FTC Extends Warranty Info Collection for Another Three Years
Published Date: 12/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The Federal Trade Commission wants to keep collecting info about product warranties for three more years, making sure companies follow the rules when they offer written warranties on products over $15. This affects manufacturers and retailers who provide warranties, and the public can share their thoughts by February 17, 2026. No new costs or big changes—just an extension to keep things running smoothly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Estimated Annual Paperwork Burden Cost
The FTC estimates the Warranty Rule imposes about 209,048 total annual hours of paperwork burden and $28,977,188 in annual labor costs. Staff estimates this reflects 26,131 manufacturers subject to the Rule and about 8 hours of PRA‑related work per manufacturer each year.
Three‑Year Extension of Warranty Paperwork
The FTC proposes to extend for an additional three years its Paperwork Reduction Act clearance for the Consumer Product Warranty Rule. The current clearance expires April 30, 2026, and the public comment deadline is February 17, 2026.
No New Capital Costs; Ongoing Costs Minimal
The FTC states the Warranty Rule imposes no appreciable capital or start‑up costs and that ongoing costs are limited to ordinary office or packaging expenses already part of normal business. The Rule therefore does not require special equipment beyond typical word‑processing and packaging resources.
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