Claim
It is extremely legal for manufacturers in the United States to intentionally practice planned obsolescence in the design of their product.
Explanation for the Claim
Planned obsolescence is a business practice of deliberately designing products limiting its lifespan or making it unfashionable after a given period. The main purpose of this strategy is to make consumers feel the need to buy new products that the manufacturer will have provided. Most of the time, the products are purposely intended to fizzle out after the warranty has expired. This manufacturing strategy is widespread in America with digital device companies being the most notorious for its ...
