Correct Option
The correct option is 2 only
Explanation
The Right to Safety is one of the fundamental consumer rights recognized under the Consumer Protection Act. It ensures that consumers are protected against the marketing of goods and services that pose a threat to life and property. This right mandates that products, especially those with long-term applications, must meet specific safety and quality standards.
Statement-wise Analysis
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Right to Safety explicitly guarantees protection against the marketing of goods and services that are hazardous to life and property. This includes protection from defective products, unsafe appliances, and adulterated food items that could cause physical harm.
- Statement 2 is Correct: The Right to Safety implies that the responsibility to ensure the safety and quality of a product lies primarily with the manufacturer and seller, not solely with the consumer. While consumers are expected to be cautious, the legal framework (such as the Consumer Protection Act) imposes liability on producers for defective or unsafe products, moving away from the strict doctrine of Caveat Emptor (Let the buyer beware) towards ensuring producer accountability.
- Statement 3 is Incorrect: Pressure cookers are not exempt from mandatory safety standards. Under the Domestic Pressure Cooker (Quality Control) Order, it is mandatory for pressure cookers sold in India to conform to IS 2347:2017 and bear the standard mark (ISI mark) under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Selling such items without the mandatory safety certification is prohibited.
Key Takeaway
Key Takeaway: The Right to Safety protects consumers from hazardous goods and imposes liability on manufacturers to adhere to safety norms. Essential items posing potential risks, such as pressure cookers and gas cylinders, are subject to mandatory quality control orders (ISI certification) by the government.