Right to Repair: 18 Member States late, including rules for indoor heaters

The European Commission has opened infringement procedures over the Right to Repair Directive and its extension to domestic indoor heaters. In each case, 18 Member States did not notify complete transposition.

What the directive does

Right to Repair Directive (EU) 2024/1799 makes it easier to repair products instead of replacing them. Consumers can ask for repairs of goods such as smartphones, washing machines and refrigerators even after the legal guarantee has expired. Manufacturers must offer repairs at a reasonable price and within a reasonable time, and inform consumers clearly about their repair services. The aim is to save consumers money, reduce waste, extend the life of products and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Delegated Directive (EU) 2026/74 extends the right to repair to domestic indoor heaters, such as fireplaces, portable electric heaters and floor heaters.

Member States that received a letter of formal notice

Right to Repair Directive (18)

Delegated Directive on indoor heaters (18)

What happens next

1. 1
   Two months to replyEach Member State has two months to respond, complete the transposition and notify its measures to the Commission.
2. 2
   Reasoned opinionIf the reply is not satisfactory, the Commission may issue a reasoned opinion, the next step of the infringement procedure.
3. 3
   Court of JusticeUltimately, the Commission can refer the case to the Court of Justice of the EU, which may impose financial penalties for failure to transpose.