Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Mobile toilet seat wins award for wacky warning

A toilet seat that can be attached to a trailer hitch has gained national recognition - for a warning label that says you'd better not use it while the vehicle is moving.
Organizers of the "Wacky Warning Labels" contest say "The Original Off-Road Commode" is this year's winner. The contest, now in its 12th year, is intended to highlight claims that frivolous lawsuits have distorted the U.S. civil justice system.
Steve Shiflett of Georgia won $500 for submitting the toilet seat's warning that it's "not for use on moving vehicles."
Hunters are a chief target audience for the toilet seat, which is sold by Wylie, Texas-based Convenient Sports International.
The company is "very pleased" with the recognition, said Mike Willis, president of national sales.
The seat is not designed to lock onto a trailer hitch.
Company officials added the warning about two years ago after learning that at least one consumer had modified their product and was driving around with it on the back of his vehicle.
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Off-road Commode on Fox News
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Off-road Commode Web Site
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