James
Still angry six months later...
I bought a generator from this store through a third party for $139.99 After receiving it late I didn't have use for it until about a month later which made it impossible to return via third party sales store. I then used it with a total run time of maybe 8 times, 4 to 5 hours each time. I used it to charge some back up phone chargers and power a lamp drawing no where near it limitations. Yet the key on the fly wheel sheered enough to slip in the small amount of time. I tried working with the company explaining what was going on and that I only wanted the key replaced and to send it to me in the mail. I hadn't opened it up yet but was what sure that was the problem because of the symptoms. They said ok and to send pics. It wasn't even 24 hours and I get a message stating they denied any claim because I hadn't sent them any pictures yet. I was mad and told them just take the thing back and send me a new one then because that is what most people would do. They say they can't because this model is discontinued. They then looked for a key to pull off of another unit to send to me, they said they couldn't find one.. which led me to believe that my unit wasn't even new to begin with. The key is fixed to the fly wheel and the amount of wear in the part couldn't have happened in such a short amount of time. I called and complained again because now I'm out of pocket to repair it . Either 60-100 bucks at a shop or my time plus whatever the part costs and that's if I can find a party that fits. My bad for trying to be helpful and honest, I didn't think the company would use this to their advantage and totally screw me over. I thought they would have appreciated my effort to cut there cost down to a minimal for selling used junk to people claiming them to be new. They offered me a voucher for the part at whatever they valued it at but couldn't tell me where to buy it or how much they were charging for it. I remember it was 10-15$ but then never sent me that even. I found the part, 48 dollars, and that was the cheapest. So, if anyone reads these, I wouldn't ever buy anything from here ever again . Still mad 6 months later.
Response from powersmartusa.comMar 24, 2026
We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and understand your frustration. This is certainly not the level of service or product quality we aim to provide. Regarding your case, we sincerely apologize for the delay in communication and any confusion around the photo request. That was not our intention, and we understand how that situation could feel frustrating. We also regret any inconvenience caused by the product issue and the difficulty in sourcing the replacement part. Please note that products purchased through third-party sellers may be subject to different return policies, which can sometimes limit the options we’re able to offer directly. However, we still want to do our best to support you. We would appreciate the opportunity to make this right. Could you please reach out to our support team again with your order details? We will review your case carefully and see what solution we can offer, whether it’s assistance with parts, compensation, or another resolution. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we truly hope to regain your trust.

