Action communication
Sony Electronics, Inc. Sony Electronics, Inc. Customer Service 16450 W. Bernardo Dr. San Diego, CA 92127
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Corporate Headquarters 858-942-2400
Customer Service and Tech Support 888 476-6972
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Manufacturer Notice Letter for Step 1 (For instructions on how to use this copy-and-paste letter, click here.)
(Note: Be sure to copy-paste-customize and send a copy of the Retailer Notice Letter, which is slightly different, to the corporate headquarters of the store that sold you the computer.)
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[YOUR STREET ADDRESS] [YOUR STREET ADDRESS] [YOUR CITY/STATE/ZIP] [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] [TODAY’S DATE]
Sony Electronics, Inc. Customer Service 16450 W. Bernardo Dr. San Diego, CA 92127
Dear Sir or Madam:
This is to notify you that I am rejecting (in accordance with my rights under the Uniform Commercial Code) the defective goods
described below. As remedy, I am willing to accept a complete cash refund or a new replacement model that functions and performs
according to the terms of the original sales contract.
Here is the problem:
On [DATE], I purchased a [BRAND, MODEL, AND TYPE COMPUTER] Serial Number [SERIAL NUMBER] from [NAME OF RETAIL STORE OR ONLINE SELLER] located in [CITY AND STATE]. I paid [PURCHASE PRICE]. Copies of the sales invoice and receipt are attached.
Approximately [HOW LONG] after setting up the computer according to manufacturer instructions, I noticed the following defects:
- [DESCRIBE DEFECT IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, 10-40 WORDS]
- [DESCRIBE DEFECT IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, 10-40 WORDS]
- [DESCRIBE DEFECT IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, 10-40 WORDS]
- [DESCRIBE DEFECT IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, 10-40 WORDS. ADD AS MANY MORE NUMBERED DEFECTS AS NECESSARY.]
As soon as I became aware of these problems, I reported them to your technical-support representative [FIRST AND LAST NAME AND TITLE, IF AVAILABLE] (who helped diagnose the defects) and your retail agent [FIRST AND LAST NAME AND TITLE, IF AVAILABLE] (who personally observed the described defects). Neither was able to make the computer conform to the agreed-upon terms of
sale.
Clearly, this merchandise is not what you and your sales agent agreed to deliver, and I am thus rejecting it by immediately
returning it to your sales agent for refund or even-exchange.
Sincerely,
[YOUR SIGNATURE] [YOUR NAME]
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Opportunity to Resolve Letter for Step 3 (For instructions on how to use this copy-and-paste letter, click here.)
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[YOUR STREET ADDRESS] [YOUR STREET ADDRESS] [YOUR CITY/STATE/ZIP] [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] [TODAY’S DATE]
Sony Electronics, Inc. Customer Service One Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Dear Sir/Madam,
On [DATE] , I purchased a [BRAND, MODEL, AND TYPE COMPUTER] Serial Number [SERIAL NUMBER] from [NAME OF RETAIL STORE OR ONLINE SELLER] located in [CITY AND STATE] . I paid [PURCHASE PRICE] . Copies of the sales invoice and receipt are attached.
Approximately [HOW LONG] after setting up the computer according to manufacturer instructions, I noticed the following defects:
- [DESCRIBE DEFECT IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, 10-40 WORDS]
- [DESCRIBE DEFECT IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, 10-40 WORDS]
- [DESCRIBE DEFECT IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, 10-40 WORDS]
- [DESCRIBE DEFECT IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, 10-40 WORDS. ADD AS MANY MORE NUMBERED DEFECTS AS NECESSARY.]
As soon as I became aware of these problems, I reported them to your technical-support representative [FIRST AND LAST NAME AND TITLE, IF AVAILABLE] , who helped diagnose the defects. Tech support was unable to correct the problem, and at their request I have returned the
computer to your service center for repair.
[IF YOUR RESEARCH IN ACTION ALERT, ACTION LIBRARY, OR ELSEWHERE HAS TURNED UP OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION, THIS IS A GOOD PLACE
TO ADD IT WITHOUT DISRUPTING THE FLOW OF THIS LETTER. BEGIN YOUR ADDITION WITH SOMETHING LIKE, "FURTHERMORE, I HAVE LEARNED…"
OR "FURTHER, I UNDERSTAND THAT…." IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO ADD, DELETE THIS PROMPT.]
I purchased this computer based on your company’s reputation for producing quality merchandise and never expected to encounter
such problems as I’ve described above, which have caused me considerable inconvenience.
However, I am willing to give your company an opportunity to resolve this. I trust that the repairs recommended by your technical-support
department and carried out by your service center will eliminate these defects once and for all and will promptly deliver
to me a fully functioning computer that conforms to the terms of sale.
If this does not resolve the problem, I will, of course, be in further contact with you.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[YOUR SIGNATURE] [YOUR NAME]
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Request for Refund/Replacement Letter for Step 4 (For instructions on how to use this copy-and-paste letter, click here.)
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[YOUR STREET ADDRESS] [YOUR STREET ADDRESS] [YOUR CITY/STATE/ZIP] [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] [TODAY’S DATE]
Sony Electronics, Inc. Customer Service One Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to request your intervention to resolve a continuing problem with a computer produced by your company.
I’ve written to you previously about this computer, and a copy of that letter is attached for your reference. As I explained,
your technical-support department was unable to correct the problem and requested that I return the computer to your service
center for repairs, which I did, trusting that your personnel would restore the computer to proper condition.
Since then, however, I have continued to experience problems with the computer, including the following:
- [DESCRIBE NEW PROBLEM IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, 10-40 WORDS]
- [DESCRIBE NEW PROBLEM IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, 10-40 WORDS]
- [DESCRIBE NEW PROBLEM IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, 10-40 WORDS]
- [DESCRIBE NEW PROBLEM IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL, 10-40 WORDS. ADD AS MANY MORE NUMBERED DEFECTS AS NECESSARY.]
[IF YOUR RESEARCH IN ACTION ALERT, ACTION LIBRARY, OR ELSEWHERE HAS TURNED UP OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION—WHICH WAS NOT MENTIONED IN YOUR PREVIOUS LETTER—THIS IS A GOOD PLACE TO ADD IT WITHOUT DISRUPTING THE FLOW OF THIS LETTER. BEGIN YOUR ADDITION WITH SOMETHING LIKE, "FURTHERMORE,
I HAVE LEARNED…" OR "FURTHER, I UNDERSTAND THAT.…" IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO ADD, DELETE THIS PROMPT.]
I have been extremely patient about the continuing inconvenience and frustration caused by this problem, and I have worked
very cooperatively with your tech-support department, service center, and repair people. I’m sure that the internal log you
have on my case confirms what my own detailed records and documentation show: that this has been a long and trying affair.
Fair business practices and true customer service dictate that at some point the treadmill of ineffective repairs must stop
and a genuine remedy must be provided. That time is now.
This is to request either a full refund or replacement of the defective computer with a new equivalent model that functions
fully and according to the terms of the original sales contract.
I look forward to hearing from your office by [DATE TWO WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF THIS LETTER] so that we may bring this case to a satisfactory conclusion.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[YOUR SIGNATURE] [YOUR NAME]
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Demand Letter for Step 5 (For instructions on how to use this copy-and-paste letter, click here.)
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[YOUR STREET ADDRESS] [YOUR STREET ADDRESS] [YOUR CITY/STATE/ZIP] [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] [TODAY’S DATE]
Sony Electronics, Inc. Customer Service One Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have spent [NUMBER] months attempting to amicably resolve a problem with your company, including writing to you twice (please see attached letters
for your reference), patiently talking with your technical-support and customer-service departments in numerous phone calls,
and cooperatively working with your service center.
Unfortunately, the problem has still not been satisfactorily resolved.
[IF YOUR RESEARCH IN ACTION ALERT, ACTION LIBRARY, OR ELSEWHERE HAS TURNED UP OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION—WHICH WAS NOT MENTIONED IN YOUR PREVIOUS LETTERS—THIS IS A GOOD PLACE TO ADD IT WITHOUT DISRUPTING THE FLOW OF THIS LETTER. BEGIN YOUR ADDITION WITH SOMETHING LIKE, "FURTHERMORE,
I HAVE LEARNED…" OR "FURTHER, I UNDERSTAND THAT.…" IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO ADD, DELETE THIS PROMPT.]
This is to make a final request for either a full refund or replacement of the defective computer with a new equivalent model
that functions fully and according to the terms of the original sales contract.
I look forward to hearing from your office no later than [DATE TWO WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF THIS LETTER] so that we may conclude this matter without the need for further action.
Sincerely,
[YOUR SIGNATURE] [YOUR NAME]
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