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Continuation to the question, one who purchased the laptop and thus Irshad is not entitled to claim anything as there is no contractual relationship between

Continuation to the question, one who purchased the laptop and thus Irshad is not entitled to claim anything as there is no contractual relationship between them.Advise Irshad as to his right under product liability law as contained in the Consumer Protection Act 1999. (8marks)

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(a) IT Gorilla Sdn. Bhd. (IGSB), a local dealer of computers and laptops had recently launched the company's year-end sale where they offered discounts for every purchase of laptops from their store. Attracted by IGSB's promotion, Kamil decided to purchase a newly launched Asis Predator 500 laptops for his son, Irshad, since he required a laptop for his online classes. Asis Predator 500 was advertised as a "powerful and durable" laptop and "suitable for long hours use". Asis Predator 500 is manufactured by a reputable company, Asis Bhd. and made from components supplied by Fire Emblem Sdn. Bhd. (FESB), a company based in Kuala Lumpur. A week after the purchase, Irshad's laptop overheated due to a faulty internal fan. His laptop was left on standby while he had his nap after a long day of online classes. The laptop caught fire and the resulting blaze damaged his room and belongings. Irshad was lucky he woke up in time as he smelt something burning but suffered minor burns when he attempted to extinguish the fire. Irshad went to IGSB to claim for the return of the purchase price as well as compensation for the damage he suffered due to the faulty laptop. IGSB counterclaims that Kamil was the

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