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MTD Products

5965 Grafton Rd, Valley City, Ohio, United States, 44280-9329

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I bought an item that was return because it was the wrong item. The item was not used and can be resold for the original price. The item only had the screws put in but not used, in which any person buying the item would have to do. The company refused my refund and they still have the part. Im out over $100.00 with the return fee I paid. I want a refund because I know the item can be resold. They are not going to keep the money and the part.

MTD Products Response • Jun 30, 2020

Dear Ms ***;

Thank you for your recent feedback. We have attached a copy of our return policy which was included when the Spindle in question that was returned. The item was bolted to the unit and we were unable to restock as a result.

As a one time courtesy Troy-Bilt has reimbursed your account today for the full amount of $94.84.

Sincerely,

Troy-Bilt Administrator

Customer Response • Jun 30, 2020

I am rejecting this response because: The item can be restocked and sold because any customer would have to do that to the item it just a step ahead but it was never used. I want my money or return the item to me because I do enough business to know the item can be resold. The company is not going to keep my money and the item.

On June 17, 2020 I made a purchase of a drive belt, blades and cover for my club cadets and was charged $118.87. The amount was taken out of my account and was said to be delivered within 5 to 7 business days. I was willing to wait even though my lawn (i acrea0 was half mowed. I went online to track the order # *** only to find out it showed "NOT SHIPPED" I then tried to call MTD twice only to be put on hold for over 45 mins each time, I then tried several times, as mentioned while on hold, to use their "CHAT" option. The chat option, of course, did not work. Here we are on day 6 of being told it will be delivered and it hasn't even been shipped. I had to order the part from another dealer because I could not get the part (belt), which has being delivered (confirmed) tomorrow. If MTD cannot have the parts delivered to as promised tomorrow I would like a complete refund. I am asking for this because they have had 7 days to communicate to me for any delays they might have had and they have not. They have not provided customer service that I could communicate to them. They have not communicated delays on their website delays due to the pandemic as they are so conveniently doing on this sight, which may have caused me to order elsewhere to begin with. So to begin with this company, as large as it is, has misled me.

MTD Products Response • Jun 25, 2020

Dear Ms ***;

Thank you for reaching out. We take the feedback received seriously. I have located your order placed on 06/17/20 at 4:25 PM. Our cut off for the day is at 2:00 Eastern time for shipments each day. After this time it is 5-7 business days for delivery. I show delivery is in transit and due to deliver on Saturday 06/27/20 by the end of the day.

Please be advised our website does indicate that shipments may be delayed due to the unforeseen increase during this Pandemic. The freight was waived at the time your order was placed.

We were unable to locate any contact information based on the phone number and email address supplied. Should you encounter any issues upon receipt of your products. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

MTD Products Inc.

Customer Response • Jun 25, 2020

Revdex.com:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. I am disappointed that in their response that they said "We were unable to locate any contact information based on the phone number and email address supplied.", yet they were able to sent me information on shipping the product. I am accepting the response MTD response but I have not received the merchandise. Thank You

I bought this through Home Depot a seller for them. The store does not honor the companies warranty so I was directed to them. They have no information on there webpage and no form of contact other than 1 telephone number that I have been calling for 2 weeks and have been able to speak to nobody. I bought this, used it once and when I went to restart it the entire motor blew up.

MTD Products Response • Jun 24, 2020

Dear Ms.;

We appreciate your recent feedback. In order to be of assistance, we will need the Factory Model and Serial Numbers with regards to your unit purchased.

Your warranty is outlined within the owners manual. Once I have received the requested information, we can provide authorized service centers in your area who can review your unit for any manufacturing defects.

Please be advised and exchanges are between you and the retailer where the unit was purchased. Please include a copy of your Proof Of Purchase with your response.

Sincerely,

MTD Products Administrator

Customer Response • Jun 24, 2020

I am rejecting this response because:
I used this once and it blew up. I cannot a local repair shop that was on your list and was told I have to pay for this service.

Three hours on hold, and two chats ended when I was #1 in que. Just to get an update on why my order hasn't shipped. Still nothing as to why my in stock item hasn't shipped. I would recommend getting parts elsewhere if you are able. I understand the situation however the inability to adapt and the consistency in the reviews here clearly illiterate leadership issues.

I took my Cub Cadet push mower in to have the deck realigned because it was cutting extremely crooked. I had only owned it about a year and the service should have been covered by the warranty. I went to pick up the mower and the service department attempted to charge me for a $47 repair and said Cub Cadet didn't cover the repair. I called and spoke to a representative (after almost an hour on hold), they transferred me to a manager, it went straight to voicemail and I haven't been called back in the last two weeks. I also reached out via the customer service email option about a week ago and have yet to receive a reply. This mower was delivered to my house with issues and I've been amazingly patient to date, but I'm sick of a company with a good name providing marginal products and service. It arrived without oil and without a discharge chute, the battery start switch was broken and inoperable, the self-propelled cable keeps popping out of the handle casing, and the bagger flap hinge pin comes out during EVERY mow. I live on a well-maintained residential lot that is only 1/3 acre...this should NOT be happening. I spoke to cub cadet and allowed them the opportunity to make it right and received a discount when this mower arrived, but it has consistently and rapidly deteriorated from there. As it currently stands, I believe this mower to be a lemon... nothing but problems coupled with poor quality and poor customer service. Reference case #

MTD Products Response • Jun 23, 2020

Dear Mr.;

Your Feedback is very important to us, and we apologize for the inconvenience as outlined within your complaint. Our records indicated you purchased the unit thru Home Depot initially and it was missing a bottle of oil and the side discharge chute when you received your unit. We show both of these items were shipped out at No Charge to you on 05/30/2019.

Our history also noted you had contacted us via email as well as talked to a representative. The conversation on file indicates you had recently sharpened blades and then found the deck was out of adjustment and cutting uneven. It was at that point you were referred to an authorized service center.

The service center indicated the deck just needed an adjustment which is not covered under the warranty as it does not qualify as a manufacturing defect.

We would like to offer a courtesy reimbursement for the inconvenience you have endured with our phone system. Please attach a copy of the invoice and we will issue a check for your troubles.

Sincerely,

Cub Cadet Administrator

Customer Response • Jun 24, 2020

I am rejecting this response because:
I will admit I am frustrated about the inability to cover the adjustment needed for this mower, however, the main problem lies in the overall lack of quality associated with the mower itself. I need to reiterate, this mower showed up missing parts and the electric start assembly was BROKEN. Initially I gave Cub Cadet the benefit of the doubt, but it appears as though it has only gone downhill from there. As I previously stated in my original complaint... this mower is used weekly on a well maintained, 1/3 acre residential lot. There is NO reason we should be having any of these issues. I have owned mowers for the last 30 years and NEVER had issues like this until the mower was MUCH older and HEAVILY used. I don't want to pick this mower up and have to continually adjust the deck because it is poorly built. I shouldn't have to make my own repair on the marginal design of a rod that is too short holding the rear bagger cover in place. These are all design flaws that need to be addressed at an organizational level to make it right for the customer paying a premium for what "we believe to be" a quality product. A poor product was released and I want to be afforded the opportunity to know the premium I paid for the mower was well spent on a quality product. I want a replacement model that ISN'T the same as the one I currently have. I request a self-propelled mower with similar attributes as a trade for the marginal product currently in my possession. Let me once again readdress the problems we have had with this mower:

- It arrived without oil and without a discharge chute and the battery start switch
was broken and inoperable upon arrival

- The self-propelled cable continually pops out of the
handle casing

- The rear bagger flap hinge pin comes out during EVERY mow because it's too short to span the distance between the plastic brackets

- The mower is lightly used and requires realignment inside of a year of ownership.

These are all issues that I don't take lightly and I have grown to expect more from products with a more substantial price tag. I respectfully request you readdress what can be done to make this right so we can work toward a feasible solution. I would love the opportunity to be an advocate for the Cub Cadet product line, but in order for this to happen I need to be provided a quality product with unwavering service. I look forward to your timely reply. Thank you.

MTD Products Response • Jun 26, 2020

Dear Mr.;

Thank you for the additional feedback. We understand your frustrations. The unit in question was purchased thru Home Depot, and we can not make any speculations why you received the unit in question in the shape that you have outlined. We have responded from the manufacturing point with our best intentions.

We have outlined the warranty within your owners manual. Please refer to the below lists of authorized service centers in your area based on your zip code. Any manufacturing will be covered for parts and labor. The repair firm of your choice is free to contact us under your Case #*** with any of their findings.

Again, we apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced.

Sincerely,

Cub Cadet Administrator

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Customer Response • Jun 26, 2020

I am rejecting this response because:
My
Mower has already been serviced at an authorized service center and the repair
firm waited on hold for over 45 minutes just to talk to someone and find out it
wasn’t covered before I became involved, but they believed it was a misinterpretation
because of something the service representative said. While
many of your self-propelled mowers may exude excellence, this model simply DOES
NOT. I refuse to maintain the obligation
realign a rear discharge chute pin multiple times through my mowing because it
will not stay in place due to a subpar manufacturer design. I believe this is part of the reason the deck
became so misaligned in the first place. The stress and misalignment on the
handle due to this pin continually slipping caused a shift in the deck.

I
understand your warranty is written a certain way to prevent individuals from
taking advantage of the system due to a lack of maintenance and respect for
their equipment. I have meticulously
maintained this mower and used it on a residential, 1/3 acre lot that is well
maintained. I live in Wisconsin so this
mower is only used a portion of the year. This mower has only been used approximately 6 months at 1 time per week…
LESS THAN 25 times! You MUST be kidding
me!

I
know there are many more options that can be explored to make this right, and I
trust you will do the right thing. I’d
like to make it known that I will escalate things by all means necessary to
afford you the option to correct the issue with this mower (as the repair firm
I went to simply placed the pin back into the keeper like I have been doing the
last few months). If you are unwilling to
replace this mower with a different model without these issues, I will ensure my
voice is heard and guarantee others are well-aware of the marginal
craftsmanship and unwillingness to stand behind your product line. I maintain this to be a design flaw that
needs to be corrected. This mower was
probably built on a Friday afternoon where some short-cuts were taken and it
doesn’t possess the quality I’ve previously associated with the Cub Cadet name. Please recommend a more favorable course of
action or we will continue to volley these issues back and forth. If necessary I will take pictures of the poor
pin design and we can move forward from there.

Where do I begin? I have placed 2 orders. You have placed a recurring charge on my credit card. Not authorized by me. I'm not sure the total overcharges right now (my bank is looking into this now). You have caused me extra bank fees because of this.How is this possible? This is not professional and no way to run a business.
I'm a 70 year old senior citizen on social security, with limited budget. You just destroyed my monthly budget. Thanks.
My question to you since you took more of my money than you were authorized to, what should I pay ? My electric bill or buy food?
MTD, you have sucked the fun out of gardening this year. You have caused me to be remorseful about my troy-bilt lawn mower purchase.
I need my money now, quick, today.

MTD Products Response • Jun 23, 2020

Dear Mr.;We will be adding the information supplied to your original complaint under case ***. Our records indicated you placed two online orders - below are the disposition and charges.

05/19/20 - Order *** - Total Charges including Tax $112.60 - Delivered 05/22/20*** (1) $104.50 $104.5005/23/20 - Order *** - Total Charges including Tax $195.06*** (1) $104.50 $104.50 - Delivered 05/28/20*** 2 (0) $20.77 $41.54 - De;overed 06/10/20*** (1) $34.99 $34.99 - Delivered 05/10/20

We were unable to locate any duplication of charges outside of the online orders made by you as outlined above. If you feel we have unjustly charged you beyond the purchases placed by yourself, please supply us documentation in order that we can assist.

Sincerely,

MTD Products Inc.

Customer Response • Jun 23, 2020

I am rejecting this response because:

Product not listed as out-of-stock but says delivered within 10 business days. It took over 10 times of attempting to contact the seller to be informed the item is not in stock. Each attempt was 3+ hours of waiting online or on the phone. I still have not accepted the product. I no longer need it. But the person contacted was unable to help me request a refund.

MTD Products Response • Jun 23, 2020

Dear Mr.;

Thank you for choosing Cub Cadet for your outdoor needs. Our records indicate a order was placed online 05/31/20 for a Cub Cadet Hauler 19B40026100 which delivered on 06/10/20 and was left at your garage. If you wish to return you will need to send this back to 305 Mansfield Avenue, Shelby Ohio 44875 along with a copy of your packing slip. Please note your case *** on the box.

If the package was rejected, once received, the reimbursement will be processed back to your credit card. We will initiate a cancellation of the backorder on the Tow Behind Cart once we receive confirmation this is your desire to do so.

We apologize for the inconvenience you have incurred on our phone lines, we have experienced an unforseen amount of traffic that continue make strides in training and hiring to fill those gaps.

Please let us know at your earliest convenience surrounding the cancellation of the item on backorder.

Our Sincere Apologies

Cub Cadet Administrator

We place an order with MTD on May 21st for a roto-tiller part. At the time the person gave us apparently a case number instead of an order number. We place the first week phone call on June21st and was on hold for over an hour, at which time we hung up. We placed another call today June 19th and was on hold for over an hour. We then went to the website and did the live chat option. We were on live chat for 1.5 hours at which time the service rep (Derrick) told us that we did not have a valid order number. After a few minutes he did find our order number and a UPS tracking number. However when he tried to confirm the UPS tracking number it was invalid and was instructed we needed to reach out to UPS. At which time I told him it was not acceptable. I tried to also enter the tracking number with no success. He told me he could not help me. I asked for a supervisor and low and behold it was the same number we were on hold the last two times with no success. I then reached out to UPS and they told me the sender was the one that would have to track this down. This has been nothing but a JOKE since we have started working with this company. If we gave such poor service, we would not be in business!!! We would like the part and a phone call to us instead of us reaching out to them. They can call *** and visit with ***, ***, *** or ***. More options than we had!!!

MTD Products Response • Jun 22, 2020

Dear Mr.;

Our records indicate a order was placed for part 611-04074A - Shaft Asm-Wheel and 913-0367 Chain under your order *** on 05/11/20. Tracking number *** indicates this shipment delivered on 05/19/20 at 12:17Pm and UPS notes indicated Met Customer/Man and handed off the parts. The said delivery was within the 5-7 business days as promised to ***.

If there is anything else we can assist with, please do not hesitate to let us know. We certainly apologize for the delay incurred with your contact with us, as we have experienced higher than normal call and email volumes as well as delay's in shipping due to the Pandemic and we are striving to close those gaps.

Sincerely,

MTD Products Inc.

Customer Response • Jun 23, 2020

I am rejecting this response because:

The response is in reference to an earlier order. The case number *** - order number *** - UPS tracking number ***. It was a part for a rototiller I believe the part number was ***.

MTD Products Response • Jun 24, 2020

To Whom It May Concern;

The Case number supplied is invalid. Your Tracking Number *** receives the following message on UPS "UPS could not locate the shipment details for this tracking number. Details are only available for shipments made within the last 120 days. Please verify your information"

Based on the information supplied within your case we were only able to find one order for *** made with our agent on 05/11 with regards to his tiller as outlined previously. Is there any additional information you could supply in order that we can assist?

Sincerely,

MTD Products Inc.

Customer Response • Jun 25, 2020

Revdex.com:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID.

Even though we were given a case number and visited with a live person who assisted ***, we are satisfied that we will not be receiving the part and not be charged for the product. We will find a different vendor to order from.

Thank you for your assistance.

On 6/11/20 I placed an order with MTD products. My order was never shipped out until I contacted the Revdex.com. I was unable to call or email the company about my order because I could not get through by email or phone to inquire about my order status. When you contacted them with my complaint, they responded quickly. They said the shipped my order. I received my order today but now I am missing a part. My order number is***. There were two parts in my order. I have only received one part. Where is the dust cover that was also part of the order? The part # 73107731C was not with the transmission assembly that was shipped. They have charged me for it and I did not receive it! I would like a refund for that part I never received!!

MTD Products Response • Jun 22, 2020

Dear Mr.;

We are responding to your Company Review as well as this complaint. Your Order placed on 06/11/20 was a split order. The dust Cover we have confirmed did mail out of our facility on 06/17/20 via UPSP Mail and is scheduled to deliver on 06/25/20 per their website.

We apologize for your inconvenience not only on our end for a late fill date within the warehouse, but the shipping delays as a result of the increased volumes across the board.

Sincerely,

MTD Products Inc.

Customer Response • Jun 22, 2020

I am rejecting this response because:
All the thanks go to the Revdex.com! I cannot believe how quickly they got a response to my complaint! As for MTD products, Inc.,your customer service is deplorable! After wasting hours of my time trying to contact you, you should have at least sent the dust cover at no charge to compensate me for my time! You need to dissolve your current customer service department and start again! Your customers are fed up with it! I will never order from you again!! But I will definitely use the Revdex.com again to slove a problem. They know how to get results, you do not! Thank you Revdex.com!!!

I placed 2 orders with the company online. After 11 days the orders have still not shipped. I contact the support through the chat line and after waiting 2 hours the representative tells me that he is not able to tell me when my order will ship. I understand there is a Pandemic but not being able to give an estimated shipping date for items which are in stock is a bit unreasonable. Beyond frustrating having to wait 2 hours for customers service as well. Last time you receive my business.

MTD Products Response • Jun 22, 2020

Dear Sir;
Your feedback is important to us, and we certainly apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced. Our records indicate your order placed on 06/07/20 under order *** for the extension cable FR-WSB7011A with a Tracking number of *** is scheduled to deliver by the end of the day on 06/26/20. Your second order for FR-MRK7005A Battery placed on 06/08/20 with tracking number *** is also scheduled to delivery by the end of the day on 06/26/20.

This complaint relates to a tiller I purchased. MTD is the manufacturer. The tiller has safety pins in the tilling area which are suppose to give way when it meets a certain amount of resistance. Three weeks ago I was tilling the yard, which I do every year, and I must have hit a burried rock. The tiller is suppose to either go through, or if resistance is too high, the safety pins break off. Safety pins failed, not only creating a safety failure, but it also allowed for the gear box to strip off. I called MTD addressing the issue and while they acknowledge that there was a safety failure, they do not want to send a new gear box, which was damaged due to the fact their safety pin failure.

MTD Products Response • Jun 18, 2020

Dear Mr.;

Thank you for your recent feedback. As discussed in your case *** and outlined within your owners manual on page 14, Section 8, if tines do not engage, the cause would be the result of a foreign object lodged in the times. The remedy would to be to stop tiller completely, check and discard foreign object. This would to be to prevent damage.

Your conversation with our supervisor in Technical Services indicates you encountered the foreign object and chose to continue and plow thru and causing damage to gearbox in question. The failure you have outlined and expressed to our technicians is not the result of a manufacturing defect.

The Bow Tine Pin and Clevis Pins are not designed or implied to break in the fashion you have outlined.

Sincerely,

MTD Products Inc.

I purchased a riding lawn mower on 5/17/20 through cubcadet.com, that was delivered on 5/22/20. It was delivered by a local dealer all set up, oiled and turned on while it was being explained. The first 2 times we tried to start it, it wouldn't start right away, but after several tries it eventually did. The third time we tried to start it, it wouldn't start at all. Clearly there is something wrong with this mower and I do not want it, even if they can fix it. It is less than 30 days old. They said their return policy is 7-14 days, but it can't be oiled or used. The mower was delivered oiled and used by the dealer who delivered it. Exactly how can you tell if something is broke if you can't used it? I don't want to "return" it, it is damaged and I do not trust that I won't have issues in the future. I want a full refund of my money.

MTD Products Response • Jun 18, 2020

Dear Ms ***;

Thank you for choosing Cub Cadet for your outdoor needs. We appreciate your feedback, We have listed three authorized service centers in your area below. Please have the one you have chosen to contact us for authorization of Pick Up an Delivery to examine the unit and perform any necessary repairs related to manufacturing defects. Please have them contact us for their authorization with your case number ***.

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Please be advised during this time of year there may be a delay that occurs at the Service Centers due to heavy volume. Should you incur any lawn care cost associated during this time, please retain any receipts in order that we may provide a reimbursement.

Please be advised that once a unit has been fueled, We are unable to provide reimbursement. The Manufacturing warranty should cover any cost associated with repair and labor in regards to manufacturing defects.

We apologize foremost with any inconvenience you have incurred and appreciate your feedback.

Sincerely,

Cub Cadet Administrator

Customer Response • Jun 21, 2020

I am rejecting this response because:The unit was delivered with it already oiled and fueled. I did not put anything in it. On a separate note, how can you determine if the unit is faulty without being able to turn it on? NYS has a 30 day return policy on defective merchandise as well. I will await a determination from the repair shop.

I have been trying to contact customer service for warranty information on a 13 mo/ old Cub Cadet riding mower. I have been waiting on the phone on hold for over 50 minutes without any indication of when they will actually answer my call and I have been waiting for chat twice, first I was number 59 in line and then after I got to be the first in line they ended chat and gave me the chance to review their service. Now, after over 45 minutes on hold via the phone I once again attempted to chat and was 69 in line. I'm now, at almost an hour on hold and have been completely kicked out of the chat window. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. Actually, they can't even claim to have customer service at this point because I have not received any customer service whatsoever. No wonder they're not Revdex.com accredited.

MTD Products Response • Jun 17, 2020

Thank you for your feedback. We want to apologize for falling short of your expectations. We have experienced higher than normal volume due to the state of the country affected by the Epidemic. Our Records indicated you were able to talk to one of our agents under your case *** on 06/15. We also notice based on your demographics we were unable to offer a authorized servicing dealer within a reasonable mileage from you. If you can contact the repair firm listed below, they can call us for a special authorization for pick up and delivery based on the case number supplied above. Should the repair be the result of a manufacturing defect, parts and labor will be covered based on your warranty outlined within your owners manual.
Sincerely,
Cub Administrator

Second order with this company. As with the first order, this second order has not been shipped in a timely manner. I ordered the part one full week ago. Their shipping policy page states the expected shipping delay. It should also include the expected warehouse delay, since that has added 5 to 7 days to the shipping time.
I waiting 2 hours before my "Live Chat" got through. (started at 36th in line) When I finally got through, the response was unsatisfactory. It consisted of nothing more than a form letter. It stated "... unexpected warehouse delay. Your part should be sent within 4 to 5 days of the order. Huh, I was calling on the 5th day. It's now the 6th day.
Next part I need, I'm going to look for a different supplier. If I can find one, MTD will not get my business again.

MTD Products Response • Jun 15, 2020

Thank You for your feedback. Your Feedback is very important to us, We show you placed two orders. The order placed on 04/08/20 was received according to the tracking number within the 5-7 business days as promised. However your order placed on 06/05/20 is scheduled to deliver according to your tracking number on 06/18/20. Any orders placed after 2:00 on a business day will not process until the next business day. We see that order was shipped freight free as we have experienced a increase during this time of the season. We have fallen short of your expectations and apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced. We have put that statement so that you could be aware of a possible delay. We have experienced unexpected volume due to the recent Stay At Home mandates across the country which has lead to an increase of lawn maintenance. We are working hard to increase and train staffing to improve the experience to our customers.

Customer Response • Jun 15, 2020

The shipping time is not the issue, nor is it within MTD's control. What is within their control, is how quickly the item is sent from the warehouse. My first order did arrive in timely manner ... AFTER the 5 day warehouse delay. This order, I am sure, will get here in a timely manner, but it took 8 days before it was even shipped from the warehouse.
It is not mentioned, anywhere on MTD's website, that processing the order can take up to 8 days. In fact, the reply I got to my original review says, "Orders placed after 2:00 PM are not processed until the next day." That should have been Saturday. Instead, it was shipped a week later on a Saturday.

Paid for 2 day air 7 days later received the part they wouldn't answer the phone and the web site takes you nowhere terrible terrible company the next time I need a part I will junk the lawnmower and make sure the new one isn't affiliated with mtd

MTD Products Response • Jun 15, 2020

Thank you for your recent feedback. We see you placed your order on 05/30/20 which is a weekend. Shipping is based on business days and your order *** was not received within the business days window. We have credited your account today the charge of $16.98 and apologize for the inconvenience you encountered. We have encountered a higher than normal surge due to the Mandatory Stay At Home state. We are working hard to provide more staffing as we face these challenges.

Good afternoon,

I have made two attempts to contact the Cub Cadet customer service from the email link on the website. I have received no reply. I find this distressing, Cub Cadet was once the back bone of lawn and yard care. Now it is made in China and the items are basically throw away. Please read the email below.

Cub Cadet CC2025, Model Number 651-04117REV, S/N (S) ***, Item 651-04117. I am writing to express my disactifaction with my Cub Cadet product. I have owned this trimmer for some years since new. I use it once a month for about 10 minutes at a time. The last time I used it, it stopped working. I took the trimmer attachment off and I was shocked to see that the covering on the lower drive cable had completely melted. The upper shaft had melted as well. The parts to repair these problems are over $100.00. This type of failure is unacceptable on an item that is used so little. Please send me replacement parts to repair this unit at no charge. I can provide pictures of the failed parts. Contact me with questions or comments on this matter.

Thank you,

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Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope this email finds you and yours safe and healthy during these difficult times.

MTD Products Response • Jun 11, 2020

Dear Mr.;

Thank you for choosing Cub Cadet for your outdoor needs. It appears by the information supplied CC 2025 Model Number 41ADC25C712 is the model number you are referring to which is manufactured here in the US.

Please refer to your warranty outlined within your owners manual. We have supplied several authorized service dealers in your area below as well as what you can expect under the warranty.

We were unable to find any contact information under your name, phone number or email address, and apologize for the inconvenience you have encountered. We have experienced a higher than normal volume of calls and incoming correspondence during these difficult times. We are working hard to address these issues, and we are truely sorry we have fallen short of your expectations.

Under the current warranty the unit must be seen by an authorized service center. If the failure is that of a manufacturing defect, the repair firm will assess the damages and determine if the repair exceeds 75% of the replacement cost. Should the repairs fall within that guideline, the service center will submit a warranty claim for a diagnostic fee, and will give you a letter outlining the damages along with your unit. You would then take this note with the unit to the place of purchase for a credit or exchange.

If the unit is found to be repairable within the outlined above, the dealer will file a claim for parts and labor at no cost to you. In some cases a bench fee may be required upfront from the authorized service center which is refunded if the failure falls within the guidelines. We have assigned a case #*** which the service center can contact us. A Proof Of Purchase will be required at the time of inspection.

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Sincerely,

Cub Cadet Administrator

Customer Response • Jun 11, 2020

I am rejecting this response because: I do not need to take this unit to an authorized service center. I have pictures I can send which shows the problem. Cub Cadet needs to send replacement parts or replace the entire unit. Please stand behind your product. I spent my money in good faith to buy what I thought would be a good tool.

Thank you

Would be zero stars for worst experience ever with online ordering/customer service phone/chat ever.....ordered online 2-1 blade for 42 inch cutting decks replacement mower blades for troy-bilt mower. Ordered online placed on 5/18/20 was supposed to receive 5-7 days, but was delayed then received empty box with no parts in it at all....by UPS who turned delivery to USPS (both do not take responsibility for the mishandling/missing blades.
I don't want to hear that the parts are being replaced "at no extra cost" because it was already charged to my credit card for $84.88 !! The replacement still has not arrived was supposed to be resent on 5/28 after having been on hold for 2 1/2 hours on phone, tried chat but system booted me off after 2 hour wait, twice!! your online system is pathetic, as well as your phone system. Don't want to hear excuses about the unexpected volume due to stay at home because that does not excuse incompetence of sending a package without contents, whether was lost or stolen intransit, nobody has taken responsibility from your company. Here's why.....1. Never offered to replace order with faster shipping method...no, still waiting and order was supposedly sent out today.....so from 5/18/20 to today 6/1/20 is 2 weeks. 2. No one apologized for inconvenience after waiting for over 2 hours on every day and most days cannot even get through. Your phone system *** and is very understaffed. 3. For my lost time and effort in trying to get this order, frustration and confusion, having to file claims with UPS/USPS to perhaps find the missing parts that your company mailed out in what looked like a very poorly wrapped box....yes, we have photos......I ask for a credit from your representative and she basically laughed over the phone saying, "Oh, we don't do that". I asked her to speak to a supervisor and no surprise she reiterated the part was being resent at no extra charge. Why would there be a charge when you already inconvenienced the customer beyond belief and won't apologize or even issue a courtesy credit to value the customers business? Just an additional comment before a formal complaint is filed with Revdex.com......another company, Tractor Supply, as well as Harbor Freight provided me with a $25 egift card credit when something went wrong and didn't hesitate. Your company, laughed at the request, and didn't even apologize for the disruption and lost part.

MTD Products Response • Jun 05, 2020

Thank you for your feedback. Our Records indicate you placed an online order under order ***. The tracking information indicates your package was delivered within the promised 5-7 business days. The tracking from UPS also does not report damages and therefore we were never notified. We show that our agent placed a No Charge order on 05/28/20 under order *** which is scheduled to deliver according to the new tracking number *** at the end of the day today. This is within the tracking guidelines of 5-7 business days. We certainly understand your frustrations and apologize for your inconvenience. We often are at the mercy of the freight carriers, however, we hope we have resolved your issue. We have assigned your case *** should you need to reach out to us.
Sincerely,
MTD Products Administrator

Customer Response • Jun 08, 2020

You failed to address the issue of you did not deliver anything but an empty package on 5/27/20, so why would you make a big deal that a new order was placed at "No Charge"? You failed miserably in every aspect of customer service and do not acknowledge any responsibility to the valued customer. We reported the empty contents to USPS and UPS, because you sent it out by UPS and then it was sent snail mail to USPS and they made the empty box delivery. Do you make it a habit of not taking responsibility of packages that were packaged/ shipped by your company very poorly and blame the "mercy of the freight carriers"?? No, you did nt resolve any issue. I am asking for courtesy credit at your discretion for our lost valuable time in our efforts of having to file a missing parts claim with both UPS and USPS on our behalf and several hours of delay by phone and chat which were not helpful at all. You did not apologize for your lack of customer service and it appears you do not value our business, so it will be duly noted what a poor company that MTD Products really is and we will continue to complain and notify others of such poor business practices.

10 days order was placed. I received 1 of 4 items. My credit card was billed for entire order. 3 items not shipped. MTD has no idea when they will ship. Ship my missing items or refund my money.

MTD Products Response • Jun 02, 2020

Dear Mr.;

Thank you for choosing MTD for your outdoor needs and reaching out to us. We have found you placed and order with us on 05/23 for a wholegoods and three parts. The wholegoods was delivered and the remaining pending is shipping out today. Standard shipping is 5-7 Business days, however with the un-foreseen events events occurrirng across the country and the unexpected volume we were running behind on shipments.

We have requested your order to be expedited and have been assured it will ship out today.

Sincerely,

MTD Products Administrator

Customer Response • Jun 02, 2020

Revdex.com:

I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.

I received a tracking number.

This could have been avoided with communication. I was never advised on the split shipping. A simple email to inform me would have helped.
I just recently purchased a troy-bilt riding mower (MTD product) now I'm leery if I'll be able to maintain it in the future.
MTD. Please reassure me your parts problem will improve. I could do a better job on your logistics. just saying.

I purchased a Cub Cadet ST100 mower from Home Depot on May 27, 2019. I used the mower three times last summer and could not get the engine to run this spring. I returned to Home Depot and asked for a refund and they stated that their company policy would not allow a refund for a gas powered device that was purchased greater than 30 days ago. They instructed me to take the unit over to the other side of their store to the rental counter and that they would fix the unit under warranty. After taking the unit to the rental counter I was told that Cub Cadet would not cover fuel related issues. I left the store without remedy and returned home. I tried contacting Cub Cadet directly via phone and online chat but could never get through to customer service. On the phone I would wait for hours in queue. With the online chat there is a countdown feature that shows your position in line for an agent. After two tries waiting for 2-3 hours each time when my turn was coming up the chat session would disconnect without warning. I did successfully make contact with Cub Cadet customer service via the company facebook page. I was told by customer service that a three year warranty would be honored and that I needed to go to any authorized retailer instead of Home Depot. I took the unit to the nearest Cub Cadet retailer where I was told that fuel related issues would not be covered by the Cub Cadet warranty. I kept being told this is a "fuel related issue", I also have replaced the carburetor on this unit to eliminate the "fuel issue".

I am seeking a full refund since the unit is not usable currently and I won't be able to sell it online.

I am not seeking anything additional for the hours and cost of gas to drive the unit looking for help.

Thanks in advance

MTD Products Response • Jun 02, 2020

Dear Mr.;

Thank you for choosing Cub Cadet for your outdoor needs. We apologize for your frustration you have experienced. Due to un-forseen increased volumes we have fallen short in our response to incoming calls and correspondence in a timely manner as expected.

Please refer to your warranty outlined within your owners manual. While we do not cover fuel related failure as a manufacturing defect and you had mentioned you have already replaced the carburetor, often the blockage/fuel buildup may reside in other areas of the fuel delivery system. Unfortunately, you may have to have an authorized service center determine the course of repair.

We have included a copy of how to avoid fuel related failures with our attachment for the future that can be helpful in maintaining a healthy fuel supply to your outdoor equipment as well as a carburetor checklist utilized by the outdoor industry to help identify issues.

Sincerely,

Cub Cadet Administrator

I purchased a cub cadet trimmer from tractor supply, however, within the manufacture warranty period (1 year), I was having trouble starting (and still am) the trimmer. Cub cadet had me take the item to a local dealer (cub cadet did not argue that the item was under manufactures warranty). I took the trimmer to exit 122 outdoor power equipment had was told the trimmer was not under warranty because cub cadet will not warranty the trimmer after 30 days (contradicting the 1-year manufacture warranty). exit 122 told me that they could repair the carborator at my expense. cub cadet has failed to honor their 1-year manufacture warranty.

MTD Products Response • Jun 02, 2020

Dear Mr.;

Thank you for choosing Cub Cadet for your outdoor needs. We understand your frustration. Fuel related failures are not covered as a manufacturing defect under your warranty as outlined within your owners manual. We have enclosed a attachment on how to prevent such failures in the future with regards to all outdoor gas products.

Sincerely,

Cub Cadet Administrator

Customer Response • Jun 02, 2020

The issue is not fuel related. The issue is a poorly manufactured carburator. Cub cadet uses fuel s an excuse to avoid the manufacturer warranty.

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