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[–] FatTony@discuss.online 3 points 2 years ago (2 children) The EU has right to repair? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] themurphy@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago It's actually better than that. "Obligation to repair goods to which reparability requirements under Union legal acts apply. The producers will be obliged to repair outside the legal guarantee. They can repair for a price or for free as part of a commercial guarantee. Examples of product groups currently covered: household washing machines, household dishwashers, refrigerating appliances and vacuum cleaners. More products will be added in the coming years, starting with smartphones and tablets." Source from EU's own website. permalink fedilink source parent [–] ExLisper@linux.community 4 points 2 years ago They passed some regulation setting the time replacement parts have to be available for devices. 10 years I think. And replacement batteries are mandatory. Both are big wins for repairability. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] themurphy@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago It's actually better than that. "Obligation to repair goods to which reparability requirements under Union legal acts apply. The producers will be obliged to repair outside the legal guarantee. They can repair for a price or for free as part of a commercial guarantee. Examples of product groups currently covered: household washing machines, household dishwashers, refrigerating appliances and vacuum cleaners. More products will be added in the coming years, starting with smartphones and tablets." Source from EU's own website. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ExLisper@linux.community 4 points 2 years ago They passed some regulation setting the time replacement parts have to be available for devices. 10 years I think. And replacement batteries are mandatory. Both are big wins for repairability. permalink fedilink source parent