I bought a Lifemax magnifying lamp via Superdrug
I bought a Lifemax magnifying lamp via Superdrug’s website and after 5 weeks of receiving it and only a couple of days usage, the LED ring light exploded and melted the plastic body of the lamp. It was obviously faulty and dangerous. I’d paid £30 for it and, even if I’d wanted to replace the non-standard ring-style bulb, that would still cost me another £12.
Superdrug’s online webchat facility said that I must contact Lifemax myself as it’s one of their ‘3rd party suppliers’. I was unable to speak to a human being as it seems that Superdrug no longer have that facility. There are no phone numbers on their website and you can only type messages to an anonymous webchat assistant who eventually supplied an email address and Lifemax’s phone number.
When I called Lifemax, I spoke to someone called Andrew who insisted that, despite my description of a melted lamp, it was up to me to send it back to them at my cost so that they could examine it as they only supply a ‘return-to-base’ guarantee. They don’t supply free return labels.
I sent it back (£6.50 postage) and requested a full REFUND. I included a description of the fault, my email address and phone number. I was no longer interested in waiting for a replacement as I’d bought a new study lamp locally.
I was thoroughly irritated when 10 days later, out of the blue, a new(?) replacement lamp was delivered to my home with no accompanying explanation as to why my refund request was ignored.
I no longer require the lamp. I quite clearly made a written request for a refund as it was FAULTY. I even spoke to ‘Andrew’ who instructed me to mark the package for his attention - which I did. He obviously ignored my accompanying message, decided to send me a replacement (in an old battered box) and now I’m stuck with a lamp I have no use for that’s cost me £36.50 total.
Very angry!
If a lamp melts, it’s faulty. By law, I’m entitled to get a refund. It’s not their choice.
Avoid this company if you ever
31. mai 2022
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