Your luggage goes through rough treatment to protect what you pack inside. Workers who toss luggage don't stop to consider how their treatment can damage your luggage, and handles are often the first to suffer damage. It can be less expensive to replace a damaged recessed handle than to buy new luggage. Read on to find out more.
Check your warranty. Many luggage companies have a five year warranty, which may apply to your recessed luggage handle. If you're covered under warranty, the company will repair your luggage for free or offer you a replacement piece that is comparable to your luggage.
Take it to a local luggage repair shop that has the recessed handle in stock. Generally, they can replace the handle within one business day. If you want to replace the recessed handle yourself, you can buy the part from a repair shop.
Mail your luggage to an authorized repair shop, such as Colorado Baggage. There are several repair shops that are authorized by more than one manufacturer to replace your recessed handle. You need to pay to ship your luggage to them and for the repairs. Plan two to three weeks turn around time for companies like this.
Replace handles that are attached with screws by first unscrewing the old handle. Insert the new handle and reattach to the suitcase using the old screws. The new recessed handle may need a little lubrication like WD-40 or Vaseline applied to the tubing to help it slide easier.
