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Product Liability

Fork Lift Trucks are subject to Product Liability. The liability covers products sold after August 1, 1988.  

Under the Product Liability the following persons are responsible:

  • Manufacturer of the end product
  • Manufacturer of sub component
  • the Importer
  • the local Distributor
  • possible Sub-Dealer

Also liable are such businesses which sell the equipment under their own brand name and thereby hiding the name of the actual manufacturer. 

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