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- 49 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 17 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:05/12/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
attempting to obtain replacement parts under warranty, numerous long times on hold, no follow up response from email or voice messages hello ****: never heard back regarding parts for yc1390, did register unit, need throttle and fuel tank, sorry paperwork that came with purchase doesn't list part *********************************** May 5, 2023, 12:09?PM (5 days ago)to me ****, Good day to you!Thanks for registering your unit on our website.Can you please provide ** with the Part# of the Parts that you need so We can check the availability.Have a great day ************ Team YardMax Tame the Great Outdoorst. ************ |e. ****************************** a. ****************************************************************************** w. yardmax.comBusiness Response
Date: 05/15/2023
customer provided with troubleshooting steps and instructions to get his machine fixed.Customer Answer
Date: 05/16/2023
Complaint: 20050919
I am rejecting this response because:
Sincerely,
*********************Business Response
Date: 05/22/2023
Per customer request on an email sent to ** on 05/16/23 (attachment 2.1) an order to replace the throttle control cable was submitted on 05/17/23. Confirmation was sent as well as information for the customer to ************** manufacturers for them to continue assisting with the the rest of the parts the customer needed. *************** Customer confirmed in an email received 05/18/23 (attachment 2)Customer Answer
Date: 05/22/2023
Complaint: 20050919
I am rejecting this response because:please see attached response dated 5/22/2023
Sincerely,
*********************Initial Complaint
Date:05/10/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I bought a self propelled yardmax lawn mower om 3/4/2023 for 35o dollars on ********** website. I only used the mower twice and the self propelled quit working so I called ********** to see if I could return it. They said since it was longer than 30 days I would have to call yardmax. After waiting on phone for 30 minutes they told me that they would be sending me the parts to fix it. Two weeks later I called back and they told me it was on back should get in about two weeks. So after waiting two weeks I call back but now they say call volume is to high after waiting another 30 minutes on line. I now have to buy another mower. Worse customer service I have ever seen. I just need them to do what they say. Please help me if you can.Business Response
Date: 05/15/2023
Case was filed since the first contact of the customer (04/************** as you can see in the attachment.
Order was set as back order since no stock available to fulfill part replacement.
Customer contacted on 05/15/23 by phone and email to offer troubleshooting help.
Customer Answer
Date: 05/17/2023
Complaint: 20041522
I am rejecting this response because: yardmax did give me a call and they were very nice on the phone. But the reason I am rejection is because they sent me a trouble shooting info and was able to do all of it except the last step taking the blade off. I was able to get it off but couldn't get the part off that holds the blade. So if they do finally send me a speed control I would not be able to put on. Besides it is under warranty only couple months old and I should not have to be the one to fix it I am not a lawm mower repairman.
Sincerely,
*******************************Business Response
Date: 05/22/2023
Customer was provided with warranty information about the repair of the machine as well as authorized to take the machine to a repair shop to get diagnostic for it to be repairedInitial Complaint
Date:05/01/2023
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
See the attached e-mail for an explanation of the problem.After being placed on hold for at least twenty minutes the last time I called on 17 April 2023, a recording advised me to submit my request/complaint via e-mail. The file attached below is a copy of that e-mail. I have received no response to the e-mail.I feel I have been extremely patient with this company. At this point, I would simply like my money fully refunded so I can buy a log splitter produced by another company.Thank you for your assistance with this matter.Business Response
Date: 05/15/2023
Customer Provided with warranty information for him to take his machine to a repair, customer replied back to let know he will be providing us the information to complete the repair review.Customer Answer
Date: 05/17/2023
Complaint: 20004094
I am rejecting this response because:I received the information request from Yardmax and delivered a hard copy of it to ******** ********************* (******, ****) for follow-up. Yardmax asked me to obtain a written estimate for the repair and forward it to them for consideration. I feel it is inappropriate for me to act as a coordinator between Yardmax and the authorized repair shop to obtain warranty service on a new product that should have worked correctly in the first place.
If Yardmax has not already heard from ******** *********************, I suggested Yardmax contact ****** ********************* directly to work through the problems with my machine.
I will not consider this matter resolved until I receive my machine in good working order or a full refund of my purchase price.
Sincerely,
*********************Business Response
Date: 05/22/2023
Repair shop has been contacted from our end as per customer request.
Waiting on shops response.
Customer Answer
Date: 05/28/2023
Complaint: 20004094
I am rejecting this response because:Although we seem to be making progress now that Yardmax has communicated their requirements to the repair shop, I still do not have a repaired log splitter. It has now been 7 months since the log splitter was delivered to ******** Engine Shop for warranty repair.
Sincerely,
*********************Business Response
Date: 06/02/2023
We have had no response from the repair shop the customer refer us to.
Well continue trying to stablish contact so the customers machine can get repaired.Customer Answer
Date: 06/11/2023
Complaint: 20004094
I am rejecting this response because: We are continuing to make progress toward resolving this complaint, but I still do not have a repaired log splitter .
Sincerely,
*********************Initial Complaint
Date:04/26/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I purchased A SnowBlower from *********** and was conned into buying the extended warranty thru YardMax (they know their product is garbage that's why they push the extended warranties by the way) So after ONE use, parts on the snow blower broke. (yes total piece of *h*t) so I filed a replacement request. 6 months, yes 6 months later I got parts, like in JUNE LOL. Next winter, the same parts broke first time out, and now, surprise surprise, they want money to replace the same parts I was told the "manufacturer is aware of the defect". I will weld this piece of c*** to my local Home Depots' Front Door and video it for Tik Tok. I can't wait for these predator companies to go out of business. If you are going to sell ** garbage, and garbage warranties, just say that's what it is like Harbor Freight, the don't pretend to be anything other than what they are. They have my emails and my warranty info and my receipt, I am not spending any more time on this nonsense. STAY FAR AWAY FROM YARDMAX WARRANTIES AND ********** EQUIPMENTBusiness Response
Date: 05/05/2023
Dear BBB,
The customer is requesting a full refund, however our warranty only covers parts and service. Also, the customer warranty expired as it's past the 2 year warranty period. He can always place an order for any parts needed for his machine.
The customer is stating that he has a 3 years warranty but that is a ********** extended warranty and it does not apply to Yardmax. I have attached communications between customer support and the customer.
Please let me know if anything else is need.
Thank you.
Customer Answer
Date: 05/06/2023
Complaint: 19988094
I am rejecting this response because:1.) Yarmax is incorrect in their belief that I have a 2 year Warranty. It is CLEARLY stated on my receipt attached that it is a 3 year Warranty.
2.) The employee told me it was a 3 year Warranty when purchsed.
3.) The literature provided to me at the Point of Sale CLEARLY states it is a 3 year Warranty.
4.) Even if I was incorrect, which I CLEARLY am not, I requested these items in 2022 and it took YARDMAX so long to repsond that they thought they had waited long enough for my Warranty to expire.
5.) YARDMAX is CLEARLY in breach of the agreement of the Warranty and is denying me service that I paid for.
6.) YARDMAX is either willfully disregarding my request for services covered under my Warranty, or is confused as to what they are selling customers at Home Depot.
7.) YARDMAX may send the parts as covered under the Warranty within 30 days. If parts are not received by that time, I will be authorzing my Attorney to begin legal action in court.
Sincerely,
***************************, IIIBusiness Response
Date: 05/10/2023
Dear BBB,
The customer bought an extended warranty through HomeDepot. Our warranty text clearly states: No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except mentioned herein, given by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind YARDMAX. You can see attached ************ receipt provided by the customer showing he paid for 3 year warranty that only applies to ********** and it's not a Yardmax warranty.
Thank you.
Customer Answer
Date: 05/11/2023
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and will have ********** Investigate.
Kind Regards,
*************************Initial Complaint
Date:04/15/2023
Type:Delivery IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Date of transaction: 4/7/23 Purchase price: $300 Label has been stuck in created status since the 8th, Yardmax customer service states that ****** needs to schedule a pickup, however ****** states that Yardmax needs to schedule a pickup. I received an estimated shipping date of the 11th and then changed to the 17th. It is now the 15th in the afternoon and this has not shipped and will not get to me on the 17th. No updates have been available as to what the warehouse has been doing to coordinate the shipping of this or any ***** orders.I spoke to Yardmax customer service member at extension ****** ***** tracking is ************.Business Response
Date: 05/05/2023
Dear BBB,
Our customer support reached out to the customer on 5/1/23 and again on 5/2/23 to let him know our system shows the order was delivered. Please see communication emails attached. The order was delivered on 4/19/23 and left at front door.
Please let me know if anything else is needed.
Thank you,
Initial Complaint
Date:04/12/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I purchased the Yardmax YD8103 Trackbarrow on 3/10/23 for $2400.87. It has a two year warranty. The machine broke down on 4/2/23 (one of the tracks came off, the wheel axle went out of alignment). I contacted Yardmax on 4/3/23 by phone and email regarding the issue. ***************************** handled the complaint and acknowleged it was covered under warranty. He promised (over the phone) it would be resolved by either having a mechanic fix the machine or replacing the YD8103. I sent pictures with a description of the issue and **************** forwarded that info to the Yardmax ***************** **************** said he would have a resolution by 4/7/23. Nothing has happened and Yardmax will not give me an explanation of why they are choosing to ignore the complaint.Business Response
Date: 05/01/2023
Dear BBB,
We are going to send the customer a new machine (SO#*******. Order confirmation was communicated to the customer.
Thank you.
Customer Answer
Date: 05/02/2023
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
*******************Initial Complaint
Date:02/24/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I boight a Yardmax snowblower with a warentee to any parrs needed (wear and tear parts included). They have honered it for almost 2 ywars. Today i was informed that the company changed the warentee to no longer include these wear and tear parrs in January 2023. The warentee that came with my snowblower indicated otherwise. It appears to be poor business practice to change a warentee that was in place when the snowblower was purchased. Please investigate this.Business Response
Date: 03/03/2023
Dear BBB team, We worked with the customer and sent him the parts needed free of charge with free shipping.Customer Answer
Date: 03/06/2023
Complaint: 19491775
Yes they send them but infirmed me that the warranty that was expressed when i purchased the snowblower is not being honered any more afyer this.
I am rejecting this response because:
Sincerely,
*************************Business Response
Date: 03/13/2023
Dear BBB, We apologize for any misunderstanding between the customer and our support team member. Our warranty text always stated that wear and tear parts are not covered. We never changed the warranty. We updated the text to be more specific and more clear to customers. Please find attached our old warranty text and the newer version.
Even though the parts were not covered by the warranty. We went ahead and sent the part requested by the customer with free shipping and free of charge.
Thank you,
Customer Answer
Date: 03/15/2023
i did not know the response till not. Thank you tardmax.
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
*************************Initial Complaint
Date:02/24/2023
Type:Delivery IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
ORDERED PART FOR MY SWEEPER 10/17/2022. NO PART YET. I HAVE TALKED TO 5 DIFFERENT PEOPLE THEY ALL SAID THEY WOULD CALL BACK WITH ANSWERS. NOT ONE CALL. EVERY TIME YOU CALL YOU ARE ON HOLD FOREVER AND WHEN SOMEONE ANSWERS ITS LIKE THEY ARE READING OFF THE SAME CHART CAUSE THE ANSWERS ARE ALL THE SAME . WE WILL CALL BACK. MY SWEEPER BEEN DOWN 5 MONTHS AND I CANT USE TILL I GET PART. WOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT IF I CANT GET PARTS. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS HORRIBLE!Business Response
Date: 03/03/2023
Dear BBB, we apologize for any delays on getting back to the customer. Our customer team is working on getting the parts needed as soon as possible. Thank you,Customer Answer
Date: 03/06/2023
Complaint: 19490747
I am rejecting this response because: THEY ARE WORKING ON GETTING PART . I ORDERED IN OCT OF 2022 IT IS NOW MARCH OF 2023 WHAT IS THE ISSUE? THEY ARE ABLE TO SELL PRODUCT ,THEY SHOULD HAVE THE PART BY NOW SO I CAN USE MY SWEEPER THAT HAS BEEN USELESS TO ME FOR 5 MONTHS.
Sincerely,
*********************Business Response
Date: 03/16/2023
Dear Customer, we would like to apologize for the delay on getting the need part sent to you. You should receive your order soon as it was shipped out via USPS PRIORITY MAIL. Tracking info is : 9400111206238990819430. Thank you.Customer Answer
Date: 03/17/2023
Complaint: 19490747
I am rejecting this response because: UNTIL I GET THE CORRECT PART NOTHING IS DONE YET.
Sincerely,
*********************Business Response
Date: 03/24/2023
Dear BBB,
The package was delivered to the customer on March 21/2023. *** Tracking is 9400111206238990819430.
Thank you.
Customer Answer
Date: 03/27/2023
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
*********************Initial Complaint
Date:01/31/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I contacted yardmax about a faulty drive gear that I got twice and is not considered a wear and tear item for my snowblower when I contracted customer service I was told a new gear would be mailed out at no cost and a return label would be sent so that I can mail back the bad gear so yardmax engineers could look at it because it was a known problem for my machine since I have had to at my cost replace it once before now after the rep saying the gear will be mailed out to me Im getting no communication and its been over a month I would just like my gear replaced as promised at no cost and a tracking number for it thank youBusiness Response
Date: 02/02/2023
Dear BBB,
Our customer support team shipped out the customer's requested part on 01/31/2023 via ***** Tracking info is : **********************. The delivery is expected on 02/04/2023. Thank you.
Initial Complaint
Date:01/23/2023
Type:Customer Service IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I bought a yb6270 two-stage snowblower from yard Max via Amazon approximately 4 years ago. I have tried via their customer support number and by submitting a customer support report over the internet to get ************* and they do not respond in any way shape or form and do not answer their phones, most of the time it says the mailbox is full. I am simply looking for some support on something that I spent over $500 for, and I think it might be reasonable for someone to get back to me over the last four attemptsBusiness Response
Date: 01/30/2023
Dear BBB team,
We would like to apologize for the delay on getting back to the customer. We have replied to *******, shipped the requested parts which were delivered on 01/30/23. **** tracking: **********************. Thank you.
Customer Answer
Date: 01/31/2023
Complaint: 18883757
I am rejecting this response because:i have not received the parts and never received an Email from Yardmax showing the parts and charges as I was promised
Sincerely,
*****************************Business Response
Date: 02/08/2023
Hello BBB team,
Please see attached communication between customer and our customer support team member confirming sale order. I have also attached sale order with items requested and shipping address. Tracking information attached as well, shows that package was delivered to the customer address on 01/30/2023.
Please let me know if anything else is needed from our end.
Thank you,
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