What does factory refurbished means?

Factory refurbished items are the ones re-packaged and inspected thoroughly by the manufacturer to make sure that it meets the standard quality of the item. It is a product that has been returned to the manufacturer for any of a number of reasons, it cannot be sold as new. The manufacturer gives 1 year warranty for the factory refurbished items.

What are the reasons an item becomes a factory refurbished? The item was returned to the manufacturer because of a slight defect. The part that was defective was replaced by the manufacturer, tested and then repackaged just like new. The item has a minor cosmetic blemish and was to returned to the manufacturer. The manufacturer then corrected the blemish. Demo items are factory refurbished and are inspected and re-packaged by the manufacturer. The items that are new and overstocked are labeled as factory refurbished. When the box or casing of an item is damaged in shipment and returned to the manufacturer.