Lemon Laws For Consumer Products

Many consumers turn to lawyer help when they have a product that continuously fails. Whether it’s a new puppy who winds up at the vet’s immediately or a motorized scooter that can’t hold a battery charge, you should be protected by state lemon laws for consumers. Sometimes the law entitles you to a refund or replacement, but doesn’t penalize the manufacturer or seller much past that. Hopefully, if enough consumers make their claims, unscrupulous businesses will close up shop and the market will be fair once again.

Consumers can also protect themselves with lemon laws for computers and appliances. There are, however, certain guidelines consumers must follow to protect themselves. For instance, you should not buy appliances from obscure outlets. It’s always best to go through an established retailer, which offers better warranties. If you buy an appliance at a discount “as is,” the lemon law won’t help you. Often times, you can get attorney advice and have all lawyer fees paid for by the manufacturer when your case is won. You’ll then also be awarded a replacement item or a refund if your product is, in fact, a “lemon.”

Did you know that there are lemon laws for motorized scooters and disability products? The devices that may be covered include wheelchairs, reachers, motorized scooters, walking products, stander assists, therapeutic seats, canes, walkers, crutches, hearing aids, eyeglasses, bath seats and certain computer products. Three states — California, Florid and Wisconsin — have enacted specific local laws that mention “assistive devices/products.” Kansas, Maine, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon and Wyoming feel that these devices are covered in consumer protection laws, although they’re not explicitly named. Illinois, Nevada and Washington are writing more specific legislation currently. Hawaii, Oregon and Minnesota are curious about what other states are doing so they can follow up. The best laws protecting consumers are in California and Wisconsin, according to www.disabled-world.com.

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