The Federal Trade Commission released a statement today saying it's sent warning letters several major companies in the US reminding them that it's illegal to stipulate warranty coverage is dependent on using prescribed parts and service providers for repairs. In addition to manufacturers of "cellular devices," warnings were also sent to companies that sell cars and video game hardware.
Unless first-party parts or services are provided to consumers for free, requiring their use as a condition of a warranty is illegal under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the release says.
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