Too Many Warning Labels

I got a kick out of this story by Zay N. Smith of the Chicago Sun-Times which describes some of the silliness that results from product liability lawsuits. In particular, an abundance of ridiculous warning labels are mandated by court decisions. Some examples are:

*On a baby stroller: "Remove child before folding."
*On a bottle of chocolate milk: "After opening, keep upright."
*On a Swedish chain saw: "Do not try to stop chain with hands."
*On a pudding packet: "Product will be hot after heating."
*On a steam iron: "Never iron clothes that are being worn."
*On a camera: "This camera works only when there is film inside."

We can all laugh but the reality is not so funny. Each time a label is mandated, the cost of a product increases. Liability lawsuits are killing businesses.

Thanks to Common Sense & Wonder.