April 13, 2024 at 9:06 AM

Important Safety Tips

@Stad

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My new set of noise-cancelling headphones arrived yesterday. I bought them for when neutral observer is watching a Great Courses lecture on her computer and has the volume turned ALL THE WAY UP because she isn't wearing her hearing aids.

Anyway, I examined the outside of the box, and noticed the following safety tips (brief discussion following each one):

o This product has a built-in battery, do not disassemble, impact, squeeze or put into the fire

Shucks. I planned on burning the thing after I squeezed it.

o If swelling occurs, do not continue to use

I'll try not to sprain my ankle while using the headphones.

o Do not place in high temperaturee environment

There goes having a headphone casserole for dinner.

o Do not use the battery after it is soaked!

This was so important, it included an exclamation point for emphasis! I was going to wash the headphones before use.

o Keep this product out of reach of children

Otherwise, they'll remove the battery, wash it, then throw it into the fire.

And now for my absolute favorite:

o If the battery is swallowed or placed in another part of the body by mistake, seek medical attention immediately

So, if I intentionally place the battery in "another part of the body," it's okay?

Since the product was made in China, I assume these were translations into English. Still, I wonder what they must think of us Americans. Do they really think we're always taking things apart and sticking the pieces in odd places?

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Rodin@Rodin2y
Sadly, all safety information is driven by real-world experience, amazing as that seems.
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Chowderhead@Podunk2y
Since the product was made in China, I assume these were translations into English. Still, I wonder what they must think of us Americans. Do they really think we’re always taking things apart and sticking the pieces in odd places?
True story. I once bought a boomerang from China for a couple bucks. I sent it back. It asked for a reason for the return. I said, it's a boomerang. That's what you do.
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Rodin@Rodin2y
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Since the product was made in China, I assume these were translations into English. Still, I wonder what they must think of us Americans. Do they really think we’re always taking things apart and sticking the pieces in odd places?
Chowderhead (View Comment):
True story. I once bought a boomerang from China for a couple bucks. I sent it back. It asked for a reason for the return. I said, it’s a boomerang. That’s what you do.
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Tex929rr@Tex929rr2y
The pictorial warnings on my tractor and implements are great. These are some samples along with some I’d like to see.
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Paul Stinchfield@PaulStinchfield2y
Stad (View Post):
Do not use the battery after it is soaked!
But consider how often phones and other small electronics are left in pockets and go through the wash.

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