The FTC sends a warning letter to a major company that the seal of "stripping and warranty is invalid" rampant in PlayStation · Xbox etc. is illegal

The act of prohibiting the act of disassembling third parties other than makers is widespread with the wording "sealed with a sticker on gaming machines and PCs" and "the product warranty will not be accepted if this sticker is peeled off". The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States, an organization that oversees and monitors unfair trade, sent a warning letter notifying six companies of large companies that illegal practices to prohibit decomposition with stickers It was made clear.

FTC Says 'Warranty Void If Removed' Stickers Are Bullshit, Warns Manufacturers They're Breaking the Law - Motherboard
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/ne9qdq/warranty-void-if-removed-stickers-illegal-ftc

In order to prohibit the opening of products for home game machines, notebook PCs, hard disks, etc., a seal stick with a threatening complaint that "warranty becomes invalid" is pasted. Manufacturers' side asserts that users can not receive warranties even within the warranty period by peeling off this seal, but such actions were established in the United States in 1975Magnuson-Moss Warranty ActIt is illegal to violate.


Despite illegal acts, a major company does not stop the affixing of such seal sticks because "the seal is effective, knowing that the consumer does not appeal because it is not cost effective There is reason to believe that there is "because there is."

What is the reason why Microsoft and Sony and others continue to use seal seals for illegal when stripped? - GIGAZINE


The FTC frequently complains about the illegality of the seal sticker, and illegality has been pointed out in the media, but there is no indication that illegal activities going on will fits. Meanwhile, the FTC issued a warning that "Seal sticker warning that the warranty is invalid will violate Federal law" to warn that the warranty will be invalid ", and to point out the illegality to six major companies and stop the practice Announced that it sent a warning letter. Although the FTC has made it clear that the six major companies are manufacturers selling automobiles, mobile devices, and game machines, we do not disclose specific corporate names. Incidentally,MotherboardIs likely to be targeted by Sony of PlayStation 4 and Microsoft of Xbox One.

The FTC stated that there is a possibility of adopting legal measures if the company that received the warning letter does not take appropriate measures such as modifying the website after 30 days and it is considered not to change illegal behavior I will.

Although it does not attach a seal to the product itself like Apple, there is also an act of prohibiting repair by a method other than designation by a manufacturer through software update, so in order to guarantee "the right to repair" It may be necessary to revise a new law to prevent dereliction.

Updating iPhone 8 to iOS 11.3 after display exchange makes it impossible to touch the touch - GIGAZINE