I've been using prescription Oakley classes for about 20 years now. The last pair I obtained (Order number: HS0010634476) through OakleySI, were an albatross. The lenses broke off at the upper right corner on the right lens, causing them to fallout of the frame.
When I contacted customer care, they treated me like I was to blame. The representative told me "abuse is not covered". I'm glad she was there looking over my shoulder as I beat them.
I sent them a follow-up email and they were kind enough to rectify the problem and remake the right lens, after I had contact with a supervisor.
Going forward a few months. The problem happened again as I was walking, the lens fell out, after the corner of the lens cracked and broke off.
I contacted them again by phone and was sent an email with a link to a third party warranty company. I completed the warranty inquiry and then found out that prescription RX lenses were not covered. It was my understanding that the glasses were covered for two (2) years, for manufacturer defects.
With that said, I received this email:
Dear RICK:--------
Thank you for contacting us. We have received your claim.
Unfortunately, we were unable to identify the model information. In an effort to resolve your claim, we ask that you
provide proof of purchase which includes the UPC code or the model number, color code, and eye size (ex: RB
3025 001/13 55), or a picture of model information inside the temple.
Please email us this information at: consumerwarranty@Luxotticaretail.com and reference your notification number
in the correspondence.
If you mailed in eyewear for a physical evaluation, please see below:
If the requested information is not provided, the original eyewear will be returned only upon your request within 90
days from receipt of the eyewear.
The eyewear not claimed within those 90 days will be properly disposed of, for which Luxottica assumes no liability.
Thank you,
Luxottica Warranty and Repair Service Center
I gave them all the above information that was in question, and still no real answers. So I mailed the glasses directly to Oakley in Orange County CA, along with the following letter:
From the Desk of
Rick --------
To: Whom it may concern
I am sending this pair of glasses to you as I can't seem to get any traction either by phone or your warranty company.
The lens corner broke off as I was walking and the lens subsequently fell out to the pavement, damaging the lens. Upon closer examination, I discovered the small fragmented piece still in the frame, which you will find taped to the frame.
I called OakleySI and attempted to purchase, not gain for free, another pair of lenses. The representative I had spoken to advised me to just file a warranty claim. Not what I had in mind. The warranty web page stated that RX lenses were not covered.
So with all that said, could someone please help me? If not you can just toss them into the nearest trash receptacle and after a few weeks I will just figure nobody cares and that Oakley has gone the way of the Dodo bird.
Yours truly,
Rick --------
Additionally I mailed the proof of purchase (actual sales order from Oakley's web page). It's been a few weeks now and still no answer.
I guess my money is better off spent buying from their competitor at this point. And again, this will fall on deaf ears..... read more