Warranty

KBO TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AND POLICY ON REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES & RESPONSIBILITIES

All KBO bikes are covered under our manufacturer's 2-year all-inclusive warranty for the owner against all manufacturing defects.

WARRANTY PERIOD AND TARGET AUDIENCE TERMS

The warranty would be registered automatically when the initial purchaser ordered it in the online shop. So the warranty is under the INITIAL PURCHASER and the 2-year warranty would be started since the initial owner has received it.

As for the warranty transfer, the ebike transferee can only enjoy the warranty when the following two conditions are met at the same time:

  • The 2-year package hasn't expired since the initial owner has received it.
  • You have the initial owner's name & the initial order number.

COVERED PRODUCTS

KBO will replace any component that is deemed to be defective or damaged (including damage incurred during shipment), except in case of user error. The warranty covers the listed products and follows the terms below:

Frame

KBO ebike frames are covered by a replacement warranty for 2 years.

This warranty includes a replacement frame only. Labor charges associated with transferring parts to replacement frames are not included. An authorized KBO service representative will determine if the frame meets the replacement standard.

KBO reserves the right to use scratch and dent stock when replacing a frame under this warranty. Frame styles and/or colors not in stock may be replaced with a compatible style and/or color at KBO’s discretion.

Frame issues excluded from this warranty include but are not limited to:

  • Corrosion
  • Paint fade, scratches, and impact marks
  • Impact damage
  • Non-reversible modification (such as drilling or welding)
  • Chain guard mounted to the frame, if applicable

Batteries

KBO batteries are covered by a 2-year prorated warranty.

During the first 2 years of service – A defective battery will be repaired or replaced at no cost to the customer. The warranty period for a repaired or replaced battery will remain unchanged from the original purchase date.

No cash reimbursement will be made.

Batteries can be assessed and found defective directly by KBO only.

This Limited Warranty does not cover:

  • Defects or damage resulting from accidents, abuse, misuse, abnormal use (including but not limited to stunt riding, racing, or other similar activities not consistent with the intended use of the Products), improper storage, abnormal exposure to liquid, chemical exposure, moisture, abrasives, sand or dirt, neglect, or abnormal physical, electricalor electromechanical stress;
  • Defects or damage caused by private modification;
  • Scratches, dents, and cosmetic damage, unless caused by KBO;
  • Products that have the serial number or bar-code removed, defaced, damaged, altered, or made illegible;
  • Ordinary wear and tear;
  • Defects or damage to the Products caused by the use of accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by KBO for the Products;
  • Defects or damage caused by the assembly, testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, repair, or adjustment of the Products in a manner that varies from the Assembly Instructions or Owner's Manual;
  • Defects or damage resulting from external causes such as collision, fire, flooding, windstorms, lightning, earthquakes, exposure to weather conditions, theft, blown fuses, or improper use of any electrical source.

In addition, with respect to the battery, this Limited Warranty does not cover defects or damage resulting from following actions or situations:

  • Charging with a battery charger not intended or appropriate for use with the Battery;

  • Using a battery charger improperly;

  • If any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering;

  • If the Battery has been used in equipment other than the Bike for which it is specified.

Parts & Components

Spare parts support a one-year warranty.
[Purchase extra accessories, and you will be protected within one year. Once you can ensure that the item is not working, then you can kindly contact us to replace one new spare part. The prerequisite is that you need to pay the freight fee.]

This Limited Warranty does not cover:

  1. Parts compromised by corrosion due to exposure to the elements (moisture, heat, etc.);
  2. Damage or deterioration of the surface finish, appearance, or aesthetics of the product;
  3. Labor charges for part replacement or changeover;
  4. Defects or damage resulting from accidents, abuse, misuse, abnormal use (including but not limited to stunt riding, racing, or other similar activities not consistent with the intended use of the Products), improper storage, abnormal exposure to liquid, chemicals, moisture, abrasives, sand or dirt, neglect, or abnormal physical, electrical or electromechanical stress;
  5. Scratches, dents, and cosmetic damage not caused by KBO;
  6. Products with the serial number or bar-code removed, defaced, damaged, altered, or made illegible;
  7. Defects or damage to the Products caused by the use of accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by KBO for the Products;
  8. Defects or damage caused by improper assembly, testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, repair, or adjustment in a manner that varies from the Assembly Instructions or Owner's Manual;
  9. Defects or damage resulting from external causes, such as collision, fire, flooding, windstorms, lightning, earthquakes, exposure to weather conditions, theft, blown fuses, or improper use of any electrical source.
  10. Ordinary wear and tear not resulting from defects in workmanship or materials. Wear and tear can be assessed by KBO.

CLAIMS PROCESS

1. Warranty Claims

All claims to this warranty must be made through KBO and submitted to support@kbobike.com. Proof of purchase and photos or videos of the damaged product is required to be submitted alongside any warranty request. Before making a warranty claim, you are encouraged to contact KBO via support@kbobike.com, as there may be a simple fix for your problem that does not necessitate filing a claim. Valid warranty claims made within 2 years of initial purchase will be processed through KBO.

Defective displays, batteries, motors and controllers are eligible for replacement under the warranty. Customers are responsible for covering shipping costs, which typically range from $35 to $80. KBO will assist in coordinating the return process with the carrier.
Note, however, that defective accessories generally do not need to be returned unless specific circumstances are specified by the individual vendor, such as a specified battery requiring a return. At this point, there will no longer be a shipping charge but will be charged a refundable $99 deposit.

Please note: For frame number starting with 185 and FLE, except for the battery to be returned, the other three accessories (displays, motors and controllers) do not need to be returned, shipping fee will be charged for replacement.

2. Shipping Damage Claims

In rare instances, the item received may be damaged during transportation. If shipping damage occurs, please contact support@kbobike.com and provide us with photo or video proof.

No free accessories are eligible for replacement or compensation if they are scratched during transportation.

NOTICE: We will not accept shipping damage claims filed more than 7 days after receipt of any products.

 3. Credit Card Chargebacks

If any ebike purchase becomes subject to a credit card chargeback in any amount, and you are still in possession of the ebike, then this Limited Warranty shall be invalidated until the credit card chargeback has been resolved.
4. KBO WILL NOT REPLACE ANY COVERED COMPONENT UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WITHOUT FIRST SEEING PHOTOS OR VIDEO OF THE DAMAGED COVERED COMPONENT.

REPAIR SERVICE

For offline bicycle store repair services like Velotooler, KBO will only provide free replacement parts. We do not reimburse any labor costs incurred by the repair service.

KBO will not replace any part without first seeing photos or video of the damaged product. Customers must provide this evidence by email.

Attention: KBO will offer free components and replacement parts (while shipping fees are not included), and any installation fees will not be covered by KBO without the after-sales team’s authorization.