On 2020-09-26 18:15:02 +0000, John Rumm said:

On 26/09/2020 18:16, John Smith wrote:
This has come up on another forum. Let's say you specialise in
repairing/servicing vintage hi-fi. A customer brings a system to you to
repair the record deck but you see that the high voltage
valve/capacitor components are in a dangerous state. The customer says
just service the deck.

Do you have any duty to decline the repair/service as you can't return
the system in a safe state? Or any liability if you do?

Well you could do as asked, but ask them to sign a waiver / memo that
explains the problem with the kit and the associated risks. SO they
understand they are accepting any risks resulting.

Yes that was suggested but some are of the view that it may have no
legal weight especially if you are operating as a business. There is
also a moral duty.