N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-46.1: Twelve years.

Within 12 years an action -

(1) No action for the recovery of damages for personal injury, death, or damage to property based upon or arising out of any alleged defect or any failure in relation to a product shall be brought more than 12 years after the date of initial purchase for use or consumption.

(2) Reserved for future codification purposes. (2009-420, s. 2.)