Under what circumstances can a buyer revoke acceptance of goods?

A buyer can revoke acceptance of goods when the goods do not conform to the agreement and this non-conformity substantially impairs their value. This principle is rooted in the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which governs commercial transactions, including the sale of goods. Essentially, if the accepted goods fail to meet the standards or specifications outlined in the contract, and the failure significantly impacts their usability or desirability, the buyer is allowed to revoke acceptance.

This means that the buyer must act in a timely manner and notify the seller of the decision to revoke acceptance once they discover the non-conformity. The importance of substantial impairment is key in this context; minor defects that do not affect the overall value of the goods typically do not warrant a revocation.

The other scenarios—changing one's mind, the seller's promise to replace goods, or discovering higher than anticipated costs—do not justify revoking acceptance. A buyer's mere change of mind does not provide a basis for revocation, nor does a seller's offer to replace goods; acceptance is typically considered binding unless valid grounds for revocation exist. Additionally, finding the goods more expensive than expected is a risk the buyer assumes when entering into a contract and does not provide a legal basis for revoking