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This is just an FYI for those of you who may choose to use "NON-GENUINE" parts on your bikes/cars/lawnmowers/etc/etc.
There was a law enacted in the USA in 1975, called the "Magnuson-Moss Act". (easily searched on the internet)
Basically, it states that an OEM manufacturer must prove that "NON-GENUINE" parts used to repair or modify your (insert vehicle here) caused a failure that will not be covered under the OEM manufacturer's warranty.
i.e.--I used BillyBob's oil and filter on my brand-spankin-new diesel powered 1800cc WeedWizard weed wacker. The connecting rod broke smack-dab in half after the first 30 seconds of use. Since I hadn't used WeedWizard's oil and filter, and I had installed the latest 2400cc WeedChomper upgrade kit, it's not going to be covered under warranty.
According to Mr. Magnuson's and Mr. Moss' law, WeedWizard must prove that BillyBob's oil and filter, or the 2400cc upgrade kit caused the failure. If they can't do that, then they must warrant my weed wacker.
I'm not saying to use GENUINE OEM parts, or don't use them. But, if you choose to use non-OEM parts, and you experience a failure, you do have a legal leg to stand on should warranty be denied.
There was a law enacted in the USA in 1975, called the "Magnuson-Moss Act". (easily searched on the internet)
Basically, it states that an OEM manufacturer must prove that "NON-GENUINE" parts used to repair or modify your (insert vehicle here) caused a failure that will not be covered under the OEM manufacturer's warranty.
i.e.--I used BillyBob's oil and filter on my brand-spankin-new diesel powered 1800cc WeedWizard weed wacker. The connecting rod broke smack-dab in half after the first 30 seconds of use. Since I hadn't used WeedWizard's oil and filter, and I had installed the latest 2400cc WeedChomper upgrade kit, it's not going to be covered under warranty.
According to Mr. Magnuson's and Mr. Moss' law, WeedWizard must prove that BillyBob's oil and filter, or the 2400cc upgrade kit caused the failure. If they can't do that, then they must warrant my weed wacker.
I'm not saying to use GENUINE OEM parts, or don't use them. But, if you choose to use non-OEM parts, and you experience a failure, you do have a legal leg to stand on should warranty be denied.