Warranty Policy
Warranty Policy –
Cordless Clippers - Shear Magic clippers (models: Tuffy 3800, Tuffy 5000, Tuffy 5-in-1) are covered by a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase against manufacturing faults.
Lithium-Ion batteries are covered by a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults.
Corded clippers - Shear Magic clippers (models: Stallion, Gun, Nifty) are covered by a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase against manufacturing faults.
Trimmers - Shear Magic trimmer (models: Rocket 4500) are covered by a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase against manufacturing faults.
Warranty Exclusions
The warranty does not cover:
- Normal wear and tear on parts (e.g., lever, latch, hinge, nameplate, bearings, housing, blades).
- Repairs or disassembly attempted by anyone other than an authorised service centre.
- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, or dropping.
- Any alterations made to the unit.
- Damage caused by blade coolants or other chemicals.
- Damage resulting from shipping or transit.
Warranty Service
For warranty work, please visit www.botanybayimports.com.au for a list of authorised service and warranty agents.
When sending a product for warranty repair:
- Include proof of purchase.
- Include a note of what you are experiencing
- Check our Troubleshooting Guide first to ensure the issue is not easily resolved.
Important:
- Products over 6 months old and up to 1 or 2 years old: Warranty parts will be replaced, but if the product shows significant use, a service charge may apply.
- Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to:
- A replacement or refund for a major failure.
- Repair or replacement if the goods fail to meet acceptable quality and the failure is not major.
Postage:
- Inbound postage is paid by the customer.
- Return postage is covered for all warranty repairs.
- Blades will be sharpened during repairs for a nominal charge, as dull blades are the most common cause of poor performance.
How to Return Your Product
If maintenance or warranty service is required:
- Call 02 4624 8950 or visit www.botanybayimports.com.au for a list of repairers.
- Ensure the following when returning your product:
- Postage is prepaid.
- Use sturdy packaging to prevent transit damage (not covered by warranty).
- Include your name, address, and proof of purchase.
- Provide a detailed description of the fault.
- Send the blades separately, not attached to the clipper, to avoid damage in transit.