KWC sold a defective mountain bike which caused injury to a consumer when the handle brakes did not stop the wheels from turning. Because reasonable consumers would expect a mountain bike with brake handles to stop the bike, the product is not fit for its ordinary purpose of cycling. Which warranty has been breached?

Question

KWC sold a defective mountain bike which caused injury to a consumer when the handle brakes did not stop the wheels from turning. Because reasonable consumers would expect a mountain bike with brake handles to stop the bike, the product is not fit for its ordinary purpose of cycling. Which warranty has been breached?​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The implied warranty of merchantability guarantees that a product will work as expected for its ordinary purposes, such as a bike being able to stop when its brakes are applied. Since the bike's brakes failed to stop it, this warranty was breached.

KWC Sold a Defective Mountain Bike Which Caused Injury to a Consumer