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How to write a refund request letter for a faulty item
Use this guide when the product is defective, not working as expected or not fit for normal use.
Use this page when an item is faulty, not working as expected, damaged soon after purchase or unsuitable because of the fault.
These pages cover specific versions of the same issue, so users can choose the closest scenario before opening the builder.
Use this guide when the product is defective, not working as expected or not fit for normal use.
Use this page when you already asked for a refund and the business ignored, refused or delayed the request without a clear resolution.
Use this page when you searched for a request for refund letter, sample wording or a cleaner way to ask for money back in writing.
Use this guide when the seller failed to deliver on time and the delay caused a refund issue or cancellation.
Use this page when the item arrived broken, dented, cracked or otherwise damaged on delivery.
Use this page when the order was cancelled, not fulfilled or otherwise ended without the goods or service being delivered.
Add the business and order reference first.
Pick the issue type so the draft uses the right wording.
Add evidence and whether you have already contacted the business.
Choose the outcome you want and the response time.
Choose how direct the wording should be.
Use the guide to understand what matters, gather the right facts and move into the matching builder with less guesswork.
Include the order number, item name, purchase date, delivery date and business name.
Describe what is wrong and when you noticed it. Keep the explanation practical and specific.
Photos, videos, receipts, messages and delivery records can help support your request.
State whether you want a refund, repair, replacement or written response.
Order number, receipt, purchase date, amount paid and item name.
Photos, video, screenshots or messages showing the problem.
Any support chat, email or complaint already sent to the business.
Saying the item is bad is weaker than explaining the exact fault.
The business needs enough details to identify the purchase.
State whether you want a refund, repair, replacement or response.
A good faulty item refund letter makes it easy for the business to identify the purchase and understand the defect. The more specific the dates, order details and evidence, the harder it is for the issue to be treated as a vague complaint.
If you have already contacted support, mention that briefly and explain that the matter has not been resolved.
If the business does not respond or refuses without a clear reason, move from a first refund request to a firmer refund complaint letter. Keep the tone factual and keep copies of all messages.
Request a refund for faulty goods, poor service or cancellations.
Dear Customer Support Team, I am writing about order ORD-10482 for a coffee machine purchased on 5 March 2026. The item arrived faulty and cannot be used as expected. I noticed the issue on 7 March 2026 and have photographs showing the fault. Please arrange a full refund or provide a clear written response explaining how you will resolve this within 14 days. Yours faithfully, Jane Smith
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Use this guide when the product is defective, not working as expected or not fit for normal use.
Use this page when the item arrived broken, dented, cracked or otherwise damaged on delivery.
Use this guide when the seller failed to deliver on time and the delay caused a refund issue or cancellation.
Create a cancellation request for subscriptions, bookings or services.
Complain about an order or delivery arriving late or not at all.
RequestDraft helps organise facts, evidence and wording. It is not a law firm, claims company or regulated advice service. Review names, dates, deadlines, evidence and final wording before sending anything.
Choose the closest guide so the draft does not mix different legal or complaint routes.
Receipts, photos, notices, messages and timelines make the final letter stronger.
Use the builder for structure, then check the final draft against your own facts.
Ask for the outcome that fits the issue and what you want the business to do. State it clearly in the letter.
Photos are helpful when the fault is visible, but order records and messages can also support the request.
Use a refund complaint letter or escalation wording rather than repeating the same first request.