Cost of appliances could go up says coalition of retailers - CTV News
The article reports on a proposed “consumer protection” bill (referred to as Bill 29) that would require a legal warranty ensuring appliances are in good working order. It’s discussed in the context of retailers arguing the cost of appliances could increase if stronger warranty obligations are imposed.
If enacted and applicable to consumer electronics/appliances, a statutory warranty of “good working order” could tighten the baseline warranty obligations sellers/manufacturers must provide in China (or in the jurisdiction discussed). This could reduce the incremental value of AppleCare+ for certain warranty coverage elements, shift responsibilities between Apple’s warranty vs. AppleCare+ claims, and potentially require AppleCare+ terms/marketing to align with any mandatory warranty duration, remedies, or consumer rights.
... consumer protection bill. Bill 29 aims to better protect consumers by establishing a legal warranty of good working order for appliances. ADVERTISEMENT. The ...
Country
China
Region
Asia Pacific
Discovered
5/17/2026
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Language
Chinese (Simplified)