What are my rights if I buy a defective product?

You have the right to demand repair or replacement, price reduction, contract cancellation, or compensation — depending on the defect's severity and the seller’s response.

Yes, you can demand a refund if the product fails to meet Australian Consumer Law guarantees — especially if the failure is major.

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022, you have the right to a repair, replacement, price reduction, or refund for a faulty product that does not conform to the contract within 30 days of purchase.

Yes, under Singapore's Lemon Law (Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act), you can return or get a repair, replacement, refund, or compensation for a defective product if it fails to meet acceptable quality standards.

Under EU law, you have the right to repair, replacement, price reduction, or termination of the contract for defective goods — free of charge and without undue delay.

Yes, you can return a defective online product under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which treats e-commerce sellers as 'sellers' and grants you the right to refund, replacement, or repair.

Yes, you can get a refund for a defective online purchase in South Korea under the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Transactions and the Consumer Protection Act.

You have the right to a repair, replacement, or refund for faulty goods bought online, usually within 30 days for a full refund under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

When you buy a consumer product in the U.S., federal law requires that written warranties be clear, complete, and easy to understand—and if a product fails, the seller or manufacturer must fix, replace, or refund it without charge.

In California, you have the right to a refund, replacement, or repair for a defective product under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. If the company refuses, you can file a complaint with the California Attorney General or sue in small claims court.

Yes, in New York, you can sue a manufacturer directly for breach of warranty even if you bought the product from a retailer — no privity of contract is required.

You can claim damages from the manufacturer, importer, or seller of the defective product under Japan’s Product Liability Act.