FTC Consumer Product Warranty Rule: Paperwork Reduction Act Clearance Extension Request

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend the existing Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance for the Consumer Product Warranty Rule by three years. The current clearance is set to expire on April 30, 2026, and this action would keep the information collection requirements legally authorized through approximately April 2029. The Consumer Product Warranty Rule governs how businesses must disclose warranty terms to consumers on products sold in the United States. It requires manufacturers and sellers to make warranty information available pre-sale, in a clear and accessible format, ensuring consumers can make informed purchasing decisions. This notice is a routine administrative extension — it does not introduce new requirements, modify existing obligations, or change any substantive aspect of the Warranty Rule itself. It solely addresses the procedural necessity of renewing OMB's authorization for the FTC to continue collecting information under the Rule. Stakeholders and members of the public are invited to submit comments on the proposed extension, particularly regarding the burden of the information collection, its practical necessity, and any suggestions for reducing compliance costs.

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