Walter had a tough day on 20^th December where he was flooded with problems to deal with and came to you seeking your advice as to whether he has any action against the manufacturer in the following situations (mention the relevant section/s of the Act wherever applicable):

Required:

Part - (a) Walter got severely injured and was unable to work for a month when caustic soda he was using to clean the bath exploded in his face. The instructions on the bottle stated that caustic soda should not be used with hot water but Walter did not read them. (6 marks)

Part - (b) His wife got injured when she was sitting near a heater wearing a night-dress, gifted to her by Walter, caught fire. (4 marks)

(Total 10 marks)

Note:

Clearly Identify the consumer law applicable to the above situation and advise Walter as to whether he has any remedy against the manufacturer or not in each case? Mention the relevant section/s of the Act wherever applicable and one precedent also