Retailer Defective Return Pickup No-Shows Trap Disabled Customers
Home Depot failed to show for two confirmed pickup appointments for a defective grill, leaving a disabled customer with no self-service return option. The only path forward requires physical return capability the customer lacks. Highlights an accessibility gap in big-box retailer reverse logistics.
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