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Improvement Act [15 USC §§2301 et seq; 16 CFR Parts 701– 703].
A typical Magnuson-Moss Act warranty is a written promise that the
product is free of defects or a written promise to refund, repair, or replace
defective goods. [See 15 USC §2301(6).] Remedies include damages
for failing to honor a written warranty or service contract or for violating
disclosure provisions. [See 15 USC §2310(d).] Except for some labeling
and disclosure requirements, the federal Act does not preempt state law.
[See 15 USC §2311.]
The Consumer Warranty Act does not affect the rights and obligations of
parties under the state Uniform Commercial Code, except the provisions of
the Act prevail over provisions of the Commercial Code when they con
fl
ict.
[CC §1790.3.]
For purposes of small claims actions, this course will focus on rights and
duties under the state laws.
