Submitted by
Consumer Protection Agency
"Important Warnings"
Member Submitted Archive
On the "CycleAware"
helmet-mounted mirror: "Remember: Objects in the mirror are
actually behind you."
On a large folding cardboard sunshade for car windscreens:
"Do not attempt to operate vehicle with sunshade in place."
On a car lock which loops around both the clutch pedal and
the steering wheel: "Warning - Remove lock before driving."
In the instructions for a Korean kitchen knife: "Keep out of
children."
On a packet of juggling balls: "This product contains small
granules under 3 millimeters. Not suitable for children
under the age of 14 years in Europe or 8 years in the USA."
On a packet of Nytol sleeping tablets: "Warning: may cause
drowsiness."
On a packet of peanuts served on an internal flight in China
(written in both English and Chinese): "Open packet and eat
contents."
On 500g packets of Sainsbury's peanuts: "Contains nuts."
Seen on a camera: "This camera only works when there is film
inside."
On a bottle of flavored milk drink: "After opening, keep
upright."
On a Rowenta iron: "Warning! Never iron clothes on the
body!"
On a can of windscreen de-icing spray: "Spray works in
sub-zero temperatures."
On a can of insect spray: "Kills all kinds of insects!
Warning: This spray is harmful to bees."
A different brand of insect spray: "Kills flies, wasps,
mosquitoes, midges, and other flying insects. Not tested on
animals."
On an ocean buoy for determining the position of submarines:
"Protect from seawater."
On a Halloween Batman costume: "This cape does not give the
wearer the ability to fly."
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