GEMET
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product liability
Definition

1) The legal liability of manufacturers and sellers to compensate buyers, users, and even bystanders, for damages or injuries suffered because of defects in goods purchased. 2) A tort which makes a manufacturer liable if his product has a defective condition that makes it unreasonably dangerous to the user or consumer.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/6675