Federal Register #FTC-2026-0366

FTC Seeks Comment on Extension of Warranty Terms Information Collection Rule

This notice from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks public comment on extending the information collection requirements for the Rule Governing Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms (16 CFR part 702): - The FTC is the government buyer and sole agency involved - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are named, as this is a regulatory information collection extension - The rule requires sellers and warrantors to make written warranty terms available to consumers before the sale of any consumer product costing more than $15 - The notice discusses estimated annual burden for manufacturers and retailers, compliance methods, and minimal capital costs - The FTC requests feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these requirements - No procurement of goods or services is involved; this is a request for public comment on regulatory requirements

Description

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comment on its proposal to extend for an additional three years the information collection requirements contained in the agency's Rule Governing Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms. This rule requires sellers and warrantors to make the text of any written warranty on consumer products costing more than $15 available to consumers before sale, either by display or upon request. The extension aims to continue ensuring consumer access to warranty information, with the current clearance expiring on July 31, 2026. Comments on this proposal must be filed by May 29, 2026.

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