In EU we have a conformity warranty which basically gives you the right to return the product (or demand a partial refund) if it does not meet the advertised specs. [1]
Does it apply in this case? IANAL but my guess is that it should apply, as it meets two of the prerequisites:
- are not fit for the specific purpose required by the consumer, of which he/she informed the seller at the moment of conclusion of the contract, and which the seller accepted;
- are not fit for the usual purpose of goods of the same type;
I‘d guess that the german „Sachmangel“ would apply here. However, this law applies to the seller - so every dealer would have to start arguing with WD about getting their money back. Sachmangel does not apply to the same extent for business customers...
Does it apply in this case? IANAL but my guess is that it should apply, as it meets two of the prerequisites:
- are not fit for the specific purpose required by the consumer, of which he/she informed the seller at the moment of conclusion of the contract, and which the seller accepted;
- are not fit for the usual purpose of goods of the same type;
[1] https://www.europe-consommateurs.eu/en/consumer-topics/buyin...