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Consumer Protection Act · 84

Product Liability

Understanding the issue

If a product causes harm or injury, the manufacturer, seller, and service provider can all be held responsible. You can claim compensation for damages caused by defective products.

Punishment

Compensation for harm, medical expenses, loss of income

Examples

  • A pressure cooker bursts and injures the user. The manufacturer and seller can both be held liable.

The section as enacted