[trace567]

Manufacturers of consumer products have to be liberal with the warning labels these days, lest they get sued. But for these, it's hard to know whether the company is being outright stupid or if they're simply targeting the most brain dead dumb among us

"For external use only!" -- On a curling iron.

"This product not intended for use as a dental drill." -- On an electric rotary tool

"Caution: Do not spray in eyes." -- On a container of underarm deodorant.

"Not intended for highway use." -- On a 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow.

"This product is not to be used in bathrooms." -- On a Holmes bathroom heater.

"May irritate eyes." -- On a can of self-defense pepper spray.

"Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth." -- On a novelty rock garden set called "Popcorn Rock."

"Caution! Contents hot!" -- On a Domino's Pizza box.

"Caution: Hot beverages are hot!" -- On a coffee cup.

"Do not use orally." -- On a toilet bowl cleaning brush.

"Please keep out of children." -- On a butcher knife.

"Not suitable for children aged 36 months or less." -- On a birthday card for a 1 year old.

"Do not use for drying pets." -- In the manual for a microwave oven.

"Do not use as ear plugs." -- On a package of silly putty.

Please store in the cold section of the refrigerator." -- On a bag of fresh grapes in Australia.

"Warning: knives are sharp!" -- On the packaging of a sharpening stone.

"Fragile. Do not drop." -- Posted on a Boeing 757

"Caution: Remove infant before folding for storage." -- On a portable stroller.

"Do not iron clothes on body." -- On packaging for a Rowenta iron.

"Do not drive car or operate machinery." -- On Boot's children's cough medicine.

"Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly." -- On a child sized Superman costume.

"Beware! To touch these wires is instant death. Anyone found doing so will be prosecuted." -- On a sign at a railroad station.

"Warning: do not use if you have prostate problems." -- On a box of Midol PMS relief tablets

"Not for human consumption." -- On a package of dice.

"Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand." -- In the manual for a Swedish chainsaw.

"Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death." -- Stamped on the metal barrel of a .22 calibre rifle.

"Do not use orally after using rectally." -- In the instructions for an electric thermometer.

"Not to be used as a personal flotation device." -- On a 6x10 inch inflatable picture frame.

"Do not put in mouth." -- On a box of bottle rockets.

"Remove plastic before eating." -- On the wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack.

"Not dishwasher safe." -- On a remote control for a TV.

[Jinn]

Pretty good Trace. I have one to add.

Do not use to transport hot coals

That appears on the plastic trash carts the city government uses.
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[theunknownamus]

"WARNING: Product made in a factory that produces wheat products"
- found on a package of Merita (bread).

"CAUTION: Product may contain peanuts" - found on a Planters' can.

[sim5]

WARNIN:please dont post such things that i dont understand
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[theunknownamus]

Some people are allergic to peanuts and wheat.

[Jinn]

[theunknownamus]

Ok nice info. It was supposed to be funny. Thank God for the FDA. :shocked: