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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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#1
Cursed_airbag
#2
Was Looking For A Budget Mattress When I Saw This...
Jo Johannsen 3 years ago
1. Shouldn't have used fiberglass filler, and 2. State on the label WHY you shouldn't remove the cover.
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."
#3
Similar Design, One Can Kill And One Tastes Good
#4
Guess It’s Back To Good Ol’ Drunk Driving
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.
#5
May Have Been Posted Before But This Is Pure Insanity
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."
"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!
#7
Children’s Playground In 1912
#8
Seems Legit...
Samantha PandaNotBored 3 years ago
Please don’t tell me, that’s people there ready to use it 😳🙆🏼♀️
#9
Staircase Beautified With Loose Boulders And A Broken Pelvis
Saint Thomas 3 years ago (edited)
This one seemed so over the top I did a little reverse image search : it's an art installation by French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot. It's called "Chorégraphie". - https://slash-paris.com/critiques/celeste-boursier-mougenot-a-la-galerie-xippas
#10
We’ll See
#11
Branding Is Everything
#12
Almost Did It, Too
#13
Bruh
#14
This Hair Bleach...
#15
Couldn’t Get A Good Seat? Risk Your Life Trying To Watch The Game!
#16
I Love My Country, But Sometimes...
#17
Sorry, Wheelchair Users!
#18
This 1930s Design Let You Hang Your Baby Over The Side Of A Building In A Cage
#19
Almost Pulled A Michael Scott While Delivering Groceries Today
#20
This 1955 Device For Smoking A Whole Packet Of Cigarettes At Once
Brandy Dor 3 years ago
Because as a mother I want to smoke, but I also want my baby to be healthy, so I put them in their baby cage, and smoke for 5 minutes, that way my baby gets fresh air, and I get a whole days smoking done at once!!!!! #multitask #momlife # babycager
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Mary Peace 3 years ago
I don''t think they knew about lung cancer then. People used to think smoking was good exercise for your lungs.
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Kirsten Kerkhof 3 years ago
When smothering your window sill in pure asbestos (other post in this thread) just won't work quickly enough.
Monday 3 years ago
maybe she can sit in a baby cage to get a nice view while inhaling a whole pack of smokes and a windowsill full of asbestos?
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Thomas Ewing 3 years ago
By the time you get the last one lit, you have to reload the first ones!
Problem Child 3 years ago
How to get lung cancer: 1. Smoke 2. get a pack of cigarettes' 3. get this device and that's how you get lung cancer kids
Vermillion Ace #443 3 years ago
They were dirt cheap back then, so it's not exactly economically bad.
Margaret Cairns-Irven 3 years ago
The unlighted cigarette in the middle is because she was trying to cut down...
TexasWoman 3 years ago
Take this to Indonesia where they let an 18 month old baby smoke a lot n they let kids under 16 smoke. Show is BODY BIZARRE season 4, episode 2
Whitney Anderson 3 years ago
Doctor: Say hello to your lifelong friend, lung cancer. Lung cancer meet your next victim
Bacony Cakes 3 years ago (edited)
This is what you need to use when you walk away in slow-mo from a nuclear explosion.
Van Tran 3 years ago
my Grandpa soked even though he had ashma that's why he died, I still miss him...
Crochet lady 3 years ago
My mom would have loved that. She couldn't afford the habit she had and sadly she died (dad too) from the effects smoking had on her but she still would have loved it.
SlapShot16 3 years ago
* says sarcastically* " Oh yes one way to get unhealthy how smart.. NOT''
I'm lay sheep in China 3 years ago
Not so fun fact: ppl would love to watched others to demise by smoking (no hate to any fetishes)
Moo Moo Futch 3 years ago
How bad must your day be to not need just one ciggy but the whole damn pack in one lung bucketful of cancer?
Shazz Winchester 3 years ago
So... they had really long smoke breaks then, or just destroyed lungs?
#21
I Mean The Potential Is There
#22
Warning Label Inside A Helmet I Received When We Rented 4-Wheelers
#23
The Cannonball Loop Waterslide, A Slide So Dangerous It Was Shutdown Almost Immediately After Opening
#24
Every Chair In This Resort Fits Through The Deck, And The Majority Of People Who Stay Here Are Seniors
#25
Step Out Of A Bathtub Down A Flight Of Stairs, Anyone?
#26
This Architect Accidentally Built A Death Ray That Melts Cars And Fries Eggs... Again
#27
This Will Probably Work Out Just Fine For Bicycles...
#28
In The 1930s You Could Buy Artificial Snow Made Out Of 100% Asbestos
#29
Get A Bone Broken Every Time You Slide Down
#30
Poor Guy
#31
On The Floor Of Doctor's Office. If You Trip On It, You're In The Right Place
#32
It Looks Nice Sure, But I Didn’t Even Know That Was A Real Extinguisher
Demi Zwaan 3 years ago
Yeah, totally illegal. Fire extinguisher are never allowed to be part of the decor, they need to stand out, however ugly that is.
#33
That's How I Broke My Leg
#34
Food Aid Packages And Cluster Bombs, Both Dropped On Afghanistan In 2001
Aski Markup 3 years ago
Sick f***s. Cluster bombs are one of the most disgusting things used and they used them. On civilians without a care in the world.
#35
That Would Explain Why My Ankle Hurts
Jo Johannsen 3 years ago
Not for use as object it appears to be is apparently a trend in China-manufactured goods?
#36
It’s Fine, Nothing To Worry About
#37
Leaving Your Child In The Car Here
#38
Dangerous-Design
#39
Time For A Nice Refreshing Drink Of... Oh
#40
Dear God...
#41
Not Sure If Its Dangerous But I Think It Is
#42
Does This Count
Kirsten Kerkhof 3 years ago
It's like one of those annoying clicker balls that are in every office. Only this one doesn't click, just scream.
#43
Not A Fan Of That Projector
#44
This Bike Track In Zagreb, Croatia
#45
You Cant Quite See But Right Above It There Is A Wall
#46
Go Ahead, Spend The Taxpayers’ Dollars On A “Decorative Circle” In The Middle Of An Intersection. What Could Go Wrong?
#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
#48
God Forbid You Have A Baby Or A Little Dog
#49
This Train Track
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Monday 3 years ago
Modern medicine and technology has been combating natural selection too well...now those folks that would have been out of the gene pool are in charge of building, packaging and manufacturing by the looks of things.
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Paul Aguilera 3 years ago
When i got to the end of this list, i was expecting to see the trump border wall honestly.
Soggy Crumpet 3 years ago
Pretty sure some of these are either captioned in a way that doesn’t represent reality (a sea wall is not a handicap ramp) or just photoshopped (major corporations do not fly planes that low). Don’t believe everything you read here.
Hugo A-niro 3 years ago (edited)
All I saw were stuff built by peoole are people whi just did not give a damn . I liked the wet bathroom and tent with two trucks though
Dorothy Cloud 3 years ago
I have never, never seen so many absolutely idiotic, crazy and dangerous items/situations!!!!
Suzanne Haigh 3 years ago
I thought it was a sensible question, not everyone is a railway enthusiast
Weird Gaming Emo 3 years ago
Who tf said these were american? A lot of them aren't
Load More Replies... Monday 3 years ago
Modern medicine and technology has been combating natural selection too well...now those folks that would have been out of the gene pool are in charge of building, packaging and manufacturing by the looks of things.
Load More Replies... Paul Aguilera 3 years ago
When i got to the end of this list, i was expecting to see the trump border wall honestly.
Soggy Crumpet 3 years ago
Pretty sure some of these are either captioned in a way that doesn’t represent reality (a sea wall is not a handicap ramp) or just photoshopped (major corporations do not fly planes that low). Don’t believe everything you read here.
Hugo A-niro 3 years ago (edited)
All I saw were stuff built by peoole are people whi just did not give a damn . I liked the wet bathroom and tent with two trucks though
Dorothy Cloud 3 years ago
I have never, never seen so many absolutely idiotic, crazy and dangerous items/situations!!!!
Suzanne Haigh 3 years ago
I thought it was a sensible question, not everyone is a railway enthusiast
Weird Gaming Emo 3 years ago
Who tf said these were american? A lot of them aren't
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