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LockedCan I open refrigerator door from inside

posted on March 08, 2010 at 03:39PM Inappropriate?

My child is doing her science project and she brought up really interesting subject.  Can little children open refrigerator door from inside?  I thought there shouldn't be any problem with that but then, my daughter found this video from youtube that some people already tested it on their refrigerator.  Now what I did after I saw the video was, I empty one of my refrigerator which is Kenmore product, and I got in there myself.  Unlike the video that I saw, I had no problem with come out from the refrigerator.  Is that true young people cannot open refrigerator door from inside? Why didn't I have any problem with opening the Kenmore refrigerator door from inside?

Here is the link of video she found on youtube;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMWcfq9DVX8

thanks...

 

replies: 15 latest post: May 07, 2010 at 02:09PM by AdamO
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posted on March 08, 2010 at 04:22PM
 

Do not leave your children un-attended. Television is not a babysitter

posted on March 08, 2010 at 04:30PM
 

Back in the 50s and 60s,refrigerator doors were held shut with a mechanical latch.You know what happened with that,kids thought tossed out refrigerators were a wonderful place to play.Not so much.Since the early 60s refrigerator doors are only held shut by a magnetic seal.They have to build the machine to a standard of how much force it takes to open the door from inside.I would not be too surprised if youtube contributors couldnt open the door,check out some of their other videos where they pour coca cola on pork chops,urinate on their passed out buddies,other drunk and stoned activities.you get the idea.Modern refrigerators pose no threat to little moppets who want to play inside them.

 

posted on March 08, 2010 at 05:43PM
 

protect your kids by educating them properly about all safety concerns now adays, drugs/ sex/ internet scams. Of couse you can not tell them anything but you should know if your kid has enough common sense not to play in refrigerators. If they are too young or immature to be around refrigerators and not get stuck inside, then they NEED To be supervised.

posted on March 08, 2010 at 06:34PM
 

I'm speechless.

posted on March 08, 2010 at 09:26PM
 

We found out what was wrong. It was the refrigerator we used.  If this was the normal refrigerator, once you close the door, children cannot open the door from inside.  However, Kenmore refrigerator we tested was cheap product which is not airtight. Simply by switching to other product we successfully tested.  Thank you guys

posted on March 08, 2010 at 09:53PM
 

How would a child fit in a "working" refrigerator, with all them shelves and food on the shelves inside the unit?

If you're talking about non-functional machines, in storage (awaiting disposal), standard procedure is to remove the DOOR(S).

But, while someone is inside of a unit, assuming it is plugged in, does that little light REALLY "go out" when the door is closed?

posted on March 08, 2010 at 10:16PM
 

Have your daughter post how your test of GF outlets goes.

posted on March 09, 2010 at 11:56AM
 
In response to AdamO's post from March 08 2010 09:53PM

I think there was a little misunderstaning, we didn't actually put a child in a refrigerator. Me and my brother tested for my daughter. we took out all food and shelves from the refrigerator for the test. The refigerator was fully functional product but pretty cheap one that I bought for extra storage in my basement long time ago. in order to get a better result, we just let refrigerator runs more than 5 hours then we got in. The light inside really went out when the door was closed. =D

posted on March 09, 2010 at 12:45PM
 
In response to dunwoody's post from March 09 2010 11:56AM

I dont think you are measuring this scientifically. A child being around 30-50 lbs depending on the age has moer than enough force to pop the hinges of a door given the need and adrenaline. if your talking about a child frreaking out about being in a dark refrigerator and not being able to open it then theres no point to even discuss it because we all have known children and know they will panic when scared.

I'm not sure if there is a point you are trying to make, or are just bored? If your bored i am more than happy to talk to you.

posted on March 09, 2010 at 01:21PM
 

Wow this sounds like something between ******* and that Mythbusters show! Thanks for sharing the info it was very entertaining. I am checking out the youtube link you included now.

posted on March 09, 2010 at 02:05PM
 

A closet with a lock works much better

posted on May 05, 2010 at 01:04AM
 

i found this post after watching a "drawn together" episode which makes a reference from the Punky Brewster 80's tv show episode that helped bring to the public consciousness where children would lock themselves in refrigerators and suffocate; so yes this actually helped me on satisfying my curiosity.

Tyvm :)

here is the link from the episode if some1 want to see it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgbZPTdbLys&feature=related

If you were looking for a point there is one.

posted on May 05, 2010 at 08:20AM
 
In response to dunwoody's post from March 08 2010 03:39PM

Years ago the refrigerators had a locking mechanism on them.  Todays refrigerators have a magnetic surface inside the gasket which seals the door.  There are no know problems with opening the doors from the inside.

posted on May 07, 2010 at 01:04PM
 

Wow...this is one of the best threads I have read! you guys rock!!

posted on May 07, 2010 at 02:09PM
 

What about if it's laying on its back and, once someone is inside, the thing is flipped over?

No?

Get'm OUT of there!

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