A manufacturer who sells an assistive technology device or a mobility aid to a consumer, either directly or through a dealer, shall furnish the consumer with an express warranty stating that the assistive technology device or mobility aid is free from any nonconformity. The duration of the express warranty shall be not less than one […]
If a new assistive technology device or mobility aid does not conform to an applicable express warranty and the consumer reports the nonconformity to the manufacturer, the lessor, or any of the manufacturer’s authorized dealers and makes the assistive technology device or mobility aid available for repair before one year after first delivery of the […]
If, after a reasonable attempt to repair, the nonconformity reported under AS 45.45.610 is not repaired, the manufacturer shall (1) at the direction of a consumer who has not leased the assistive technology device or the mobility aid from a dealer, do one of the following: (A) accept return of the assistive technology device or […]
(a) To receive a comparable new assistive technology device or mobility aid or a refund under AS 45.45.620(1), a consumer shall offer to transfer possession of the assistive technology device or mobility aid having the nonconformity to its manufacturer. No later than 30 days after that offer, the manufacturer shall provide the consumer with the […]
A person may not enforce the lease for an assistive technology device or a mobility aid against the consumer after the consumer receives a refund under AS 45.45.600 – 45.45.690.
An assistive technology device or mobility aid returned by a consumer or a lessor in this state under AS 45.45.600 – 45.45.690, or by a consumer or lessor in another state under a similar law of that state, may not be sold or leased again in this state unless full disclosure of the reasons for […]
A waiver by a consumer of rights under AS 45.45.600 – 45.45.690 is void.
AS 45.45.600 – 45.45.690 do not limit rights or remedies available to a consumer under any other law.
In addition to pursuing another remedy, a consumer may bring an action to recover for damages caused by a violation of AS 45.45.600 – 45.45.690. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in an action under this section twice the amount of any pecuniary loss, together with costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees, and […]
In AS 45.45.600 – 45.45.690, (1) “assistive technology device” means an item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used or designed to be used to increase, maintain, or improve a functional capability of an individual with disabilities; an assistive technology device system that, as […]
