In a message dated 9/9/01 7:15:08 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ThingGuy@AOL.COM
writes:

<< So I suggested if you really wanted one of these propane heaters you should
 buy it in Europe and ship it back here.
  >>

That just means you accept full liability then, Steve. By "you" I mean the
end user has full and sole liability and it can be proven that the seller
and/or the manufacturer knew he intended to use it in the US. I'm not a
lawyer but I can see where an accident can be catastrophic financially if not
in safety to the end user.

Let's say I ride with Mr. Enduser. He misuses the item.  I die. Then my heirs
are probably more likely to sue him and/or his estate since he imported this
thing and installed it in his van even though he knew they were NOT certified
for use in the US. That would be the easiset to prove I would think. Right
JD's?

Dead Ben