See the Wacky Warning Labels at
http://www.mlaw.org/wwl/A few older contest winners:
A label on a baby stroller warns: “Remove child before folding
A brass fishing lure with a three-pronged hook on the end warns: “Harmful if swallowed
A household iron warns users: “Never iron clothes while they are being worn�
A label on a hair dryer reads, “Never use hair dryer while sleeping�
A warning on an electric drill made for carpenters cautions: “This product not intended for use as a dental drill.�
The label on a bottle of drain cleaner warns: “If you do not understand, or cannot read, all directions, cautions and warnings, do not use this product.�
A smoke detector warns: “Do not use the Silence Feature in emergency situations. It will not extinguish a fire.�
A massage chair warns: “DO NOT use massage chair without clothing... and, Never force any body part into the backrest area while the rollers are moving.�
A cardboard car sunshield that keeps sun off the dashboard warns, “Do not drive with sunshield in place�
An “Aim-n-Flame� fireplace lighter cautions, “Do not use near fire, flame or sparks�
A label on a hand-held massager advises consumers not to use “while sleeping or unconscious�
A 12-inch rack for storing compact disks warns: “Do not use as a ladder.�
A cartridge for a laser printer warns, “Do not eat toner�
A 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow warns: “Not intended for highway use�
A can of self-defense pepper spray warns users: “May irritate eyes�
A warning on a pair of shin guards manufactured for bicyclists says: “Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover.�
A snowblower warns: “Do not use snowthrower on roof.�
A dishwasher carries this warning: “Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher.�
A popular manufactured fireplace log warns: “Caution - Risk of Fire�
A box of birthday cake candles says: “DO NOT use soft wax as ear plugs or for any other function that involves insertion into a body cavity.�
There are also quite a few _surprising_ lawsuits on the page... enjoy them.
