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I recently purchased a toy for my daughter and noticed the strangest warning label. This inspired me to do a quick search online for this topic and I found several that are both humorous and disturbing.
On a blanket from Taiwan: Not to be used as protection from a tornado. Warning on fireplace log: Caution -- Risk of Fire. A warning on a pair of shin guards manufactured for bicyclists: Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover. Warning on an electric router made for carpenters: This product not intended for use as a dental drill. On a bottle of shampoo for dogs: Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish. On a hair dryer: Do not use in shower. On Marks & Spencer bread pudding: Product will be hot after heating. On a string of Chinese made Christmas lights: For indoor or outdoor use only. On Sainsbury's peanuts: Warning: Contains nuts. On an American Airlines packet of nuts: Instructions - open packet, eat nuts. On some frozen dinners: Serving suggestion: defrost. On a hotel provided shower cap: Fits one head. On Nytol Nighttime Sleep-Aid: Warning: May cause drowsiness. Warning on a cartridge for a laser printer: Do not eat toner. A wheel 13" a wheelbarrow warns: Not for highway use. Can of self-defense pepper spray warns: May irritate eyes. Warning on a Conair Pro Style 1600 hair dryer: Do not use in shower. Never use while sleeping. Silly Putty package warning: Not for use as earplugs. On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. Baby stroller warning: Remove child before folding. Household iron warns: Never iron clothes while they are being worn. A fireplace lighter cautions: Do not use near fire, flame or sparks. A handheld massager warns consumers: Don't use while sleeping or unconscious. Warning on underarm deodorant: Do not spray in eyes. Cardboard car sun shield that keeps sun off the dashboards warns Do not drive with sun shield in place Warning on a sharpening stone: Knives are sharp. Bottle water label warns: Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth. On a box or rat poison Warning: Has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice. On a Domino's Pizza box: Caution: Contents hot! Toilet bowl cleaning brush warns: Do not use orally. An electric cattle prods warns: For use on animals only. A can of air freshner warns: Keep out of reach of children and teenagers. Cheap rubber ball toy warning: Choking hazard: This toy is a small ball. Caution on a package of dice: Not for human consumption. In the manual of a chainsaw: Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand. Stamped on the barrel of a .22 calibre rifle: Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death. Instructions for an electric thermometer: Do not use orally after using rectally. On the wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack: Remove plastic before eating. A TV remote controller warns: Not dishwasher safe. |