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TODO: Would like someone to look over [https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/chapter-50 the law's text]and give a more robust summary; until then the summary is from [[wikipedia:Magnuson–Moss_Warranty_Act|Wikipedia]]. | TODO: Would like someone to look over [https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/chapter-50 the law's text]and give a more robust summary; until then the summary is from [[wikipedia:Magnuson–Moss_Warranty_Act|Wikipedia]]. | ||
== Summary == | ==Summary== | ||
The | The '''[[wikipedia:Magnuson–Moss_Warranty_Act|Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act]]''' is a federal law enacted in the United States. The law sets some of the rules that manufacturers must follow when giving warranties, if they choose to provide one. Some of the rules are ('''may not be legally valid; consult legal experts for specifics'''): | ||
* Warranties must be specified in clear language. | *Warranties must be specified in clear language. | ||
* It is prohibited to require only "branded parts" as a requirement for a warranty. | *It is prohibited to require only "branded parts" as a requirement for a warranty. | ||
* There are additional requirements imposed upon manufacturers if they choose to advertise a "full warranty." | *There are additional requirements imposed upon manufacturers if they choose to advertise a "full warranty." | ||
In cases of violation, consumers are encouraged to negotiate with warrantors under arbitration. Additionally, the federal government and consumers are able to file civil suits in the courts. | In cases of violation, consumers are encouraged to negotiate with warrantors under arbitration. Additionally, the federal government and consumers are able to file civil suits in the courts. | ||
== History of Enforcement == | ==History of Enforcement== | ||
The | The act is an important piece of legislation, but its enforcement is a mixed bag. Although it is enforced, often the fines are little to nothing, which encourages manufacturers to disregard it. This effectively prevents the act from properly keeping vendors accountable. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:41, 22 January 2025
TODO: Would like someone to look over the law's textand give a more robust summary; until then the summary is from Wikipedia.
Summary[edit | edit source]
The Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act is a federal law enacted in the United States. The law sets some of the rules that manufacturers must follow when giving warranties, if they choose to provide one. Some of the rules are (may not be legally valid; consult legal experts for specifics):
- Warranties must be specified in clear language.
- It is prohibited to require only "branded parts" as a requirement for a warranty.
- There are additional requirements imposed upon manufacturers if they choose to advertise a "full warranty."
In cases of violation, consumers are encouraged to negotiate with warrantors under arbitration. Additionally, the federal government and consumers are able to file civil suits in the courts.
History of Enforcement[edit | edit source]
The act is an important piece of legislation, but its enforcement is a mixed bag. Although it is enforced, often the fines are little to nothing, which encourages manufacturers to disregard it. This effectively prevents the act from properly keeping vendors accountable.