A Denver electronics repair shop is suing Meta and Luxottica in violation of the state's right-to-repair law.
Here's what to know
Acme Revival Inc. alleges the companies failed to provide the parts, tools, and information needed to repair Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, according to Top Class Actions.
Acme contends that failure violated Colorado's Consumer Repair Bill of Rights Act, which says manufacturers must provide independent repair providers with the materials required to service digital electronic equipment.
The shop said it received at least 400 smart-glasses repair requests in 2026, and that some of those jobs could not be finished because key materials were not available, even after repeated requests to Meta and Luxottica which were left unanswered or with directions to warranty service or replacement options.
More background
Right-to-repair battles have become a matter of cost, convenience, and waste. Independent repair shops can help extend the life of devices, but only if manufacturers provide fair access to manuals, parts, and diagnostic tools.
In the lawsuit, Acme says the lack of access to those materials cost it revenue, profits, and business opportunities, damaged its relationships with customers, and restricted competition in the repair market, according to Top Class Actions.
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That can leave consumers with fewer affordable repair options and more pressure to replace expensive products sooner than necessary. For smart devices comprised of electronics, batteries, cameras, and frames, replacement-first policies can also create unnecessary waste.
Meta and Luxottica are also facing a separate lawsuit in which consumers allege Meta failed to disclose that videos from its AI-enabled smart glasses are sent to outside contractors for human review, in violation of federal and state law.
What's being done?
According to Top Class Actions, Acme wants the court to require Meta and Luxottica to make Ray-Ban Meta smart-glasses repair materials available on fair and reasonable terms. The company is also seeking compensation for what it says it lost.
If the suit succeeds, it could strengthen independent repair businesses' ability to compete with major manufacturers and give consumers more options when a device stops working.
Right-to-repair laws are meant to stop companies from locking down products after purchase, especially when those restrictions can force unnecessary spending.
Where can I learn more?
Here are some stories about consumer-electronics disputes.
• An Apple customer found AirPods repair fees so high that replacement made more sense.
• Razer required a customer to destroy a gaming mouse to complete a warranty claim.
• Anker drew backlash after a gutted power bank appeared built to resist repairs.
• An e-bike owner said an old bike battery left for repair felt like planned obsolescence.
• An earbud company faced criticism after requesting a replacement pair in a wasteful way.
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