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In the US, Magnuson-Moss is often referred to as "the lemon law" (a defective product that can't be repaired is colloquially called a "lemon"). Specifically, "the lemon law" refers commonly to cars that have issues the dealer didn't specify before the sale and will not/can not fix.

Problem is, the FTC requires you to have a lawyer file a lawsuit and coordinate your legal costs and representation with the FTC, generally requiring a lawyer specifically dealing in lemon law cases. I've been down this path with a defective cell phone (HTC Touch Pro) and trying to get my carrier to replace it, and it's impossible to find a lemon law lawyer that deals in anything besides used car sales.

As always, the law is well intentioned but enforcement is next to impossible, just like you said.




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