I bought the steam generator iron…
I bought the steam generator iron (model GC9650/80). Shortly after the warranty expired, the product broke down and stopped producing steam. For two weeks, I have been going back and forth with customer service, and every representative I have spoken to has come up with a different version of nonsense. Quite a big chunk of the series of this product has also been recalled due to user safety risks. Even though under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (ss. 9–11), goods must be of satisfactory quality, which expressly includes an assessment of durability, the expectation that goods will remain fit for purpose for a reasonable period, taking into account price, description, and the way they are marketed. Philips markets this product as a premium appliance at a premium price point; a reasonable consumer would expect a product of this description and cost to remain functional well beyond 2.5 years of ordinary domestic use. This is a statutory right that exists independently of, and is not limited by, the manufacturer's own guarantee period. Claims of this nature can be brought up to six years from the date of purchase in England and Wales.

