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Reviewer: S. Jack Wei, MD
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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Presenter's Affiliation: Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group
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I have been a fan of the Philips Sonicare line of toothbrushes until recently. I upgraded to the FlexCare model based on its claim of being their best toothbrush yet and the fact that it came with a sanitizer. However, it didnât come with any guidance on how to maintain the internal (read: not replaceable) battery. It died at just over 2 years after purchase (it has a 2 year warranty) and when I reached out to Philips to see if they would repair/replace it in good faith to keep a loyal customer, they refused.
The Chat Agent even cited the fact that it should last at least 5 years and attempted to point to some unhelpful documentation, insinuating that it provided guidance on how to maintain the battery. My annoying chat conversation with them, below.
So Buyers beware that this is Philipsâ position, it is clear that it is not in their best interest to instruct their customers on how to extend the life of their product, and they act accordingly.
I'm very careful when it comes to batteries and generally like to know how the batteries of a given appliance or device like to be treated (for example, today's SmartPhones like to be full or topped off constantly and it's hard on the battery to get completely drained). Conversely, laptop batteries should be "conditioned" monthly - a complete drain down to dead, and then a full, uninterrupted recharge).
The top-of-the line Sonicare FlexCare came with no such guidance, despite costing close to $200 and having a non-replaceable battery (I hate that - such a waste).
Pearl: Hello, how are you today?
Me: Hi Pearl. Just fine, thanks yourself?
Pearl: Doing great, thanks for asking.
Me: Good to hear it.
Me: I had a question about my FlexCare toothbrush
Me: it is no longer turning on
Me: is there anything you can help me with on that?
Me: I've only had it for 2-3 years and I heard they should last 4-5 years
Pearl: I apologize for your recent experience and will do my best to help you with it.
Pearl: could provide me with model number, serial number and your unit's date of purchase? The HX model and serial numbers are located on the bottom or inside the well of the toothbrush handle.
Me: OK
Me: let's see
Me: Serial: 080221
Me: Model: HX6930
Me: and I don't have an exact date or purchase but I think it was the fall of 2009
Me: so not quite 2 years, if I'm counting correctly
Pearl: Thanks for the information.
Pearl: Do you have the purchase receipt for this unit?
Me: hmmm, probably not
Me: I might be able to contact Costco to see if they can pull it up if it is critical, but not sure if their records would be retained for that long.
Pearl: Does the light come on when the handle is on charging base?
Me: no it does not
Pearl: Have you tried a different wall outlet? Just to make sure that the outlet is working fine.
Me: Yes, I have. The sanitizer comes on as well so I know it is getting power.
Pearl: As per the serial number, the unit is not within warranty, the Sonicare toothbrushes are non-repairable, my best suggestion would be to purchase a new Sonicare toothbrush and I can offer you a coupon code for 15% off and free shipping on purchase of the unit through our Philips online store.
Me: What does the serial number tell you? Can you tell when it was purchased? If so, when?
Pearl: It shows as purchased in 2008, if you have the purchase receipt I would request you to fax it to our entitlement team to validate the warranty on this unit.
Me: I see. And how long is the warranty good for?
Pearl: The sonicare units come with a 2-year warranty period from the date of purchase.
Me: I see. I just checked the FAQ and it did say that the batteries cannot be replaced but that they should last for many years.
Me: I don't think 3 years is "many years" - that's very disappointing.
Pearl: That's correct, it lasts for at least 5 years.
Me: So why did this one stop working after 3?
Me: I remember trying to find out in the manual how to keep the battery in good condition and it did not give any tips.
Pearl: It is advisable to deplete the battery and then recharge it for 24 hours.
Me: How often?
Pearl: The fully charged handle lasts for 1 week.
Me: I see. is that stated anywhere in the manual?
Pearl: I'm checking it for you.
Me: thank you. because I always wondered and tried to look for it
Me: now it's dead.
Pearl: http://www.p4c/. Philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/cpindex. pl?scy=US&mid=Link_FAQs&view=aa12_view_partial.html&session=20110713180056_220.127.116.11&list=aa12_list_partial.html&slg=AEN&ctn=HX6932/10&dct=FAQ&refnr=0082677&faqview=1
Me: I clicked the link. doesn't say anything you explained.
Me: did you want me to read anything in particular?
Pearl: "Our rechargeable toothbrushes last for a minimum of 2 weeks without charging and are therefore convenient for travel."
Me: I see that, too. it doesn't say anything about recommending that one depletes them and then charge for 24 hours.
Me: it just says that it's convenient to travel with
Me: I have to say that this is very upsetting. you could easily put these recommendations in your official documentation (manuals) so that your customers can actually get "many years" out of the life of a product that they paid a premium for. I paid nearly $200 for my Sonicare and what you're telling me is that one year after the warranty expires, I have to go buy another one.
Pearl: The HX6930 comes with the Lithium Ion battery so if you leave it on the charge it doesn't affect the battery, however, with our experience it is better to deplete the battery before recharging it.
Me: Can I buy only the handle or do I need to purchase an entirely new set?
Pearl: I'm sorry, you would need to purchase the entire unit as we don't sell individual handle.
Me: Of course you don't.
Pearl: What best I could do is offer you a free brush head after you purchase a Sonicare unit.
Me: I was really hoping that Phillips would show some good faith and say, yes, it may be out of warranty, but our product is not repairable nor replaceable by our own design, nor do we provide any valuable recommendations on conditioning the battery for lasting use. I was hoping that they would send me a new brush handle for no charge or at a significant discount. 15% or a free brush head is insulting.
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kristina on 09/25/2013:
I had the same experience and I am a dental professional!!
I am very disappointed in this company.
max m on 11/07/2013:
your experience is nearly identical to mine. After exactly two years of using it the batteries feel to hold a charge for more than 15 seconds. I am as well as you experience and charging and maintaining batteries of all types. For some reason they designed a suicide device how to make you buy a new device every two years after all the warranty ends. Their customer service reps gave me the same line and refused to help me any even with the discount on a new item. I guess they're making gobs of money on this product. Yet I'm going to try to purchase the basic one again and see if it was just a fluke or not but I have my doubts.
TruthBrush on 11/24/2013:
You can easily open these toothbrushes up and replace the battery yourself.
5 mins of simple research will show you how to do this.
TarheelCoastie on 02/28/2014:
Similar experience with a new Sonicare unit, dead right out the box.
Phillips customer service (overseas) was HORRIBLE! Always keep the chat transcripts as they often do NOT keep their word.
I took the dead unit to Bed Bath and Beyond and they gave me a full refund on the unit without a receipt.
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Well hello all of you tech savvy individuals out to purchase the latest innovations from companies such as RCA, Philips, Oleviaâ¦etc. I just thought Iâd make the purchasing research that much easier by providing some information regarding my personal experience with the Philips Magnavox Corporation.
Iâd purchased a 42â Philips Plasma television in late February 2008 and was absolutely ecstatic about it! I brought it home, plugged it in and was ready to watch some High Definition basketball. Little to my surprise I found blue splotches up in the left corner that would appear and reappear throughout this experience. Well, at this point, I shouldâve just returned it and been done with it but I really like it and it was a great deal so I thought Iâd give customer service a call. They assured me it would be no problem to get that fixed under warranty and they gave us the information we needed to set up an appointment to have it picked up. So we called and it was picked up by the local service center. So far, this sounds like an average TV buying experience; it gets better so just hold on.
Well the TV repair shop decided it was in need of a part, that so happened to be on back order. We were unhappy with this response but these things happen so we waited and waited and waited some more. Finally it was D-day, we called and were assured the part was on its way. They said it might take up to 10 business days to ship so we were patient and we continued to wait. Finally after about 13 business days I decided to call Philips. To my surprise, the part was never shipped and had actually not even come off of back order yet. At this point, Iâm beginning to become a bit angry. So, since Philips just has the highest respect on how their customer service is handled they actually assign you a customer care associate and I was told mine would be calling me in 2-3 business days and weâd get it all taken care of.
So, again, I waited. It had been 3 days, no call. I decided to call them back again and apparently I still had not been assigned a customer care associate. They apologized for my inconvenience and then assured me that my case had been escalated and that a customer care associate would be calling me the very next day. Well, this process went on for about 10 days. The best part about this is that everybody I had talked to in the Customer Service department (not to be confused with the Customer Care department) had told me I had to wait for my Customer Care associate to call me back. Finally, somebody informed me that the customer care department was just too busy to assign me to someone and that I would hear from them just as soon as this was possible. Still no call yet I had finally persuaded someone to give me more information without my customer care associate. They told me that my part was still on backorder for 5 more days! Well, I had no customer care associate and no part. I am NOT happy. This is where the story continues to get MUCH better...
Finally, it was the day! The part was off of backorder and it had been shipped! So, the repair shop received the part and indeed assured me Iâd have my TV back in a matter of 2 days, I was very happy to hear this considering all the bad news Iâd heard before. It was almost like Christmas morning when I went to pick it up! We brought it home, hooked up our new surround sound to it and rented an action flick. We began to watch and then noticed yet again our little blue splotch was STILL ON THE TV! It had not been fixed. Well, Iâm unhappy, angry and completely dissatisfied with my experience. I had pledged to NEVER buy another Philips again. I figured that I would call, talk to my customer care representative (that was finally assigned 2 days after my part had shipped) and that they would apologize and reassure me they would just send me a new one and make everything right. This was a very WRONG assumption!
Well first of all, my customer care person was actually sick and had lost her voice so she could not help me. I asked if there was someone else who could help me considering the circumstances and finally someone told me my next steps. I would first, have to contact a different repair shop and then I would have to make a new appointment to get the TV fixed. This new repair shop is 22 miles away from where I live. I had explained to the man on the phone that it would take me a minimum of 40 minutes to drive there and he said well thatâs the closest one besides the repair shop I had already used. So I continued to talk to him and let him know the process Iâd already been through and I asked why I should have to wait longer for my TV to be fixed when it wasnât my fault that the repair shop they contracted didnât do their job.
All I got was well itâs the warranty, we have to try to fix it first and then if itâs not fixed after 90 BUSINESS DAYS, yes thatâs right 90 business days, that then they would possibly offer me a new TV to replace my broken one. So, I have decided to return the TV and to NEVER, EVER let myself or anybody I know purchase a Philips EVER, EVER again!
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I HATE PHILIPS! on 04/02/2008:
I'm actually the person who wrote this review, just wanted to give you all a little bit of hope. I actually sent an e-mail to the company about my experience and not 2 hours later did the VP of Customer Service contact me. They researched my situation and right then and there on the phone told me they were sending me a new one and were very sorry about what had previously happened. My new TV is on the way and I'm quite satisfied with my resolution with the company.
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Defect in New Television, Poor Customer Service
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LITCHFIELD PARK, ARIZONA -- Purchase a Phillips 50 inch in March,2013. My television stopped working approximately July 11. I called the Phillips Manufacturing Repair, 1-866-309-0843 and was advised to email receipt in which I did on July 11. After faxing the receipt no one called me, therefore, I had to call them and set up for my television to be repaired, in which they gave me a vendor name and number to call.
I called Denny's Television and set up an appointment. The vendor did not show up nor called and we rescheduled three times before he showed up. The technician stated the television needs a new mother board and he stated I should be concerned as this seems to be a manufacturing defect and I should be concerned of repairs in the future with this television.
My kids and I have had no television since July 11 and my kids are out of school for the summer. This weekend was horrible with no television and being on vacation. I have called the Phillips Manufacturing Repair several times asking when can I find out details about repairing my television. I continue to hear well ma'am it takes time and there are other orders to be completed along with our expedition time of 2-3 days before a technician can read the report and act on it, as well as many other reasons.
I know everyone is busy and there is a timeframe, but I informed him to put himself in my shoes. I purchased a brand new television and it is broken within three months and my kids and I have nothing. I brought a Phillips brand as I thought they were an excellent brand and have longevity. I am a single parent and I try to spend my money on a good solid product, in which, I thought I did.
I apologize but I do not feel there is a sense of any type of urgency or commitment to the product and service I have received. Based on what the technician stated, I would like to have my television replaced.
As stated below on your Phillips website: creating a strong and trusted Philips brand with market access all over the world We have a leading global brand, which is highly trusted across the world.
Please help me in getting a television for my kids and I that we deserve and have paid for. I still have not received any information on the repair.
Ollie Smith
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trmn8r on 08/01/2013:
I don't believe you are entitled to a new tv. You are ~anticipating~ a problem.
Phillips should be given an opportunity to fix your tv under warrany. If your state has a lemon law, that would apply after it is triggered.
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Transaxle Whine 2010 Rav4
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Purchased a 2010 rav4 v6 5 speed auto transmission, at 8000 miles it developed a transaxle whine at 40 mph. Took it back to the dealer, was told nothing was wrong with it. I was. told I hear it because I have a hearing aid. I called Toyota customer service, was told "take back to the dealer".Was never told of any memos on this problem. Took it back to the dealer and had the Transmission man take it for a ride with me. He heard the whine abd went back to the dealership. Pluged a laptop into the computer and said see nothing wrong with it, a computer will not show a whine if trany is shifting collectly. Called Toyota again, was told the same thing"TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER".Was never told yet of any memo to the dealer. Iwas discussed with the rav4 because of this whine which had gotten worse. Finally traded it off. While on vacation this summer I stopped at a Toyota dealer up north and asked if they ever had any problems with awhine in the rav4.Showed me memo # T-SB-0192-10 that showed about a whine in the transmissions of 2006-2010 rav4s, dated July 15 2010.I was angry because I got rid of a good vehicle that should have been fixed, but they lied to me about it. The transmission man should be fired for his lyies. Spoke with the owner of Phillips Toyota, He said he would look into it and call me. Haven't heard from him since. Called Toyota and advised I was lied to by the dealer and why I was not told there was a memo to the dealers to fix the whine. I was told by some idiot there"WE DIDN'T TELL YOU TO GET RID OF IT".Don't go to this dealer with a problem, you to may be lied too!
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This is probably early for many, but we (more like I) do so much to the house, that my work actually starts this weekend.
Has anyone out there who decorates for Christmas had any problems with these LED light, especially in outdoor applications? Iâve started converting to them last season as they are supposed to use lower energy costs, and last up to 5 times longer. I found many bulbs to have failed on indoor sets, and half the sets I used outdoors had entire half string sections go out by the time it was New Years. All were new last season. The ones outside also seem to have rust stains around the bulb sockets indicating corrosion on the contacts.
I didn't even get enough extra bulbs with the sets to cover the ones that burned out, and on the half string failures, replacing every out bulb on the section did nothing but waste my time.
I wrote to the company from their website on the boxes and they replied they are just an importer (even though the boxes say manufactured by) and to take them back to the store, which of course it was too late by the time last holiday season wrapped up. I think they were made in China and the Phillips name is just for marketing.
They have no shunts also so you can't use any mini light testers to either fix it of find the failure spots.
At $12 to $14 a box, these things will never save enough electricity over $2-$4 mini sets by the time they fail and need to be replaced. I just have to wonder if anyone else used these and had problems. It sure goes against the reliability they advertise. They are really being phased into the market now so they will have to be much more reliable as a whole. Iâm going to just replace the bad sets and see how this year goes. I recommend to anyone buying these to first just get a few strings and see if you have better luck than I did.
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Anonymous on 10/29/2007:
No, I have not used these lights. This is good to know, however. It will certainly affect which lights I buy, to decorate with! Thanks!
Anonymous on 10/29/2007:
Slim, thanks for the excellent info. I still use the older type lights and will stick with them till they get the bugs out of the LED's. (VH Post)
Anonymous on 10/29/2007:
Same here Slim, we still use the older stuff. As always a review with the savvy consumers here at M3C in mind. (VH)
I can still remember those huge strings of Christmas lights that were wired in a way (parallel?) where one bad bulb would knock the whole string of lights out and you would have to check EVERY socket with a new bulb and pray that there was only one bulb out!
Anonymous on 10/29/2007:
Hey Slim one thing we grow in our reactors is LED's, good review and information.
Nohandle on 10/29/2007:
I think it's a good idea Slim to bring this to everyone's attention early. My local K-Mart has had Christmas trees and lights on display for a month, so I know some must be buying early. I haven't been doing any outside lighting during Christmas but surely many other members do. I'd be interested in responses from others. It will certainly be a good tip to pass on. Good review.
Anonymous on 10/29/2007:
Lid's, would you please send me a free sample of one of your reactors so I can light up the west coast this Christmas? I want to win the best house contest and I'm sure that would do it.
Slimjim on 10/29/2007:
Lids, I knew you would know as much as anyone on these. Apparently these are not great examples of the LED technology out there, probably to keep them cheap relatively. Got any industrial sets you can send me?
Anonymous on 10/29/2007:
I use the oldschool lights outside.I did get some LED lights for the inside last year,and they worked good.
Anonymous on 10/29/2007:
Slim you would be 100% correct in assuming they were made in China. Philips set up a plant in China just like everybody else because they get cheap labor.
The Chinese are notorious for using substandard wafers for there substrate and there H2 (hydrogen) is not that great either, although they are now importing H2 from the US and Praxair opened a plant or two over there as well. I have worked on a few machines that are over there and itâs not pretty what they due to these machines.
How the LEDâs pass inspection is beyond me but thatâs what happens.
chris513 on 10/31/2007:
good post. VH
Dave44 on 12/02/2007:
I have compleetly converted to LED Christmas lights. I have mostly Philips so.... I will let you know how things go. Last year I had multicolored Christmas tree lights. They worked perfectally. I don't know if they are Philips or not.
buddyboy on 12/16/2007:
These new LED Christmas lights make me MAD. The LED technology is fantastic and is absolutely the way to go BUT I have purchased strings of them for outside use for the last two years now. They seem to work well through the season but when I get them out for next years use, after gentle handling, about a third of the lights don't work. Of course, you can't replace the bulbs.
After two years of this I have switched back to my old style lights. Now, as I am an environmentally conscious consumer, switching back to energy inefficient lights is beyond sad, and that's why it makes me mad. The manufacturers are ripping us off big time with these sub standard imitations of desirable technology. How come they seem to have got away with it thus far? Where is the outrage? Yes we need LED lights, but we need reliable products even more.
Dan17 on 01/04/2008:
Christmas LED's were a waste of money and time. 2/3's of ours died over 2 years. Made in China, by Forever Bright, distributed by Kellogg Plastics Ltd in Idaho, who does not respond to inquires regarding warranty claims.
JamesLED on 01/05/2008:
I switched to all Phillips LED lighting this year, about 2500 bulbs in all. After a couple months of use, I had to replace 4 bulbs so it's not a bad ratio really. I'd say I'm satisfied with the result so we'll wait until next year and see how it goes.
andwhite1 on 12/04/2008:
I too have had the rusted out problem in my 3rd year of use. This product is utter junk. Here is my review I have been putting in as many places as I can find in Google.
Go to this link to see a picture of what happens to these bulbs when the rust out.
Here is my review:
Unfortunately, I found this site 3 years too late. Here is my experience and review posted on Amazon. These lights are total ripoff!
In need of lights I started buying these lights 2 years ago. You either like the look or don't. I do.
Lo and Behold, this year (the third year), over half of my light strings did not work. After some investigation…many of the bulb filaments and sockets were RUSTED out! This makes replacing the bulb impossible. And if one bulb goes out, all the bulbs after it go out. Some advance in technology huh?
Now that I have so much invested I have to go out and buy new strings. Now Target/Philips have me locked into a pretty good profit cycle now.
I have to assume Philips did this on purpose. How can a light be outdoor use in rain and snow and be engineered to not rust. How in this day and age can you make lights that all go out after one burnt out bulb. It's ludicrous to think they didn't do this on purpose.
To add insult to injury these bulbs cost 5 times what regular strings cost AND they tout the money saved in energy. What complete BS. I don't save any money if I have to replace strings every year at 5 times the prices.
I wish I could give these lights zero stars and had the energy to put this negative review on every Philips light set. What a bunch of cr*p!!!
I bought one string set this year that had smooth globes. It looks like they engineered a fix by making the socket, light and globe one piece and wrapping tape around the bottom of the socket. Nice try. But get this. On these strings the bulbs are not replaceable. So if your 2.5 year old steps on one…oops…out to buy a new set. Nice try Philips. So lame…
Cin City Santa on 12/11/2008:
I like the look but half the strings I bought last year are no longer working. Terrible corrosion on the contacts and some of the contacts on the bulbs are rusted through entirely. Don't buy these!
gwtx2 on 11/16/2009:
I bought 7 sets of the Blue C6's in November 2008. This year (2009) they all continue to work. I check the base of several bulbs and noticed some rust, but not too bad. These lights were hung on an outdoor tree for about 6 weeks last year (and it rained). I'm needing 10 more sets but I think I will check the base of this year's model to see if they have made improvements to prevent this problem. You would think so.
gwtx2 on 11/16/2009:
I just looked at the box I bought in 2008 and could not find a stated warranty anywhere. I noticed that target's website states that these lights now carry a three year warranty. Maybe they fixed the issue??
Neptune31 on 12/05/2009:
How's it going, everyone?
You're not alone with this issue. From the countless posts I've read on various boards, it appears that the Philips LED strings have a design flaw (or is it planned obsolescence...); the leads for each bulb are made out of soft steel, or some other form of metal that is susceptible to rusting. So the indoor users, barring any storage hazards, aren't faced with the same risk as those of us using the strings, the indoor/OUTDOOR strings, outside. It also doesn't seem like Philips gives a rat's derriere from what I've read, and I have not yet received a response to my scathing message to customer service.
I like the look of LED Christmas lights, especially outside. I don't think I'll ever abandon the C-9s along the front porch roof line, but shrubs, etc. are another story. Now the question is: Who makes LED strings like they CARE about their customers? The hunt is on, but Philips is not likely to see another cent of my money.
Slimjim on 12/07/2009:
I think the problem is the LEDs that are priced affordable are the crap. I'm using another value priced brand this year so we'll see. I have a feeling though, to get weather proof LEDs, the price would be something no one would want to spend. You'll certainly never make it back in electricity savings. Heck, these cheap ones die so fast though, they save consumers squat too.
goduke on 12/07/2009:
I've been using the Home Depot brand outside LED's that come on the 200 light roll. Hooked 'em up last year, they burned about 8 hours a night for about 8 weeks without fail. Have had them up for about 2 weeks this year without any lights failing yet. Sounds like Phillips has some wiring issues they need to work out in their strings. Thanks for the great heads up!
greenconsumer on 12/31/2009:
I have had mixed results with LED bulbs. I've had some good luck and some very bad luck.
I purchased 12 bulbs from LEDLight.com and 11 have failed. That's 11 out of 12 failed, 92% failure rate.
LEDLight.com refuses to replace them. They still sell these known defective products on their website.
Slimjim on 11/22/2010:
Going into the fourth season since I wrote this and have come to this conclusion, just about any LED Christmas light sets out there on the shelves made in China are flat out junk. The technology to manufacturer reliable LED lights exposed to the elements costs a lot more than people will spend on holiday lighting, and the sets on the market are disposable crap.
If you don't mind changing light sets just about every year or two or are using them inside, then LEDs make a nice choice over traditional light strings. Otherwise, you will NEVER see a dime in savings using LED strings outside when you compare what electricity they potentially save vs the added costs of the sets plus their short life span. In fact, they can be quite a waste. I pulled out 4 sets of icicles from last year and only one string completely worked for this season. Oh, and forget trying to find out which ones are bad. You can try following the rust trails from all the light contacts corroding, but every light's contact points in the string have already rusted from last year.
DebtorBasher on 11/22/2010:
Just be careful on that Little Giant Ladder...If you need any help moving it, I'm sure I can find Pirate to give you a hand!
*Running and hiding behind Sheriff*
Anonymous on 11/22/2010:
Going on the 6th year for my lights. Last year, 1 5 yr. old string was found to be partially out, which when connected with the other strings caused them all to go out. Replaced the 1 string and all was good, but it is the newer LED, so don't have much faith of longevity.
Slimjim on 11/22/2010:
Debtor, as you know that ladder is heavy (and in storage). If I wanted help moving it, I wouldn't call on someone who rides up on a girl's bike wearing Daisy Duke shorts.
sanman1991 on 11/25/2011:
"Absolutely Ridiculous", I have won the award from the city for numerous years now for nicest display of lights. I started converting to led 2 years ago, almost all the strands that I bought (350-450) are dead. Rusted to Sh.t now how do I get my money back? They say to blow dry all bulbs after it rains! how stupid is that, like that won't take up a ton of electricity itself! Why can't they use stainless, galvanized or some type of metal that won't rust? They charge enough for them.
GerKing on 11/26/2011:
I bought some last year, the clear lense on the miniature string is cloudy, the red larger strings still too soon to tell. They do cost a fortune!
GerKing on 11/26/2011:
I only bought the LEDs because the fuse kept burning out on the newer icicle strings last year. I guess that happens when there are too many strings hooked together. Funny though, the old icicles w/ just as many strings just stayed lit and bright for years and years like eight or nine to be exact.
sanman1991 on 11/26/2011:
I just wrap the fuse in foil!
MJC on 03/13/2012:
Bought some strands at Target for outdoor accent lighting through the rainy gloom until spring. A few of the bulbs have already failed - the lead separated from the diode due to corrosion. Keep your receipt and UPC for warranty - you're going need it as these are defective made in China cr*p! I have already contacted Seasonal Specialities, LLC with a claim.
JK on 05/31/2012:
I've tried indoor and outdoor versions of the LED lights. I don't have a single strand that has worked after one season. After spending way too much money I've given up and I'm switching back to the older style.
Angie on 11/15/2012:
Slim. We have had these problems since 2007 but we are the dummies that keep buying more which clearly, is not saving us any money and stressin out. I want to return them all but they don't even make the dome lights that you are referring to that rust. They don't even sell them any more so I am assuming, even if they did replace them, they would not be the same. To bad I didn ot see this in 2007 when you posted it. Might have caused less problems:)
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Total Junk and NO customer service
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Back in March of this year I purchased a Philips Home Theater system. In July it decided that it no longer needed to work. After many calls Philips offshore "Customer NO service", I got a rma number. I had to ship the unit at MY expense and wait for a replacement. After they had it for a month, I got a call advising me that they no longer make the dvd/vcr combo home theater system and if I sent them my receipt they would send me my money back or they would prorate it and send me the balance. I decided this was not acceptable and "settled" for a replacement unit that did not have a vcr built in. The new unit finally arrived in October. Most of the features on the new unit are wonderful. However, after playing a grand total of 3 dvds, it refused to read anymore dvds. So again, I called Customer NO service. This time I was told to take it to a local shop for repairs. After two weeks in the shop the unit was returned to me with a "new" laser. Much to my surprise, 3 dvds later, it again stopped working. We called Customer No service again and was told to take it back to the shop. We actually unplugged the unit, let it set for 20 minutes and it started working again. Less than a week later, it was right back to not reading dvds, so I was again on the phone and told to take it back to the shop.
Instead I called the Corp phone number and was put through to "Peggy Martin" who is supposed to be the assistant to the CTO. She passed my info on to someone else. The person who called Veronica Pratt, claimed to be "the assistant to the President". While she was very pleasant to talk to, she was not very intelligent when it came to dvd players and home theater systems. I explained to her that I would be happy if Philips would just send me a stand alone dvd player to hook up to the theater system as a component. She spoke with her "experts" who told her that a stand alone player would not work with the system. I then explained to her that they were indeed wrong, because I currently had a stand alone dvd player (made by GE and missing the front door, but still working) to the unit and it worked just fine. Today she called me back and advised me that they could not send me a stand alone player because that would be like giving me something for free. Mind you, the dvd player on the current theater system does not work, I was just asking them to replace wasn't working. They have offered me a replacement unit again. This time, its an even cheaper model than the one I originally purchased. So I am back to the corp office and Peggy Martin in hopes of getting some kind of satisfaction.
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WASHINGTON -- After having a lengthy conversation with a Philips repair technician in an attempt to fix the DVD player part of the Home Theater System which had a registered warranty (the disk tray wouldn't close), he agreed to open a service request to have the thing repaired. I followed all the instructions to the letter. Spent a good chunk of money to send the thing in (it's not easy finding a box to hold a DVD player with the tray stuck in the open position, and packing it so the tray doesn't break off). Dutifully wrote my letter accompanying it with our addresses(physical and mailing) along with our phone number and email addy (which were also confirmed when the service request was opened) and included the reference number I was assigned. That was October 11. By tracking the shipment I could see that it was delivered on October 14. I was told 14-15 business days for the repair to be completed. So I waited.
Now the next part is my fault - I misplaced my reference number. Sent a lengthy email to consumer services after 3 weeks explaining the problem, gave all the detailed information I could possibly give them asking if they could track down the reference number for me. A week later I got an email response..."we need the reference number in order to update you on the status of your repair" Uhhh......OK.
Tore the house apart and whew! found it!!! Tried to track the service request via the website with the number they gave me....nothing exists in their records with that number. Sent another email via the website on 11/26. Two days later the response: "as per our records the unit you sent in...has not yet been received or acknowledged at our depot." Please contact customer service during the hours of... So I did.
Now in order to find my unit the Rep needed my Philips ref number AND my postal tracking number. Oh look, there it is. Received 10/17, repaired 11/3 and then who knows.
The CS Rep said possibly it was a mailing address/physical address conflict because they can't deliver to PO Boxes. OK, understandable but WHY DIDN'T ANYONE CALL, EMAIL, WRITE MY MAILING ADDRESS to inquire as to what they should do with my now repaired DVD Player? Well, the customer service reps that can help with that aspect of the problem apparently only work until 5 pm EST and I should call back the next day. (Remember that I provided my physical address in the letter I enclosed with the repair.)
Tried to navigate through the Philips website to see where to address complaints to...not possible. Asked the customer service rep for a physical mailing address to write a letter to and was directed to the website. If the information is on that website it's hidden to my computer.
As of today, 11/29/05, 26 days after the repair was completed, the customer service department can only tell me my unit will be sent back to me "hopefully this week".
After this experience Philips is at the bottom of my list to buy anything from.
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I owned the Sonicare EssenceToothbrush which was supposed to be one of the upper end lines of it's toothbrush products. It lasted less than a year and a half be fore it would not charge or turn on. I bought the Xtreme brand of Sonicare and it lasted less than two months before it stopped working. It would run for only a few seconds and turn off. When I called the company their attitude was quite non concerning and very unhelpful. The offered to replace the less expensive product but not the product that I paid the higher price for. The manager I spoke to presented a non-concerned attitude and basically told me to take their offer or not.
They would not replace the more expensive product. I will never buy another Socicare product again.
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madconsumer on 02/24/2013:
I too have found these rechargeable toothbrushes to not last long.
I use a sonic spinbrush, and have for a couple of years now. mine is not the rechargeable type, but one with replaceable batteries. the toothbrush cost around $20 at walmart.
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OHIO -- I received this as a Christmas gift & the CD player never worked. I called & they said they would send a replacement & I would send the defective one back. It was going to take 10 to 15 business days. I waited & called on the 15th day. I was told they couldn't find any record of it being shipped & they would have to send a request to corporate to find out the problem & they would call me. One more week & no call.
I call them & again I am told it would have to be sent to a supervisor at corporate. I ask to speak to a supervisor & he said he would expedite the request!!! I am baffled they can't find a shipment request that is a month old!! Do they not have any kind of tracking!!
I finally receive a call 6 weeks after my original call saying that they are out of stock on this. Unbelievable I will never buy a product from them. Their customer service is awful!!!!!!
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localgod on 01/29/2013:
girgashjean, call 1-866-309-0866 if in the US. Ask for warranty repair/replacement, indicate it was a gift, they will "hem and haw" and try to weasel out of a warranty repair if you did not register the product. Ask for replacement. Stick to your guns, ask for an escalation, but do NOT, repeat NOT, threaten lawsuit (they will cease communication and ask you to contact their legal team). Report your experience here to inform consumers of both your results to sway future buying habits. Many thanks - LG
JR in Orlando on 01/29/2013:
Never, Never, ever, send anything back to any company without sending it certified WITH RETURN RECEIPT requested. That way you know they have received it. Include in the return a letter setting forth all you had been told concerning the return, keeping a copy for yourself. That way you have some proof they received it and the agreement that was made on the telephone.
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GROVEPORT, OHIO -- My toothbrush quit working a short time after the warranty ended. I called sonicare and they said that they would honor the warranty because I had purchased other products from them in the past. I was sent the first replacement and the brush worked for a week and then it would not recharge. I called them again and they said that they would send me another one and the same thing happened again. I contacted them again and they said that they couldn't help me, but after telling them that I was afraid to purchase their products again they decided to send me another one and guess what, same thing happened again. I sent the first replacement back to them and now I am going to mail the other two back. These tooth brushes were different than my original one because they had green stripes on them. All I can see is that these tooth brushed must all have very weak batteries in them because you can only charge them once and then they won't charge again. I am really mad because I have a box of four heads that I can't use now.
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- Adjusts from 18" to 22".
- Metal and synthetic materials.
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8:20 p.m. - Ginger Gibson, congressional reporter for Politico
The conservative reaction to SCOTUS decision on DOMA and Proposition 8.
Supporters attend gay rights rally in D.C. after DOMA, Prop. 8 ruling
WTOP's Andrew Mollenbeck reports
Supporters attend gay rights rally in D.C. after DOMA, Prop. 8 ruling. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
Supporters attend gay rights rally in D.C. after DOMA, Prop. 8 ruling (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
The ingredients in a number of pre-packaged foods and drinks in the U.S. are not allowed in other countries.
Hundreds of companies view those ingredients, from brominated vegetable oil to BHA and BHT, as toxic.
Ingredients in cereals and mac and cheese illegal in some nations
WTOP's Veronica Robinson reports.
Vegetable oil in some sodas illegal in some countries
WTOP's Veronica Robinson reports.
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Tips to spice up your vacation without breaking the bank
7:20 p.m. Robert Barnes, Washington Post Supreme Court reporter
Historic day for the battle over gay marriage
N.C. man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse stemming from the 1970s
John Aaron, WTOP
4:40 p.m. Josh Gerstein, White House reporter for Politicont
How the court's decision will affect federal employees and their spouses
4:10 p.m. Major Garrett, CBS News Chief White House correspondent
How the federal government will respond to the DOMA ruling
3:50 p.m. - What DOMA ruling means for feds and active-duty military in same sex marriages
John Mahoney, a Partner with the law firm of Tully Rinckey, PLLC and Chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Law Practice Group
3:10 p.m. - Why SCOTUS' decision is not right for the country
Andrew Walker, policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation
2:20 p.m. - Jamie Raskin, state senator, Maryland
SCOTUS rulings
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Paula Deen missed her opportunity to say: "I get it, I care and I'm responsible"
12:50 p.m. - Dave Ross, commentator
America in the dunk tank
12:30 p.m. - Barry Bagnato, CBS News correspondent
SCOTUS decision moves America closer to day when same-sex marriage is nationally recognized
11:50 a.m. - Thomas Peters, communications director for the National Organization for Marriage
SCOTUS did not redefine marriage; upholds rights of state to decide issue
11:31 a.m. - Michael Lavers, Washington Blade
Impact of Supreme Court gay marriage rulings on states
8:50 a.m. - Neil Siegel, law professor, Duke University
Supreme Court to issue gay marriage decisions
Data Doctors
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What should people do during these tough days on the markets
7:20 a.m. - Keith Crane, director of the Environment, Energy, and Economic Development Program at RAND Corporation
Environmentalists loved Obama's speech, will it be effective in Congress?
6:50 a.m. - Nancy Cordes, CBS News congressional correspondent
N. Va. contractor used questionable methods to secure IRS bids
6:20 a.m. - Dr. James Rosenthal, Washington Adventist Hospital
How to stay healthy in the heat
Pro athletes are paid well but some earn a lot just to warm the bench
WTOP's David Burd reports.
Related Link: Forbes: The Best-Paid Benchwarmers In Sports, 2013.
What do Deadheads and the NSO have in common?
WTOP's Bob Madigan reports.
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Moisture-wicking full mesh lining in blue. Dri-FIT technology keeps players cool and dry. Mesh vents along sides. Embroidered Nike logo. Elastic waist with inner drawcord. 7" inseam. 100% polyester. Imported.
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Each fall, Night of Joy brings spirited and soulful entertainment to Magic Kingdom® Park. During this contemporary Christian music festival, Guests can delight in live performances by music superstars across a variety of genresincluding rock, pop and gospel.
From soulful, inspiring singers to hard-hitting, high-energy rockers, Night of Joy offers a variety of entertainment that's sure to lift your spirits.
Event Dates: September 5 - 6, 2014
September 5, 2014
September 6, 2014
Entertainment is subject to change without notice.
This is a special event which requires a separately priced event Theme Park ticket.


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All orders within the continental United States qualify for free shipping via Fedex. International customers enjoy highly discounted worldwide shipping.
The best place to listen to a speaker is your home. And since we have no showrooms, you can enjoy RSL Speaker in your home for 30 days risk-free. if you are not in love with them, we'll take them back at no cost to you.
RSL guarantees your total satisfaction. If you don't love our speakers, get ALL of your money back:
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Irvette Charm Bracelet
Beachy chic: shells, starfish, and island-blue accents dance on a charm bracelet.
- Magnetic closure.
- Acrylic and metal.
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Gaggia Brera Compact Espresso Machine - Silver Model:59100
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Gaggia Brera Compact Espresso Machine - Silver
Perfect the art of the barista with the Gaggia Brera Compact Espresso Machine (59100). This compact espresso machine may be able to fit in places with limited space, but it's advanced technology allows it to brew just like the industry leaders. The simple operation and easy-to-use controls allow you to craft every drink with relative ease, while the Opti-dose feature enables you to control the strength of your brew. For added convenience, this unit can memorize drink volume to give you a customized beverage in seconds.
The integrated bypass doser allows you to use pre-ground or decaf coffee, but it also includes a durable ceramic grinder that can grind coffee beans into a delicious caffeinated drink for you. Featuring the built-in adapting system, this espresso machine also adjusts and selects the grind time for your beans depending on the quantity of coffee to make a perfect drink every time. Ideal for kitchens in the home or for the office, this small but convenient unit will allow you to enjoy your beverages whenever you want!
Compact Unit:The small size of this machine enables it to fit in small areas and limited spaces, as well as storage areas
Personalized Drinks:Custom settings allow for this unit to make custom drinks depending on brew strength, size, and other factors
Simple to Use:The easy-to-use controls help the user to figure out the truly advanced technology behind this machine
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