Pocket Hose False Advertising Class Action Settlement

Telebrands Corporation has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it made false and misleading statements regarding its Pocket Hose expandable garden hoses. If you purchased Pocket Hose products, you may be entitled to a cash payment from this class action settlement.

The Pocket Hose class action lawsuit alleges Telebrands made false and misleading statements in connection with the sale and marketing of certain Pocket Hose products. The plaintiffs also assert that the Pocket Hose products are defective.

The Pocket Hose was reportedly first introduced through television infomercials. The expandable garden hose was advertised as “a rugged and durable garden hose” that is “strong enough for any job.”

However, consumers have complained that the Pocket Hose is defective because it is prone to leak or burst when used in the manner advertised. This defect renders the Pocket Hose useless, the consumers allege.

Telebrands denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the Pocket Hose class action lawsuit to avoid the expense and uncertainty of litigation. The Telebrands class action settlement was preliminarily approved on Nov. 4, 2016.

If you would like to exclude yourself from or object to the Pocket Hose settlement, you must do so no later than Feb. 20, 2017.

Telebrands has previously agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving similar allegations. That Pocket Hose settlement provided cash benefits to consumers who purchased the products between Nov. 6, 2009 and Jan. 30, 2014.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include anyone who, between Jan. 31, 2014 and Nov. 4, 2016, purchased any one of the following Class Products:

• Pocket Top Brass II
• Pocket Hose Top Brass
• Pocket Hose Dura Rib II
• Pocket Hose Dura Rib
• Pocket Hose Ultra
• The Pocket Hose products

Potential Award

$7 – $50

The payment each Class Member receives depends on a number of factors, including the type of product and the length of the hose purchased. Class Members who mail their Pocket Hose product to the Settlement Administrator (Telebrands will provide free shipping) will be entitled to a higher payment than those who submit proof of purchase.

Details about the compensation are available in the Frequently Asked Questions section of the Pocket Hose settlement website.

Proof of Purchase

None required. Class Members who do not return the Pocket Hose or provide proof of purchase to the Settlement Administrator will be able to file a claim for $7.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

NOTE: A reminder to all our viewers, please only submit claims if you qualify as a Class Member. The Pocket Hose class action settlement administrator has set up the following message to remind potential claimants directed from the Top Class Actions website of the legal importance of submitting only valid claims.

Claim Form Deadline

2/10/2017

Case Name

Stephen Inocencio, et al. v. Telebrands Corporation, Case No. L-4378-16, in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County

Final Hearing

3/3/2017

UPDATE: On March 3, 2017, the Pocket Hose False Advertising settlement received final approval from the court.  The settlement website states that checks will be mailed by May 3, 2017.  Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On May 15, 2017, Top Class Actions viewers who filed a valid claim for the Pocket Hose class action settlement started receiving checks worth as much as $50! Congratulations to all our readers who filed a claim and got PAID!

Settlement Website

www.PocketHoseSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Pocket Hose Products Litigation Administrator
c/o Digital Settlements Group
P.O. Box 1571
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
1-877-338-8286

Class Counsel

Antonio Vozzolo
VOZZOLO LLC

Defense Counsel

Christine A. Amalfe
GIBBONS PC