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submitted 3 months ago by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world 85 points 3 months ago (9 children)

Summary:

The FTC is investigating PC manufacturers for using "warranty void if removed" labels to discourage consumers from exercising their right to repair.
ASRock, Gigabyte, and Zotac received letters from the FTC regarding these practices.
The FTC is concerned about manufacturers denying warranty coverage based on these provisions.
The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is being invoked to prevent companies from making misleading warranties.
The Act prohibits conditioning warranties on the use of specific repair services unless provided for free or with a waiver from the FTC.
The FTC plans to review the written warranties and promotional materials of the companies after 30 days.
In the past, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Asus, HTC, and Hyundai were also warned by the FTC for similar practices.

[–] fluxc0@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

Another day, another win for right to repair.

maybe eventually the gvmt. will buckle down and dismantle all of the sketchy crap that these companies do. maybe one day.

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