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06-04-2016 15:37
06-04-2016 15:37
I just called to have my Surge replaced....it's cracking at the screws and seperating from the unit.
The band is obviously a design flaw but they don't seem to care. Basically they'll replace within 12 months of original use. If this next 1 lasts 5 1/2 mos like the first one Ive spent $200 fro 12 months usage of a step counter and heartbeat monitor. Not a happy camper.
07-26-2016 07:06
07-26-2016 07:06
Hi there everyone! Good to see you in the Community! 🙂
I'm sorry about the inconveniences. When it comes to warranty, it only covers a one year period from the original purchase due to factory defects. If you're beyond the warranty or it doesn't cover your tracker in a specific scenario, Fitbit will give you a 25% discount on any tracker you wish. You can review the warranty and returns policies here.
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10-23-2017 14:54
10-23-2017 14:54
I have had the same issue with my Fitbit. The warranty has expired, but regardless I have not worn it much at all and have taken VERY good care of it. They offered me the 25% off, but why would I want to buy another Fitbit when the quality just isn't there? Plus they don't stand by their product when there is an obvious design flaw!!! For the price, I'll be purchasing an iWatch and I'll will make sure all my family and friends DO NOT BUY FITBITS!!! Thanks for nothing Fitbit.
10-24-2017 20:39
10-24-2017 20:39
Just wanted to post an update. Fitbit has decided to do the right thing and replace my tracker. It took some emails and pictures, but they have stepped up to the plate. Thank you Fitbit.
10-24-2017 20:41
10-24-2017 20:41
Just wanted to post an update. Fitbit has decided to do the right thing and replace my tracker. It took some emails and pictures, but they have stepped up to the plate. Thank you Fitbit.
10-24-2017 22:13
10-24-2017 22:13
You are absolutely right! I am so glad to see I am not the only one having this problem, but I hate it at the same time! I think it sucks that this HUUUUGE company that makes buckoo bucks from all of us, all of the time, but aren't willing to stand by their products! The "WARRANTY POLICY" means diddly squat when they have something that has a manufacturer's defect! They should have caught the problem AND SOLVED IT so that we aren't forced to continue to throw money out the window. Oh well, though, right?? If we are throwing money out our window, it is going straight into theirs so we can get our incredibly expensive Fitbit fixed that THEY KNEW was going to break! I have never been able to get mine replace and the band is almost completely split off. SOOO upsetting. I was given it as a gift, the wrong size mind you, and when I tried to return it for a correct size I wasn't allowed. I have a tiny wrist. My friend ordered me a large and when it came in it was a Black XL. He didn't pay any attention, took all the stuff off, put it together and brought it over in cute little bag. When he was putting it on me he kept commenting about how big it was, and how he didn't understand. It wasn't until we went through the trash and found a sticker that said XL that he realized the wrong thing came in. It was ACTUALLY Fitbit that made the mistake, I figured it was him because he just had too much on his mind. He was here on vacation, there wasn't much he could do without the receipt, so he was going to call when he got back. He was in the Army and just happened to be on leave. He DID call, and I called. Never to get anyone to give us any kind of help. He had somehow packed his receipt in his go bag when he went back overseas. Well, not somehow, it was in his wallet! I even called Fitbit and gave them the credit card number that was used to purchased it!! Nothing!! So... NOW... I have a Fitbit Surge... that I always wanted... That is HUUUUGE.... AND broken. Awesome. Won't fix the band... Wouldn't return THEIR ERROR!! I wish I would have known this sounding board was here a long time ago!! I wish you all better luck than I have had. 25%.... Ha! Yeah right...
10-25-2017 01:46
10-25-2017 01:46
@Slammm8 Amazon and E-bay sell aftermarket bands for the Surge. YouTube has "How to" videos to help the process. FYI. The Surge has been discontinued and replaced by the Ionic. It also seems that Fitbit does not do recalls unless it's a "health" related issue. As you have found out, defects are covered under the warranty. Until they are not.
10-25-2017 02:38
10-25-2017 02:38
@AnricaX wrote:Just wanted to post an update. Fitbit has decided to do the right thing and replace my tracker. It took some emails and pictures, but they have stepped up to the plate. Thank you Fitbit.
Hope You will be luckier than me @AnricaX ( but I'm not sure ). 6 months ago my Surge was replaced ( Thanks to Fitbit for this ) but 6 months later the new one becomes the same as the first ( replaced ) one - the strip with a lot of bubbles. How I solved my problem ? By buying new straps from China and replacing them by myself.
10-25-2017 09:35
10-25-2017 09:35
10-25-2017 11:33 - edited 10-25-2017 11:34
10-25-2017 11:33 - edited 10-25-2017 11:34
@Slammm8 You can order a strap with the size and color you want ( S or L ) and replace it They differ only in length, width is the same. So you can do it. With my best wishes 🙂
10-25-2017 12:18
10-25-2017 12:18
12-30-2017 16:37
12-30-2017 16:37
My husband had the same problem with his Fitbit surge. They replaced it the first time and he's only had it 10 months and the band is breaking again. He does not mistreat the Fitbit - he takes excellent care of it - it is a flaw on Fitbit's part and they refuse to honor their product. He will soon need a new tracker and I strongly encourage him to look at other fitness trackers, not Fitbit products.
08-28-2018 16:10
08-28-2018 16:10
I've had the same problem with the Surge band failing, twice now, and Fitbit won't replace the second because it's out of warranty.
I love the offer of 25% of a new Fitbit to restart the warranty - why would I bother?
There are plenty of other fitness trackers out there, so don't toss your money out with a Fitbit.
They don't stand by their products, so my business will go to a company like Garmin that will.
Adios Fitbit.
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