Alex Purchased a Battery-Operated Drill

question 29

Multiple Choice

Alex purchased a battery-operated drill. Due to a manufacturing defect, the drill overheated and exploded when he used it for the first time. Alex lodged a complaint against the firm that manufactured the drill with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) . In this case, which of the following is most likely to happen?

• A)The CPSC can fine the offending firm up to $500,000.
• B)The CPSC will reduce the prices of the drills of the offending firm in the market.
• C)The CPSC will introduce changes to the drills of the offending firm in the market.
• D)The CPSC has no power to sentence the officers involved in the case.

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