Product warranties (Magnuson-Moss / Lemon law): step-by-step guide
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Federal law governs written warranties; states add lemon laws for vehicles.
Federal law governs written warranties; states add lemon laws for vehicles.
A step-by-step plan — no fluff, with citations.
Action plan: 1. Keep the warranty and repair history. 2. Give the seller a reasonable number of repair attempts. 3. Send a written demand. 4. If refused — sue, possibly recovering attorney fees.
Applicable norms with links to the primary source are below. This is information, not legal advice: for serious matters, consult a lawyer.
Norms & sources
- 15 U.S.C. § 2301 (Magnuson-Moss)
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