while wearing them… that’s just plain retarded. Maybe someone will do it anyways, and sue the clothes manufacturer for not having a label that says, “Warning: Clothes will not protect wearer from being burnt by a Clothes Iron.”
If you do something stupid, you learn from your mistake. The problem with America is people are being protected from mistakes, and aren’t learning anything.
I should wear a shirt that says, “Warning: Stupid people will be punched in the face.” Then when they try to press charges for me punching them in the face, I can say, “Didn’t you read the warning? That’s what warnings are for!”
Comment by none — October 27, 2008 @ 10:58 pm
Rebenga I love the one about caffeine pills.
MMS, I agree, someone has to have done some of these things for there to be warnings about it.
none, have you ever watched blue collar comedy? They have that thing where they say, “Here’s your sign”. Gotta love it.
Comment by Chris McElroy aka NameCritic — October 28, 2008 @ 12:51 pm
I know someone who has a hobby of reading the warnings, then thinking up something else to do with the product, and writing in claiming to have done this, and experienced negative consequences.
eg - My six-year-old believed his superman costume would make him invulnerable to bullets, as shown on TV, and had his cousin shoot him with a BB gun. Your product waring only states that costume does not enable wearer to fly. You should also inculde a warning that it does not make wearer bullet-proof like superman is.
Comment by Mallory — October 29, 2008 @ 2:07 am
another one i found a a razor scooter:
“CAUTION! THIS OBJECT MOVES WHEN IN USE.”
its written on the handle bar on the yellow sticker.
Comment by blake — October 29, 2008 @ 2:26 am
I think it just goes to show how much of a sad, nanny state the world has become and to be honest we’ve only ourselved to blame, particularly in America. I think in this day and age, we live in such a “fuck everyone” and “Sue the ass out of anyone” culture that companies feel the need to plaster this stuff everywhere just to ensure some stupid, hair brained half wit with no common sense doesnt end up having them over a barrel with their pants down. This type of nonsense has been around America for years and people over in Europe especially would sneer and giggle at the stupidity and blame-happy culture that had developed over there. Unfortunately the trend seems to have hopped on a trans-atlantic flight and made its way to where the history comes from and I for one am sick and tired of it. No wonder the worlds in such a shit state!!
Comment by nicklaas — October 29, 2008 @ 5:30 am
To Mallory: Now thats a great hobby! LOL
To blake: It never ceases to amaze me at the warnings we see on stuff. I wonder how it looks to someone from another country who moves here.
To nicklaas: I do have to agree with you on that.
Comment by Chris McElroy aka NameCritic — October 29, 2008 @ 10:43 am
yes. i agree!!! everyone is so freaking stupid! here’s my idea: we should just take the labels off of everything and not allow anyone to sue over them not being there. eventually, all of these idiots will all die off from their own stupidity and we will no longer have to suffer from them.
Comment by blake — October 29, 2008 @ 7:14 pm
We have that, sort of, visit http://www.darwinawards.com/ for the Darwin Awards!
Comment by Chris McElroy aka NameCritic — October 30, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
xD, my favorite is: do not put a cat into the microwave
Comment by Pláza Kuponok — November 10, 2008 @ 8:14 am
haha slush puppy is one of the best on this list.
Comment by sleeping disorders — November 13, 2008 @ 10:37 pm
um… the fritos one just means that you don’t have to pay more to enter the contest, not that you don’t have to buy the bag in the first place.
on another note, on christmas light packages there used to be a warning: Indoor and Outdoor Use Only
Comment by Seolyk — December 16, 2008 @ 8:51 pm
Not having access to almost all of the mentioned products, I was starting to wonder if these are real warnings … till I read the comments. I guess when a country is run by lawyers this is what you should expect. Years ago when I had visited America I was told that someone had actually sued McDonald’s for making him fat. So, I won’t be surprised if McDonald cartons contain warning like “Do no overeat. It might make you fat.”
Comment by Amitabh — December 20, 2008 @ 1:22 pm