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Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

Summary

Federal law that governs consumer product warranties and requires manufacturers to provide detailed information about warranty coverage.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to see a written warranty before you buy a product.
  • 02.
    Protection against 'tie-in' sales (requiring you to buy a specific brand of item for the warranty to remain valid).
  • 03.
    Right to clear language explaining what is and is not covered.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Injunctions by the FTC or Department of Justice
  • 02.
    Consumer lawsuits for breach of warranty including attorney's fees

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