Eu Justice Commissioner Calls For Investigation Into Apple S Warranty Practices

Following a $1.2 million fine from Italian regulators over Apple’s failure to inform consumers of a two-year guarantee mandatory by EU law, Bloomberg reported today that EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding is calling for an investigation by the EU’s 27 states:

The Portuguese Association for Consumer Protection is also looking into AppleCare.

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