quote:Originally posted by Old Glory:
It is actually the law that any manufacturer must maintain parts for 7 years after the last date that the product is sold new.
It appears that is a legend. I couldn't find any federal law covering that, but here are some state laws covering it...
Parts Availability Laws
Can your item be repaired? If parts are required, are they available to a servicer? In some states, the answer may be "no."
California:
7 years after date of manufacture for goods with a wholesale value of $100 or more, 3 years for items valued at $50 to $99.99. This law covers functional parts only.
Connecticut:
4 years after the date of final sale.
Indiana:
7 years after the date of final sale.
Rhode Island:
4 years after final sale.
New Hampshire:
For goods valued at over $100, parts and service info for the period of time covered by the warranty.
BTW, these are enforced on overseas manufacturers because they cover any product "sold within the state".