Tesco Stores Ltd v Pollard [2006] EWCA Civ 393

Written By Nicolas Heyes

Court: Court of Appeal

Basic Facts: X’s child consumed dishwasher detergent due to a defective child-resistant cap. X was not found liable, and D (the manufacturer) was held responsible.

Issue: True meaning of the CPA 1987 regarding product safety.

Held: Ds were not liable under the CPA 1987

    • Law LJ: Under CPA 1987, a product is defective if it fails to meet safety expectations. The cap did not meet British safety standards but was still considered reasonably safe. Therefore, no statutory breach was found.

Nicolas Heyes
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