[hnick]

I think I'm talking about something a little different, which is my mistake. The parent was discussing a manufacturer disowning components within items, as you noted.

I'm taking it a step further and saying we don't even talk to the manufacturer, just the store - it doesn't matter what Apple thinks (unless you bought it directly from them). There's a legal concept of whether or not the item is fit for purpose or defective (generally, if you knew X would happen before you bought it, would you still have bought it?) which shuts down excuses.