August 19, 2003
Scales tip higher for heavier people
The makers of home scales in the U.S. are adjusting their devices for a market that's getting fatter.Posted by Bob King at August 19, 2003 9:26 AM...
To serve a heavier North American public, scale makers are now pushing the top digital and dial readings higher.
The industry standard was a top reading of 270 to 300 pounds but now, Health-O-Meter has introduced new products hitting a capacity of 330 to 400 pounds.
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