The Competition Commission has published a revised package of measures for overhauling the sale of extended warranties on household electrical products.

Almost half its previous recommendations have been dropped but a number of important proposals remain.

Yesterday's revised list of "hypothetical remedies" is part of a wide-ranging investigation into the £800 million UK market for extended warranties on domestic appliances.

The Consumers' Association, which has campaigned against the need for most warranties sold by retailers, said it was disappointed the idea of offering "unbundled" policies had been abandoned.

The Competition Commission had recommended forcing retailers to offer customers the option of purchasing different elements of a warranty separately, for example breakdown repair, helplines and accidental damage.

The other measures dropped include making retailers display the price of the manufacturer's own warranties, limiting sales incentives to staff and forcing them to publish their profits on warranties.

Retailers will still have to show the cost of the warranty on the same ticket as the price of the product.

Customers will also have to be provided with a leaflet reminding them of their rights, the availability of alternative warranty suppliers and that they may be covered under household contents insurance.