Defective Radion Blue

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I ordered 3 of the new Radion XR30 Gen 5 Blues. One of the lights the whole row of Royal Blue's are not working, each light has two rows of them. I sent an email to BulkReef and Ecotech. Hopefully they send a replacement and then let me return the defective one so my tank won't be without light.
 
The top one the lights are out

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any time i have had issues with an ecotech product they have always responded the next business day and made it right.

It might be frustrating but im sure it will get resolved.
 
I called Ecotech today and they are sending me out a new light, but they are charging me a Dollar. Now one dollar isn't going to break me but I still don't agree I should have to pay for a defective light.
 
I called Ecotech today and they are sending me out a new light, but they are charging me a Dollar. Now one dollar isn't going to break me but I still don't agree I should have to pay for a defective light.
A dollar!? What was their reasoning?
 
That they check your credit card is good. Anytime I've had that done the company charges a dollar and then refunds it back. Not Ecotech so every time they warranty a product they are a dollar richer, I'm sure it adds up.
 
they likely charge $1 so that they know there is a good card and can charge it if you do not return the warrantied item
 
Thank you for contacting EcoTech Marine’s Customer Support Department. This Service Exchange Program Agreement (“SEP”) is a binding agreement between you (“You or Yours”), and EcoTech Marine, LLC or C2 Development, Inc. (“ETM, C2, We, or Our(s)”). Below details the information, terms and conditions of the SEP.

Our SEP offers You a replacement part or unit (“Unit”) for personal use while Your original Unit is sent into Us for warranty review or service according to the terms of this agreement.

To participate in the SEP you must meet the following conditions:
1. You must be the owner or purchaser of an ETM or C2 manufactured product;
2. Your Unit must be under warranty;
3. You must provide a valid credit card that we will confirm authorization with a $1.00 non-refundable charge;
4. You must grant Us permission to store your credit card for potential future charges by Us;
5. Your Unit must not be damaged due to wear and tear, misuse, or water of which cause will be determined solely by Our staff; and
6. You must not have previously violated this Agreement.

This Agreement, along with any updates or supplemental terms or verbal statements by Us together constitute the “Agreement” between You and Us.

You agree to provide Us a valid credit card, You agree to allow Us to store Your credit card information for possible future charges, and You agree to allow Us to charge a non-refundable $1.00 authorization on the provided card.

We agree to send you a replacement Unit with a prepaid return label and You agree to send Us your faulty Unit within 30 days of shipment of the Replacement Unit using the prepaid return label. If You fail to send your faulty Unit to Us within the prescribed timeframe You agree to all charges on Your credit card stored by Us to cover the costs of the replacement Unit.

If, after return of Your faulty Unit, We determine the damage is not covered under warranty then you agree to all charges on Your credit card stored by Us to cover the costs of the replacement Unit.

If, after attempting to charge Your credit card, We are unable to process the transaction to cover all costs of the replacement Unit We will contact you for an alternative method of payment. If You are unable to provide said payment we will take all legal remedies, including collections to recover our costs.

If, after receiving Your faulty Unit, We determine it is unsafe for use, We reserve the right to destroy or retain any unsafe part of the Unit.


Regards,
Chris
Chris Fe
 
This happened to me when I had an in-warranty replacement. They charged my bank account $1 to ensure that I could be charged for any failures to comply with their return policy.
 
Standard protocol. Every single time I wanted a replacement before sending the faulty product back I gave $1. You could've opted out, sent them the defective unit and once they recieved it, they would send you out the replacement. You would've saved that $1.

For me it's a no brainers to spend $1 for that service is, definitely worth it...
 
Standard protocol. Every single time I wanted a replacement before sending the faulty product back I gave $1. You could've opted out, sent them the defective unit and once they recieved it, they would send you out the replacement. You would've saved that $1.

For me it's a no brainers to spend $1 for that service is, definitely worth it...
That's what I did pay the dollar. I contacted them on Friday about the broken light and am still waiting for my replacement to be shipped. You would think they would hold some units for warranty purpose. Their telling me they are backed up filling orders. Either they are getting a lot of defective units that need replacement or they are putting people with warranty problems on hold.
 
It's been a week now, I called Ecotech again today and they have no answer when I will get my replacement. Anyone else had better luck with a warranty Gen 5 Blue replacement?
 
Pretty sure they are 100% made in the United States just like AI also you figure they just started shipping these they're having trouble keeping up with the demand of supply already it might take a second to get that light
 
Be happy you at least got yours. Mine were supposed to be here February 17th. Then they went “missing”. UPS said they never received them, BRS says they did. I know shipping well enough to know BRS never actually gave them the lights/box. They said I will HOPEFULLY get mine by end of the month (March). Oh and gave me a $20 credit. Whooptiedoo, spend $2k on lighting & such, don’t get it, get $20....
 
Be happy you at least got yours. Mine were supposed to be here February 17th. Then they went “missing”. UPS said they never received them, BRS says they did. I know shipping well enough to know BRS never actually gave them the lights/box. They said I will HOPEFULLY get mine by end of the month (March). Oh and gave me a $20 credit. Whooptiedoo, spend $2k on lighting & such, don’t get it, get $20....
That stinks. BRS can do better than that. There was a R2R member that purchased a G4 XR30 Pro with Diffuser for $672. They didn't have anymore in stock so they gave him a G5 XR30 instead. I would tell BRS to refund you and then charge you when they're ready to ship. Keeping your order in line with others. They should be paying you interest and $20 doesn't cover it.
 

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