Independently of the one-year commercial warranty, the consumer benefits from the statutory guarantee of conformity for two years from delivery.
This statutory guarantee applies to new goods sold by a professional to a consumer. It also applies to goods containing digital elements.
In the event of a lack of conformity, the consumer may request repair or replacement of the product, subject to the limitations provided by law.
The product must be brought into conformity:
- without cost to the consumer
- without major inconvenience
- within a maximum of 30 days following the request
Where repair or replacement is impossible, refused, excessively delayed, unsuccessful, or where the seriousness of the defect justifies it, the consumer may request:
- a price reduction
- or termination of the sale and the corresponding refund
Where a product is repaired under the statutory guarantee, the duration of that guarantee is extended by six months.
Where replacement is imposed under the statutory guarantee, a new statutory two-year period begins for the replaced product.