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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

Cursed_airbag

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#2

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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#4

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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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!

#7

Children’s Playground In 1912

Children’s Playground In 1912

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#8

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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#10

We’ll See

We’ll See

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#11

Branding Is Everything

Branding Is Everything

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#12

Almost Did It, Too

Almost Did It, Too

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

Who else puts cup of noddles in the microwave even though it says not too?

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

glad, you found out ... btw: did anyone ever think of putting parcels into the microwave and if so, why?

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

To be fair, you would have to remove the food from the packaging first, and then you would see the don’t microwave sign.

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#13

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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#17

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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#19

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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#21

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

metricrules Report

#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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#27

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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#36

It’s Fine, Nothing To Worry About

It’s Fine, Nothing To Worry About

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#37

Leaving Your Child In The Car Here

Leaving Your Child In The Car Here

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#38

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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#40

Dear God...

Dear God...

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#41

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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#46

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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#50

This Warm Tent

This Warm Tent

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#51

These Obstacles Are Almost Invisible On The Bike Lane

These Obstacles Are Almost Invisible On The Bike Lane

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#52

Uhh Yea

Uhh Yea

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#53

This Spike In My Shower Just Waiting To Catch Me Slipping

This Spike In My Shower Just Waiting To Catch Me Slipping

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#54

Grandma’s Last Ride

Grandma’s Last Ride

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#55

“Swallow”

“Swallow”

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#56

I Think We’ve Hit A Wall Here Guys

I Think We’ve Hit A Wall Here Guys

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#57

Found This

Found This

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#58

Wheelchair X-Games?

Wheelchair X-Games?

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#59

Don't Leave Your Purse Unattended With Your Kids...

Don't Leave Your Purse Unattended With Your Kids...

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#60

Soap That Looks Like Apple Sauce

Soap That Looks Like Apple Sauce

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#61

Hope You Aren’t Diabetic

Hope You Aren’t Diabetic

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#62

Find The Shower

Find The Shower

CHRBNC Report

#63

Oh No

Oh No

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#64

This Handicapped Ramp With Jump At The End

This Handicapped Ramp With Jump At The End

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#65

Razor Thing Brake Lights On The 5n. Extremely Difficult To See In Broad Daylight

Razor Thing Brake Lights On The 5n. Extremely Difficult To See In Broad Daylight

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#66

Stocking Juice Next To Dishwasher Detergent At Walmart

Stocking Juice Next To Dishwasher Detergent At Walmart

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#67

Let's Put That In The Middle Of The Sidewalk...

Let's Put That In The Middle Of The Sidewalk...

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#68

Park At Your Own Risk. Explain Spontaneous Combustion To Your Insurance Company

Park At Your Own Risk. Explain Spontaneous Combustion To Your Insurance Company

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#69

Stairwell In A Hotel I Stayed In

Stairwell In A Hotel I Stayed In

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#70

For $25 You Can Turn Your Yard Into A Death Trap... Don’t Trip

For $25 You Can Turn Your Yard Into A Death Trap... Don’t Trip

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#71

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose Intolerance

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#72

I’m 6 Feet Tall And This High Voltage Line That Is Almost Invisible At Night Was Getting Closer And Closer To My Head

I’m 6 Feet Tall And This High Voltage Line That Is Almost Invisible At Night Was Getting Closer And Closer To My Head

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#73

Imagine Trying To Turn The Radio Up And You End Up Going Backwards On The Highway...

Imagine Trying To Turn The Radio Up And You End Up Going Backwards On The Highway...

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#74

Is Your Shower Wiring Up To Code? No? Yeah, We Didn’t Think So

Is Your Shower Wiring Up To Code? No? Yeah, We Didn’t Think So

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#75

Super Fruity... Kneadable Erasers. Each One Has A Different Fruit Smell. Sold At Elementary School Book Fair

Super Fruity... Kneadable Erasers. Each One Has A Different Fruit Smell. Sold At Elementary School Book Fair

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#76

This New Candy!

This New Candy!

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#77

Let’s Blow Water Into The Socket!

Let’s Blow Water Into The Socket!

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#78

I See No Problem

I See No Problem

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#79

This Action Figure

This Action Figure

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