Defective Product

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Defective Product?

In product liability tort, a vendor or manufacturer may be liable if a marketed product is defective. A defective product is defined as a product which is unreasonably dangerous to the user when used for its intended purpose without any interference.

Further Reading

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