A light-bulb exploded when it was switched on. Which of the following people may recover under the implied warranty of merchantability of they are injured?
A)The purchaser of the bulb only
B)The purchaser of the bulb and family members living in the home only
C)The purchaser of the bulb, family members living in the home and guests only
D)No one unless the bulb was guaranteed not to explode

Question

A light-bulb exploded when it was switched on. Which of the following people may recover under the implied warranty of merchantability of they are injured?​
A)The purchaser of the bulb only
B)The purchaser of the bulb and family members living in the home only
C)The purchaser of the bulb, family members living in the home and guests only
D)No one unless the bulb was guaranteed not to explode

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The implied warranty of merchantability ensures that a product will work as expected for its intended use, which includes not exploding when turned on. This warranty extends to anyone who might reasonably be expected to use the product or be affected by it, including the purchaser, their family members, and guests in the home.

A Light-Bulb Exploded When It Was Switched On