design defect

An imperfection occurring when the seller or distributor could have reduced or avoided a foreseeable risk of harm by adopting a reasonable alternative design, and when, as a result of not using the alternative, the product or property is not reasonably safe. [Cases: Products Liability 11. C.J.S. Products Liability §§ 19–21.]

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词条贡献者

译员Clara，毕业于国内知名法学院，擅长翻译有关建筑领域的法律文件。