the invention is directed to a product carrier , pallet or skid formed of substantially homogeneous molded polymeric / copolymeric synthetic plastic material of a one - piece construction . the carrier includes an upper surface above which projects one or more elongated shock - absorbing fins , ribs or equivalent structure for absorbing impact - forces through deformation upon the carrier and a relatively heavy product carried thereby being dropped or mishandled . one or more fasteners snugly secure the product against the shock - absorbing fins of the carrier and are also in freely sliding relationship thereto to accommodate product movement relative to the carrier upon deformation of the shock - absorbing fins / structure . the carrier is also preferably constructed as an open frame with at least a pair of supporting feet being disposed in opposing relationship to each other and underlying a frame member of the product which in turn underlies a relatively heavy area thereof , such as a compressor of a refrigerator , to afford additional support upon deformation of the shock - absorbing fins / structure .