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Simone B

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2011

26 Aug 2020, 16:30

Not treating customers fairly and not being reasonable about returns

Purchased Nouvelle Pots from Cielo, which started rusting after a few months. Raised this with them, and despite trying to state my case that I followed the care instructions as per the warranty ( I even shared the warranty document to prove my point that I didn't do anything that wasn't advised ), they still refused to treat me fairly and accommodate my request. I was shown no respect and consideration ( and this matter wasn't treated with urgency) and didn't even bother engaging in conversation with me and constantly just said that the decision remains that they won't accept the return request. Hardly the way to treat a customer with no proof of wrong-doing and definitely not considering my rights as a customer-- I have the right to return defective products, within the warranty period, especially if I did what I was told to do. The care instructions you quoted in your mail, is mentioned no where in the document that I got with the pots and yet you never commented on my response. In addition, although you are convinced that the warranty doesn't cover rust, it is reasonable to expect you to, based on what I said, still try meet me halfway. I will definitely not be purchasing anything else from this store, because I clearly will never be able to return anything.

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Replies (3)
Cielo
Cielo's reply26 Aug 2020, 23:30
Official
Dear Simone

Thank you for your post.

We really sorry that you have had this experience with the product you have purchased. We therefore would like to apologize for not meeting your expectations in this regard.

Rusting of your purchase does not fall in the ambit of the manufacturers warranty.

“This guarantee shall cover manufacturing defects only, this includes casting voids, sag, cold pour, pinholes, blistering or faults considered to be manufacturing defects. This guarantee shall not cover damages due to misuse, abuse or normal wear and tear.  Also expressly excluded are any stains, discolouration, sc*****, enamel chipping, corrosion or damages caused by overheating.  Consequential damages are expressly excluded from this guarantee.”

We would like to once again apologise for the service experience.

Warm Regards
 Customer Service Department




SB
Simone B's update27 Aug 2020, 07:51
Reviewer Update
I sure hope you are not proud of this product that rusts within 4 months. I am extremely disappointed that I paid thousands of Rands for a product I can no longer use and you should've been upfront in the care instructions to say that this product is prone to rusting, even if I follow everything you advise. I would've never bought these pots had I known.
SB
Simone B's update27 Aug 2020, 08:27
Reviewer Update
In addition, this is from the Nouvelle website, stating that the pots WON'T rust--see the last sentence ( 1---the pots aren't completely covered in enamel, 2) definitely does rust):
"Solid Die-Cast
Iron Cookware

Robust and long lasting.

Cast iron's ability to withstand and maintain very high cooking temperatures, makes it very robust and durable, allowing it to be dishwashers and freezer safe. The enamel glaze prevents cookware from rusting and makes it easier to clean. "