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Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA) - AutoCare.org

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The Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act is a U.S. federal consumer protection law that regulates the content and enforcement of consumer product warranties. It requires certain disclosures for warranties, restricts misleading warranty terms, and gives consumers rights to pursue remedies when warranties don’t comply with the law.

Potential Impact on AppleCare+

AppleCare+ is an extended warranty/service plan, so MMWA could be relevant if Apple’s plan terms or marketing are challenged for inadequate or misleading warranty disclosures or if consumers argue the warranty “mechanics” violate MMWA requirements. However, MMWA primarily targets warranty labeling/disclosure and deceptive practices; whether AppleCare+ is directly covered depends on how the plan is characterized legally (warranty vs. service/maintenance contract) and the specific claim.

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The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a consumer protection law enforced ... Other states are moving on similar legislation, and the federal REPAIR Act (H.R. ...

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Details

Country

United States

Region

The United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico

Discovered

8/2/2026

Relevance Score

72%

Language

English