Sangean warranty for radios
The short version
Sangean covers radios in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is the same as most of the 3 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Sangean's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole product (new)A fee applies1 year
- Full coverageWhole product (refurbished)A fee applies3 months
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Batteries
Good to know before you buy
- Include proof of purchase showing the date.
- You pay a return postage fee: $12 for pocket radios, $15 for portable or tabletop radios.
- Battery leaks are not covered; remove batteries when storing the radio.
How other brands compare for radios
Compare all 3 brandsWhere you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for radios.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- CrutchfieldMost items60 days
- West MarineMost items60 days
- B&H PhotoMost items30 days from delivery
- NeweggMost items30 days from delivery
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- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for radios where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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