Everyone has heard of a variation of the poodle in the microwave story… you know the one where the old lady dries her poodle in the microwave then sues the microwave manufacturer for not putting this warning on the product.



photo credit: Wayne_Parrack

Well even though this is an urban legend that has it’s roots way before microwaves existed, it’s popularity is surely partly responsible for the utterly ridiculous warning messages that manufacturers often apply to their products.

I once heard that a pack of peanuts had a warning about the product containing nuts! I don’t think this is true but some of the examples below are almost as bad.

Here are 20 of the dumbest examples of this phenomenon:

CD Player > Do not use the Ultradisc2000 as a projectile in a catapult Electric Router > This product is not intended for use as a dental drill Chainsaw > Do not attempt to stop chain with hands Dishwasher > Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher Fireplace Log > Caution, risk of fire Sleeping Pills > Warning: May cause Drowsiness Underarm spray deodorant > Do not spray in eyes Hair Dryer > Never use hairdryer while sleeping Laser Printer Toner > Do not eat toner Small Wheeled Wheelbarrow > Not intended for highway use TV Remote Control > Not dishwasher safe Car Windscreen Sun shield > Do not drive with sun shield in place Bathroom Heater > This product is not to be used in bathrooms Air Conditioner > Do not place hand in fan whilst fan is running Bicyclist’s Shin Guards > Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body that they do not cover TV Set Manual > Do not pour liquids into the TV CD Player > Warning: Dangerous warning inside Birthday Candles > Do not use soft wax as earplugs or any other function that involves insertion into body cavity Baby Stroller > Remove baby before folding Aim-n-Flame Fireplace Lighter > Do not use near fire, flame or sparks