Under federal law a retailer who had no role in the manufacture of a defective good may not be held liable to a consumer injured by the good.

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Under certain circumstances, retailers can be held liable for selling defective products, even if they did not manufacture them, under the doctrine of strict liability in tort. This allows consumers to seek compensation for injuries caused by defective goods from any party in the distribution chain, including retailers.

Under Federal Law a Retailer Who Had No Role in the Manufacture