Subject: Formal Complaint Regarding Defective Whirlpool Washing Machine and Unresolved Return/Replacement Process
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to formally raise a complaint regarding the Whirlpool 7.5 kg 5 Star, Ace Wash Station Semi Automatic Top Load Washing Machine (Grey) purchased through Flipkart, with Order ID: OD[protected].
Upon receipt, the product was found to be defective, as confirmed by a Whirlpool technician. Despite my repeated efforts, it took almost a month for Whirlpool to provide the jobsheet, which I promptly uploaded to Flipkart as per your team’s instructions.
However, the situation has continued to deteriorate. I have been pursuing a return/replacement of the defective machine since August 11, but there has been no resolution. Tickets have been closed with misleading comments, and despite being assured by the Flipkart team that the product would be picked up, I received a call on the scheduled date instructing me to personally courier the washing machine to a warehouse. This is an unreasonable and impractical request, given the size and nature of the product.
Furthermore, when I escalated the issue to the National Consumer Helpline (NCH), Flipkart's response was that the product falls under brand warranty and that Whirlpool is responsible for the return/replacement. If this is the case, why did Flipkart initially insist on the Whirlpool jobsheet for initiating the return? Why was Flipkart not in continuous coordination with Whirlpool to resolve this matter?
It is now the end of October, and I am still left without a resolution. I have been unable to purchase a new washing machine as my funds are tied up in this defective product. This delay and constant runaround is causing immense harassment to me and my family.
I demand immediate action to either replace the defective machine or process a full refund without further delays. Failure to resolve this matter promptly will leave me no choice but to escalate the issue to higher consumer forums and take necessary legal action.
Sincerely,
Amarendu Behera
[Order ID: OD[protected]]
Flipkart customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.