Index
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
Summary
The federal statute that governs warranties on consumer products, requiring manufacturers to provide detailed information about warranty coverage.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Right to see a written warranty before you buy a product.
- 02.Right to a clear explanation of what the warranty covers and excludes.
- 03.Prohibition against 'tie-in' sales (requiring a specific brand of parts to keep a warranty valid).
Penalties
- 01.Lawsuits brought by individual consumers for breach of warranty
- 02.Recovery of attorney's fees for successful plaintiffs
- 03.Injunctive actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Verified Citations
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