Why is there a warning on the "Landmarks" cards?

[MallCopKJ]

I was looking these up on Ebay and noticed the redemption reads: "WARNING NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12". Is it warning, like, "WARNING KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF 12 WONT FIND THIS COOL" or a safety issue? Is the relic piece not sealed into the card? Are they worried a 5 year old will log in to UD's site, redeem it, have it shipped to them, get the mail, open said mail, remove the card, rip it open, and get hurt by the relic piece? Really, why a warning?

 

[G $MONEY$]

id imagine that they are worried some kid will chock on a piece of the golden gate bridge :lol:

 

[IndyManning18]

Maybe because they are the size of bricks.

 

[zep33]

Just covering their asses

 

[1995BBRefractorGuy]

there's sand and stuff too... children should never play with sand.

 

[goldenegg1]

Have you noticed that Panini now puts on their packages 8 and up?

 

[i43770]

I would assume it would be because of the Titanic coal.

 

[mredsox89]

It's all just liability coverage. When in fact, even if they put the warning on, the consumer is almost always covered. The average consumer just assumes that since the company put the warning on they are not liable, when in fact they are.

 

[predatorkj]

id imagine that they are worried some kid will chock on a piece of the golden gate bridge :lol:

Man...I don't even think Linda Lovelace could fit that thing in her mouth. ::facepalm:: :lol:

 

[LWMM]

Probably because the recently enacted Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). If there are amounts of lead (lead, lead paint, etc.) or several other substances present in amounts higher than a certain (very small) concentration in the landmark, it would be illegal to market the card to those twelve or younger.

 

[uniquebaseballcards]

Kids of a certain age need to have permission to go onto the computer or make a phone call, its some kind of FCC law or rule I think.

 

[rsmath]

to agree with most, I think it's because the relics contain pieces that can be choking hazards to young kids.

I bought American Heritage Heroes boxes and Topps says not for children 6 and younger. I can only think that's because of the relics - some of which are small 1 inch manufactured patches glued to cards. I suppose a kid could easily rip that off the card and eat it and choke. Probably not as easy but doable is choking on a piece of spacelab wire, space shuttle liner, or a hero's clothing swatch.

 

[Pine Tar]

Because they are afraid the kids might try and commit suicide by jump off he card.

 

[Superfractor]

Because they are afraid the kids might try and commit suicide by jump off he card.

:lol:


Reminds me of why some commodities now have the disclaimer: "Acts of God are not reasons for damage."

 

[KC37]

The warnings on things are so ridiculous now, they just make me laugh.

My new favorite is the Bud Light commercial where the woman is putting a flower on the guy's lapel, and uses a nail gun. It actually says "Do not attempt" on the screen. Thanks for looking out for us, Bud Light...