A while ago McDonald's customer sued McDonald for serving a hot coffee that was very hot and not displaying any message on the coffe cup that the content is hot. Later that lady was awarded millions of dollars in compensation for damages and also promted McDonalds add the message "This coffee is hot" on its cups.

Apple MacBook and MacBookPro Laptops buttoms can become hot after prolonged use and can cause burns if it comes in contact with bare skin.

To prevent lawsuits being filed againt them they have already issued a warning in its user manual:

"The MacBook Pro power adapter port contains a magnet that can erase data on a credit card, iPod, or other device. To preserve your data, keep these and other magnetic media away from the power adapter port."

"Do not leave the bottom of your MacBook Pro in contact with your lap or any surface of your body for extended periods. Prolonged contact with your body could cause discomfort and potentially a burn"

Source: Gearlog


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