Product Liability Statute of Limitations
Claims against a manufacturer or seller for injury caused by a defective or unreasonably dangerous product.
Shortest
1
years, sourced states
Most Common
2
years, sourced states
Longest
6
years, sourced states
Figures reflect only the states sourced so far — they are not a national range until every jurisdiction is on file.
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State
Time Limit
Citation
What Does Product Liability Cover?
01
Defective vehicle parts or components
02
Dangerous pharmaceuticals or medical devices
03
Faulty household appliances or tools
04
Inadequate warnings or instructions
05
Contaminated or mislabeled food products
Rules That Affect Your Deadline
Factors that can change when the clock starts or how much time you actually have.
01
Discovery rule is common
The clock often starts when the defect and injury were discovered.
02
Statute of repose
Many states bar claims after a fixed number of years from the product's sale, regardless of discovery.
03
Multiple defendants
Manufacturer, distributor, and retailer can each carry separate deadlines.
Most Searched States for Product Liability
Common Questions About Product liability Deadlines
What is the statute of limitations for product liability?
It depends on the state. Across the 19 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for product liability ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common.
Which state has the shortest statute of limitations for product liability?
Tennessee — 1 year.
Which state has the longest statute of limitations for product liability?
Maine — 6 years.
Can the statute of limitations for product liability be extended?
Sometimes. Common factors that change the deadline include: discovery rule is common; statute of repose; multiple defendants. How they apply varies by state.
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