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In a general sense, if a company sells another company a product, should the responsibility for the safety of the product rest with the manufacturer, the operat
by atleastoptimal 3y ago
In a general sense, if a company sells another company a product, should the responsibility for the safety of the product rest with the manufacturer, the operator, or somewhere in between?
- rgrieselhuber 3y agoDepends on whether it’s a manufacturing flaw, maintenance issue, or both.
- bb88 3y agoUnited has their own mechanics. So, it wouldn't surprise me if United has no warranty except for defects from the factory, and also with a good rate on replacement parts. Otherwise it would probably be like a car. What you can't fix through a mechanic is a defect, and what you wear down (e.g. tires) are consumables.
- otterley 3y agoIn product liability law, at least, every party in the “stream of commerce” is liable for a defective product. These include the manufacturer, distributor, retailer, and importer.
- Ekaros 3y agoBoth. Just think of it like car. The operator/owner is responsible to keep it maintained not the manufacturer. So replacing tires and making sure brakes and so on are in reasonable shape. On other hand it is on manufacturer to provide defect free product. Meaning brake failure is not their fault.