UK Product Liability under the Consumer Protection Act 1987
The Consumer Protection Act 1987 sets out UK rules on product liability for defective goods. It outlines when a manufacturer/seller can be held responsible for harm caused by a defective product and the legal framework for claiming under those rules.
AppleCare+ is a contractual service, but the Consumer Protection Act creates consumer rights and potential liability for defective devices. This can affect how Apple positions exclusions/limitations, pricing of extended coverage, and handling of claims—because some disputes may be grounded in statutory product liability rather than (or in addition to) AppleCare+. AppleCare+ may still remain relevant for repair/replacement logistics, but statutory rights under the CPA could limit how much Apple can rely on contractual terms alone.
This Practice Note outlines the law on product liability and defective goods under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 (CPA 1987). The Act places liability on.
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Discovered
8/9/2026
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Language
English