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Design defect

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001593

A flaw in the conceptualization or planning of a product that makes it inherently dangerous or unsuitable for its intended use, even if manufactured perfectly. This type of defect exists before the product is even made. Manufacturers can be held liable for injuries caused by design defects under product liability law.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001593
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001593",
  "term": "Design defect",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A flaw in the conceptualization or planning of a product that makes it inherently dangerous or unsuitable for its intended use, even if manufactured perfectly. This type of defect exists before the product is even made. Manufacturers can be held liable for injuries caused by design defects under product liability law.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/design-defect/"
}

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