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Faulty Goods Evidence Checklist
Faulty Goods Evidence Checklist for understanding faulty goods evidence checklist, preparing consultation questions, and comparing related lawyers or law firms.
Prepared byLexuno legal resource team
Time to prepare1-3 hours
Last updatedJune 2026
Before you contact a lawyer
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Before the consultation
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0/3 completedWhen It Applies
A product is defective, unsafe, different from what was agreed, repeatedly repaired, or disputed by the supplier.
You need to prepare records before escalating a complaint or speaking to a consumer-protection lawyer.
Not For
- Deciding the final remedy, drafting legal demands, withholding payment, or making public accusations without advice.
Documents
- Receipt
- Invoice
- Delivery note
- Warranty
- Photos
- Videos
- Repair records
- Inspection reports
- Supplier messages
- Complaint reference
- Question list
Timeline
- Immediately: document the defect and stop evidence loss.
- Before escalation: collect purchase, defect, repair, and complaint records.
- During consultation: confirm what must be proved and which route fits.
- Afterwards: preserve the goods and track every response.
Tips
- Take clear photos before and after repair attempts.
- Keep repair job cards and collection slips.
- Do not throw away packaging or serial-number labels.
- Separate what the supplier promised from what actually happened.
Warning Signs
- The defect creates safety risk.
- The supplier refuses to give repair or inspection records.
- The product is high value, financed, imported, or business-critical.
- You are close to a complaint, warranty, or court deadline.
This checklist is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
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