Product Liability Law
Wacky Warning Label Contest Winners
Posted Dec 14, 2007, 01:42 pm CDT
By Martha Neil
An annual contest to identify the wackiest warning labels has come up with some doozies.
The winner was a "Danger: Avoid Death" label on a small tractor. However, other strong contenders included a label for an iron-on T-shirt transfer, “Do not iron while wearing shirt,” and a warning that a vanishing ink fabric marker should not be used for writing checks or signing legal documents, according to reports by the Detroit Free Press and the Associated Press.
This year's entrants had some tough acts to follow: prior winners listed on a website about the contest include, among other gems, a fireplace log label, "Caution—Risk of Fire," and a warning on a smoke detector that turning the alarm off won't extinguish a fire.
The contest is sponsored by Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch. This reportedly was its 11th year.
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Posted by Blogonaut - 8 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 29 minutes ago
In fairness the Danger: Avoid Death” heading on the small tractor warning label was followed by safety steps to avoid rollover injury (by always lowering he passanger guard. In context, the warning was not so obvious or dumb.
Posted by Supremes - 8 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, 18 hours, 48 minutes ago
"The contest is sponsored by Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch”.
Is that so, Mrs Neil? Looks like it is sponsored by Philip Morris, McDonald’s and the like, who use a front group to fool the public. At least Mrs Neil.