Story from MSN about some rediculous labels on products. Anyone have some to add to the list? http://www.individual.com/network/msnbc/story.shtml?story=b0117070.800&level3=1395 SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE FEATURES)--Jan. 17, 2001-- NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) on Business Wire's Home Page at www.businesswire.com NOTE: Multimedia assets relating to this story will be available for journalists to download beginning today at www.newstream.com A label on a toilet at a public sports facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan warning "Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking" has been identified as one of the nation's wackiest warning labels by a Michigan watchdog group. Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch sponsors the annual "Wacky Warning Label Contest" to reveal how lawsuits, and fear of lawsuits, have prompted warnings against even obvious misuses of products. The winning labels were selected by listeners of the Ron Jolly show on the Michigan Talk Radio Network. The toilet water warning actually placed second to a label on a pair of shin guards made for bicyclists. That label warns: "Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover." Joe Schanderson of Grand Haven, Michigan, receives $500 and a copy of the book, "The Death of Common Sense," for his winning shin guard entry. A Walla Walla, Washington resident discovered the third place winner on a jet ski. That label says: "Warning! Riders of personal watercraft may suffer injury due to the forceful injection of water into body cavities either by falling into the water or while mounting the craft." Honorable mention went to a Texan who found a label on an electric wood router made for carpenters which cautions: "This product not intended for use as a dental drill." "Despite the obvious humor in the wacky warning labels, the purpose of this contest is not to make fun of those who put outrageous warnings on products," said Robert B. Dorigo Jones, President of Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch, M-LAW. "The contest was created to reveal that frivolous lawsuits have become such a problem in our society that many companies feel common sense warnings are necessary. When all judges become serious about throwing out frivolous lawsuits, we'll see fewer wacky labels." M-LAW is a non-partisan coalition of consumers, professionals, job providers, and others working to stop the lawsuit "lottery" being played in the nation's courts. M-LAW's supporters believe all victims have a right to due process of law but are concerned that a growing number of frivolous lawsuits are making a mockery of personal responsibility. For more about M-LAW or to enter the "Wacky Warning Label Contest," call 1-888-321-MLAW (6529), or visit www.mlaw.org on the Internet. NOTE: Multimedia assets relating to this story will be available for journalists to download beginning today at www.newstream.com Note: A Photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.011701/bb6 CONTACT: Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch | Robert B. Dorigo Jones, 248/262-1420 This is a neat website with sections on "wacky lables", "loony lawsuits" and "whiplash awards." http://www.mlaw.org/ ------------------ Stay Cool... [This message has been edited by dc sports (edited January 18, 2001).]
From MLaw's website -- past winners. M-LAW's First Annual Wacky Warning Label Contest Grand Prize Winner: A label with a hair dryer reads, "Never use hair dryer while sleeping" Other finalists: A container of underarm deodorant says, "Caution: Do not spray in eyes" A cardboard car sunshield that keeps sun off the dashboard warns, "Do not drive with sunshield in place" A unique wind-proof beach towel advises users, "This towel has been tested to withstand significantly strong winds. But please be advised that during a hurricane or other severe weather conditions this product should not be used to secure yourself or anything of value" A label on a plastic toy helmet used as a container for popcorn at an ice capades event says "Caution: This is not a safety protective device" M-LAW's Second Annual Wacky Warning Label Contest Grand Prize Winner: A warning label found on a baby stroller cautions the user to "Remove child before folding" Other finalists: A prescription of sleeping pills says, "Warning: May cause drowsiness" An "Aim-n-Flame" fireplace lighter cautions, "Do not use near fire, flame or sparks" A label on a hand-held massager advises consumers not to use "while sleeping or unconscious" A cartridge for a laser printer warns, "Do not eat toner" M-LAW's Third Annual Wacky Warning Label Contest (M-LAW began awarding prizes to the top three wackiest labels this year) Grand Prize Winner: A household iron warns users: "Never iron clothes while they are being worn" Second Place Winner: A 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow warns: "Not intended for highway use" Third Place Winner: A Holmes Bathroom Heater says: "This product is not to be used in bathrooms" Runners Up: A can of self-defense pepper spray warns users: "May irritate eyes" A brochure promoting the stock of a company whose price had down gone for several months advises potential investors: "there is no guarantee past performance will be indicative of future results " M-LAW's Fourth Annual Wacky Warning Label Contest Grand Prize Winner: A warning on a pair of shin guards manufactured for bicyclists says: "Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover." Second Place Winner: A sticker on a toilet at a public facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan warns: "Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking. Third Place Wiinner: A label on a personal watercraft (commonly referred to as a jet ski) says: "Warning: Riders of personal watercraft may suffer injury due to forceful injection of water into body cavities either by falling into the water or while mounting the craft." Runners Up: A warning on an electric router made for carpenters cautions: "This product not intended for use as a dental drill." A novelty rock garden set called "Popcorn Rock" includes the warning: "Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth!" ------------------ Stay Cool...
