12 Month Limited Cricket Bat Warranty

We offer a 12-month limited warranty against the faults listed below on Fantail Bats. Warranty repairs caused by reasonable use of the Fantail Cricket bat carried out within this period are free, though there is typically a return postage and packing charge.

Subsequent repair and servicing are chargeable. Reasonable use involves, and is limited to, the use of the Fantail Cricket cricket bat to hit balls specifically designed for use in cricket. A free replacement will be offered if the Fantail Cricket cricket bat is deemed unrepairable due to the accepted faults listed below within 12 months. Fantail Cricket Ltd reserve the right to renege on this warranty if they believe that the bat has been used in ways not deemed reasonable. Fantail Cricket Ltd also reserves the right to renege on this warranty if labels were removed or chosen not to be applied. No cash refunds will be offered, and the customer will bear the postage costs relating to the return of bats.

Should you believe a warranty claim necessary, the product must be returned to us for inspection. Proof of purchase is required for any claim to be valid. 

The warranty period does NOT include the following;

  • Misuse
  • Insufficient knocking in and preparation prior to use
  • Superficial cracking
  • Superficial denting 
  • Damaged/Broken edges, face or toe, or excessive use
  • Bats used against bowling machines are not returnable as these machines especially damage them.
  • Damage due to moisture and or dirt

The warranty period does include the following;

  • Shoulder cracking
  • Handle cracks
  • Splice cracks
  • The blade breaking in half laterally
  • Damage due to storm damage

In the case of a replacement product, the remaining warranty period on the existing product will only be carried over to the replacement bat.