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Design is meant to eliminate problems. To make our lives easier. However, that's not always the case. Even though safety should be a key component when making any type of product, sometimes it falls out of the manufacturing equation and the consumer gets a hazard instead. And something to submit to the subreddit r/DangerousDesigns.

Created in 2014, this online community now has over 140K members, constantly sharing pics of exactly what its name suggests. Whether it's a questionable architectural solution or misleading packaging, over the years they've amassed quite the collection! Continue scrolling and check out some of the most popular posts on the subreddit.

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Cursed_airbag

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Was Looking For A Budget Mattress When I Saw This...

Was Looking For A Budget Mattress When I Saw This...

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One of the subreddit's moderators told Bored Panda they would describe it as "light-hearted."

"Dangerous staircase designs are by far our biggest collection of content, so much so that I've had to make a rule so they can only be posted once per week," the person who chose to remain anonymous said.

"Being a non-specific image subreddit, I wouldn't say there's much of a 'community' in the traditional sense," they explained. "However, there are plenty of users who are dedicated to helping me and the other mods manage this subreddit and keep it of a higher quality than most subreddits with over 100K subscribers."

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Similar Design, One Can Kill And One Tastes Good

Similar Design, One Can Kill And One Tastes Good

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Guess It’s Back To Good Ol’ Drunk Driving

Guess It’s Back To Good Ol’ Drunk Driving

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According to the law firm Carr & Carr, many products can be dangerous if the consumers dismiss their warnings and use the items incorrectly. Just consider the cleaning products available at your grocery store or the power tools you use for lawn maintenance.

"[But] when it comes to product liability lawsuits in which consumers seek compensation for harm caused by a particular product, one of the key factors is proving whether the product in question is unreasonably dangerous," Carr & Carr write on their website.

"Since there's no way to anticipate every way in which a consumer might interact with a product, it’s impossible to design and manufacture a product that is entirely free from risk. However, consumers have a right to expect that a given product is safe when used as directed for its intended purpose," Carr & Carr explain.

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May Have Been Posted Before But This Is Pure Insanity

May Have Been Posted Before But This Is Pure Insanity

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#6

Hmm?

Hmm?

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Stimpy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But what if you want to park your airplane? Ever thought of that?

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kennedy1209
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just a fancy garage door. I wouldn't want it but not really that bad compared to most of this list.

Bettye McKee
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you know the space is wasted if you don't know what it's used for? Perhaps it contains a laundry, food storage, storm shelter, safe room, any number of things.

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Alex Rose
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Picturing my grandma on the porch made me laugh too hard at this.

SuAlfons
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it's a neighbourhood that bans visible Garage doors?

Rick
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t understand??! Is the part lifting up actually part of the house? Doesn’t all the stuff start falling over lol?

olek olok
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i like how its seems to be totally appropriate that the lawn is also the driveway....

Johanne Trudeau
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And I sincerely hope that this is installed in a home where there is no snow or next to no snow in the winter as you will break your hydraulic system the first big dumping of snow.

A Random Panda
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like something you'd see in Thunderbirds or something.

Arran Walker
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But you can’t keep anything on the porch. And what if there are kids or pets around??

Paige Garberding
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Which brain-trust designed this for someone with too much money and no common sense?

KAREN
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would think this is an elevated house for flood prone areas I hope🌧🌧😉👍😬😲

Brie Sansotta
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Put a sign on the INSIDE of the garage door: "Listen for Grandma, before you open"

TexasWoman
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks better than the average garage door n could be a workroom, storage, stage, etc.

surprised pikachu
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is kind of cool, if you're insanely rich and want somewhere to park your airplane

Paula Carr
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sure hope they have good insulation and fire blocking, because it looks like the entire ground floor is the garage. Unless it's not a real house at all?

MAL
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What if you want to put furniture on the porch? Bolt it all down? This is stupid.

Imheresometimes
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The thing was meant to be something cool, but nope. It would be kind of practical if you had a Lamborghini or something I guess

Paul Davies
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a stupid, stupid idea which was probably thought up by a lefty!

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An unreasonably dangerous product is one that poses greater risks than an ordinary user might reasonably expect when using the product as intended. "This definition makes a distinction between products that are dangerous—such as drain cleaners or chainsaws—and those that pose threats beyond their intended purpose."

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"In general, drain cleaners and chainsaws are not unreasonably dangerous because most come with detailed instructions for the proper use and warnings about their risks. The unreasonable danger in product liability cases is characterized by a flaw in the product's design, manufacture or marketing," Carr & Carr note.

So which of these pictures do you think feature unreasonably dangerous designs? Upvote them and let's see!

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Children’s Playground In 1912

Children’s Playground In 1912

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Seems Legit...

Seems Legit...

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#9

Staircase Beautified With Loose Boulders And A Broken Pelvis

Staircase Beautified With Loose Boulders And A Broken Pelvis

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We’ll See

We’ll See

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Branding Is Everything

Branding Is Everything

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#12

Almost Did It, Too

Almost Did It, Too

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Bruh

Bruh

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#14

This Hair Bleach...

This Hair Bleach...

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#15

Couldn’t Get A Good Seat? Risk Your Life Trying To Watch The Game!

Couldn’t Get A Good Seat? Risk Your Life Trying To Watch The Game!

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#16

I Love My Country, But Sometimes...

I Love My Country, But Sometimes...

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Sorry, Wheelchair Users!

Sorry, Wheelchair Users!

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#18

This 1930s Design Let You Hang Your Baby Over The Side Of A Building In A Cage

This 1930s Design Let You Hang Your Baby Over The Side Of A Building In A Cage

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Almost Pulled A Michael Scott While Delivering Groceries Today

Almost Pulled A Michael Scott While Delivering Groceries Today

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#20

This 1955 Device For Smoking A Whole Packet Of Cigarettes At Once

This 1955 Device For Smoking A Whole Packet Of Cigarettes At Once

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I Mean The Potential Is There

I Mean The Potential Is There

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#22

Warning Label Inside A Helmet I Received When We Rented 4-Wheelers

Warning Label Inside A Helmet I Received When We Rented 4-Wheelers

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#23

The Cannonball Loop Waterslide, A Slide So Dangerous It Was Shutdown Almost Immediately After Opening

The Cannonball Loop Waterslide, A Slide So Dangerous It Was Shutdown Almost Immediately After Opening

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#24

Every Chair In This Resort Fits Through The Deck, And The Majority Of People Who Stay Here Are Seniors

Every Chair In This Resort Fits Through The Deck, And The Majority Of People Who Stay Here Are Seniors

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#25

Step Out Of A Bathtub Down A Flight Of Stairs, Anyone?

Step Out Of A Bathtub Down A Flight Of Stairs, Anyone?

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#26

This Architect Accidentally Built A Death Ray That Melts Cars And Fries Eggs... Again

This Architect Accidentally Built A Death Ray That Melts Cars And Fries Eggs... Again

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This Will Probably Work Out Just Fine For Bicycles...

This Will Probably Work Out Just Fine For Bicycles...

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#28

In The 1930s You Could Buy Artificial Snow Made Out Of 100% Asbestos

In The 1930s You Could Buy Artificial Snow Made Out Of 100% Asbestos

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#29

Get A Bone Broken Every Time You Slide Down

Get A Bone Broken Every Time You Slide Down

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#30

Poor Guy

Poor Guy

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#31

On The Floor Of Doctor's Office. If You Trip On It, You're In The Right Place

On The Floor Of Doctor's Office. If You Trip On It, You're In The Right Place

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#32

It Looks Nice Sure, But I Didn’t Even Know That Was A Real Extinguisher

It Looks Nice Sure, But I Didn’t Even Know That Was A Real Extinguisher

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#33

That's How I Broke My Leg

That's How I Broke My Leg

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#34

Food Aid Packages And Cluster Bombs, Both Dropped On Afghanistan In 2001

Food Aid Packages And Cluster Bombs, Both Dropped On Afghanistan In 2001

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#35

That Would Explain Why My Ankle Hurts

That Would Explain Why My Ankle Hurts

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It’s Fine, Nothing To Worry About

It’s Fine, Nothing To Worry About

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Leaving Your Child In The Car Here

Leaving Your Child In The Car Here

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Dangerous-Design

Dangerous-Design

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#39

Time For A Nice Refreshing Drink Of... Oh

Time For A Nice Refreshing Drink Of... Oh

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Dear God...

Dear God...

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Not Sure If Its Dangerous But I Think It Is

Not Sure If Its Dangerous But I Think It Is

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#42

Does This Count

Does This Count

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#43

Not A Fan Of That Projector

Not A Fan Of That Projector

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#44

This Bike Track In Zagreb, Croatia

This Bike Track In Zagreb, Croatia

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#45

You Cant Quite See But Right Above It There Is A Wall

You Cant Quite See But Right Above It There Is A Wall

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Go Ahead, Spend The Taxpayers’ Dollars On A “Decorative Circle” In The Middle Of An Intersection. What Could Go Wrong?

Go Ahead, Spend The Taxpayers’ Dollars On A “Decorative Circle” In The Middle Of An Intersection. What Could Go Wrong?

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#47

I Love The New No Stop Exit They Put Up At Our Corner Gas Station, You Don't Even Have To Stop To Exit

I Love The New No Stop Exit They Put Up At Our Corner Gas Station, You Don't Even Have To Stop To Exit

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#48

God Forbid You Have A Baby Or A Little Dog

God Forbid You Have A Baby Or A Little Dog

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#49

This Train Track

This Train Track

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This Warm Tent

This Warm Tent

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