In order to achieve a recovery at law, which legal action should be pursued?

Katy’s mother bought her an iron, which turned out to be defective and caused a fire. It resulted in damage to Katy’s personal property amounting to £500 and also caused severe burns to Katy’s right hand.

In order to achieve a recovery at law, which legal action should be pursued?
A . Katy’s mother should sue the seller in tort based on the principle of negligence.
B . Katy should sue her mother based on the principle of vicarious liability.
C . Katy should sue the manufacturer based on the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
D . Katy should sue the seller for breach of contract in selling a defective electrical product.

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Answer: C