Complaints

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/09/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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 purchased at log splitter from ********** made by YardMax. The engine block split because of a vibration caused by poor engineering. I had this splitter examined by a ****** 7 ******** Certified Master Mechanic and he said the the engine failed because the engine shifted on the mounts because of lack of proper centering hardware and very thick paint that wore off under where the engine was mounted. B&S refuses to cover the repair because they said the design was poor. YardMax refuses to cover the repair because it has to do with the motor. I have documented pictures and professional analysis from the mechanic to support these claims.

  Business Response

  Date: 01/18/2023

  Dear BBB team,

  We understand the customers frustration, however this is a ****** & ******** engine issue and its a ****** and ******** agreed upon responsibility. Our warranty only covers Yardmax parts and engines. Our support team suggested to the customer to proceed and have the shop submit the claim to ****** and ******** since its their responsibility. I have attached a screen shot of Yardmax's warranty for your reference. Thank you. 

• Initial Complaint

  Date:01/02/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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 snow blower around Thanksgiving time and I haven't been able to use it because it came to me with broken and missing parts Contacted the company right away and had problems getting a hold of them and finally they sent me one part that took me over two weeks to get it and they said they were going to expedite it I'm still missing parts and I'm unable to get a hold of the company they are dodging my emails and phone calls I paid $800 for the snowblower it's a two-stage snowblower YB **** I need a spring that goes on the auger handle now that attaches to the auger cable so I will hopefully be able to use a snowboard that's been sitting in my garage the entire winter But at this time the company is dodging all of my phone calls and emails Due to them not getting back to me I am looking for my money back and looking for parts that will actually make the snow blower work because I'm afraid as soon as I start using it it's going to break and I won't be able to get a hold of them and this is going to be a continued cycle

  Business Response

  Date: 01/11/2023

  Dear BBB team, 
  
  
  We understand the customers frustration and we are doing our best to help and assist her. The customer reached out to ******************** on 12/19/22. We shipped and expedited the replacement parts we thought needed on 12/20/22 and it was delivered by **** on 12/29/22. The customer recontacted us on 1/2/22 via phone however we were closed observing New Years. She spoke with one of our customer service associates on 1/5/23 and was upset that her auger cable we was broken, and she still had missing parts. *** is saying that she is missing the spring that goes under the handle, however the handle she is referring to (left side) do not require any spring and that part is not needed. We have sent on 1/10/23 new replacement auger cables (2) among other replacement parts, including the spring she thinks it is missing. It was shipped express at Yardmaxs expense. We also explained how to attach the cables with pictures and videos. We also offered to pay for service to have the cable installed for her. The team has tried to assist in troubleshooting, find out what parts are missing and how to fix the machine. The customer is requesting a full refund or a new machine but our warranty covers parts and service. We are still working with *** to resolve her issue as soon as possible.                           

• Initial Complaint

  Date:12/12/2022

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  UnansweredMore 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.

  This issue is about failure to make good on a warranty claim which Yardmax appears to acknowledge is valid.I purchased a wonderful little 1.6 cf cement mixer from ********** with a 2 year warranty on 9/5/2021 and was delivered 9/10/2021. It seemed ideal for a project in our crawlspace with limited room and an extended schedule of small concrete pours which precluded a mass delivery.Upon receipt I assembled the mixer according to the instructions and it tested okay. There was an extra O-Ring in the box which was not identified and for which I submitted a customer query on 10/20/2021. No response was received for that or the follow-up customer service phone call (see attachment).The mixer worked well for a small job (4 bags of sackcrete) of pouring a footing Oct 2021.It was next used in Sept 2022 for 20 bag pour of a small foundation wall during which the mixer failed after 13 bags and was unable to rotate the mixing drum. I completed the rest of the job manually mixing the concrete.After examining the mixer I was unable to determine the problem and contacted customer service and making contact with a very helpful customer service representative ******. I worked with ****** to identify the problem which included me disassembling the motor (Not a user serviceable component) and identifying a sheared axle on the Idle Pulley, identified by a diagram that ****** sent me. ****** sent me a replacement Idle Pulley which I found required special tools and expertise to replace. He agreed and requested a new engine assembly which was not in stock. Documentation of these repair efforts are attached. Yardmax official response to a low rating I posted also seems to acknowledge the validity of my claim. I subsequently manually mixed and placed over 80 bags of sackcrete at which time the job was done. The mixer is now useless to me and I cannot sell or give it away. Yardmax no longer response to my query.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/17/2022

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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 Yardmax push lawnmower less than a year ago for $214. It did not run properly from the get go. Now it does not run at all. I tried all of the trouble shooting tips Yardmax gave me and it still does not work. I have forwarded the sales receipt to Yardmax and have asked for a simple exchange. Yardmax has refused to return my phone calls and emails, thus my contact to the BBB. Very disappointed, **********

  Business Response

  Date: 11/28/2022

  Hello BBB team,

  We have been trying to contact the customer regarding replacing the engine of his YARDMAX YG1650 Lawn Mower under warranty free of charge. we have  tried to contact him over the phone and via email.  Unfortunately, we cannot provide the customer with a replacement for the entire unit since we do not carry fully assembled units here in our warehouse in ******* and also the return policy for the entire unit is the responsibility of the retail store you purchased it from. Yardmax covers parts and labor in our warranty. Yardmax has the equipment brought to a repair shop so we can evaluate what is wrong with the machine and know what is needed to make the machine work (ie parts, labor, estimated time it would take), etc. What we can do for this case on our end is to make sure he will get replacement parts for the mower and reimbursement of labor for servicing the unit. We are waiting for his confirmation to proceed with the engine replacement.

  Thank you,

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/29/2022

   
  Complaint: 18419551
  
  I am rejecting this response because: 
  Our local ********** and Lowes carry Yardmax lawnmowers. I have asked for a replacement mower. I am not interested in any out of pocket expenses and then to wait on reimbursement. It is not my responsibility to find a repair shop and haul it there. I simply want an even exchange and I can do that at ********** or Lowes. Looking forward to getting this resolved this week. Thank you. ***************
  Sincerely,
  
  ***********************

  Business Response

  Date: 12/06/2022

  Hello BBB team,

  Unfortunately, we cannot accept the customer's request as our warranty covers parts and labor. We are offering to send him a brand new engine, free of charge and pay for labor to install it. Below our warranty policy.

  Warranty Information
  2-**** limited warranty for residential use
  90-*** limited warranty for commercial use.
  The warranty set forth below is given by YARDMAX with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in ***************** and/or its territories and possessions. YARDMAX warrants its product, subject to limitations and exclusions below, against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase, and will, at its discretion, repair or replace, free of charge to the customer, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship when the product is solely used for residential purposes during the two (2) year period. YARDMAX products used for commercial, institutional or rental use, are warranted, subject to limitations and exclusions below, for a period of ninety (90) day, commencing from the date of original purchase, against defects in material or workmanship.
  Limitations and Exclusions
  The following YARDMAX product categories included in this warranty are Electric Log Splitters, Concrete Mixers, Mowers, Power Wheelbarrows, Power Trackbarrows, Plate Compactors, Power Sweepers, Snow Blowers, Snow Throwers, Tillers (both front- and rear-tine versions), and Wood Chippers. YARDMAXs warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, improper assembly, modification, alteration, improper repair, use of parts not approved by YARDMAX or product damage due to misuse by the customer. Replacement of ********************** or parts due to normal wear and tear is the responsibility of the customer. Proof of original purchase is required. The warranty is non-transferrable. This limited warranty shall only apply if the product has been assembled, operated, and maintained in accordance with YARDMAX Owners Manual supplied with the product. No Implied Warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the expiration of the applicable period of express written warranty provided above. 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. The provisions as set forth herein in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. YARDMAX shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages to the extent allowable by law. The customer may have other rights not disclosed herein; and they may vary from state to state.

   

  Thank you, 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 12/08/2022

   
  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:10/21/2022

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  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 ordered a wood splitter from Yard Max online. The product came and it was fine. The issue is that the engine started 1 time and then never started again. We contacted YardMax and received and email explaining that we should get it serviced locally and we would be reimbursed for the cost. We found someone local to ** (**********) and ******* sensor was bad and he replaced and it worked great after that. The cost of the oil sensor and labor was $123.25. The trouble began when i tried to get reimbursed fo rthe $123.25. Even though I have proof in the form of an email that YardMax said they would reimburse me they have not...they now say I have to go to ****** and ******** (the maker of the engine) and ****** and ******** never answers my inquiries. I spent $1500 with yardmax and I want them to do what is right and credit me the $123.25.

  Business Response

  Date: 10/31/2022

  Hi *********, 
  
  We would like to apologize for any inconveniences you may have experienced. We looked at your case and our customer support team agreed to reimburse you for the full amount of $123.25, covering repairs, labor and parts. 
  They will reach out to you by the end of the week to confirm your reimbursement. Thank you for your patience. 
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/01/2022

   
  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:08/16/2022

  Type:Delivery Issues
  Status:

  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.

  YARDMAX 21 INCH 170CC 3 IN 1 GAS WALK BEHIND PUSH LAWN MOWER WITH HIGH REAR WHEELS.MODEL NUMBER YG1650 / SERIAL NUMBER ************* DATE OF TRANSACTION 4-29-22 SUBTOTAL ****** ORDER TOTAL=310.67 BOUGHT LAWN MOWER FROM ********** ONLINE BUSINESS IS TO PROVIDE QUAILITY PRODUCTS THAT STAND BEHIND WHAT THEY SELL.YARDMAX AND HOMEDEPOT CLEARLY DOES NOT:::.:NATURE OF DISPUTE IS THAT AFTER USING MY ********************* MADE BY YARD MAX FOR 3 TIMES, MOWING MY FRONT YARD. MOWER STARTS AND STOPS. CHANGED GASOLINE. CHECKED FOR VAPOR LOCK. PERFORMED ALL POSSIBLE TROUBLE SHOOTING. PAID WITH ********** CREDIT CARD ENDING IN ****. ORDER NUMBER FROM ********** W886730981, STORE SKU **********, INTERNET NUMBER 314138390.AFTER TALKING WITH ********** 8-15-22 THEY SAID ITS PAST 30 DAYS FOR RETURN. END OF STORY. YARDMAX IS CHEAPLY BUILT AND FALLS APART. ********** SHOULD NO LONGER CARRY CHEAP MADE THROW AWAY MOWERS.********** REFUSED REFUND

  Business Response

  Date: 08/25/2022

  Dear customer, we would like to apologize for any inconveniences you may have experienced with your lawn mower. Our customer service team reached out to you and offered you to take the lawnmower to a repair shop. Repair receipts were submitted to our finance department. Our customer support team will get back to you as soon as they hear back to let you know the status of your reimbursement request. We look forward to resolving your issue within a timely manner and we appreciate you patience. Thank you. 

  Customer Answer

  Date: 08/26/2022

   
  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:07/22/2022

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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.

  We purchased our push mower in April 2022 from *********** We did not use our push mower until June 2022 because our neighbor had been mowing our yard with his lawn mower. We finally started mowing our yard in June. We mowed one time with it and everything had gone well. The second time we went to mow with the lawn mower it went around one lap in the front yard and then shut off. My husband said the engine had locked up and was done. We called ********** to see if we could return the lawn mower but they said we were out of the time frame window and to contact YardMax because we should have a warranty with them. We contacted Yardmax and the guy told us Yardmax does not provide new motors for the lawnmowers and we would need to get a quote from somewhere for a new motor and provide the cost of the motor and labor over to them and then we would proceed. We have not heard anything from them and their hours are only 8am-4pm which for the working person is also inconvenient. This is ridiculous that they cannot do more for the lawnmowers that they produce when they failed to work after one use. We just either would like a replacement or a refund. We can never get in touch with anyone in this company it is insane. Please help us to get a response and this situation resolved. Thank you, *******************

  Business Response

  Date: 07/25/2022

  Good Morning.

   

  First and foremost we would like to apologize for the inconveniences you are experiencing. Please reach out to *********************************** <********************************************************> personal work email regarding the situation. She will be more than willing to work out a time to speak with you or your husband within a reasonable time. I have  noticed that the lawn mower has not been registered on our website. Please register your product for more efficient service and this will provide us with some kind of proof of purchase. You can register at www.yardmax.com under product registration. We look forward to resolving your issue within a timely manner. 

   

  Thank you.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/11/2022

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  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.

  Bought a rototiller last year in July. Used the machine 3 times and the transmission went out. Called in May for replacement of machine they said they would replace the part in two weeks two months ago and they expect me to figure out how to repire the machine my self. I want a new machine because obviously ***** doesn't want to send the part.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/12/2022

  Dear Mr. ********************************************** and foremost I would like to apologize for the inconvenience you are experiencing with receiving your part. The part is on order and on its way. However, with the current supply chain issues we are experiencing delays longer than usual. YardMax's policy encourages you  to take your product to any small engine repair shop and YardMax will reimburse you for any expenses incurred. Please contact our customer service Supervisor *********************************** for more information. You can email her directly at ********************************************************.

   

  Thank you, 

  Jorge