Originally Posted by
HillRider
I don't think we are debating the same thing. Yes, federal law does forbid selling a product known to be subject to a recall, and in this case the OP's dealer was apparently in violation.
However, once a recall has been issued, the products that have already been sold to the public are subject to the provisions of the recall for 10 years.
I realize it wasn't quite the topic. I thought that it might provoke you and others to link to something showing your viewpoint.
I'm not certain there is any requirement for the manufacturer to do anything monetarily outside the warranty terms of your purchase. I think all they have to do is identify the problem and provide a solution. A viable solution could include tell you to stop using the product, you won't get a refund.
Most mfr's aren't going to do that. Some will remedy the issue at their expense as long as they are in business. Some even afterwards. I have a refrigerator that I use in my garage that is older than me. It is powered by natural gas and still cools and freezes ice. However it was recalled many years ago. If I wanted, I could turn it in and get 100 bucks for it to be scrapped.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1998/cp...n%20destroyed.