The law was created to fix problems as a result of manufacturers using disclaimers on warranties in an unfair or misleading manner.

), the Magnuson-Moss act was enacted by Congress in response to merchants' widespread misuse of express warranties and disclaimers.

Likewise, service contracts must fully, clearly, and conspicuously disclose their terms and conditions in simple and readily understood language.

[7] This is commonly referred to as the "tie-in sales" provisions[8] and is frequently mentioned in the context of third-party computer parts, such as memory and hard drives.

In addition, the federal government has the authority to take injunctive action against a supplier or warrantor who fails to meet the requirements of the act.

[13] Moreover, one of the key aids to the effectiveness of the act is that a prevailing plaintiff may recover reasonable costs of suit, including attorney fees.

[14] Recent developments have enhanced the applicability and relevance of the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act, ensuring its effectiveness in the modern consumer landscape.

In 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) conducted public workshops to solicit insights on contemporary warranty issues and potential improvements to the Act.

Recommendations emerging from these workshops included the proposal to mandate warrantors to notify consumers about the transferability of warranties to secondary owners.

The FTC's commitment to adapting its enforcement of the Magnuson–Moss Act continues to address emerging challenges posed by new technologies and questionable practices employed by certain manufacturers.