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Why a $50 Dremel Warranty Costs 3 Hours of Driving

A broken micro USB port on a $50 rotary tool turns into a tour of global consumer protection. Israel's 1993 Warranty Law puts both retailer and importer on the hook, but the practical remedy is a warehouse in Rishon LeZion. The EU makes the seller — not the manufacturer — responsible for two years of free repairs, and the new Right to Repair Directive adds a 12-month extended guarantee on repaired goods, spare parts mandates, and a ban on parts pairing. In the US, Magnuson-Moss governs, limited warranties let sellers charge shipping, but hardware store brands like Craftsman historically swap…

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