An Ohio Republican says his proposed law would require manufacturers to share/sell their parts and schematics with consumers and small repair shops.
Ohioans assume that the electronics, tractors and even wheelchairs they buy can be repaired, but that's increasingly not the case.
And things like product designs that complicate or prevent repair, unavailability of parts, software locks and policies that steer people toward the manufacturer for repairs can hurt consumers. But the FTC disagreed, saying in its report that"there is scant evidence to support manufacturers’ justifications for repair restrictions."
"The Apple tools available to customers on the Self Service Repair Store are the same as used by Apple’s repair network," according to a company press release."They are custom designed to help provide the best repairs for Apple products."
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cleveland Public Power mechanical issue in Cleveland causes power outage, repairmen burned during repairEarly Saturday morning, disconnect switches at State Road and Leopold Avenue in Cleveland melted causing a power outage for an unknown number of Cleveland Public Power residents.
Read more »
Sono Motors & Bosch Car Service Partner In Europe For Sion Solar-Powered EV RepairThe Munich-based solar mobility OEM Sono Motors and the renowned German business Bosch have decided to work together to create a network
Read more »
Photos: Central Ohio high school football OHSAA playoffs regional finals galleryCheck out photos from Gahanna Lincoln vs. New Albany, Olentangy Liberty vs. Springfield, Watterson vs. Bloom-Carroll and Harvest Prep vs. Ironton.
Read more »
Northeast Ohio consumers share concerns over proposed Columbia Gas increaseDebbie Coon of Elyria is wondering how much higher her Columbia Gas bill could be climbing this winter, as the utility asks the PUCO to approve an increase in fixed charges over the next 5 years
Read more »
Central Ohio high school football OHSAA regional final playoff recaps and scoresHere are recaps from Gahanna Lincoln vs. New Albany, Olentangy Liberty vs. Springfield, Watterson vs. Bloom-Carroll and Harvest Prep vs. Ironton.
Read more »