§ 1793 Consumer Warranty Rights Protection

Civil Code·California

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This law says companies can't take away your basic guarantees when selling things, even if they give you extra promises.

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•Companies can give extra promises when selling stuff
•But they can't remove your basic rights that come with every purchase
•Even if they give you a warranty, you still have automatic protections

Example

You buy a new TV that comes with a 1-year warranty for free repairs.

The store can't say 'this warranty is the only one you get' because the law says you automatically have basic protections too.

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§ 1793 Consumer Warranty Rights Protection

Except as provided in Sections 1793.01 and 1793.02, nothing in this chapter shall affect the right of the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer to make express warranties with respect to consumer goods. However, a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, in transacting a sale in which express warranties are given, may not limit, modify, or disclaim the implied warranties guaranteed by this chapter to the sale of consumer goods. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 464, Sec. 1. (AB 2912) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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express warranties implied warranties consumer goods

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1793.

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