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Maria's Story

Flooded kitchen to full replacement

Defective Products
Full replacement
21 days

The Problem

Maria bought a washing machine from Worten for €650. After only 3 uses, a manufacturing defect caused water to leak, flooding her kitchen and causing additional damage. The store offered only repair, not replacement.

Evidence
Purchase Receipt
Water Damage
Repair Offer
Day
3

Started with AnyComplaint

Maria used AnyComplaint to understand her rights. Our AI explained that under Portuguese law, she could demand replacement for defects appearing within 30 days.

How many times had you used the washing machine before the leak occurred?
Only 3 times! It was practically new.
Since the defect appeared within 30 days of delivery, you have the right to immediate replacement under Article 12.º of Lei 24/96. You don't have to accept repair first.
4 clarifying questions
6 facts extracted
Day
3

Complaint Generated

A formal demand letter was generated citing the 30-day rejection right under Portuguese consumer law.

Generated Document
REF: AC-2024-XXXX
Formal Complaint
Nos termos do artigo 12.º da Lei n.º 24/96, quando o defeito se manifesta nos primeiros 30 dias após a entrega, o consumidor tem direito à substituição imediata ou à resolução do contrato, sem necessidade de aceitar primeiro a reparação...
[...continues with formal structure, legal citations, and requested remedies]
Lei n.º 24/96, Art. 12.º

Right to replacement within 30 days

DL 67/2003, Art. 4.º

Seller liability for non-conformity

Day
10

Company Response

After receiving the formal complaint, Worten contacted Maria to arrange the replacement.

"We acknowledge your right to replacement under the applicable consumer protection laws. We will deliver a new unit within 5 business days and collect the defective machine at no cost to you."

Customer Service
Day
21

Resolution

Maria received a brand new washing machine. Worten also provided a €100 voucher for the inconvenience caused by the water damage.

New machine + €100 voucher
Recovered
Full replacement with new unit
Free collection of defective unit
€100 compensation voucher
"

I was so frustrated when they only offered repair. The AnyComplaint letter made them realize I knew my rights. Got a new machine and a voucher!

MS
Maria S.
Porto

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