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消 費 者 投 訴 名 店 貨 不 對 辦
名 牌 手 袋 染 污 拒 換 貨評分: 7.3 (12人) 

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【 本 報 訊 】 價 值 不 菲 名 牌 手 袋 令 女 士 們 趨 之 若 鶩 ， 近 年 以 PVC 人 造 皮 製 造 的 名 牌 手 袋 更 大 行 其 道 ， 但 用 不 得 其 法 名 牌 袋 也 會 變 「 污 糟 貓 」 。 有 巿 民 向 本 報 投 訴 ， 使 用 Gucci 白 色 PVC 手 袋 竟 出 現 無 法 清 除 的 污  ， 欲 哭 無 淚 。 有 業 內 人 士 指 出 ， PVC 袋 容 易 「 食 色 」 （ 被 染 色 ） ， 衣 物 顏 色 一 旦 沉 澱 在 手 袋 內 清 除 不 易 ， 並  路 說 ： 「 一 見 個 袋 有 少 少 污  ， 即 刻 要 用 擦 膠 擦 走 。 」 　 記 者 ： 鄧 愷 欣

從 事  育 界 的 許 小 姐 7 月 初 在 銅 鑼 灣 崇 光 百 貨 Gucci 專 賣 店 ， 花 了 3,000 多 元 購 買 白 色 手 袋 。 迄 今 使 用 了 數 次 但 近 日 發 現 手 袋 內 側 出 現 黑 色 污  。 她 將 手 袋 交 予 Gucci 清 洗 卻 無 法 清 除 污  ， 認 為 貨 不 對 辦 要 求 換 貨 。 店 員 卻 表 示 該 袋 屬 PVC 膠 料 ， 污  是 她 所 穿 黑 色 綢 緞 襯 衣 與 手 袋 磨 擦 所 致 ， 拒 絕 換 貨 。

許 小 姐 不 滿 新 買 不 久 的 白 色 Gucci 染 上 污  。

PVC 污  擦 得 甩

許 小 姐 不 滿 說 ， 最 初 購 買 時 職 員 說 該 袋 是 皮 造 ， 清 洗 不 了 又 改 口 說 是 PVC 膠 料 ， 「 買  陣 店 員 冇 提 醒 過 只 可 穿 淺 色 衣 服 襯 袋 ， 說 明 書 都 冇 任 何 警 告 」 。

Gucci 回 應 指 出 ， 職 員 曾 提 醒 投 訴 人 避 免 將 手 袋 接 觸 容 易 褪 色 的 物 料 ， 產 品 單 據 上 印 有 「 請 避 免 與 容 易 褪 色 的 衣 物 接 觸 」 提 示 ， 相 信 手 袋 污  是 使 用 時 接 觸 到 褪 色 物 料 所 致 ， 不 會 安 排 換 貨 。

米 蘭 站 高 級 經 理 陳 先 生 表 示 ， 時 下 流 行 PVC 物 料 製 造 名 牌 手 袋 ， PVC 十 分 「 食 色 」 ， 若 發 現 污  ， 應 立 即 以 擦 膠 或 較 幼 身 的 砂 膠 輕 擦 ， 「 污  越 耐 就 越 難 處 理 ， 因 為 已 經 蝕 晒 落 去 」 。

陽 光 洗 衣 便 利 店 總 經 理 江 麗 萍 指 出 ， 公 司 會 利 用 起  槍 配 合 起  藥 水 ， 以 熱 力 及 蒸 氣 清 除 PVC 手 袋 的 污  ， 平 均 收 費 300 至 500 元 。
消 費 者 委 員 會 今 年 首 7 個 月 接 獲 116 宗 手 袋 的 投 訴 ， 去 年 194 宗 ； 主 要 投 訴 手 袋 有 水 印 、 污  及 物 料 損 壞 。

 

http://charblogger.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-post_23.html

犧牲小我

金融海嘯席捲全球，投資者面臨各式各樣的投資虧損。馬沙經常叫人要「先求知，再投資」，了解投資產品的真正風險才好買入。雷曼兄弟清盤，無數手持雷曼迷你債券的投資者隨時血本無歸。500多名苦主一連幾天上街遊行，大喊因被銀行用不當手法誤導，才購入該批迷你債券。對於呢班苦主，馬沙深表同情。但是否需要向他們作出賠償，就可圈可點。

有個伯伯投資千萬，依家先話唔知風險，怪得誰。又有好多苦主話唔知產品同雷曼有關，呢點更屬「姓賴」。試問一個月前，有誰會信雷曼會死? 一個月前講俾你知，迷你債券係由實力雄厚的雷曼兄弟作擔保，分分鐘買多啲都唔定。

歸根究底，問題係監管機構，為何批准呢啲比三聚氰胺更毒的金融毒品，經商業銀行廣泛流入市面。馬沙相信銀行職員並沒有刻意誤導呢班苦主，因為馬沙相信推銷呢啲迷你債券的銀行職員，本身都唔知迷你債券其實唔係「債券」，而係「結構性票據」。

今次呢班苦主恐怕要在金融海嘯中壯烈犧牲了。不過他們的血並不會白流，因為他們提醒了其他無知的投資者，立即去了解自己是否持有金融毒品。馬沙提醒大家，目前市場上的金融毒品，除了以上不是「債券」的債券外，還有不是一般「存款」的高息投資存款票據，以及不是「股票投資」的股票掛鈎投資票據。若一早話俾你知呢啲金融毒品，其實係用各式各樣的期權包裝而成，你還夠膽買嗎？

(2008年9月23日刊於《am730》)

 

http://www.rinkworks.com/said/warnings.shtml

Warning Labels

Manufacturers of consumer products have to be liberal with the warning labels these days, lest they get sued. But for these, it’s hard to know whether the company is being outright stupid or if they’re simply targeting the most brain dead dumb among us.

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Product Warnings:

• “Do not use if you cannot see clearly to read the information in the information booklet.” — In the information booklet.
• “Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish.” — On a bottle of shampoo for dogs.
• “For external use only!” — On a curling iron.
• “Warning: This product can burn eyes.” — On a curling iron.
• “Do not use in shower.” — On a hair dryer.
• “Do not use while sleeping.” — On a hair dryer.
• “Do not use while sleeping or unconscious.” — On a hand-held massaging device.
• “Do not place this product into any electronic equipment.” — On the case of a chocolate CD in a gift basket.
• “Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking.” — On a toilet at a public sports facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• “Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover.” — On a pair of shin guards made for bicyclists.
• “This product not intended for use as a dental drill.” — On an electric rotary tool.
• “Caution: Do not spray in eyes.” — On a container of underarm deodorant.
• “Do not drive with sunshield in place.” — On a cardboard sunshield that keeps the sun off the dashboard.
• “Caution: This is not a safety protective device.” — On a plastic toy helmet used as a container for popcorn.
• “Do not use near fire, flame, or sparks.” — On an “Aim-n-Flame” fireplace lighter.
• “Battery may explore or leak.” — On a battery. See a scanned image.
• “Do not eat toner.” — On a toner cartridge for a laser printer.
• “Not intended for highway use.” — On a 13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow.
• “This product is not to be used in bathrooms.” — On a Holmes bathroom heater.
• “May irritate eyes.” — On a can of self-defense pepper spray.
• “Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth.” — On a novelty rock garden set called “Popcorn Rock.”
• “Caution! Contents hot!” — On a Domino’s Pizza box.
• “Caution: Hot beverages are hot!” — On a coffee cup.
• “Caution: Shoots rubber bands.” — On a product called “Rubber Band Shooter.”
  
• “Warning: May contain small parts.” — On a frisbee.
• “Do not use orally.” — On a toilet bowl cleaning brush.
• “Please keep out of children.” — On a butcher knife.
• “Not suitable for children aged 36 months or less.” — On a birthday card for a 1 year old.
• “Do not recharge, put in backwards, or use.” — On a battery.
• “Warning: Do not use on eyes.” — In the manual for a heated seat cushion.
• “Do not look into laser with remaining eye.” — On a laser pointer.
• “Do not use for drying pets.” — In the manual for a microwave oven.
• “For use on animals only.” — On an electric cattle prod.
• “For use by trained personnel only.” — On a can of air freshener.
• “Keep out of reach of children and teenagers.” — On a can of air freshener.
• “Remember, objects in the mirror are actually behind you.” — On a motorcycle helmet-mounted rear-view mirror.
• “Warning: Riders of personal watercraft may suffer injury due to the forceful injection of water into body cavities either by falling into the water or while mounting the craft.” — In the manual for a jetski.
• “Warning: Do not climb inside this bag and zip it up. Doing so will cause injury and death.” — A label inside a protective bag (for fragile objects), which measures 15cm by 15cm by 12cm.
• “Do not use as ear plugs.” — On a package of silly putty.
• “Please store in the cold section of the refrigerator.” — On a bag of fresh grapes in Australia.
• “Warning: knives are sharp!” — On the packaging of a sharpening stone.
• “Not for weight control.” — On a pack of Breath Savers.
• “Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth.” — On the label of a bottled drink.
• “Theft of this container is a crime.” — On a milk crate.
• “Do not use intimately.” — On a tube of deodorant.
• “Warning: has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice.” — On a box of rat poison.
• “Fragile. Do not drop.” — Posted on a Boeing 757.
• “Cannot be made non-poisonous.” — On the back of a can of de-icing windshield fluid.
• “Caution: Remove infant before folding for storage.” — On a portable stroller.
• “Excessive dust may be irritating to shin and eyes.” — On a tube of agarose powder, used to make gels.
• “Look before driving.” — On the dash board of a mail truck.
• “Do not iron clothes on body.” — On packaging for a Rowenta iron.
• “Do not drive car or operate machinery.” — On Boot’s children’s cough medicine.
• “For indoor or outdoor use only.” — On a string of Christmas lights.
• “Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.” — On a child sized Superman costume.
• “This door is alarmed from 7:00pm – 7:00am.” — On a hospital’s outside access door.
• “Beware! To touch these wires is instant death. Anyone found doing so will be prosecuted.” — On a sign at a railroad station.
• “Warning: do not use if you have prostate problems.” — On a box of Midol PMS relief tablets.
• “Product will be hot after heating.” — On a supermarket dessert box.
• “Do not turn upside down.” — On the bottom of a supermarket dessert box.
• “Do not light in face. Do not expose to flame.” — On a lighter.
• “Choking hazard: This toy is a small ball.” — On the label for a cheap rubber ball toy.
• “Not for human consumption.” — On a package of dice.
• “May be harmful if swallowed.” — On a shipment of hammers.
• “Using Ingenio cookware to destroy your old pots may void your warranty.” — A printed message that appears in a television advertisement when the presenter demonstrates how strong the cookware is by using it to beat up and destroy a regular frying pan.
• “Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand.” — In the manual for a Swedish chainsaw.
• “Do not dangle the mouse by its cable or throw the mouse at co-workers.” — From a manual for an SGI computer.
• “Warning: May contain nuts.” — On a package of peanuts.
• “Do not eat.” — On a slip of paper in a stereo box, referring to the styrofoam packing.
• “Do not eat if seal is missing.” — On said seal.
• “Remove occupants from the stroller before folding it.”
• “Access hole only — not intended for use in lifting box.” — On the sides of a shipping carton, just above cut-out openings which one would assume were handholds.
• “Warning: May cause drowsiness.” — On a bottle of Nytol, a brand of sleeping pills.
• “Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death.” — Stamped on the metal barrel of a .22 calibre rifle.
• “Do not use orally after using rectally.” — In the instructions for an electric thermometer.
• “Turn off motor before using this product.” — On the packaging for a chain saw file, used to sharpen the cutting teeth on the chain.
• “Not to be used as a personal flotation device.” — On a 6×10 inch inflatable picture frame.
• “Do not put in mouth.” — On a box of bottle rockets.
• “Remove plastic before eating.” — On the wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack.
• “Not dishwasher safe.” — On a remote control for a TV.
• “For lifting purposes only.” — On the box for a car jack.
• “Do not put lit candles on phone.” — On the instructions for a cordless phone.
• “Warning! This is not underwear! Do not attempt to put in pants.” — On the packaging for a wristwatch.

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Assurances:

• “Safe for use around pets.” — On a box of Arm & Hammer Cat Litter.

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Small Print From Commercials:

• “Do not use house paint on face.” — In a Visa commercial that depicts an expecting couple looking for paint at a hardware store.
• “Do not drive cars in ocean.” — In a car commercial which shows a car in the ocean.
• “Always drive on roads. Not on people.” — From a car commercial which shows a vehicle “body-surfing” at a concert.
• “For a limited time only.” — From a Rally’s commercial that described how their burgers were fresh.

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  Signs and Notices:

  • “No stopping or standing.” — A sign at bus stops everywhere.
• “Do not sit under coconut trees.” — A sign on a coconut palm in a West Palm Beach park circa 1950.
• “These rows reserved for parents with children.” — A sign in a church.
• “All cups leaving this store, rather full or empty, must be paid for.” — A sign in a Cumberland Farms in Hillsboro, New Hampshire.
• “Malfunction: Too less water.” — A notice left on a coffee machine.
• “Prescriptions cannot be filled by phone.” — On a form in a clinic.
• “You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.” — On a bag of Fritos.
• “Fits one head.” — On a hotel-provided shower cap box.
• “Payment is due by the due date.” — On a credit card statement.
• “No small children.” — On a laundromat triple washer.
• “Warning: Ramp Ends In Stairs.” — A sign, correctly describing the end of a concrete ramp intended for handicap access to a bridge.

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  Safety Procedures:

  • “Take care: new non-slip surface.” — On a sign in front of a newly renovated ramp that led to the entrance of a building.
• “In case of flood, proceed uphill. In case of flash flood, proceed uphill quickly.” — One of the emergency safety procedures at a summer camp.

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  Ingredients:

  • “Ingredients: Artificially bleached flour, sugar, vegetable fat, yeast, salt, gluten, soya flour, emulsifier 472 (E) & 481, flour treatment agents, enzymes, water. May contain: fruit.” — The ingredients list on a package of fruit buns.
• “100% pure yarn.” — On a sweater.
• “Some materials may irritate sensitive skin. Please look at the materials if you believe this may be the case.
  Materials:
  Covering: 100% Unknown.
  Stuffing: 100% Unknown.”
  — On a pillow.
• “Cleans and refreshes without soap or water. Contains: Water, fragrance & soap.” — On the packet for a moist towelette. See a scanned image.
  

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  Instructions:

  • “Remove the plastic wrapper.” — The first instruction on a bag of microwave popcorn; to see the instructions, one first has to remove the plastic wrapper and unfold the pouch.
• “Take one capsule by mouth three times daily until gone.” — On a box of pills.
• “Open packet. Eat contents.” — Instructions on a packet of airline peanuts.
• “Remove wrapper, open mouth, insert muffin, eat.” — Instructions on the packaging for a muffin at a 7-11.
• “Use like regular soap.” — On a bar of Dial soap.
• “Instructions: usage known.” — Instructions on a can of black pepper.
• “Serving suggestion: Defrost.” — On a Swann frozen dinner.
• “Simply pour the biscuits into a bowl and allow the cat to eat when it wants.” — On a bag of cat biscuits.
• “In order to get out of car, open door, get out, lock doors, and then close doors.” — In a car manual.
• “Please include the proper portion of your bill.” — On the envelope for an auto insurance bill.
• “The appliance is switched on by setting the on/off switch to the ‘on’ position.” — Instructions for an espresso kettle.

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  Requirements:

  • “Optional modem required.” — On a computer software package.

   

  http://www.joke-archives.com/toplists/warninglabelcontest.html

   

  Silly Warning Labels

   

  Somebody had a contest to see who could make up the stupidest warning labels for various products – these were winners and runners up!

  • On a cardboard windshield sun shade: “Warning: Do Not Drive With Sun Shield in Place.”

• On an infant’s bathtub: Do not throw baby out with bath water.
• On a package of Fisherman’s Friend(R) throat lozenges: Not meant as substitute for human companionship.
• On a Magic 8 Ball: Not advised for use as a home pregnancy test.
• On a roll of Life Savers: Not for use as a flotation device.
• On a cup of McDonald’s coffee: Allow to cool before applying to groin area.
• On a Pentium chip: If this product exhibits errors, the manufacturer will replace it for a $2 shipping and a $3 handling charge, for a total of $4.97.
• On a refrigerator: Refrigerate after opening.
• On a disposable razor: Do not use this product during an earthquake.
• On a handgun: Not recommended for use as a nutcracker.
• On pantyhose: Not to be used in the commission of a felony.
• On a piano: Harmful or fatal if swallowed.
• On Kevorkian’s suicide machine: This product uses carbon monoxide, which has been found to cause cancer in laboratory rats.
• On work gloves: For best results, do not leave at crime scene.
• On a palm sander: Not to be used to sand palms.
• On a calendar: Use of term “Sunday” for reference only. No meteorological warranties express or implied.
• On Odor Eaters: Do not eat.
• On a blender: Not for use as an aquarium.
• On syrup of ipecac: Caution: May cause vomiting.
• On a microscope: Objects are smaller and less alarming than they appear.
• On children’s alphabet blocks: Letters may be used to construct words, phrases and sentences that may be deemed offensive.
• On a wet suit: Capacity, 1.
• On The Washington Post: Do not cut up and use for blackmail note.