Breach of implied warranty acts as a significant base for product liability claims in New York. Written warranties guarantee the functionalities of products and their length of time. Potential customers have the right to read a product's written warranty before purchasing it if the product costs $15 or more, as per the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
The product's written warranty must comprehensively outline the consumer's rights if it fails to work properly. For example, consumers might receive the right to repairs, refunds, or replacements. The warranty must state if the consumer becomes liable for labor repair costs and when the warranty expires.
Certain factors nullify consumer rights. For example, improper product use and attempts to repair it through an unauthorized dealer. Manufacturers must outline exclusionary warranty conditions so the consumer understands their responsibilities.