FTC warns console makers about warranty restrictions
https://www.polygon.com/2018/4/13/17231520/ftc-warning-video-game-console-makers
Six unnamed companies, including ones “that market and sell ... video gaming systems” have been warned by the Federal Trade Commission that they cannot condition warranty coverage of their products on the consumers’ use of certain parts or service providers.
The FTC noted the warning in a news release on Tuesday. It did not say what specific practices or whether consumer complaints led to the notice. It was also sent to companies who market and sell automobiles and “cellular devices.”