FitBit Replacement

xxghost
xxghost Posts: 4,697 Member
edited November 13 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey guys!

Recently, a big air bubble has appeared on the band of my Charge HR. It is steadily growing, and is now reaching the actual display.

I've contact FitBit. Before they will send me a replacement, they want to see the FitBit itself. Seems that they can't ensure a replacement until they've seen mine. They estimate the process will take a few weeks, not including the actual shipping times.

I was curious to hear back from anyone who has dealt with FitBit before. Are they generally pretty good about actually sending in the replacement? Has anyone sent one in just to be denied a replacement? I'd hate to be without my FitBit for a month, only to be told its a no-go.

Thanks in advance!
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  • CharlieBeansmomTracey
    CharlieBeansmomTracey Posts: 7,682 Member
    I had one replaced but didnt have to send mine in.had no issues with them
  • Char231023
    Char231023 Posts: 700 Member
    edited January 2016
    Really that is weird. I called them twice last week about replacements. Mine has the bubble and the side rubber is separating from the plastic, I called and I already received a replacement. The next day my husbands fell apart, I called again and they sent out a second one and it should be here on Friday. Both are under the year warranty. I have not had any problems with their customer service.
  • luluinca
    luluinca Posts: 2,899 Member
    I only had mine a few days when it was obvious there was something wrong with it. I called them two days in a row and they sent a replacement right away and told me to just recycle the other one. Already have the new one up and running.
  • QueenMother14
    QueenMother14 Posts: 438 Member
    I just had my Fitbit Flex replaced. They didn't have me send mine in. They just sent me a new one. They were very easy to deal with and I got the replacement in about 5 days.
  • iofred
    iofred Posts: 488 Member
    I had my Surge replaced without any issues. Was amazed with their customer service, as I only asked if I could buy another wristband
  • 424a57
    424a57 Posts: 140 Member
    My Charge HR's battery died while installing firmware update. One phone call and a replacement was on the way. It took about 4 days to receive the new unit.
  • TaraTall
    TaraTall Posts: 339 Member
    I second all these comments on amazing service. Ask if a photo would be enough to initate the replacement? Or get a new rep. i lost my fitbit - read: LOST. And admitted to it - and they gave me 25% off any fitbit.
  • xxghost
    xxghost Posts: 4,697 Member
    I wonder if the agent who helped me was confused then, or if I did something to make them suspicious of me. Who knows. Maybe I'll skip the live chat and go straight to a call!

    Thanks!
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    I emailed them with a similar problem with my Charge HR this week, and after I provided photos, receipt, and personal details, they said yesterday they are mailing me a new one.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    If you have any issues with Fitbit, their customer service is really efficient and they'll send you a replacement. I've had 3 replaced!
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    edited January 2016
    They will replace it pronto. Fitbit is great about replacing the hardware.

    I got 2 replacements no questions asked, they just wanted you to write up what happened and send them a pic.

    edited to add: it will not take a month, I usually had mine within 7 days..
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    I've dealt with Fitbit twice. The first time was for a damaged Ultra years ago, and they wanted me to send them a picture of it with the receipt. They did NOT replace it. They sent me a 50% off coupon for the One instead. The second time was last year, and I lost my Fitbit completely. They actually at first said that I would have to have a picture of it, and exasperated, I told them I couldn't very well take a picture of something that was missing...then they told me that they no longer cover lost units. UGH. I was supposed to get a coupon for a new one which never came, so I had to contact them again.

    Their customer service seems to have bad days on the exact days that I need help. If something happens to this unit, I'll just say screw it and buy a cheap-o pedometer until the next major gift-giving holiday when I can ask everyone to help me out.
  • kdcomstock89
    kdcomstock89 Posts: 54 Member
    I emailed them last Saturday about my Charge band coming apart. They asked for photos and by Wednesday they sent an email saying they had shipped the new one and I should be getting it on Monday. They told me to recycle the old fitbit once I get the new one.
  • Spook_Nuke_Em
    Spook_Nuke_Em Posts: 408 Member
    I've had 2 Charge HR's replaced. Both times I just emailed and sent them a picture of the bar code on the original box. They emailed and asked for my address and shipped right out. They said I can just E-Waste the defective devices.

    It was a really easy process both times, but I think I'm going to sell my newest replacement and go with something else. Both of mine went bad within a couple months.
  • jenready
    jenready Posts: 2,658 Member
    I had to send my flex back as soon as I got it, it would not charge due to it not connecting to the charger right out of the box. I sent it back and had a new one from them all in about a week and a half. Their customer service was great and the process didn't take long at all. Good luck!
  • fidangul
    fidangul Posts: 673 Member
    My charge hr was replaced. In fact, I thought that they'd want to see it and asked them how I send it out to them. But the agent's reply was that it wasn't necessary and that they can see that my fitbit had technical issues. And within 5 working days my new one was delivered (plus it was over the xmas period).

    I wonder whether a photo image of your fitbit would not have been sufficient proof for them??
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
    I had a Flex replaced no questions asked. They reviewed the diagnostics and determined there was an issue with the battery as it would not hold a charge for >24 hrs. My replacement holds charge for ~1 week.

    Outstanding customer service from my experience.
  • dleivis87
    dleivis87 Posts: 41 Member
    I have had two Fitbits replaced. Customer service is fantastic and replaced both and I did not need to send them anything.
  • dleivis87
    dleivis87 Posts: 41 Member
    Best customer service experience I have received from any company and I told them this.
  • mishxoxxo
    mishxoxxo Posts: 1 Member
    The bubbling has happened to a few of my charge HR. They were all black. That said, does anyone know if this issue is persistent in other colors, particularly plum? All I'm seeing are photos of the black charge HR with bubbles - so wondering if there's something behind that
  • jan_pearce
    jan_pearce Posts: 1 Member
    Replying to old thread to answer @mishxoxxo. I also experienced great customer service from Fitbit for my issue which was with the Fitbit Charge HR band delaminating. @mishxoxxo it was one of the plum ones. I just got a replacement one yesterday,and have not been asked to send the old one back.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I have heard nothing but outstanding reports on FB customer service.
  • SCoil123
    SCoil123 Posts: 2,111 Member
    I've had mine replaced twice and never had to send back the damaged one
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,242 Member
    I've heard very good things about their service, to the point that I've actually emailed them to see if they will do anything about my lost Charge HR. On Thursday, the rubber ring which holds the loose end of the band broke, so the end of the band was not secured. Saturday, I lose the whole thing at a shopping centre, because it fell off due to the missing band-ring. I emailed them Saturday, and am waiting to see what they say before I go shopping for a new one.
  • neldabg
    neldabg Posts: 1,452 Member
    Here to chime in with my positive experience. Fitbit has always been really patient and kind to me. They sent me a replacement for a new Charge HR before, even with the option for a new color! It arrived in about a week.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    edited October 2016
    They are generally excellent

    Send them a photo and they will replace it free

    NM .necro
  • HONEEBEE95
    HONEEBEE95 Posts: 3 Member
    I just received the replacement unit for my Fitbit HR. I didn't have to show photos, produce proof of purchase or anything else. Dealt with customer service via email. My only problem was was it took 9 days to receive my replacement?! The bubbles on my band didn't affect the performance of the unit but they were just ugly.
  • Melindhra
    Melindhra Posts: 15 Member
    I know two people with year-old Fitbit Charge and Charge HRs who have the bubbling wristband issue. It's possible that they want the unit to figure out what's going on.
  • MiniMansell1964
    MiniMansell1964 Posts: 188 Member
    they must have replaced thousands of them so far
  • Duchy82
    Duchy82 Posts: 560 Member
    I just emailed them when the wrist strap on my charge started cracking. Attached a photograph and after a few questions on when purchased etc (it was a gift so no receipt or idea where it was bought) they replaced it no problem. Excellent customer service, no complaints whatsoever and the replacement arrived really quickly.
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