What three common types of product liability are generally recognized?

The three common types of product liability recognized in the legal framework are strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty.

Strict liability holds manufacturers and sellers responsible for defective products regardless of the level of care exercised during the creation or sale of the product. This means that even if the company took all reasonable precautions and followed industry standards, it can still be found liable if the product is proven to be defective and causes harm.

Negligence pertains to the failure of the manufacturer or seller to exercise reasonable care, which results in harm to the consumer. It involves a duty of care owed to consumers, and if a company fails in that duty—such as by not properly testing a product—it can be held liable if that failure leads to injury.

Breach of warranty refers to a violation of a promise or guarantee relating to the product's quality or performance. When a manufacturer or seller makes specific claims about a product—either explicitly or implicitly—and those claims are found to be false, they can be liable for damages caused by reliance on those misrepresentations.

These three types serve distinct but overlapping functions in protecting consumers from harmful products, which is why they are widely recognized in product liability law.