# Wisconsin — Assistive device lemon laws by state: wheelchair and mobility device repair, replacement and refund thresholds For Wisconsin, devices covered is new three- or four- wheel scooters for use by people with disabilities and to new motorized wheelchairs that were purchased on or after November 1, 1992; coverage period is within the term of an express warranty applicable to a new motorized wheelchair or within one year after first delivery of the motorized wheelchair to a consumer, whichever is sooner; repair attempts required is subject to repair by the manufacturer, motorized wheelchair lessor or any of the manufacturer’s authorized motorized wheelchair dealers at least 4 times and the nonconformity continues; days out of service is out of service for an aggregate of at least 30 days because of warranty nonconformities; remedy is the law entitles you to choose either a comparable new replacement or a refund, recorded from its source on 2026-08-31. - **State:** Wisconsin _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_ - **Devices covered:** new three- or four- wheel scooters for use by people with disabilities and to new motorized wheelchairs that were purchased on or after November 1, 1992 _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Coverage period:** within the term of an express warranty applicable to a new motorized wheelchair or within one year after first delivery of the motorized wheelchair to a consumer, whichever is sooner _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Repair attempts required:** subject to repair by the manufacturer, motorized wheelchair lessor or any of the manufacturer’s authorized motorized wheelchair dealers at least 4 times and the nonconformity continues _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Days out of service:** out of service for an aggregate of at least 30 days because of warranty nonconformities _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Remedy:** the law entitles you to choose either a comparable new replacement or a refund _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Citation:** Wis. Stat. 134.87 _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_ ## What the source says > 134.87(1)(k) (k) “Reasonable attempt to repair” means any of the following occurring within the term of an express warranty applicable to a new motorized wheelchair or within one year after first delivery of the motorized wheelchair to a consumer, whichever is sooner: 134.87(1)(k)1. 1. The same nonconformity with the warranty is subject to repair by the manufacturer, motorized wheelchair lessor or any of the manufacturer’s authorized motorized wheelchair dealers at least 4 times and the nonconformity continues. 134.87(1)(k)2. 2. The motorized wheelchair is out of service for an aggregate of at least 30 days because of warranty nonconformities. ## Where each value comes from This source states these in separate places, so each value is shown with the passage that states it. ### Devices covered > What equipment is covered? The law applies to new three- or four- wheel scooters for use by people with disabilities and to new motorized wheelchairs that were purchased on or after November 1, 1992. All motorized wheelchairs and scooters purchased after that date must be covered by a one year express warranty, effective from the day the consumer receives the product. If the manufacturer does not offer the warranty, the chair or scooter is still considered by law to be covered by a one year express warranty. ### Coverage period > 134.87(1)(k) (k) “Reasonable attempt to repair” means any of the following occurring within the term of an express warranty applicable to a new motorized wheelchair or within one year after first delivery of the motorized wheelchair to a consumer, whichever is sooner: 134.87(1)(k)1. 1. The same nonconformity with the warranty is subject to repair by the manufacturer, motorized wheelchair lessor or any of the manufacturer’s authorized motorized wheelchair dealers at least 4 times and the nonconformity continues. 134.87(1)(k)2. 2. The motorized wheelchair is out of service for an aggregate of at least 30 days because of warranty nonconformities. ### Repair attempts required > 134.87(1)(k) (k) “Reasonable attempt to repair” means any of the following occurring within the term of an express warranty applicable to a new motorized wheelchair or within one year after first delivery of the motorized wheelchair to a consumer, whichever is sooner: 134.87(1)(k)1. 1. The same nonconformity with the warranty is subject to repair by the manufacturer, motorized wheelchair lessor or any of the manufacturer’s authorized motorized wheelchair dealers at least 4 times and the nonconformity continues. 134.87(1)(k)2. 2. The motorized wheelchair is out of service for an aggregate of at least 30 days because of warranty nonconformities. ### Days out of service > 134.87(1)(k) (k) “Reasonable attempt to repair” means any of the following occurring within the term of an express warranty applicable to a new motorized wheelchair or within one year after first delivery of the motorized wheelchair to a consumer, whichever is sooner: 134.87(1)(k)1. 1. The same nonconformity with the warranty is subject to repair by the manufacturer, motorized wheelchair lessor or any of the manufacturer’s authorized motorized wheelchair dealers at least 4 times and the nonconformity continues. 134.87(1)(k)2. 2. The motorized wheelchair is out of service for an aggregate of at least 30 days because of warranty nonconformities. ### Remedy > What are the remedies? If you have purchased or leased a wheelchair or scooter that meets the definition of a "lemon," the law entitles you to choose either a comparable new replacement or a refund. If you choose a replacement, you are also entitled to receive collateral costs, which are defined under the law as expenses incurred by the consumer in connection with the repair of a defect, including the costs of obtaining an alternative wheelchair or other assistive device for mobility. If you decide to get a refund, you are entitled to the full purchase price, including any other charges paid at the time of sale, and all costs associated with the repair of the defect, minus an amount based on your use of the chair or scooter. The remedies are similar under a lease agreement. ## Source - https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/134/87 - https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/physical/lemonlaw.htm Last verified: 2026-08-31. Review by: 2027-08-31. 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