'Wacky warnings' rewarded in US (BBC) - Democratic Underground

eppur_se_muova

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Sat Jan-06-07 07:01 PM
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'Wacky warnings' rewarded in US (BBC)

A washing machine complete with a warning not to put anybody inside has been given an award for the "wackiest warning" by a US lobby group.
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An engine manufacturer which warned "Never use a lit match or open flame to check fuel level" won second prize.

Excessive litigation

Warnings not to dry wet mobile phones in microwave ovens and not to iron lottery tickets tied for third place.

Honourable mentions went to a phonebook which advised: "Please do not use this directory while operating a moving vehicle".
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6236585.stm

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jmowreader

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Sat Jan-06-07 07:55 PM
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1. Those warnings aren't all that wacky

Every warning on every product is on there because someone actually did whatever it is they're warning you against.

We sell a lawn mower that warns you not to use it as a hedge trimmer.

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