29 ms·
Handheld devices cannot be reasonably expected to last 10 years. However consumer goods must be fit for purpose for a reasonable time. The case of the insecure
by jpambrun 7y ago
Handheld devices cannot be reasonably expected to last 10 years.
However consumer goods must be fit for purpose for a reasonable time. The case of the insecure router after 5-10 years was probably not brought to court, but I hope the court would agree that it isn't fit for purpose if insecure..
If you are really interested, you can read on the law here (my jurisdiction is Quebec, Canada) : https://www.opc.gouv.qc.ca/en/consumer/good-service/goods/small-appliance/damaged/warrantie-by-law/ https://www.opc.gouv.qc.ca/en/consumer/good-service/goods/sm...
Fortunately, we don't have to care what manufacturers think is absurd or not; it's been decided for them.