San Diego 3PL · Specialized Service

Device refurbishing & restoration at scale

WSA cleans, tests, resets, and repackages returned and off-lease devices — restoring them to sellable condition so your products generate revenue instead of collecting dust.

Physical inspection & grading
Cleaning & cosmetic restoration
Firmware & factory reset
Functional testing
Repackaging & relabeling
Device Condition Grading
Grade A — Like New
Grade B — Good
Grade C — Fair
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✓ Most returned devices can be restored to sellable condition

Our device refurbishing process

Every device goes through a documented multi-step process — so you get consistent, predictable results at any volume.

1

Receive & log

Devices arrive at WSA and are received, counted, and logged by serial number or batch — giving you visibility into what's in house.

2

Inspect & grade

Each device is physically inspected and graded against your condition criteria — cosmetic, functional, or both. Non-working units are flagged and set aside.

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Refurbish & reset

Devices are cleaned, firmware-reset or factory-wiped, functionally tested, and any cosmetic restoration is applied — returning the device to your target grade standard.

4

Repackage & restock

Refurbished devices are repackaged with appropriate materials and labels, then moved into your active inventory — ready for outbound fulfillment or FBA prep.

Refurbishing capabilities most 3PLs don't have

Basic fulfillment centers aren't built for device refurbishing. WSA is — because our roots are in electronics and device logistics, not just pick and pack.

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Electronics expertise built in

WSA's background includes years of device configuration, software provisioning, and hardware logistics — giving our team hands-on knowledge of electronics that most 3PL staff don't have.

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Firmware & software reset

We don't just clean and repackage — we can perform factory resets, firmware wipes, and software re-provisioning so devices are truly ready for a new end user.

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Repackaging & relabeling in-house

Repackaging, updated labels, and warranty inserts — all handled at WSA without involving a third party, keeping your program running smoothly.

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Integrated with fulfillment

Refurbished devices feed back into your WSA inventory — available for DTC orders, B2B shipments, or Amazon FBA prep without any additional transfer.

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Clear grading and reporting

You get a breakdown of condition grades and disposition outcomes for each batch — so you can track recovery rates and make informed decisions about your product.

Consistent SLA-based programs

Most refurbishing programs run on a defined SLA — so your inventory recovery timeline is predictable.

Who uses WSA for device refurbishing

From consumer returns to enterprise hardware lifecycle management, WSA handles refurbishing across a range of device types and industries.

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Consumer electronics returns

Returned consumer devices cleaned, tested, firmware-reset, and repackaged as certified refurbished — turning returns into a secondary revenue stream.

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Fleet & telematics hardware

Off-lease or end-of-contract fleet devices returned, wiped, tested, and redeployed — extending product lifecycle and reducing replacement costs for fleet operators.

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IoT & connected devices

IoT hardware returned from field deployments received, factory-reset, and re-provisioned for new deployments — supporting circular device programs at scale.

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Enterprise device lifecycle

Corporate tablets, smartphones, and hardware returned, wiped to compliance standards, and prepared for redeployment or resale — with full chain-of-custody documentation.

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"The OEMs have very specific labeling, kitting and shipping requirements that were becoming onerous to manage in-house. WSA handles it perfectly."
Sree Duggineni
Telogis

Common questions about device refurbishing

WSA refurbishes smartphones, tablets, IoT devices, GPS units, routers, fleet telematics hardware, consumer electronics, and custom enterprise devices. If it has firmware or electronics, we can likely refurbish it — contact us to discuss your specific device.
Our standard refurbishing process includes physical inspection, cleaning, functional testing, firmware or factory reset, cosmetic evaluation, repackaging, and relabeling. Additional steps like component repair or software provisioning can be added based on your needs.
Yes. WSA is set up for both small project runs and ongoing high-volume refurbishing programs. We've supported enterprise-scale device refurb for fleet operators, wireless carriers, and consumer electronics brands.
That's one of WSA's biggest advantages. Refurbished devices go back into your inventory at WSA — available for outbound fulfillment, Amazon FBA prep, or kitting without ever leaving our facility.
Yes. We can restore devices to a certified refurbished standard — cleaned, tested, reset, and packaged per your specifications. We also handle custom labeling and packaging that matches your refurbished product branding.
WSA Distributing is located at 7222 Opportunity Rd, Kearny Mesa, San Diego, CA 92111. We provide device refurbishing services for brands nationwide from our San Diego facility.

Get a free device refurbishing quote

Tell us about your devices and we'll respond within one business day with a custom quote. No commitments, no pressure.

Ready to turn returned devices into revenue?

Call us directly or send an email — a real person picks up.
Based in San Diego. Serving clients nationwide.

Call 858-560-7800 hello@wsadistributing.com