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Wheelchairs

Wheelchair Dynamics, Inc.

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  • 1 complaint in the last 3 years.
  • 0 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:03/13/2024

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
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    I purchased a green Golden Envy power chair on 08-25-2022. I had the chair around 11 months, then it began to indicate a problem. A single, red flashing light was the indicator. If the chair was used during this indication, then the chair would beep its horn to signal that the chair was about to stop moving and then would suddenly stop. I took the chair in for service. The store had this chair for about 7 months. During this period, they tried to give me back the chair a few times. But the problem was never fixed. So I would take it back that same day or the next business day. A couple of those times I took it back, the manager rode it in the store and it malfunctioned on him, so they knew why I was bringing it in. During that 7 month period they had sent it to the manufacturer, and the manufacturer, had it about a month, and they were not able to fix the problem. Now during the last month a lot of unfortunate things had been happening to me which caused me to come close to having a nervous breakdown. So on Monday March 4th., I took the chair back to them and stated, " if they just can't fix this, then they can just have it back". I shared with them about all the stress I was under. I thought that they would try harder to fix it. BUT I WAS WRONG. They were very happy to get the chair back. And suggested that I go out and shoot a gun, because that's good for stress. I replied that I do not own a gun. So they offered me a donut. I politely declined and left the store. I really needed that chair. That cost me almost 10% of my annual income of $17,00.00 per year. And I shared that with them. They showed me no mercy. I will never be able to replace that chair. And absolutely needed it for when I go to the VA hosp. because I have to go there very often. My hands are too crippled to use a manual chair. and the hallways at the VA are long. I know not to expect much in life, so if I cannot be helped, I understand. If you made it this far reading this then THANK YOU.

    Business Response

    Date: 03/22/2024

    Please find the attached response document to Complaint# 21422895 but I am also pasting a copy of the text in here.  Thank you

    RE:  Complaint ID# ********


    To Whom it may concern:
    To say it was disheartening to see this complaint would be an understatement. Wheelchair Dynamics, Inc.
    prides itself on customer service and going above and beyond to meet our customers needs. For example, in our
    previous interactions with this client, we delivered a lift chair recliner to him and, after a couple days, he decided it
    was not the chair for him. We delivered a different chair to him as well as retrieving the other chair - to his
    apartment set up in place. In addition, the customer also purchased a 4-wheel scooter prior to getting the
    powerchair listed in the complaint and then decided it was just too big so we again returned the unit and traded for
    the one he now wanted. All of which we did with no additional fees.

    Regarding the Literider Envy powerchair in question, the factory warranty is 13 months (12 months on the
    batteries). The warranty only covers parts. The unit was nearly a year old when these reported issues started.
    Warranty does not cover service calls or labor or shipping and handling. Wheelchair Dynamics spent hours testing
    & evaluating this customer's powerchair and did not charge him for those services which were not covered under
    warranty. Again, going above and beyond. We found the batteries may be getting weak so they were replaced.
    With his continued complaints/issues, we even shipped the unit back to the factory for testing and evaluation and
    they said the only thing they could find was the battery box may be defective so they replaced it. So the unit now
    has new batteries and battery box. All this at no charge to the customer. 

    Batteries are typically the #1 issue with most mobility devices. We conditioned the new batteries here and

    drove it around daily and had no issues with the unit - even taking it for long drives around the neighborhood. It

    functioned and operated as it should. If we had continued to have issues, we would not have given it back to the
    customer. The customer stated he continued to have issues and he very well may be but it is also difficult for us to
    know the root cause of the issues as we don't know the customer's driving habits (distance, terrain, etc) nor their
    charging habits, use, care etc. If a mobility unit is ridden to the point the batteries are getting low/to a certain level,
    the unit will give faults or errors due to low voltage. We even went so far as replacing the batteries again as well
    as the joystick under warranty.

    All of this was done at no additional charge to the customer. And, as I stated previously, warranty does not
    cover service calls or labor.

    The customer does have another powerchair, two others at one point I believe, so he was not without mobility
    transportation during this time.

    We would also like to address the "go shoot a gun" comment that, based off the reference in the complaint, was
    grossly taken out of context. The customer often wears 2nd Amendment type attire and has had related
    conversations with our employees. One of those employees thought maybe that would be a good stress reliever
    since the customer stated they were going through stressful times. In addition, someone had brought in donuts that
    day, so another employee offered him a donut - out of kindness not disregard. We are sorry to hear the customer
    has had "alot of unfortunate things" happen to them lately, and we certainly hope he is doing better or getting any
    help he may need.

    With all that being said, we also tried to offer to consign the chair for the customer and sell it for him but he did
    not want to do that and stated he didn't want the chair and left. After all this and him having the powerchair for
    nearly a year, Wheelchair Dynamics is still willing to give him a full refund of the $1599 because we believe in our
    mission and believe in customer service and, we sincerely hope this helps alleviate at least some of his stress.
    Sincerely,
    Wheelchair Dynamics, Inc.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 03/30/2024

     

    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,



    ****** *****

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