Recalls / 2008-06-04
QVC Recalls Tomato Planters Due to Collapse Hazard
08578 · Recalled 2008-06-04 · CPSC page
Description
The Topsy-Turvy Deluxe Tomato Planter with Stand (Item Numbers M16702 and M17499) is an upright planter used for growing tomatoes, peppers, or cucumbers. The planter consists of a 16" X 15" bag which holds up to 30 pounds of soil and is attached to the top of a 6-foot-tall adjustable pole. Three legs are inserted into the pole to form a 36-inch-wide base.
Hazards
The legs on the bottom of the planter can detach when the planter is moved or becomes unbalanced. This could cause the planter to fall and injure bystanders.
Reported injuries
The firm has received 347 reports of the planters collapsing; 155 consumers have reported injuries including lacerations, broken toes and bruises. QVC has also received reports of property damage caused when the planter collapsed onto nearby items.
Remedy
Consumers who have already set up the planter should immediately take it down by having two adults carefully tip it over on its side. Consumers who purchased the planter through a QVC television program or QVC.com were mailed instructions on obtaining a refund. Consumers who have not received instructions should contact QVC. Consumers who purchased the planter at a QVC store should return the planter to any QVC store to receive a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Topsy-Turvy Deluxe Tomato Planters with Stand | About 82,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- All-Star Marketing, of Hawthorne, N.Y.
- Distributor
- QVC, of West Chester, Pa.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- QVC's televised shopping programs, its Web site, in QVC's Studio, employee, retail stores
Consumer contact
For further information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit the firm's Web site at www.qvc.com
Source: CPSC recall 08578. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.