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by b112 907 days ago
I agree. But we have members of our society which will sue, even if they are told upon purchase to be careful.

So I suspect they are concerned about liability.

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Same.

Just like the cliché about (safety) regulations are written in blood, I assume all these "commonsense" measures are because someone pulled a stupid, got people hurt, and then won a lawsuit.

Then, per the settlement/judgement, mfg has to add another baby bumper.

"WARNING: This plastic bag is not a toy. Do not sufficate yourself!"

Okay, now I won't. Thanks for the head's up.