Damaged or Defective Items: Special Return Rules
🛡️ Damaged or Defective Items: Special Return Rules
Summary
If your order arrived damaged or defective, don’t worry 🙏. Pulingo gives these cases priority. This guide explains how to document the issue, submit your claim, and what to expect for replacements or refunds. 📸🚚
📋 What Qualifies as Damaged or Defective
- Items that arrived with visible physical damage (broken, cracked, dented).
- Products that do not function properly right out of the box.
- Wrong item delivered that cannot be used as intended.
- Missing essential parts that make the product unusable.
🚨 Steps to Take Immediately
- Do not discard packaging or shipping box.
- Take clear photos of the damaged item and outer box.
- Report the issue via My Account → Orders → Report Problem.
- If delivered by courier, note visible damage on the delivery receipt.
📸 Required Photos & Documentation
To approve your claim quickly, include:
- Photo of the damaged area up close.
- Photo of the item in its original packaging.
- Photo of the outer shipping box/label.
- Your order confirmation number.
Tip: Good documentation = faster approval and replacement.
🔄 Replacement vs. Refund Options
- Replacement: If the same item is in stock, it ships out in 2–3 business days.
- Refund: If out of stock, a refund will be issued to your original payment method.
- Store Credit: Available if you prefer immediate future purchase credit.
💰 Shipping Costs & Responsibility
- For damaged or defective items, Pulingo covers return shipping.
- You’ll receive a prepaid return label by email and in your account dashboard.
- No restocking fees apply in these cases.
⏱️ Timeframe for Resolution
- Claims are typically reviewed within 48 hours of submission.
- Replacements ship within 2–3 business days once approved.
- Refunds follow the standard 5–7 business days timeline.
🤝 When to Contact Support
Reach out if:
- Your claim hasn’t been acknowledged within 48 hours.
- The replacement hasn’t shipped after 5 business days.
- You need additional help with large or high-value items.
Tip: Provide photos, order number, and courier receipt (if any) for faster resolution.
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