The furniture chain Seats and Sofas reimburses nearly 1,500 customers a total of 100,000 euros for fees wrongfully charged during the warranty period. This ruling not only affects the chain itself but also sends a message to the retail sector.
Warranty with hidden costs
Seats and Sofas customers who wanted to make a warranty claim faced a dilemma: return their furniture to a store themselves, have it picked up for 75 euros, or have a technician come to their home for 49.95 euros. According to the Dutch Consumer Authority (ACM), these charges were unjustified.
