Hi richardmasoner!

I didn't know that. I've no problem with them doing it if that's what their customers want, but it sure opens them up to liability... If I were the manufacturer, I'd just tell the customer to do it themselves if desired (but against my advice). I'd make that recommendation not because of any good reason - just for legal liability control.

In fact, my old Panasonic was made before the lawyer's lips decision, and I've never felt unsafe on it.