Defective Product

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

For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:

• Product Liability
• Manufacturing Defect
• Full Tort Liability Insurance
• Strict Liability

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