HR 5108 · 98th Congress · Commerce

A bill to amend the Magnuson-Moss Warranty--Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act to require that consumer product warranties include a statement of the availability from the manufacturer of spare parts.

Introduced 1984-03-13· Sponsored by Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.(1984-03-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act to require that consumer product warranties include a statement of the period (if any) during which spare parts for the product will be available from the manufacturer after the expiration of the warranty. Makes the manufacturer or supplier of a consumer product which provides such a statement of the availability of spare parts liable in accordance with the rules of the Commission for the replacement of the product. Makes such requirement applicable with respect to warranties issued for consumer products after the expiration of one year from the date of enactment of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Independent