Product warnings
Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2004 7:33 pm
A set of REAL product warning labels that seem to exist
a) because consumers are a little dimmer than wed like to think,
b) because a lawyer or two got involved, and/or
c) to keep the consumer laughing
Good Sense Sleep Aid
CAUTION: This product contains an antihistamine and will cause drowsiness.
Mr. Bubble Body Wash
Keep Out of Reach of Young Children
Shout Ultra Gel
Do not treat garment while wearing.
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop Cat Litter
Safe to use around pets.
Swanson Breaded Fish Fillet Dinner
Product must be cooked prior to eating
Clairol Herbal Essences Natural Volume Weightless Hairspray
[following the standard warning that the product is flammable]
Do not smoke until hair is dry.
Conair hair dryer
7. Never use while sleeping.
Kraft Easy Cheese spray
DIRECTIONS: For best results remove cap, hold applicator tip close to food, press tip firmly, and move slowly across food surface.
Pure Power Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner
CAUTION: It is not recommended that children or pets regularly drink water from the toilet, even though the bowl water is not harmful to children or pets.
[These are all from the May 2004 issue of Consumer Reports, where they were accompanied by photographs of the actual product labels.]
a) because consumers are a little dimmer than wed like to think,
b) because a lawyer or two got involved, and/or
c) to keep the consumer laughing
Good Sense Sleep Aid
CAUTION: This product contains an antihistamine and will cause drowsiness.
Mr. Bubble Body Wash
Keep Out of Reach of Young Children
Shout Ultra Gel
Do not treat garment while wearing.
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop Cat Litter
Safe to use around pets.
Swanson Breaded Fish Fillet Dinner
Product must be cooked prior to eating
Clairol Herbal Essences Natural Volume Weightless Hairspray
[following the standard warning that the product is flammable]
Do not smoke until hair is dry.
Conair hair dryer
7. Never use while sleeping.
Kraft Easy Cheese spray
DIRECTIONS: For best results remove cap, hold applicator tip close to food, press tip firmly, and move slowly across food surface.
Pure Power Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner
CAUTION: It is not recommended that children or pets regularly drink water from the toilet, even though the bowl water is not harmful to children or pets.
[These are all from the May 2004 issue of Consumer Reports, where they were accompanied by photographs of the actual product labels.]