Yes Q really are selling this...

[CallMeQ]

http://www.qvcuk.com/BACtrack-Go-Ke....505865.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-15-_-505865

Keychain Breathalyser!!!

Item no:505865
BACtrack Go Keychain Breathalyser

QVC Price:
£30.00
P&P: £3.95

A handy device that you attach to your keys which can be blown into, enabling you to accurately check your blood alcohol content. This BACtrack Go breathalyser helps you and your friends and family stay safe and within the limit when consuming alcohol.

Keychain attached
Weight: 59g
Breathalyser (l x w x d): 3.6cm x 5.8cm x 1.5cm (1.4" x 2.3" x 0.6")

All measurements are approximate

 

[Bid Up Side Down]

Well it's better than taking the 'P' I suppose?

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

Weren't these devices not notorious for being quite far out in accuracy? That was years ago perhaps they are better now.

Hate to preach but there is only one safe limit for driving and that is zero. Sorry folks.

 

[CallMeQ]

Weren't these devices not notorious for being quite far out in accuracy? That was years ago perhaps they are better now.

Hate to preach but there is only one safe limit for driving and that is zero. Sorry folks.

I agree, save the £30 on this and get a cab!

 

[ERICS MUM]

Blimey I can just picture jack-the-lad checking his breath after every drink to see how many he can knock back and still be safe to drive..... A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

 

[shopperholic]

First Tom Tom that'll show you were the speed cameras are, now a device to let you when you're just about under the drink drive limit. I agree LATI one way to be absolutely certain you're not over the limit, don't drink.

 

[Ellaaa]

Awful. Dicing with death.

 

[Julius]

"Stay within the limit." DISGUSTING! ANY alcohol is too much when driving. The only way to stay safe is to not drink at all. It just avoids confusion. If you don't drink and drive there won't be a problem.

 

[Brissles]

Are they selling them like the torches with matching gift boxes in a set of 6 ? or the ID protective cards, the more you buy the less is costs ???

 

[maymorganlondon]

I know that QVC are there to sell things, not necessarily make any moral judgements about what they sell...

On the one hand, as someone has already said, you'd have people using it to drink and drive. On the other hand, how is this product ever going to be reliable for the purpose of making sure people who are not safe don't get behind the wheel? Police breathalysers are regularly checked and recalibrated to ensure they give accurate readings. Who would be doing that with this device?

And why would a responsible company wish to put themselves in a position where they could be responsible, albeit indirectly, for someone breaking the law? To say nothing of the potential harm that someone driving under the influence could cause.

As others have said - there's really only one way to be sure you've not drunk too much alcohol to drive, and that is not to drink any if you intend to drive.

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

the majority of people would no more think of drinking and driving than flying to the moon but unfortunately those who still do aren't the type of people shopping at Q and if the message hasn't got through by now I don't think that this would be of any help to the unfortunate innocent victim who comes into contact with them.

 

[Sazza]

Home breathalysers have become useful here in Scotland as we have a lower drink drive limit now, it changed in December. What people are finding them useful for is the next day, to check the alcohol is out their system and it is safe for them to drive, not about how much more can I drink and still get away with driving.

 

[thatu]

Ebay are selling keychain breathalysers from £1.27 to £99.

 

[maymorganlondon]

Home breathalysers have become useful here in Scotland as we have a lower drink drive limit now, it changed in December. What people are finding them useful for is the next day, to check the alcohol is out their system and it is safe for them to drive, not about how much more can I drink and still get away with driving.

That's a fair point. My concern about the accuracy of such would still remain. As they are not regularly tested and recalibrated professionally, they could be giving false reassurance.

 

[Loveinamist]

Looking for new frontiers in the selling game. They need to make their existing hours worth watching and keep away from "health" products such as this. Haven't seen the pelvic floor toner for a while! Remember IW devoting a whole hour to the wrist blood pressure gadget, some of those aren't accurate either. There are places for advice, a Chemist or your GP, not QVC with or without a 30 day mbg.

 

[maymorganlondon]

Looking for new frontiers in the selling game. They need to make their existing hours worth watching and keep away from "health" products such as this. Haven't seen the pelvic floor toner for a while! Remember IW devoting a whole hour to the wrist blood pressure gadget, some of those aren't accurate either. There are places for advice, a Chemist or your GP, not QVC with or without a 30 day mbg.

Pelvic floor toner lady on Breakfast Show sofa as I type this!

 

[Akimbo]

Is it bad of me to suggest you hand the pelvic toner to a pissed friend and tell them it's a breathalyzer?

 

[ERICS MUM]

Is it bad of me to suggest you hand the pelvic toner to a pissed friend and tell them it's a breathalyzer?

Naughty but nice. It could double (triple ?) as a taser

 

[stratobuddy]

Charlie did a good job of demonstrating the pelvic floor thingy

 

[Akimbo]

Where did he put it? :mysmilie_11:

Don't worry I've taken my meds now..I'll settle down in a while!