A consumer purchases a toaster from a store, but soon after using it, the toaster overheats and causes a fire in their kitchen. Investigation shows that the fire resulted from a manufacturing defect in the toaster. Which party can be held strictly liable for the consumer's damages?
Under strict liability in products liability law, a party involved in the chain of distribution, such as a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, can be held liable for defects in products that cause harm. A party that played no role in the product’s manufacture or distribution, such as a service provider, cannot be held liable. Manufacturers are commonly the first and primary party held responsible as they introduce the defective product into the market.
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