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More than a million people hurt themselves falling down stairs in America every year. And around 12,000 of them don’t live to tell the tale. It’s a very sad statistic released by several law firms in the country. But it's one that needs to be highlighted in order for the number of deaths and injuries to decrease. Sometimes, a fall is due to pure clumsiness or negligence. Other times, a slippery floor is to blame.

However, there’s another danger lurking about… Utterly terrible and disastrous design. And it comes in all shapes and forms. Whether it’s hand sanitizer packaged in a drinking bottle, or an electrical outlet in a toddler ballpit, it seems that some designers are genuinely out to create death traps.

People have been sharing the shocking examples of dangerous design they’ve witnessed in the wild. And some might truly terrify you. Bored Panda has compiled a list of the worst, and we hope you never, ever encounter any of them.

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#1

Putting This On Arthritis Cream Is Such A Cruel Joke

Hand sanitizer in a water bottle concept shown by a white container with a sealed lid held in hand on a gray blanket.

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    How Not To Design A Bike-Lane Route

    Bike lane marked on sidewalk with a large, dangerous storm drain grate obstructing the path, illustrating hazardous design.

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    #3

    This Sidewalk Brick Layout. Perfect To Lose Balance Or Trip

    Sidewalk with a confusing optical illusion pattern that makes walking difficult and unsafe, illustrating dangerous design flaws.

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    #4

    That Seems Dangerous

    Concrete sidewalk barriers with sharp nails protruding, showcasing a dangerous urban design hazard.

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    #5

    Melbourne, Australia Supermarket - Where You Can Self-Checkout, But You Can Never Leave…

    Aerial view of a parking lot with marked spaces and arrows, illustrating confusing design resembling hand sanitizer in a water bottle.

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    #6

    Waterfall Over The Entrance To My Apartment When It Rains. No The Gutters Aren't Full. It's Designed This Way

    Water pouring uncontrollably from a clogged gutter, illustrating dangerous design flaws like hand sanitizer in a water bottle.

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    #7

    Guess I’m Paying For The Upstairs Neighbors Heating

    Modern living room with beige couch, wooden coffee table, and a water bottle repurposed as hand sanitizer on the table.

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    #8

    So I Almost Died At School Today (Not A Water Bottle)

    Hand sanitizer packaged in a water bottle design with a label and warning not to drink, held in a hand indoors.

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    #9

    Carpet Around The Drain Is Crazy

    Beige carpet with a black drain cover installed, showing a dangerous design flaw in flooring and drainage systems.

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    #10

    Slippery When Wet, I Fell Down Just Looking At The Picture

    Bathroom with a raised bathtub on black and white checkered tiles illustrating hand sanitizer in a water bottle risk.

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    #11

    My School Tried To Make The Staircase To The Cafeteria Accessible To Wheelchair Users

    Indoor staircase with a narrow ramp next to steps, illustrating a dangerous design flaw in hand sanitizer in a water bottle concept.

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    #12

    Holiday Spirit Is Going To Cause Some Accidents. Spot The Traffic Lights

    Nighttime drive under pedestrian bridge with red and green lights, highlighting risks like hand sanitizer in a water bottle.

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    #13

    This Random Power Outlet Sticking Out Of The Floor (Which I Tripped On 3 Times Now)

    Outlet placed on floor tile in an unusual location, illustrating unsafe and illogical design choices.

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    #14

    Leg Breaking Stairs

    Steep narrow staircase with black carpet patches on each step, creating a confusing visual pattern from the top view.

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    #15

    Nice. Development Planning At Its Finest

    Concrete sidewalk blocked by a green electrical box, illustrating a dangerous design that defies logic and safety standards.

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    #16

    Cutting Holes Through Joist For Hvac?

    Wooden ceiling beams with large holes cut through them, illustrating a dangerous design flaw in construction structure.

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    #17

    Trying To Prevent Cyclists From Using The Ramp, By Blocking The Passage To Everyone With Wheels (Strollers, Wheelchairs, Etc)

    Narrow ramp with railings blocking access, located in urban area with traffic signs and surrounding buildings.

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    #18

    The Layout Of This Street Isn’t Confusing At All

    Shadow of a person on a road with multiple confusing yellow pedestrian and arrow markings defying logical design.

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    #19

    Crappy (And Dangerous) Lighting Design Burning The Grass

    Outdoor lamp post with a round glass top casting a shadow on the grass, unrelated to hand sanitizer in a water bottle.

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    #20

    The Handle Bar In The New Sauna Burnt My Hand And Almost Sent Me Back Into The Heater

    Room with wooden floor and walls, glass door, water cooler in background, no sign of hand sanitizer in a water bottle.

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    #21

    I Almost Fell Down And Rolled My Ankle On This

    Bathroom with a raised toilet platform and a small white step stool, illustrating a design that defies logic.

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    #22

    At Least It's Padded?

    Indoor playground area with colorful slides and seating, highlighting the dangers of hand sanitizer in a water bottle design.

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    #23

    Cyber Truck Bike Rack Blocks The License Plate And Brake Lights

    SUV driving on a road with a bike mounted on the back, illustrating unsafe use of a water bottle for hand sanitizer.

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    #24

    "Safe Road For Children"

    Sidewalk with a signpost blocking the pedestrian path, illustrating a design that defies logic and safety standards.

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    #25

    Play Safe, Kids!

    Old swingset with worn seats and overgrown grass, illustrating poor design safety similar to hand sanitizer in a water bottle risk.

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    #26

    If This Food Processor Container Overflows, Liquids Drain Directly Onto Internal Electronics

    Blender with internal parts exposed showing water bottle design risks related to hand sanitizer usage hazards.

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    #27

    The Idiots That Designed This Garbage Truck Only Allow The Hood To Open Halfway, Making Repairs Needlessly Difficult

    Blue semi truck with hood open in a garage, unrelated to hand sanitizer in a water bottle design concept.

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    #28

    That Slide Seems Like A Good Time

    Outdoor swimming pool with a blue slide and shaded seating area, illustrating risky hand sanitizer in a water bottle design.

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    #29

    My Landlords “Carpenter” Hooked Us Up With This Beauty Today

    Kitchen stove and microwave with surrounding wooden cabinets and granite countertops in a modern kitchen setting.

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    #30

    Ok What Is This

    Two white doors installed high on a brown wall with no stairs or platform, illustrating a dangerous design concept.

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    #31

    Wait... Why Is There A Door?

    Hand sanitizer in a water bottle placed in a narrow window opening on the side of a brick building with striped patterns.

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    #32

    I Have No Idea How They Turn This Off

    Ceiling fan with three spinning blades mounted near a corner with visible wiring and a fluorescent light nearby.

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    #33

    Parking Spot Failure

    Parking lot obstacle with yellow bumper guard protruding into driving lane, illustrating a dangerously designed space defying logic.

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    #34

    The Baby Changing Area In The O’hare Bathrooms - The Whole Area Was Soaked And My 16-Month-Old’s Feet Were In The Sink

    Diaper changing counter with a deeply curved sink design posing potential hand sanitizer in a water bottle confusion risk.

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    #35

    This Bench Has Been Kindly Donated By The Local Concussion And Head Injury Clinic

    Bench placed dangerously close to a cliff with a warning sign about falling rocks illustrating poor design logic.

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    #36

    Stairway To Heaven

    Staircase obstructed by low-hanging electrical wires posing a dangerous hazard in a crowded urban area.

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    #37

    My Neighbor’s Driveway Features A Decorative Boulder Right In Front Of The Garage Stalls

    Driveway with a large rock blocking easy access to garages, illustrating a dangerously flawed design concept.

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    #38

    Curling Iron.. Way Too Easy To Grab The Hot Side

    White hand sanitizer dispenser disguised as a water bottle placed on a bathroom countertop near a sink.

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    #39

    Maybe Not Best Design For End Table At Hotel Where You Place Items In The Dark Before Bed

    Round bedside table with a triangular cut-out design placed next to a bed with white sheets on a wooden floor.

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    #40

    Electrical Outlet In The Ball Pit

    Child playing in ball pit near an electrical outlet, highlighting dangerous hand sanitizer in a water bottle design risk.

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    #41

    My Chemistry Teacher’s Emergency Shower Is Right Next To All Of His Electrical Equipment

    Emergency eye wash station and first aid kit installed in a medical room with cords and equipment nearby.

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    #42

    Oven Knobs Made Of Quite Soft Plastic Above A Grill That Needs To Stay Open. We’ve Replaced Them 3 Times

    Close-up of a dirty oven control panel with worn knobs demonstrating a dangerous design flaw related to hand sanitizer in a water bottle concept.

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    #43

    Impossible To Plug Anything Into This Hotel Lamp Outlet

    Hand sanitizer in a water bottle design shown near a lamp with a blue USB wall charger being plugged in.

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    #44

    My Porch Drains Directly Onto My Neighbor’s

    View from above showing a dangerous balcony design with railing gaps and arrows highlighting safety hazards in hand sanitizer in a water bottle context.

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    #45

    Fumbling For The Lightswitch In The Dark Is A Dangerous Game

    Metal boiler shutoff valve with red emergency handle and nearby toggle switch on a white wall, illustrating dangerous design confusion.




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