Which of the following would most likely be a defect under 402A of the Restatement of Torts?
A) A chair produced without inserting the appropriate screws.
B) A product with a defective design that is nevertheless the "state of the art."
C) Vodka that is 100 proof and makes people drunk and causes liver damage after years of heavy use.
D) A plastic chair that breaks when a 350 pound man sits in it.

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A chair produced without inserting the appropriate screws would most likely be considered a manufacturing defect under §402A of the Restatement (Second) of Torts, as it deviates from the manufacturer's intended design or specifications.

Which of the Following Would Most Likely Be a Defect