US FTC warns PC manufacturers over illegal warranty practices

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to PC hardware manufacturers ASRock, Gigabyte, and Zotac over warranty policies potentially violating consumer protection laws, specifically targeting "warranty void if removed" stickers and restrictions on self-repairs and third-party parts. These practices contravene the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. FTC Director Samuel Levine emphasized the illegality of restricting consumers' right to repair. Companies must revise warranty materials within 30 days or face legal action. This aligns with broader efforts to enforce right-to-repair protections and reduce consumer costs.