Thought I’d share some funny (but actual) product warning labels.
“Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish.” – On a bottle of shampoo for dogs.
“Do not use in shower.” – On a hair dryer.
“Do not use while sleeping.” – On a hair dryer.
“Do not place this product into any electronic equipment.” – On the case of a chocolate CD in a gift basket.
“Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking.” – On a toilet at a public sports facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
“Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover.” – On a pair of shin guards made for bicyclists.
“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.
“Do not drive with sunshield in place.” – On a cardboard sunshield that keeps the sun off the dashboard.
“Caution: This is not a safety protective device.” – On a plastic toy helmet used as a container for popcorn.
“Battery may explore or leak.” – On a battery. See a scanned image.
“Do not eat toner.” – On a toner cartridge for a laser printer.
“Not intended for highway use.” – On a 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow.
“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: Hot beverages are hot!” – On a coffee cup.
“Warning: May contain small parts.” – On a frisbee.
“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 recharge, put in backwards, or use.” – On a battery.
“Warning: Do not use on eyes.” – In the manual for a heated seat cushion.
“Do not look into laser with remaining eye.” – On a laser pointer.
“Do not use for drying pets.” – In the manual for a microwave oven.
“For use on animals only.” – On an electric cattle prod.
“For use by trained personnel only.” – On a can of air freshener.
“Keep out of reach of children and teenagers.” – On a can of air freshener.
“Remember, objects in the mirror are actually behind you.” – On a motorcycle helmet-mounted rear-view mirror.
“Warning: Do not climb inside this bag and zip it up. Doing so will cause injury and death.” – A label inside a protective bag (for fragile objects), which measures 15cm by 15cm by 12cm. *I think this is my favorite!
“Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth.” – On the label of a bottled drink.
“Warning: has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice.” – On a box of rat poison.
“Cannot be made non-poisonous.” – On the back of a can of de-icing windshield fluid.
“Caution: Remove infant before folding for storage.” – On a portable stroller.
“Do not drive car or operate machinery.” – On Boot’s children’s cough medicine.
“For indoor or outdoor use only.” – On a string of Christmas lights.
“Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.” – On a child sized Superman costume.
“This door is alarmed from 7:00pm - 7:00am.” – On a hospital’s outside access door.
“Beware! To touch these wires is instant death. Anyone found doing so will be prosecuted.” – On a sign at a railroad station.
“Do not turn upside down.” – On the bottom of a supermarket dessert box.
“Not for human consumption.” – On a package of dice.
“May be harmful if swallowed.” – On a shipment of hammers.
“Using Ingenio cookware to destroy your old pots may void your warranty.” – A printed message that appears in a television advertisement when the presenter demonstrates how strong the cookware is by using it to beat up and destroy a regular frying pan.
“Do not dangle the mouse by its cable or throw the mouse at co-workers.” – From a manual for an SGI computer.
“Warning: May contain nuts.” – On a package of peanuts.
“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.
“Not dishwasher safe.” – On a remote control for a TV.
*For lots more insanity (but also hilarity), visit rinkworks.com/said/
It is truly a wonderful site.