FTC Announces Final Action on Warranty Act Interpretations and Guides

Summary

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized its review of warranty-related rules and guides, clarifying the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act's requirements and outlining consumer protections for warranties and guarantees.

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