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Sure, it sounds great, but a "lifetime" warranty doesn't have any uniform legal definition, although some states might have their own rules.
One reader found a lifetime warranty fora floodlight that covers only defects for a year. A lifetime tombstone warranty other readers flagged would seem to come too late, though the fine print guaranteed it for the life of the buyer and heirs. "Lifetime" can pertain to the life of the original owner, the usual life of a product, or the life of, say, a vehicle if the warranty is offered on a part. The fact that parts are no longer available for a warrantied product doesn't mean the company is off the hook. It might have to repair the part or give you a replacement.
Bottom line
Lifetime warranties can be different from—and less than—what you'd think. Read the fine print before you buy, especially if you're leaning toward a product because of its warranty.
