manufacturing defects
[/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ ˈdɛfɛkts/]
nounpl: manufacturing defects
defeitos de fabricação
1. Flaws or imperfections that occur during the manufacturing process, resulting in a product that does not meet quality standards or specifications
The car was recalled due to manufacturing defects in the braking system.
O carro foi recolhido devido aos defeitos de fabricação no sistema de freios.
2. Structural or functional problems in a product caused by errors in production, materials, or assembly
The smartphone had manufacturing defects that caused the screen to malfunction.
O smartphone tinha defeitos de fabricação que causavam mau funcionamento da tela.
3. In legal context, defects that make a product unreasonably dangerous or unfit for its intended use due to production errors
The company was sued for manufacturing defects that injured consumers.
A empresa foi processada por defeitos de fabricação que feriram consumidores.
This term is heavily used in consumer protection law in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, 'defeitos de fabricação' is protected under the Código de Defesa do Consumidor (Consumer Protection Code), with strict manufacturer liability. In the USA, manufacturing defects fall under product liability law and are a common basis for lawsuits. The concept is central to warranty claims and product recalls in both cultures.
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