### Question
What does material defect mean?


### Answer
**Material defect** has the following meaning in *15 U.S.C. § 6602*:

> a defect in any item, whether tangible or intangible, or in the provision of a service, that substantially prevents the item or service from operating or functioning as designed or according to its specifications

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 6602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 92-YEAR 2000 COMPUTER DATE CHANGE**

