SQE1 sample questions

Question 90

A woman is given a new microwave as a birthday present from a friend. The friend had bought it from a local retailer. The microwave had been manufactured in China and then imported into the UK by a Welsh company.

When the woman is using the microwave, it bursts into flames due to faulty wiring. This causes the woman serious burns.

Which of the following statements best explains who could be liable under the Consumer Protection Act 1987?

A. The retailer only.

B. The manufacturer only.

C. The importer only.

D. The retailer, the manufacturer and the importer.

E. The manufacturer and the retailer only.


D - The retailer, the manufacturer and the importer.

Candidates who answered correctly: 59%


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