got done on vu+duo

[pongo snodgrass]

what are the chances of fire if the power supply fails?...im thinking i could put in a lower 3A fuse in the plug...and plug it into my belkin suirge protector...i have a new electyric consumner units with MCBs and RCCB...which trips even when a light bulb blows..

[mdt]

what are the chances of fire if the power supply fails?...im thinking i could put in a lower 3A fuse in the plug...and plug it into my belkin suirge protector...i have a new electyric consumner units with MCBs and RCCB...which trips even when a light bulb blows..

there are thousands of clones in peoples homes and ive never read of any catching on fire... granted the QC controls are not as stringent as uk/eu directives but i have a clone and im not concerned. regards mdt

[benny/9]

is it not worth a call to trading standards
and send him a message that you have done it
and you've also consulted a solicitor to recover
the money

[digicon]

Unless bought from a trader with a receipt, which from the posts it sounds like someone selling privately through the paper secondhand in which case you have Zero rights.

[pongo snodgrass]

Unless bought from a trader with a receipt, which from the posts it sounds like someone selling privately through the paper secondhand in which case you have Zero rights.

correct...im gonna keep it..ordered that fan...yes privately through a paper..

[alec]

Unless bought from a trader with a receipt, which from the posts it sounds like someone selling privately through the paper secondhand in which case you have Zero rights.

Of course you have rights, if you buy anything that is not genuine, you are entitle to your money back. How you get it back is another thing.

[digicon]

Of course you have rights, if you buy anything that is not genuine, you are entitle to your money back. How you get it back is another thing.

You dont have the same rights as when buying from say ebay or a trader secondhand the sale of goods act states:

Firstly, remember that the statutory entitlement of quality and fitness for purpose only applies when buying from someone who is ?acting in the course of a business? i.e a second-hand car dealer. You do not have any legal recourse as regards quality where you are buying through an individual who is selling an item as a one-off private sale (although they must have legal title and it must be as described in the advert).

Secondly, when buying second hand, there is a general recognition in law that the reduced price you pay reflects the risk in taking ownership of something with a greater likelihood of developing faults or breaking down completely. You pay less because it is recognised you will have to pay the repair costs yourself rather than relying on the manufacturer?s warranty.

you would have to take the individual to a small claims court at your cost if you win you get the money back if not your more out of pocket.