Disappointing Experience with a Tefal…
Disappointing Experience with a Tefal Dual Induction Cooktop Purchase by TVSN
In the second week of February 2026, I purchased a Tefal Dual Induction Cooktop through TVSN. Given that Tefal is widely recognised as a reputable French manufacturer of high-quality European kitchen appliances, I expected a product that reflected the brand’s established standards of excellence.
Unfortunately, my experience fell well short of those expectations.
Upon receiving the parcel and opening the box, it became immediately apparent that the induction cooktop was not factory new. The unit showed visible signs of prior use, including noticeable marks and deep rubbing scratches on its surface. The condition strongly suggested that the item had previously been purchased, used, and returned by another customer.
I promptly contacted TVSN to report the issue. While customer service advised that I could return the item, the process itself has proven inconvenient and burdensome. As a person living with a disability, repacking the appliance, transporting it to an Australia Post outlet, and arranging registered return postage presents considerable difficulty. Beyond the physical inconvenience, the situation also means enduring an extended period without a functioning cooking appliance while waiting for a replacement to be dispatched.
It is deeply disappointing that a product advertised and sold as new appears to have been previously used. Consumers purchasing branded appliances—particularly from a company with Tefal’s reputation—reasonably expect quality assurance and proper inspection before dispatch.
While I hope the replacement will meet the expected standard, this experience has unfortunately diminished my confidence in the retailer’s quality control processes.
February 18, 2026
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