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Auto Equipment

Joe's Factory Outlet

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Complaints

Customer Complaints Summary

  • 18 total complaints in the last 3 years.
  • 8 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:02/25/2025

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    UnansweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    10/27/25 - I purchased a Refurbished 50" Cub Cadet Zero-turn mower. 10/31/25 - They confirmed the order. 12/07/25 - I emailed them about the my mower motor issue. 02/05/25 (2MONTHS LATER) - First of all their communication is HORRIBLE and VICTOR is INCOMPETENT. They wanted me to get a pallet and tie it down. Cub Cadet told me since everything was under Warranty, I shouldn't have had to do anything and this issue should have been resolved by now. They finally picked up my Lawnmower February 05, 2025. 02/17/25 - I spoke with Victor and he told me they were almost finished and he would call me back in a,couple days and ONCE AGAIN, NO CALL FROM VICTOR. 02/23/25 - I emailed Victor again and a Charles G.  responded with no new information. So I emailed him back for an update. 02/25/25 - No update so far. Can anyone tell me who owns this company so I can contact upper management because they can't be aware or approve of this poor level of customer service.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:01/08/2025

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    UnansweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Purchased a lawn mower in June of 2024. Relaized that it was used given that there were grass clippings underneath. Was told it should be new and to return it for a new one. Got the new one and used it but couldn't figure out why my lawn looked strange and finally realized that the wheels on left an right were different heights. Contacted them and was told to bring it in for service or inspection. Got the run around and was told this is how the manufacturer says it should operate. Left it for them to look at and repair. When I collected it, the issue is not addressed and they said they cant file a claim with manufacturer till I take it home, test it and prove that it's cutting unevenly. Unless physics has changed, it clearly will not cut evenly. I suspect they are selling faulty items as new and undamaged. I would expect either a refund and to return the item or for them to provide a proper replacement.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:09/15/2024

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Ordered lawnmower from this company, it came damaged, they sent new seat to fix that issue after unwrapping more noticed the tire was completely deflated. I have called and left voicemails and emailed all numerous times they refuse to contact me back. I want a new tire but I also need it replaced, I do not know how to change a tire on a lawn mower.

    Business Response

    Date: 09/16/2024

    Hello,

           Thank you for contacting us regarding your purchase and I Will be glad to look into this for you. I see that your item was delivered and you had called in regarding a damaged seat. We then shipped out a entire new seat to you which was shipped via *** and delivered on 8/7/24. The tracking number is 1Z26Y30R0398418967. We have no records on your account of any calls regarding your tire issue. However, not to worry. Please call us at ************ and our staff will be glad to get a replacement tire out to you.

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:08/28/2024

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    UnansweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Order was placed on 7/18/2024 for a snow blower, the item showed that it was shipped on 7/19....after waiting several weeks I contacted the company and was emailing sjm marketplace back and forth trying to get an update on the order, they finally gave me a tracking number and told me to contact ***** who was the shipper, I called ***** and they informed me that on July 22nd they contacted joes factory outlet to tell them that the snowblower was not shipped out on the trailer that they picked up, I then contacted joes several times and they said that they were opening an investigation, after another week went by I called again and they said that they were marking the item as lost and we would receive a refund to the credit card that was used to place the order, here it Is another week later and still no refund...I would like to not take legal action against this company but I feel that is what it is going to come to.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:08/14/2024

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    UnansweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I purchased a riding lawnmower through Walmart. Unfortunately I was physically unable to.use the mower & arranged with the seller to return it. The mower was picked up from my home on 6/17. Allowing for shipping & restocking fee I am owed approximately $1200. I have called twice 7/15 & 8/14. In July I was told it would be taken care of, today I had to leave a message. That call was about 4 hours ago & has not been returned.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:10/04/2023

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    UnresolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    Bought a **** built tb30 lawnmower. It was received with a dead battery. It was tested at 2 stores and ******(employee of Joes factory) told us to ********** zone and purchase a new battery. ****** told us to email the receipt and they would reimburse the amount of the battery $72.75. After putting on the new battery it still would not work. ****** said they would pick it up and give a full refund. Unfortunately we did not receive the refund for the battery. Joes factory has the lawnmower and a new battery. And our $72.75 . Ps the credit card does show a credit. Cant believe you send an item with a dead battery!!

    Business Response

    Date: 10/05/2023

    The customer contacted us when they received the machine and opened a claim regarding the battery. We informed the customer that they can get another battery and we will reimburse them for the cost. The customer contacted us again stating that they purchased another battery and the item still does not work. We then put a return for the item to come back to us as the customer states he did everything and it won't start. When we received the item back we were able to start the unit right away without any repair or diagnostic to the machine. We presented our finding to the customer and they then informed us that they just wanted to return the item and that there was nothing wrong with the unit all together. We gladly offer a full refund on the purchase however we will not be able to give them any credit for the battery and they misrepresented the fact that it was not working when in fact it was in good working condition.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 10/05/2023


    Complaint: 20695595

    I am rejecting this response because:

    The whole issue of the refund of the $72.75 for the battery was a separate item out of my pocket to replace the original battery that was dead. ****** told me to go and purchase a new battery which he said sometimes dies because of sitting in the warehouse.I wanted the lawnmower but it never started.  He told me he would refund the battery with the receipt which we emailed to him twice. He promised and now he is giving a different story. How can you  pay $2021 for a lawnmower and $72.75 for a battery that the customer put out and not be reimbursed for it . They told us to get the battery!!!

    Regards,

    ***********************
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:08/29/2023

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    This company sold me a refurbished lawn mower via a ******* website Order 2000112-07915601 and the lawn mower does not work. Unfortunatley, I live hundreds of miles away from Joe's Factory Outlet and am not allowed to return the lawn mower to a nearby ******* store. I have to return the lawn mower through ***** which is extremely difficult. The lawn mower is heavy, I no longer have the box, I have to pay out-of-pocket for the return, and the mower is filled with gasoline and oil. In addition, someone name ********************************* at ***'s contacted via email me to inquire how I was attempting to start the lawn mower. I answered ************************** question, but had some questions of my own which they have now refused to answer and are totally ignoring my emails. I have call the store for assistance to no avail and regret trusting ******* website for allowing ***'s Factory Oulet to sell faulty/non-working equipment and making it extremely difficult to return their products. I ordered a lawn mower from Joe's Factory Outlet online and am now stuck with a brand new lawn mower that I received dead on arrival (DOA). This company is refusing to resolve my issue, refusing to answer my questions, and are falt out not being helpful at all. I am seeking a full billing adjustment/refund or replacement immediatley.

    Business Response

    Date: 08/29/2023

    Hello,

    The customer notified us that they are having an issue with the item that they purchased. A free return label has been sent to the customer and the item can be returned free of charge using the return label that was provided.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 08/29/2023


    Complaint: 20535899

    I am rejecting this response because:  Joe's Factory Outlet stopped communicating with me after they offered a free ***** label.  Joe's Factory Outlet failed to answer my question(s).  I inquired if I could return the item the dead lawn mower to a nearby ******* store or if they could send me a box.  I contacted Joe's Factory Outlet on August 25.  They responded with return label offer.  I contacted them again on August 26th about box needing a box or If I could return at *******.  NO RESPONSE  I sent another email on August *********************************************** possible return to a ******* store.  NO RESPONSE  Joe's Factory Outlet only responding today 8/29/23, becuase I contact the BBB.  ************ is the worst in providing outstanding customer service.  They sold me a non-working "refurbished" item.  The lawn mower arrived dead on arrival.  It was a refurbished item anyway.  I have extreme buyers remorse and this store has cause me undue strees in attempting to resolve my issue with them for lack of communication and throughly making sure I had what I needed for a smooth return.  

    In addition, the lawn mower in filled with gasoline and oil.  ***** will NOT return or allow any flamable items to be return so Joe's Factory Outlet is full of c*** They did not explain how to empty the lawn mower in preparation for a return.  They only offered a label and then decided not to be bothered with anymore. Joe's Factory Outlet failed to answer my questions regarding a box, possible return to a ******* store, and or how to empty the non-working lawn mower for a smooth shipping return via *****.  

    Regards,

    *****************************

    Business Response

    Date: 08/30/2023

    After looking into this matter I do see that we responded to each time you had E-mail our customer service team. Please make sure that our E-mails are not ending up in your spam folder.

    As we mentioned before you can return the item using the pre-paid mailing label. With-in regard to taking it to ******* to return that would be at *******'s discretion as they may not accept this returned to the be brought back to the store.

    You can find all the steps on how to drain the gas and oil in the owners manual.

    Customer Answer

    Date: 10/04/2023


    Complaint: 20535899

    I am rejecting this response because:

    I returned an item over a month ago and Joe's Factory Outlet did not issue a refund.





    Regards,

    *****************************

    Business Response

    Date: 10/05/2023

    The order has already been refunded in full
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/10/2023

    Type:Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I purchased a $3100 electric ride on lawn mower that worked for 1hr! . It’s faulty .I want an exchange or a new one . Period . I only received 1key to the mower as well . Total bad experience.

    Business Response

    Date: 05/22/2023

    We have contacted the customer and resolved a technical issue with the machine.
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/22/2022

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I purchased a lawnmower online from Joe's factory outlet and it has never been delivered. When I call they give me the run around and refuse to give me a refund. I believe they they are a fraudulent company or is scamming people out of money

    Business Response

    Date: 06/22/2022

    Hello,

       The item was package and shipped from our facility on 5/23/22 and picked via ***** Freight carrier. The item is currently in transit to the customer and is scheduled to be delivered on Friday 6/24/22. We are seeing delays from many carriers due to worker shortage and unfortunately that is beyond our control.

     

    We have been in constant contact with the customer and have updated them on a regular basis.

     

    Thank you so much for being so patient and understanding.

     

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