manufacturing flaws

[/ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ flɔːz/]
nounpl: manufacturing flaws
defeitos de fabricação
1. Defects, errors, or imperfections that occur during the production process of goods or products
The car was recalled due to several manufacturing flaws in the brake system.
O carro foi recolhido devido a vários defeitos de fabricação no sistema de freios.
2. Quality issues that fail to meet production standards or specifications
Manufacturing flaws in the smartphone screen made it difficult to see in sunlight.
Os defeitos de fabricação na tela do smartphone dificultavam a visualização sob luz solar.
In Brazil, manufacturing flaws are a significant consumer protection issue, with CONAR (advertising self-regulatory council) and PROCON (consumer protection agency) actively monitoring product quality. In the USA, manufacturing flaws trigger recalls and litigation, while in Brazil, they often result in warranty claims and product exchanges. The term is widely used in e-commerce contexts and consumer protection discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defectsproduction defectsquality issuesfactory defectsdesign flawsimperfections
Antonyms / Antônimos
quality assuranceperfectionflawless production

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
defeitos de fabricação
Standard term used throughout Brazil in commercial and technical contexts
São Paulo
problemas de produção
Alternative commonly used in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Rio de Janeiro
defeitos de fábrica
Slightly more informal variant of the standard term
Portugal
defeitos de fabrico
Portuguese variant using 'fabrico' instead of 'fabricação'

Related Words

quality controlproduct defectwarrantyrecallsproduction standardsinspection

Related Idioms & Phrases

a lemon (product with manufacturing flaws)
defective from the factory
quality control failure
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