Petition · past parliament
Create new Rights to Repair for consumer electronics
Closed
43 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to enhance consumer rights regarding repair of consumer electronics, by:
- banning measures to prevent repairs by end users
- create a statutory minimum 5 year warranty (like in Norway)
- require batteries to be easily replaceable
Many manufacturers use measures to prevent repairs by end users, make it difficult to replace batteries, use parts that fail quickly, and do not provide long-term warranties.
This is unacceptable, and the Government must implement new rights for consumers. As well as protecting consumers, this should help reduce electronic and financial waste.
- create a statutory minimum 5 year warranty (like in Norway)
- require batteries to be easily replaceable
Many manufacturers use measures to prevent repairs by end users, make it difficult to replace batteries, use parts that fail quickly, and do not provide long-term warranties.
This is unacceptable, and the Government must implement new rights for consumers. As well as protecting consumers, this should help reduce electronic and financial waste.
Timeline
| 11 Jan 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Jul 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
43
Status
Closed
Opened
11 Jan 2023
Closed
11 Jul 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.