Another list of label instructions on consumer goods
Wednesday, October 12, 2005 by aimzzz | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
On a Sears hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping.
On a bag of Fritos: ..You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
On a bar of Dial soap: "Directions: Use like regular soap."
On some Swanson frozen dinners: "Serving suggestion: Defrost."
On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom): "Do not turn upside down."
On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: "Product will be hot after heating."
On packaging for a Rowenta iron: "Do not iron clothes on body."
On Boot's Children Cough Medicine:"Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication."
On Nytol Sleep Aid: "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
On most brands of Christmas lights: "For indoor or outdoor use only."
On a Japanese food processor: "Not to be used for the other use."
On Sunsbury's peanuts: "Warning: contains nuts."
On an American Airlines packet of nuts Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
On a child's superman costume: "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."
On a Swedish chainsaw:"Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."
On a bag of Fritos: ..You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
On a bar of Dial soap: "Directions: Use like regular soap."
On some Swanson frozen dinners: "Serving suggestion: Defrost."
On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom): "Do not turn upside down."
On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: "Product will be hot after heating."
On packaging for a Rowenta iron: "Do not iron clothes on body."
On Boot's Children Cough Medicine:"Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication."
On Nytol Sleep Aid: "Warning: May cause drowsiness."
On most brands of Christmas lights: "For indoor or outdoor use only."
On a Japanese food processor: "Not to be used for the other use."
On Sunsbury's peanuts: "Warning: contains nuts."
On an American Airlines packet of nuts Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts."
On a child's superman costume: "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."
On a Swedish chainsaw:"Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."
aimzzz
Reply #2 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 8:30 AM
Reply #2 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 8:30 AM
The prroblem is that some of them are so strange that they must be there because somebody tried whatever it was. 
Sleeping Dragon
Reply #3 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 8:38 AM
I knew I was doing it wrong.
Reply #3 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 8:38 AM
| On a Swedish chainsaw:"Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals |
I knew I was doing it wrong.
lzvk25
Reply #5 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 9:06 AM
Reply #5 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 9:06 AM
Remember in America anything can be grounds for a lawsuit. So you have to be specific even to the most moronic level you can imagine.
Jafo
Reply #6 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 9:40 AM
Reply #6 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 9:40 AM
An actual BIOS error....
Keyboard not found. Press F1 to continue.
Cyberworld
Reply #7 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 9:56 AM
Hey i got that once!
It also said to restart system press Esc. 
Reply #7 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 9:56 AM
| An actual BIOS error.... |
Hey i got that once!
It also said to restart system press Esc. 
Koasati
Reply #9 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 10:37 AM
Reply #9 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 10:37 AM
| "Not to be used for the other use." |
Drat! ...... after all that planning......
rabidrobot
Reply #10 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 12:14 PM
Reply #10 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 12:14 PM
I like guessing which warnings are lawyers being careful and proactive, and which were inspired by actual morons...I'm thinking the hair drying while asleep and ironing of clothes being worn stem from actual incidents.
starkers
Reply #11 Thursday, October 13, 2005 12:34 AM
Reply #11 Thursday, October 13, 2005 12:34 AM
"Open at Your Own Risk" Now that one is disconcerting...like they know there's something hazardous inside but aren't saying exactly what
mschwartz
Reply #12 Thursday, October 13, 2005 2:46 PM
Reply #12 Thursday, October 13, 2005 2:46 PM
There was one on a baby stroller that said "Do not fold stroller with child seated." 
Cyberworld
Reply #13 Thursday, October 13, 2005 5:05 PM
Prevents accidents from happening doesn't it...???
Reply #13 Thursday, October 13, 2005 5:05 PM
| Do not fold stroller with child seated |
Prevents accidents from happening doesn't it...???
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Reply #1 Wednesday, October 12, 2005 8:24 AM