Coffee Products, Inc., makes espresso machines and sells one to Diners Café. An employee working at the coffee bar is injured when the machine malfunctions. If the injury occurred as a result of a misrepresentation about the product, Coffee is most likely liable for
A) a commonly known danger.
B) fraud.
C) privity.
D) puffery.

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Coffee Products, Inc. would be liable for fraud if the injury was due to a misrepresentation about the product, as fraud involves false statements that lead to harm.