I think she got some money but I think the award was lessened on appeal. Kat On Wed, 24 Jul 2002 15:39:34 -0400 "Cleveland, Kyle E." <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Kat, I'm sure some idiots actually did this stuff, then sued the manufacturer so they had to put the warning: a la McDonald's coffe: "Warning: Product may be hot". BTW, does onybody know if that woman got her money after McDonald's appealed the case? -Kyle -----Original Message----- From: Kathy Salkin [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 3:31 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Dumb Warnings Just to enliven the list a bit...kinda long, sorry. For more, go to http://www.dumbwarnings.com Kat DUMB Warnings Unknown Air Conditioner Caution: Avoid dropping air conditioners out of windows. Unknown Blow Dryer Warning: Do not use while sleeping. (and I suppose I brush my teeth in my sleep, too?) White-Westinghouse 1600 Blow Dryer Keep away from water Unknown Japanese Food Processor Not to be used for anything else. Rowenta Iron Warning: Never iron clothes on the body. (Rats, there goes my latest idea to save time in the mornings...!) Unknown Vacuum Cleaner 1. Do not use to pick up gasoline or flammable liquids 2. Do not use to pick up anything that is currently burning. (and so what DO I use instead?) Life saving device This is NOT a life saving device!!! (oh, is it to be used to kill?) Child-Sized Superman Costume Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly. Unknown Batman Costume Warning: Cape does not enable user to fly. Champion Swimmer Supporter Jockstrap This product is only to be prescribed by a physician and fit only by a trained technician. Unknown Graduation Gown Do not wash or dry clean. AAFES Baby Oil Keep out of reach of children Little Ones Baby Lotion Keep away from children Aveeno Bath Treatment For external use only Unknown Hair Coloring Do not use as an ice cream topping. (oh dear...thought I'd found a new food group) Clairol Herbal Essences Maximum Hold Hairspray WARNING: Do not smoke until hair is dry. Bath & Body Works Peppermint Foot Spray CAUTION: Avoid contact with face, eyes, and broken skin. Wet-Nap Directions: Tear open packet and use. Harry Potter Toy Broom This broom does not actually fly Flying Goku This label defies explanation. Take a look at the picture Unknown 500-piece puzzle Some assembly required. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 Warning! This program should not be used in flight training! Death or serious injusry could result Guess Who" Game Note: Game pieces do not actually talk. Mr. Bubbles (Read Comments) Keep out of reach of children