Article 2 — Sales · Section 2-608
This section governs a buyer's right to revoke acceptance of goods under certain conditions.
Source: U.C.C. § 2-608
The buyer may revoke acceptance of a lot or commercial unit whose nonconformity substantially impairs its value to him if he has accepted it: (a) on the reasonable assumption that the nonconformity would be cured and it has not been seasonably cured; or (b) without discovery of such nonconformity if his acceptance was induced either by the difficulty of discovery before acceptance or by the seller's assurances.
UCC § 2-608 allows a buyer to revoke their acceptance of goods if the goods significantly fail to meet the agreed standards, and this failure either wasn't discovered before acceptance or was assumed to be fixable. It provides buyers with a level of protection against nonconforming goods even after acceptance.
The buyer's right to cancel their acceptance of goods due to substantial nonconformity.
Goods that do not meet the specifications or quality standards set in the sales contract.
A unit of goods that is treated as a single entity in a sale, often applied in bulk transactions.
Example 1
A buyer purchases a batch of electronics, believing they all function correctly. After acceptance, they discover a significant number have defects that the seller assured would be fixed, justifying revocation of acceptance.
Example 2
A customer buys a shipment of fresh produce, assuming the quality meets their contractual terms. Upon delivery, they find the majority spoiled, allowing them to revoke their acceptance due to substantial impairment.