A quick survey at any store and the warning labels on almost every product gives the impression that everything we buy is lethal. That's not the case, however. Labels warning about every conceivable misuse of a product are company's way of trying to protect itself against product liability suits.
Some warnings can also mislead people about real risks.
For example, warnings on baby walkers that children can fall down stairs while using the walker misses the real danger that open stairs are dangerous for small children and that parents should have a gate or rope or door in front of the steps. The baby walker warnings and other product warnings may lead people to believe that they are not responsible for supervising theor children or for using products properly. This is a big mistake which could result in otherwise avoidable accidents or even a tradgedy. Taking care to use products properly will help avoid accidents whether or not there is a warning label. Some people may think that these are the very people that need warning labels-that it is important to protect those who are least able to protect themselves.