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Reviews and Complaints

I have to agree with P_A_B and also add that I have sent 3 e-mails to RCA to no avail. My L32HD32D TV started getting a red line down the middle of the screen and I contacted them. Keep in mind that I also had the extended warranty with it.(an extra $52.00) They said they would replace it for an additional $74.00.(Administrative fee)What's up with this? Now, with the cost of the TV($686.00), Extended warranty($52.00) and Administrative fee($74.00) I have $812.00 in this TV. Oh wait, it gets better. Now, 1 1/2 months after warranty ran out, I have a big red curved line on the right side of screen.(see photo) I have e-mailed them 3 times and have yet to get a reply. As soon as I get the CEO's e-mail address, I'll send him one, too. I doubt if it does any good. I have been looking at other TVs because, obviously, I WILL NOT buy another RCA product as long as I live.

Bought a RCA mp3 player 4 gigs on 9/19 and in less than a month it stopped working. Took mp3 to Walmart and they stated it was over 15 days and I had to contac RCA directly. Gave me [protected] never answered. For the past two weeks I been on a ping-pong game of numbers and my MP3 still does not work. I will never buy a RCA product ever in my life. Do your homework before buying a RCA electronic.

We bought a RCA L32HD31 in October 2008...Yesterday we turned the TV off and later that evening go to turn the TV on nothing happens...Except for a yellow light then it turns green...I am told it is an investor board...I believe that TV's should have more than a year warranty...Is it not sad that TV's that were made with a knob that you have to turn last longer than a brand new TV...I also believe that these companies do timers on purpose to make us the consumers pay even more for them to get richer...

Let me start off by saying All Rca products are a bunch of bull crap and a sorry excuse for a bussiness. Last december my mom brought me an mp3 player because my other one was broke. ok well thats all good and well jus the day before yesterday i put it on pause and it shut off in 2 seconds whe usually it doesn't turn off until almost ten minuates after you press the pause button. Well i turnt it on and it jus keep saying Intilizing... And stayed this way for 11 to 15 min. Then i tired of waiting then i turnt it off. and when i tried to turn it back on it would'nt turn on i tryed putting it on the charger and everything. but it would'nt even go to the charge up screen. then when i finally got it back on it said Intilizing... for 2 hours. then said that the battery was low. then i put it on the charger again it jus kept saying Intilizing... after that i left it to take a bath and when i came back it was off and never turn back on again. my feelings are hut so bad i play on being an inspiring music artist one day and that really hurts i've only had the darn thing for 3 months. And i really love my music and my mp3 player. SO TOO ANY BODY THAT NEEDS ANY KIND OFF ELECTRICAL DEVICE OR MUSICAL INSPIRATION NEVER! AND I MEAN NEVER! TURN TO RCA PRODUCTS!

Less than a year ago I purchased this T.V for one thousand dollars.3-15 09 the tv blew and I found out that this model has had several complaints for the same problem. RCA only gives 90 days on this product, Now we know why! They know this tv is a pile of junk yet they still dump this model on consumers. When I called RCA they said that if the 90 days were up then just grin and bare it! They offer an exchange on this model because they are aware that this t.v is worthless as long as you are in the warranty time frame.

I also talked to tv repair shops that said they dont carry the parts because this model is junk, and is not worth the repair bill you would get from them. Rca has stolen a thousand dollars from me and my family, they stole it knowing it was theft because they knew this tv was a piece of crap! NEVER BUY RCA PRODUCTS THEY ARE INFERIOR PRODUCTS. ITS LIKE HAVING A THROW AWAY CAMERA, USE IT FOR 90 DAYS THEN TOSS IT IN THE TRASH!

The picture went out in our RCA television when it was just 10 months old. RCA sent a tech out he didn't have the part said he'd be back on Monday - it's been 6 weeks now and RCA won't send another person out and won't replace the TV. We were finally told last week that the tv would be replaced within two days - guess what NOTHING! They won't let you talk to a supervisor - they won't give you a corporate number - they won't HELP AT ALL! Our tv is now nearing it's one year mark - when it will no longer be covered under warranty. BAD ServiCE - BAD help dept - BAD BAD BAD.
What is our next step? WE have no idea where to turn now - no TV - no HELP - where can we go to make them fix their product?

I purchased an RCA HDVT 5o inch in 1995. At first I noticed a noise coming from it, so the next day I called RCA, they stated it was normal. I called again a couple months later they stated it was still normal. One year and 1 dy it went out I was unable to cut the set on it made a noise and then the screen flashed and went dead. I called RCA, they stated it is not covered under the warranty it just expired. I stated this was unbelievable, I paid $1200 for it, I felt like this had to be a fraud. I kept calling them and they refused to fix it. Stating it may still have a 5 year warranty but it will cost me to have someone look at it. I didn't have the money at the time to call a repair tech, so finally I did a year ago. He stated several customers who purchased the same model had the same problem and he stated it is not worth fixing, for it may break again due to faulty equipment from the manufacturer RCA. He stated it would cost $600 half the price I paid for it. Wow I said and called RCA they denied any manufacture faults and refused to fix it once more. I got fed filed a report with the B BB they should be calling me soon. As for now, I am thinking I will never bye a RCA ever again after this. What a waste of money when I could have bought 3 flat screens with it now a days. Wow, RCA is a fraud and they know of the faulty equipment, several consumers has called them and I want to know if anyone has recalled it or filling a lawsuit, for I would love to be apart of this. So much frustrations after dealing with this and the happiness went away after seeing it broken down after a year and a day of using it. Maybe 3 times a week.

I locked myself out of my home. I called RCA Locksmith to get an estimate. The person on the phone told me that the technician could be at my home in 20 minutes. I was told that there was a $35 service fee for the person to come to my house and a $29 technician fee (if the job was easy).

The technician came to my home, in fewer than four minutes he was able to open my door by inflating a rubber bladder between my door and the door jam. When he finished, I was charged $159.

I have called the company no fewer than seven times. I have explained my case. Each time, I have been told that a supervisor, a manager, or the owner would return my call. I have never had a call returned, and the case is left unresolved.

I bought a 52" RCA television & the extended warranty from Wallmart last year. Within that same year the TV broke. I called walmart to let them know that my TV broke, to be told that my TV was under a year old that it was RCA's problem, to contact RCA. After contacting RCA, they directed me to a local provider to get the TV fix. Lakes Electronics came to my house on 1/31/08 and picked up the TV. We are in June 2008 and still no TV. When I contacted RCA in May, they said Lakes Electronics was told that the Light engine could be rebuild. When I call Lakes electronics, they have a different story. RCA send them the part but something is missing. Now I am back to square one. The original price of the TV was $1000.00.

We bought a RCA 50 inch HDTV. It broke. It is under warranty. We called RCA and they give you the repair service to use. The repair service came out and said they needed to order parts. That was over a month ago. Every time we call RCA they say they ordered the parts and will take seven to ten business days. Each time we call we get a different person and they say they will order the parts. Guess what the repair service still doesn't have them. When we ask to speak to a supervisor the RCA people will not connect you to one. They are doing this to a lot of consumers.

My son had purchased a microwave and grilling oven for me at Christmas. Since using it has thrown a spark twice while boiling water to make a cup of tea. The cup was plain white with no design. I contacted the store (Walmart) who said that there was nothing they could do as it was a promotional item they got only at Christmas. I contacted the phone number on the back of the microwave and spoke with someone there. They told me to do a factory reset on the oven and then use it to see if it sparked. If it did I could bring it to Walmart with the receipt (which I explained already that I did not have as it was a gift) and they would send it away for seven dollars. Without the receipt it would be 42.00 plus I would have to ship it myself. By the time I would be said and done paying shipping, I could buy a new one! I feel it is very unprofessional for a company to ask you to use a product that is a potental fire hazard.

I purchased an RCA 32" television on 3-24-06, It worked fine for 10 months but went out the latter part of January 2008. I called the consumer line to file a claim under the 1 year manufacture waranty. I was asked to power down the set and then turn it back on after 24 hours (to disipate all electricity) I called back after the 24 hour time frame and was again on the phone with the rep when I tried to turn the TV back on. It did not work! the rep told me it was because I used the remote control instead of the switch on the front. Repeat step 1 and call back again to use the switch instead of the remote. No luck! I was told by the young lady on the phone that they would send a repair person to my home to fix the set and gave me the phone number of the repair person they wanted me to use. I called him and he informed me she was wrong and he would not drive 47 miles to fix my TV. I called RCA back and was told by another person that I would have to take the set to the shop myself. I did (On 2-22-08). It was there for 2 weeks and was diagnosed with a power supply problem. I waited for another week for the news that the part was not aailable in the United States. RCA would have to replace the set. TROUBLE! The repair shop and I have met every demand made of us to expidite the exchange and have been put off at every turn! I am now sitting here having been without a product I purchased in good faith and cannot get anyone to tell me if and when they will replace the set. Its not the set it self as I (after 6 weeks bought another set by another manufacturer) I feel the only way they can be made to comply is if a media outlet helps me bring pressure to bear. I informed the last person I talked to at RCA (Jeff Darcy) that I intened to contact mylocal TV station to help me and was laughed at. So if you can help I would be grateful.

Do Not buy a RCA /thomson product. you are right, they do stonewall and basically do not return phone calls. Based in the Phillipines with unintellible operators, strike one. Promised a follow up call in 48 hours, it was over ONE WEEK. strike 2. my RCA tv, which I paid $130 for went dead; the power won't stay on. It's only slightly over a year old. They wanted me to pay $100 plus shipping for a replacement; basically the cost of a new TV. Strike 3. Their products are Crap and they don't even pretend to stand behind their products.
I WILL NEVER BUY FROM RCA/THOMSON AGAIN. IT IS MONEY DOWN THE DRAIN.

My father, an elderly man, has purchased 2 RCA Televisions within the last year. Both products have failed. The first within weeks. It was returned to the store and a different model purchased. The second model failed after about 5 months. I am acting on my fathers behalf and I have been trying to get the faulty product replaced every since.

Model L26HD31
Serial # 1281E8347
Case # 3FG5T
Return Number [protected]

I called the RCA service line [protected] in May 2009, inquired about the procedure to have the TV exchanged. I had the required receipt faxed repeatedly to your RCA repair centre. I repeatedly had to call to see if the fax was received. The service department claimed it was not legible. I had it faxed to my office and it was clear and legible. I sent an electronic copy by email to the RCA repair centre.
Each time I call the RCA service centre I am put on hold while someone reviews my file. Calls average around 40 minutes in length. With the electronic version of the receipt received and accepted I was issued a return number and was told a prepaid shipping label would be sent out immediately and that I should expect it within 5 – 10 business days. No label has ever arrived.

I have spoken with a supervisor and a manager. It is always a waiting game. I call and they tell me the prepaid shipping labels will be sent and then I have to wait another 10 business days.

I requested my money back and was told that was not an option. The TV has been defective for months and I have wasted hours on the phone with them. No compensation was offered. No apology was offered, no explanation or assurance that my problem would be resolved. I must wait again for a shipping label to arrive. I am concerned the replacement product will also fail.

I called the RCA service centre, I believe it is run by DEX. I requested information to contact the head office and was told that no information on RCA could be given out for security purposes. What kind of joke is that?

I called again today and tried to get the agent to walk me through the process of sending the labels. He hung up on me. I called back and persisted on talking to a manager. The manager looked at my case file and finally admitted that no prepaid shipping labels have been sent.

I have a Proscan Flat Screen T.V., purchased only 6 months ago, I heard there was a recall for they were catching fire! Also, it stopped working. In need of help and assistance, I have been trying to call them for a month now with absolutely no results.

My husband bought from Walmart an RCA DVD/VCR Player/Recorder with the capability of bleeping out the bad language in movies and regular television in 2007 for me for Christmas. I was so excited that I would be able to take my old VHS movies and transfer them to a DVD with this unit. About 6 to 8 months after purchase, the VCR part of the unit suddenly stopped working and ate our VHS movie. It was stuck in there with no way of getting it out. We tried all the things that we were told to do to get the thing to work again and spit out our VHS but it wouldn't respond. I got on the internet and wrote a letter to RCA in the companie's web complaint section and never recieved a response to it! I went to Walmart to ask them what to do and they said they don't carry it anymore and did not send any of them for repair! So after months of frustration and wondering what to do I went back to Walmart and ask another person and she gave me a phone number that they had for their store. I called it and it was a very, very, frustrating conversation, or maybe I should say one way conversation! The people didn't seem to understand me and no matter what I said they were determined to say " It is out of warranty, so we cannot do anything about it! I couldn't make them understand that it wasn't out of warranty when I first tried and continued to try to get someone to help me get it fixed or replaced. I ended up talking to supposedly three people, all having the same communication problem and saying the same thing! Also, the wait time between the three was terrible! I almost hung up twice but was determined to try to get someone to listen to me! The last one said there was no evidencde of me ever calling or going on the internet to contact them before today! Oh, My Gosh! What kind of company is this? By the Grace and Help of God I will do my best to tell everyone I can to definitely, "DON'T BUY ANY RCA PRODUCTS ! SAVE YOURSELF A TERRIBLE AMOUNT OF AGGRIVATION AND THE MONEY YOU PAY FOR THEIR PRODUCT!

I purchased an MP3 player for my son for Christmas 2006. It was a model H100. Before New Years Day it had froze up and we couldn't get it to work. I called their tech support at the number listed on the instruction manual in the box, which incidentally had been changed. I guess they're to busy addressing consumer complaints to rewrite their manual. They informed me that I would have to ship it to their exchange center at my own cost and once they received it they would mail a replacement out within 4-6 business days. It was January the 19th before we received the replacement. But wait, that's only the start. 12 days and 3 uses later of the new model H106- it froze up as well. The new and improved model had a great added feature though. When it freezes up it also hums and ticks like a homemade bomb from a Rambo movie. Now that's top of the line merchandise worth every penny of the $139.00 plus tax paid for it.
I contacted their tech support center again. Still the wrong number on the instruction manual. They tell me that if I ship this faulty equipment back again they'll send me another one. Well, I explained to them that I'm in the process of moving and don't really know where to have them ship it. They told me that if I give them a credit card number that they'll ship the new one right away and refund my card as soon as they receive the faulty unit. I told them that they were crazy. I've already paid for their less than PERFECT unit once and I won't pay again. They did offer to send me a shipping label so I wouldn't have to pay the postage but it would take 4-6 business days for me to receive the label. Guess their labels aren't any better than their MP3 players! I expressed my thoughts and feelings on the way that they handle business and I plan to file a complaint with their customer service department as soon as I can get someone to actually answer the phone there. Guess they're busy rewriting their instruction manuals. Hope they can spell better than they can manufacture MP3 players. Gotta laugh!

Thank you for letting me vent and tell the rest of the consumers out there what to watch out for. I run a hotel and we do whatever it takes to make any unhappy guests satisfied. It's a shame that everyone can't take their consumers needs as seriously.

Less than a year ago I purchased this T.V for one thousand dollars.3-15 09 the tv blew and I found out that this model has had several complaints for the same problem. RCA only gives 90 days on this product, Now we know why! They know this tv is a pile of junk yet they still dump this model on consumers. When I called RCA they said that if the 90 days were up then just grin and bare it! They offer an exchange on this model because they are aware that this t.v is worthless as long as you are in the warranty time frame. I also talked to tv re[air shops that said they don't carry the parts because this model is junk, and is not worth the repair bill you would get from them. Rca has stolen a thousand dollars from me and my family, they stole it knowing it was theft because they knew this tv was a piece of crap! NEVER BUY RCA PRODUCTS THEY ARE INFERIOR PRODUCTS. ITS LIKE HAVING A THROW AWAY CAMERA, USE IT FOR 90 DAYS THEN TOSS IT IN THE TRASH!