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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
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
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80 thoughts onPocket Hose False Advertising Class Action Settlement
I have never had to give ss# for any other claim.
I received this…
The social security number requirement is for identification purposes and used to avoid fraud and duplication of claims and was approved by the Court. We recognize the importance of keeping your personal information secure. Accordingly, the social security number is only viewed by Digital Settlement Group LLC, the court approved class action administrator, who will ensure this data is protected and held in strict confidence. This information will not be publicly disclosed in any manner. Digital Settlement Group LLC has served as a Court-approved notice provider/claims administrator in numerous state and federal court class actions and understands the importance of protecting this information.
I agree as well. Should not have to give out social security number as what does that have to do with it. Not worth it for the $7 I should get as bought one during that time and had issues too with it. Trying to get people’s information to use for something else or what?
The form is rigged so you are unable to finish it.
Same here! I will NOT give them my SS#. No need for it. It was not given to purchase and is not needed for a refund.
I think the social security requirement is to prevent fake claims!! So many people will claim just to get some extra cash.
I disagree. It seems like it just prevents them from paying out more money, so that the rest of the settlement funds can go back to the company and the lawyers.
I filled out the form until it asked for my social security number. I am not applying for credit or anything else that would need my SS#. So I will have to pass on my refund- I bought two of these hoses and one of them actually got mold on it and the other one leaked.
I feel the same way…I bought this item in 2015 to use on a property I managed and it broke (didn’t hold water)…I kept it to return it…and Target would not take it back…so I threw it away…Now you want my social security number…this is unfair to consumers who believe in products and they fail us.
I agree, no reason to leave a SS#, we are all taught not to give that out, come on!!
Stephanie Edgison
Bonnie Wiltfong I will not put a true SS# down. Why do you need it? I did not give my SS# to buy it.
Sorry not worth puting my ss# down to get any refund. The hose broke not worth the money you pay for them.
I agree with all that was said. I am suspicious it may be a bad link in that there was a page directed prior to the instruction page.
I had 3 of these, 2 burst. I threw all of them away. I didn’t want to risk the 3rd one bursting. Was a great idea!!