Beyond lifetime warranties
Free fixes, recalls & repair programs
Not everything you're owed comes from a lifetime warranty. Recalls, known-defect repair programs and free replacement parts can all cost you nothing. Here is where to look.
Checked October 18, 2026. Programs open and close, so always confirm on the official page.
1. Product recalls (free remedy)
When a consumer product is recalled in the US, the recall notice normally tells you what the remedy is, and for safety recalls the remedy is typically a free repair, replacement or refund. Search by product name before you throw anything away.
- CPSC Recalls: the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's searchable recall list for household products, toys, tools and more.
- NHTSA Recalls: enter a VIN to see open recalls on a vehicle. Recall repairs at a dealer are free.
2. Known-defect repair programs
Sometimes a manufacturer will repair a known problem for free even outside the regular warranty. These programs are specific to a model and a defect, and they have end dates.
- Apple Exchange and Repair Extension Programs: lists current and past programs by product. Check your serial number against any program that matches.
For other brands, search "<brand> <model> repair program" or "extended warranty program" and read the result on the brand's own site.
3. Free replacement parts
Some brands will send free parts for a defective fixture instead of replacing the whole thing. Faucets are the best-known example.
- Moen: call 1-800-289-6636. A receipt is required. Read our full Moen guide.
- Delta Faucet: call 1-800-345-3358 or use the service parts contact page. Covers parts and finish on faucets made after Jan 1, 2019; labor is not covered.
4. Your rights under US law
- Under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a written warranty on a consumer product costing more than $15 must be available for you to read before you buy it.
- A warrantor generally cannot require you to use its own branded parts or service as a condition of coverage unless it provides them for free. See the FTC's guide on warranties for details.
- Warranty rules vary by state. If a claim is wrongly denied, ask for the denial in writing and the specific clause it relies on.
This page is general information, not legal advice.
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