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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
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#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!
Giles McArdell 3 years ago
Any disabled person strong enough to get up that slope in a wheelchair could probably hand walk up the steps anyway - no doubt carrying the wheelchair in their teeth at the same time.
Honu 3 years ago
Yep. But, seriously, I can't imagine that you could even get the traction to not just slide down. And it's so steep, you'd likely tip over backwards. Maximum pitch for a legally compliant wheelchair ramp in the US is 1:12.
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Mary Peace 3 years ago
Much quicker coming down, tho you miight separate from the wheelchair at some point.
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Thomas Biorogue 3 years ago (edited)
I think businesses that do this JUST to be ADA compliant, should be fined double. I bet / hope that was put on there as a joke. This may be a ramp to slide stuff down, rather than carrying it. Firewood, boxes, crates, something.
Matthew Rasanen 3 years ago
Finally, a use that makes sense, as this would not be considered a legal wheelchair ramp anywhere in the world. A prankster put the sign on.
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the annoying theatre kid 3 years ago
just realized literally EVERYONE made this joke
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lily s weakland 3 years ago
why i would not want to use that i should know i am in a wheel chair
Alexandra Davis 3 years ago
As a wheelchair user, sign me up! Looks fun going down, not going up though!
Elizabeth Gardner 3 years ago
one question ! if it is a basic wheel chair how? if it is motorised, why would you even try.
Shirley Heyn 3 years ago
Just need a really good running start for up, coming down would be uncontrolled. . . maybe only used once?
Problem Child 3 years ago
Johnny Joestar does not approve of this, But President Valentine does
catherine todd 3 years ago
Where in the heck is this? I can't believe it's real, if I didn't see it with my own eyes!
Vermillion Ace #443 3 years ago
*cues up American Gladiators theme* A workout and a half...(seriously, how is this even safe or effective?)
Kathy Brown 3 years ago
At Least there's a ramp. My family and I went to a rest area to use the restrooms. We had to climb a lot of stairs to get to it. When we got inside, there was a handicap stall. But there was NO RAMP for anyone in a wheel chair. ONLY STAIRS.
Matthew Rasanen 3 years ago
I like the thin piece of wood on the end of the stair treads that keeps the wheelchair on the ramp as it's plummeting down, and not running into the ends of the stair treads. Amazing forethought!
Sherry Harvey 3 years ago
Hey! Want to see how it feels to go 95 mph in your wheelchair?? You do? Have I got a surprise for you!
Susan Mercurio 3 years ago
Well, they obeyed the law! They made it handicap-accessible! (Depending on your definition of "accessible.")
HammerzToe 3 years ago
You have to look fast for the STUPID sign in this pic or you will miss it as you fly past....
Bettye McKee 3 years ago
Wheelchair users, stay home! This does not meet any of the requirements for handicapped access. It is good for nothing but a joke!
Yehudit Hannah Cohn 3 years ago
I love the fact that someone actually pasted on the "Accessible" sign with a straight face.
Lori Oostendorp 3 years ago (edited)
New Olympic event: Wheelchair downhill slalom. "He's down the ramp at warp speed....across the driveway....down the street....passing cars right and left....what a sight! He's setting a new world record here folks!"
Lori Oostendorp 3 years ago
''' "He's down the ramp at warp speed, across the driveway, into the street, and down the road...passing cars right and left.....what a sight folks! He's setting a new land speed record here folks!" New Olympic event.
Trent Hanson 3 years ago
I can see long live the king ta a disabled guy and gets thrown down the ramp
Alex Preston 3 years ago
That's in a small coastal community in Alaska's Inside Passage, population about 100 at suppertime. There's a winch at the top.
Marco Conti 3 years ago
Sorry about what? There is a perfectly good ramp next to the handy stairs. AND it's really good on the way back if you are in hurry.
Alex Hamilton 3 years ago
This one conjours up the most amazing visuals of little old ladies zooming down the ramp yelling wheeeeeee, or perhaps, wee.
Apachebathmat 3 years ago
Hold on kids, I’ve entered us into the wheelchair redbull challenge!
Alexis Draskinis 3 years ago
This reminds me of friday the 13th part 2 with Mark & his chair going down the stairs. Regardless of whether i needed a chair to start, I would be stupid enough to recreate that...i may need the chair afterwards! Lol!
Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
So, what, I slide Grandma down on her butt?! (Admittedly, I htink to myself: Oooh, a slide!
Bella, Your Kitty-Loving Queen 3 years ago
I would totally slide down that if I was sure I wouldn’t get a splinter.
Jerry Conaway 3 years ago
Hey, the owners made an attempt to accommodate. That's all you can ask for.
#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
#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
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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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