Material word
Replaceable parts
“replaceable parts” 1of 42 listings print it
What it names
A statement that parts of the tool can be replaced. It is the only phrase in this catalog that speaks directly to what happens after a part is used up.
Who defines it
No published definition found
Nobody defines the phrase for hand tools. The FTC’s report Nixing the Fix, published in May 2021, looks at repair restrictions, mostly on phones and cars, and recommends ways to widen repair options. It is context for why the phrase is worth noticing, not a definition of it.
What it does not promise
The listing does not say which parts can be replaced, where they are sold or for how long they will be. This site does not add a parts list of its own.
The count of listings in this catalog printing the phrase is one, out of forty-two. The rest are silent on replacement, and that silence is reported as silence.
Listings printing it 1
| Listing | Category | Word as printed | Wear points named |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felco F2 Pruning Shears, 9.25 inch, Swiss-Made | Pruners & Garden Scissors | replaceable parts | Blade edge |
Sources
- Nixing the Fix: An FTC Report to Congress on Repair Restrictions · Federal Trade Commission
- FTC Policy Statement Regarding Advertising Substantiation · Federal Trade Commission