Federal law requires 7 year parts availability

[lewbobski]

You are right, I meant parts. I had thought this law existed too, then did research when I couldn't get parts for the TV. I can't remember who clued me in that it was a myth, but I found out. Thanks for doing the homework. LewBob

[Richard]

Most myths and legends are tied to some event that has been misconstrued and that is what I cannot find.

CALIFORNIA CODES
CIVIL CODE
SECTION 1792-1795.7
http://www.aroundthecapitol.com/code/ge ... 792-1795.7

An interesting law

1792.1. Every sale of consumer goods that are sold at retail in this state by a manufacturer who has reason to know at the time of the retail sale that the goods are required for a particular purpose and that the buyer is relying on the manufacturer's skill or judgment to select or furnish suitable goods shall be accompanied by such manufacturer's implied warranty of fitness.

Products less than $100

1793.03. (a) Every manufacturer making an express warranty with respect to an electronic or appliance product described in subdivision (h), (i), (j), or (k) of Section 9801 of the Business and Professions Code, with a wholesale price to the retailer of not less than fifty dollars ($50) and not more than ninety-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents ($99.99), shall make available to service and repair facilities sufficient service literature and functional parts to effect the repair of a product for at least three years after the date a product model or type was manufactured, regardless of whether the three-year period exceeds the warranty period for the product.

Products over $100

(b) Every manufacturer making an express warranty with respect to an electronic or appliance product described in subdivision (h), (i), (j), or (k) of Section 9801 of the Business and Professions Code, with a wholesale price to the retailer of one hundred dollars ($100) or more, shall make available to service and repair facilities sufficient service literature and functional parts to effect the repair of a product for at least seven years after the date a product model or type was manufactured, regardless of whether the seven-year period exceeds the warranty period for the product

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