FTC Blasts Manufacturers for Making Product Repairs Difficult
More than half of states are considering right to repair legislation.
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Manufacturers of many types of products create repair restrictions that make it unnecessarily difficult to fix items after they are broken, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
In a report to Congress titled “Nixing the Fix” the FTC says manufacturers make it more difficult to repair products by using things such as specialized screws and fasteners that cannot be opened without specific tools, or adhesives that cement components in place.
According to the FTC:
“Many consumer products have become harder to fix and maintain. Repairs today often require specialized tools, difficult-to-obtain parts, and access to proprietary diagnostic software. Consumers whose products break then have limited choices.”
Supreme Court Ruling Will Hurt FTC’s Ability to Fight for Consumers
Supreme Court Ruling Will Hurt FTC’s Ability to Fight for Consumers
A unanimous ruling will leave the federal agency less able to deliver cash relief to consumers duped by companies.
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A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling will weaken the power of the Federal Trade Commission to force companies that dupe consumers into delivering cash relief to the injured parties.
A provision of the Federal Trade Commission Act frequently has been used as a way for the FTC to obtain monetary relief in the wake of violations of the law.
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