Right to Repair News
All CategoriesIt is (our) right to repair! We’re on the forefront of fighting for consumer- and eco-friendly electronics that are designed to be repairable, and come with accessible repair information and spare parts. Read more about the global fight for this Right to Repair at https://www.ifixit.com/Right-to-Repair.
FTC Grills Weber on Warranty Mischief: Repair Roundup Week of July 4
The Federal Trade Commission issued its third order targeting illegal repair restrictions in as many weeks, this one against backyard grill maker Weber-Stephen Products, which was caught threatening to terminate…
U.S. Watchdog Digs in on Automotive Right to Repair: Repair Roundup Week of June 27
While federal repair legislation continues to stall, the GAO is making plans to research and recommend action on automotive right to repair. Meanwhile: a federal judge again delayed his ruling…
FTC Throttles Back Warranty Abuses: Repair Roundup Week of June 20
The Federal Trade Commission made good on promises to police illegal restrictions on repair, ordering motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson and Westinghouse to fix warranties that barred customers from using third party…