You understand the importance of keeping your outdoor spaces looking beautiful because they add value to your homes. However looking after your garden is easier said than done and it’s especially true when it comes to watering the plants with the help of regular hoses. They are quite heavy and awkward to carry around, which is why you tend to keep putting off these garden chores at the cost of neglecting your gardens altogether. But now you have Pocket Hose, which is lightweight and easy to use for all the watering needs in your outdoor spaces.
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Pocket Hose
You can use the Pocket Hose is your gardens to water the plants or on your terraces, patios and porches for that matter. This path breaking product is known for its ability to grow in size as soon as you open the tap. Till then it will be a lightweight hose that weighs as much as a water bottle. You can easily slip it into the palm of your hands or in your pocket and use it conveniently in your outdoor spaces. And when you are done using it, the hose will shrink back to its normal size so that it can be easily stored away.
You can put away the hose in drawers or hang it wherever you want to. The expandable accordion design is the reason why this hose works perfectly for you and just according to your needs. Another good thing about using this hose is that it doesn’t twist or kink, like other hoses you find in the market thus saving you a lot of hassle. Moreover since this product comes with a money back guarantee, you are also assured of the quality of this hose. Available in different sizes from 25 feet to 100 feet, you can buy this hose according to your requirements and look after your garden spaces just the way they should be.
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You can buy the 25 foot Pocket Hose for $12.99 plus shipping and handling charge of $7.99 at www.pockethose.com. By paying additional shipping and handling charge of $9.99 you can get another Pocket Hose with your offer.
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LOVE it ! $ 20 for 50 feet of hose.I have 3 Mine has lasted for over a month. I saved my receipt in the box. Then went and bought a spare so that when and if first one goes bad, I will simply return. I don’t expect to much for a $ 20 water hose. I think it the best product since sliced bread ! But, I will say that I believe some people have to much pressure for this type of hose. All 3 of mine have a pin hole in the part that screws off where the off on switch is but I left it on and put a spray nozzle on. I kinda think it my be some type of pressure relief ???? Any hoot, I love my Pocket Hose
Bought my first hose at bed bath and beyond, the on/ off nozzle broke the first time turning it on, exchanged for another and that one lasted about 2 weeks before it blew out, the big clear bubble burst and water went everywhere. I love the concept of this hose however it just does not work as it is made of cheap materials. I won’ t buy another one and I do NOT recommend.
Pocket hose didn’t even last a month, leaks all over from the top. Junk!!
DON’T BUY IT. IT’S JUNK. I BOUGHT 2 AND THEY BOTH BURST WHEN I FIRST USED THEM.
The 50 ft does not nearly go to 50 ft, I had a regular hose of 50 ft;. that extended way into my garage, this one ended at the side of the house, way short! otherwise, works good.
Bought the pocket hose (50 ft) at Walgreens. Had it for about 3 weeks, worked great, no leaks, until it blew a hole in itself midway on it…CRAZY! Will not buy another, chalking this one up to a odd learning experience. this hose is a great idea, but poorly made. Hope its like many products and we will soon see the “NEW AND IMPROVED” label on it with a better guarantee.
REALLY,REALLY disappointed in the Pocket Hose (50ft.) that I purchased at The Home Depot in Corona, Ca. I have so far returned the hose for an exchange four times. !st. hose “blew out”,2nd. hose had a cracked nozzle so sprayed all over, 3rd hose also a tiny crack and sprayed everyone (replaced it with a metal nozzle and was okay for two weeks then “blew out” again while I was using it. Returned it again, hooked up my 4th.hose and as soon as the hose filled up and stretched out, it “blew out” again.
What I’ve spent in gas back and forth to Home Depot (who has been very cooperative in exchanging this product) plus my time has left me extremely frustrated. Guess I will return it for the 5th. time and go back to the old type hose or try a different brand other than Telebrand Pocket Hose. Something is wrong with this picture. How could it have gotten such good reviews with Consumer Services ????(who I will also be contacting)
Will never purchase again… didn’t last a month! leaks all up and down the stupid hose. No refund.
Will NEVER RECOMMEND!
How stupid we are to FALL for these COMMERCIALS!
Angry in California.
Had my Pocket Hose for one month. It did shrink up after use to a small enough size to store in a small bucket but after a month of watering my garden it popped a big hole and I had to throw it away.
We purchased (2) 25 ft. and (2) 50 ft. hoses in early May of this year. We were amazed at how this hose worked and at first were very happy with the results. My husband showed anyone that came to the house. We found that the one 50 ft. hose was leaking and tried various ways to try fixing it so that it could be used. After trying everything including using new clamps etc that you normally would use to fix any hose, we found that there is no way these hoses can be fixed and threw it away. You need to inform the general public that no matter how very careful you are with these hoses that they probably should be considered a “throw away” and may or may not last part of or even a whole season of use.
I purchased the Pocket Hose and really like it at first. So I went back and bought another one. And not but a few months of use and both are broken, UNUSABLE!
on the first hose, the plastic turn valve used to open and close the water flow broke off. Now it squirts you in the face every time you turn it on.
On the other, the outer green cloth covering ripped in half and exposed the inner rubber tube. This exposed area blows up like a water balloon and eventually it too will break and send water flying everywhere.
This product is NOT Good Quality! I will not purchase it again! I tried to get my money back and as it turns out, they only offer that for 30 days. And the big 10 year warranty is only if you want to get another one of the crazy things… they will send you a replacement hose. NO THANKS!
Purchased 4 @ Wal Mart 3 of the 4 blew out with numerous pin hole leaks. DO NOT PURCHASE!!!
DO NOT BUY THROUGH POCKETHOSE.COM. They DO charge your card or bank account immediately and if you have any problems with the order you get a run around. If you really want this hose, go to a local store. The website is a sham!
Bought it, hooked it up, water blew out the side,TAKING IT BACK!!!!!!!
Just think. Many people decided to buy one of these “hoses” because those same people were too lazy to buy a good hose only because it required them to roll it up. Now, doesn’t this prove that people are becoming lazier and lazier by the second?
This is not because people are lazy. Regular hose are heavy and cumbersome. I purchased one of these because I am a single mother and have huge yard to maintain in the spring/summer.
Actually I got 2 so that I can use it for the whole yard.
Really disappointed with my my new pocket hose. First time use ruptured the clear plastic inner hose when I turned off the hose at the end while under pressure. I’m getting my money back from this piece of crap as soon as possible.
There a so many negative remarks about this hose that one has to wonder… Does anyone look at Reviews BEFORE they go out and purchase crap??
I did read them before purchasing and WILL NOT be buying one. lol I thank all who put a review up on this site.
Recommended by 2 co-workers and apparently they do not use them much. Wish I would’ve read these posts before I bought one. Mine lasted for about a month. Sounded like a balloon popped and scared the poop outta me. Couldn’t return it without a box or receipt, so they got another sucker to spend $20.00 on a piece of poop that wound up in my trash can. Good riddance to bad rubbish… Last time I buy an as seen on tv deal.
Simple… worst item we ever bought. Took back 4 before got one that still leaks at control ends. Don’t buy it, garbage products for us…thanks.
I purchased 3 of these hoses, the second time I used one the black adapter exploded, the plastic adapter broke into several pieces. I’m not feeling good about this product.
I to purchased two 50′ hoses. The first lasted about 40 minutes before the end blew off. The second lasted less than 30 minutes before exploding out the side near the center. The 2nd hose blew as I was using it to add water to a fish tank so now I know why they advise against using it inside. They know it only has about a one hour life expectancy for actual use. This is the worst product I ever purchased. Never use this hose if you actually need a hose to last for more than 30 minutes or where bursting might cause damage! ;~<
Horrible! buy one get one free any size, I ordered a 50ft hose and paid 1/2 price for the 2nd. the first week the first hose sprung a leak right in the middle, used the 2nd hose and exact same location leak. Called customer service and they sent me the 1st hose replacement, 2nd hose replacement on back order. USED the 1st replacement hose AND SPRUNG A LEAK AGAIN!!!, guaranteed only if you save the original containers and its up to them, after they receive your return, to determine if a refund is warranted, if they do not agree with you-you get no refund, no replacement, nor will they send you back your item, so your OUT EITHER WAY!! DO NOT BUY HERE. All within a period from 5-1-13-6-10-13.
I accidentally dropped the nozzle and it broke. Now I can’t turn the water off and on. It is a cheaply made hose with plastic parts that are quite fragile.
Is there a guarantee for the Pocket Hose. I know that the hose does not kink, but my hose broke at the hose fitting. I bought my pocket hose on 2/28/2013. I appreciate your help.
Thank you.
There is a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee.
https://www.pockethose.com/policy_contactoptions.jsp
I have two Pocket Hoses…..one in front and one in back yards. I loved everything about the Pocket Hose for a short time. It truly does everything as advertised. However, neither of my Pocket Hoses performed to my satisfaction. From the beginning, when I attached my sprayer, there was a major leak at the connection, even after putting new rubber washers in the sprayer. Not only did the hoses leak at the sprayer, one of them began to spray from the connection where the hose itself attaches to the female end. I wish these hoses had been all I expected them to be. I dread dragging out the old rubber hoses again!!! It could be one of the worst $19.99 I ever spent (twice).
Well, I hate to say it, but I love this hose. Why do I hate to say it? Because I will keep buying them even thought they blow up every month. The ease of use makes it so worth it for me. Of course, I’m hoping that eventually I’ll get the ‘good’ one : )
” . . . even though they blow up every month.”
THIS is exactly the thinking that has destroyed America. Stupidity.
I purchased one of these hoses last week on vacation. I can’t return it though without driving hours round trip. The first time I used it the little nozzle switch leaked some. I could live with that. The second time I used it the whole side blew out and it soaked me before I could get it shut off. I will never recommend this hose to anyone!!!
What a disappointment! I purchased two (sucker that I am). The first one had a miss-shaped hose connection, so it would not twist on the hose bib. The 2nd one exploded the 2nd time I used it. I would return them, but I didn’t open the package for at least 30 days after I received them. Thus voiding the warranty…. There goes $50 bucks that I could really use.
I will never purchase from As Seen on TV again. Total rip-off.
Your hose sucks. I had one for two months. I went to use it the other day and water came out every where but the end. I have had regular hoses for three years or more and it’s still as good as the day I bought it. The Pocket Hose is not worth blowing to h. e. double hockey sticks and back. Thank you very much for stealing my money (notice the sarcasm.)
I too purchased two of these. One for my mother and one for me. Total waste of money!!! Broke the on/off knob on my moms and when I attached mine to my water hose AFTER reading the directions, it exploded on me. Never even got the chance to use it. I still have my receipt so it will be going back to the store!! DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!
I had purchased a 50 ft. pocket hose from a Walgreen’s store. It was fantastic for about a month. The plastic fitting that attaches to the hydrant has been the problem for both hoses. I returned the first hose when this happened and now I will return the second one for the same reason. Come on…put some metal fittings on these things! Is the glue bad….what gives?
Bought one of these pieces of junk at CVS, used it twice and it started leaking badly at the water connection. Took it back, got another and the same think happened again. This product is a sham.
Purchased two hoses and both have torn up with the nozzle end coming completey off. I would not recommend buying this product!
Hose worked well but within a month the hose leaked profusely at the fitting that connects to the outside spigot. It is a total waste of money.
Oh what fun!!! I bought the 50ft. pocket hose at Walmarts,had it for 2 month’s….The outer layer ripped open yesterday,then a big bulge formed,like a balloon,then it burst wide open!!! The little on/off thingy broke the 1st day! I loved that hose…..But will never buy another one!!
This hose was fantastic,until it exploded!! Scared the hell out of me!There is nothing more then a long balloon inside the cover! I live in Fl. and have never had a hose explode!! Be very careful people,you could get hurt!! Maggie
I bought 2 of these hoses at Walmart and within a few months the first on broke at the joint so we put a different sprayer on it and couldn’t get it to stop leaking, the 2nd on split just below the valve. These are a wonderful idea but I’ll never buy another one.
I bought the pocket hose at Wal-Mart. Used it the first day and was excited it was light and easy to use my four year could handle it. I went to use it the next day and water gushed all over from the hose itself. I don’t know what could have happen in one day. But I will return it to the store and go back to the heavy clunky water hose I can trust.
I just bought one from Walgreens. I don’t know if it works or not because the little on/off switch broke as my husband was removing the tag! The employees at Walgreens warned us to save our receipt as the plastic end piece snaps off easily. I would have liked to have tried it once. He returned it and I’ll go back to the clunky garden hose. At least I know it works.
Do NOT waste your money or time.
I purchased a 50 ft. pocket hose about 3 months ago. I really liked the way it worked and went and bought 2 more. The second 2 I bought were just a piece of junk. They both leaked so bad and would not hold any pressure to keep them inflated. I will not recommend to any one. Is there any way that I can get them replaced? If not they will get a very bad review from me.
The first time I used the hose and turned on the water faucet, the whole end of the hose with nozzle blew off, ruining the hose and spraying me with water. Complete waste of money.
We were so excited about the pocket hose and find, after 2 month, it leaks at both joints. We bought 2 and WILL never buy another. Cheap plastic on ends . I do not recommend
I purchased my hose at Wal-Mart, and have been very pleased with it. Recently I went to turn it on, and just below the connection to the faucet, the hose split right below the connection. I’ve only had the hose for a short time, and was disappointed that it gave out so quickly after all the hype on the commercials for its durability.
now I know why they give you one free (freight is extra of course). The first breaks in one week, then the second breaks about three days after that. What a joke and a disappointment to boot. A WASTE OF $50 DON’T PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT.
Total piece of crap. Bought 3 of these 50 foot hoses. 1st one worked like a champ, loved it. Bought another for the back yard. After 3 uses it developed pin holes and I blamed the cat for biting it. It did not explode but started leaking in one place like a sieve. Through it out. Bought a third hose, into this product not for 60 bucks. Third one started with the pin holes, spraying every where on the first use. Back to the 1st one…it flat exploded, tore a hole in the outer lining. It seems this hose cannot take any kind of pressure. If you are not constantly releasing the pressure it will start leaking or explode. Walmart in my town would not take it back, said we left it in the sun, our fault. Who would imagine a garden hose that cannot tolerate sun???? This product is a great idea but horrible design. Hope some one can figure out how to make this work because it is a wonderful space saver. As it stands right now, don’t waste your money.
On our third hose. 1st one squirted from pin holes at first use. 2nd one leaked water from below hose bib connection. 3rd one ok—-so far where can i return 1st and 2nd hose for rebate?
Very disappointed in this hose. I bought the heavy duty hose and it leaks at both ends. The couplings should be made of metal in my opinion. When you try to attach a plant sprayer it comes out in a dribble. Save your money and buy a regular hose. Contacted customer service and they offered to replace hoses, but I did not get any confirmation to that effect by e-mail. Costs more to send them back at this point. Not a happy customer!!!
I purchased two 50′ pocket hoses and both blew out. I returned both hoses to the store where purchased and got a refund. While the concept is good, the hose components are of a poor quality. Manufacturer should go back to the drawing board. I would not recommend this product.
By the way, how can I get a refund for my Pocket Hose that boasts a 10 Year Guarantee??
I love the idea of the hose. However, I have had very little luck getting one to last more than 2 days. I have exchanged my hoses without any problems but it is getting old now. I purchased 3 hoses and I have exchanged 11. Picked up a new one yesterday, connected it this morning and it leaked as soon as the water was turned on.
I bought a 50ft pocket hose. The first time I turned it on, it exploded and got me all wet. I instantly threw it in the garbage can. It is a piece of junk. What a ripoff…..
The part with the open and close valve has a crack in it. And it is leaking. How do I get another valve?
Total waste of money. Leaked from day one no matter what kind of nozzle I put on it. Then it split down the middle after about 2 weeks. Couldn’t find my receipt so I just have to accept “Lesson Learned”. SCAM!!!
Should have read these first… What a waste of money!! Leaks at both ends and sprays a fine mist the length of the hose…. I want my money back!!!!! I got 2 50fters….. I want my money back!! You ripped all of us off…..
I purchased a 100ft. hose and was in love with the convenience and weightlessness. Within 3 or 4 weeks of regular use, it exploded on me. What a waste. wish it was more durable and dependable. At my age being light weight was what I truly appreciated. My brother bought one and his exploded also, about three weeks into use. Perhaps a replacement could be considered.
Will watering my grass with this hose hurt my dog my grass or anything living.
Yes it will hurt everything, they explode, do not buy.
The pocket hose that my wife purchased turned out to be a waste of our money. First the control knob broke off when my wife was using it, secondly while using the hose I lost water pressure coming out of the hose and when checked the hose the seam about half when down split and all the water was coming out there. I thought about cutting that section out and splicing the hose but decided against that and tossed the hose in my garbage can where it is currently, so much for your great warranty which would probably take a year for any response from your company.
The worst garden hose ever made. I purchased 2 of the 50 foot size and within two months they both were leaking from both end attachments and one had puncture holes in several places. IT does not shrink back to actual size after the first use and never ever will again. BUYER BEWARE!!
Totally agree. It’s the biggest ripoff I’ve ever seen. I bought a 25 ft. and a 50 ft. hose. It didn’t take long for them to start leaking. I wouldn’t give you a nickel for these hoses. Really feel ripped off on this one. Big time. If you’re thinking of buying these hoses, take my advice, DON’T. Please DON’T.
I have purchased 2 Pocket Hoses that have spruge leaks. The idea is great the product not so great.
I purchased the Pocket Hose (50 feet) from Bed, Bath & Beyond about 2 months ago. It worked really great until about a week ago, when, like so many of these other reviewers, the hose seal burst at the spigot attached end. Now it is totally useless. As with the others, I did not keep my receipt after about a week or two, so now I have paid $19.99 for something that is completely useless. How can we all get our money back on these?
This is the absolute worst product – ever. I purchased 2 of them early this year. The top assembly burst while I was watering the garden and the seam of the hose sprayed water everywhere. And, the shut-off toggle came off in a few pieces to boot. I thought perhaps it was just one bad hose so I bought a replacement for it. As I was watering the garden – using it for the first time today – the hose just below the coupling, started to balloon out and then popped spraying water everywhere. I have the receipt for one of them – the other 2 – wasted money. I would recommend to anyone – DON’T buy this product!
Just to day 6/4 I saw the ad on TV for pocket hose, saying it was guaranteed for 10 years, so I went to this site and read all these reviews with not one giving it a good or even close to good rating. Thank you, I will continue to use my 10 year old rubber hose, that kinks now & then but keeps on working.
I purchased a 50 ft hose for washing cars. Was only used in the garage area but within two weeks, the hose started leaking. Didn’t save my receipt so could not take it back. Great idea, worked great as long as it lasted!
I bought the 50 footer at Home Depot and the hose seems to operate as advertised but the cut-off valve is a piece of junk. It leaked from the first use so I replaced it with one I had. If the hose doesn’t come apart at the connectors it s/b an okay product. It could, however be made much better.
I purchased two 50 foot pocket hoses. No matter how many times they are used a white foam comes out of the hose with the water. I hesitate to use these on anything we eat or for any animals since there is no way to find out why the hoses foam and information about the materials used. Now one hose leaks. I’m returning them. Realized in washing down my deck the water went into my rain barrels. Now I have to dump 150 gallons of water and scrub them clean before using them again! I will be buying potable water hoses instead.
Bought two pocket hose s. 19.99 each, second time I used it became a super soaker. Cheap plastic connectors broke. Do Not Buy!!
I’ve purchased 2 of these hoses. BOTH of them have broken. The first one broke where it was connected to the spigot from the house. Water started pouring out when I turned the water on and it wasn’t an issue of the connections being tight. The 2nd one just broke this morning as I was watering my plants. The fabric just disintegrated and the hose inside started swelling like a water balloon right below where I connected the spray nozzle. Needless to say, I’m very disappointed with this product and, as I purchased both over 2 months ago, I can’t return them to the store. Buyer Beware!!!
Bought two, used first one for 2 minutes and the connecter on hose burst off leaving me soaked and hose squirming around my feel shooting water. The second one my husband used, worked great first time, second time the same thing happened – the connector on hose flew off and water everywhere until we could capture the hose. Two hoses bought – two hoses broke almost immediately. Don’t waste your money
Loved this product, until today. It just started spraying water everywhere near the connection point of the spigot. I think I got more watered than my plants. I have only used it maybe a 1/2 dozen times. Definitely a design flaw. Love the concept but needs to go back to the drawing board and give people their money back. I don’t have my walmart receipt.
Have only had my hose for 2 weeks and it already has turned into a soaker hose!!!! Do not recommend buying!!!!
There is a darker green Flexible Hose https://www.flexablehoseoffer.com and a blue hose “X-Hose”. They all seem to do the same thing, just from different manufacturers. Has anyone tried one of these other color hoses??
This hose is garbage. Hose connection to plastic at head blew within the first five minutes when connected to an outdoor fitting.
I will say again. Garbage
This hose is a pile of junk I am lucky to get three uses out of it before it bursts I am not sure the pocket hose has had any kind of quality control this is my 6th hose thank god Walgreen’s takes them back come on pocket hose do your testing before you take our money.
Used the 50′ for 2 months, liked it a lot, then it sprung a leak.
I purchased a 50 foot pocket hose and really liked it. However after I used it 3 times, the hose made a bubble where the hose meets the nozzle and then the bubble broke which makes the hose useless.
I ordered and paid for my pocket hoses on 5/17 ($40.00) and never received them.
The pocket hose does not come with any attachment for watering … Messy opening for watering … And no … No watering nozzle fits the opening at all…. None nada nothing works so that photo of a nozzle they show is a fake…. And they do not allow anyone to contact them by any means … The ph # they list is for ordering through an automated system … No contact… Ha
I watched the demonstration on television and it looked great. I purchased a 25 foot and a 50 foot hose at Wal-Mart in Texas just before leaving in our motor home for Iowa & Wisconsin. When we arrived at a campground in Kansas I connected my new 25 foot hose to the coach and we left for dinner for about an hour and when we returned our new hose had blown apart in the center and water was running down the street. I, like so my others did not keep my receipt so we are stuck with both worthless hoses. I thought it was to good to be true and I was right. It looks like they are very poorly made. Another lesson learned!!
As excited as we were when we so the T.V Ad for this hose we could not wait to buy one….Well what a disappointment – The 1st hose bought from Big Lots in Rochester NY worked great, we were unsure how good it would be so we only bought the 25ft hose.Awesome worked great just like the ad showed,now we want to add on to have a longer hose and what a joke.We have bought a total of 5 25ft hose from Walmart here in Batavia NY and everyone had to be returned – either it would not connect correctly and leak or it would leak further down the hose and the one we took back AGAIN to just plain out busted in the middle.When we got up to the return desk the young man said to us – Let me guess ” It leaks ” correct he was and stated that many of these hoses have been returned for that very reason..Because we do like the hose we will keep trying until we find one that does not leak when joined to the other,but when friends or family ask how we like the hose we are sure to tell the truth about it.Thanks for letting me comment, Cheryl D. June 1,2013
Don’t these come in longer sizes so that they don’t have to be joined together? I saw some that were similar, but not the light green color of this brand, and they were in 50 and 100 ft.
I own a small townhouse and full sized hoses take up a lot of room and are cumbersome. Thought my prayers had been answered by this product. Bought a 25′ at Home Depot (of course, not saving the receipt) and absolutely loved the hose, but I noticed that it was leaking at the little turn off thingy. I though “no big deal” until it EXPLODED after having it only for two weeks. EXPLODED! My kid was using it when it happened. Thank the Lord that she was not injured! Found this site when I was online looking to buy another and boy am I glad I did! I had thought that I had just gotten a faulty one and was prepared to repurchase. RUN FROM THIS PRODUCT!!!
I purchased a pocket hose and when we put it on our outside faucet it started to come apart. It started to tear on both ends before we could even use it. Definitely is not worth what I paid for it. I could buy a cheap hose and use it all summer and get more use out of it than this one. Not worth what I paid for it!!
WE GOT ONE OF THE 50 FT. AFTER ABOUT 1 1/2 MONS IT HAS A LOT OF LITTER HOLDS IN IT. CANT USE IT MORE IT WAS A WASTE A OF MONEY.
I bought the 75 foot hose, was really excited. Used it about 2 weeks. Turned it on last week, the green material on the outside disintegrated and a large bubble formed in the rubber hose. Before I could set the hose down and turn the water off it exploded, literally. There was a large boom followed by a rather complete soaking. I also have a burn mark across the whole width of my arm where the rubber hit me when it exploded. Not only are these devices worthless they are also very dangerous. Imagine if it had been a child using the hose and not an adult. If you value your safety stay as far away from these things as you can.
I purchased the 50ft hose I was pretty excited to get it home got it all hooked up turned on the water that was a month ago im still waiting for it to shrink back to its original size never did now today when I turned the water on to water my plants the hose blew apart at the seam the water pressure really sucks here maybe 30lbs at the most I live about a 1000 ft of the main road so its not the pressure that blew it apart I am very unhappy with this product I will never buy another
I purchase the pocket hose at Kmart brought it home only to find out I guess you need a special nozzle for it, I have bought 3 still leaks like a sieve, it was so nice having a hose that I didn’t have to fight with, even got used to being soaked wet each time I water the lawn, but after having the pocket hose only 4 weeks it springs a leak in the middle of the hose , I think someone needs to go back to the drawing board , I know I only spent 20.00 for one 50 ft. But I think it should have lasted more than 4 weeks. So disappointed
I boght a 50ft pocket hose from Bed BAth & Beyond. I loved that it was small and lightweight and it expanded with water as advertised. After each use I would put this hose in my garage to keep the sun from eating the outer material. The 4th or fifth time I used it, it sprung a leak. It was just a pin hole, it was like a small slit. There wasn’t anything on the ground to have made this slit it just happened. I am so disappointed and leary about getting another.
I happened to find these reviews online AFTER I bought mine yesterday. I kept thinking …this is too good to be true! I had a gut feeling it might NOT be such a great invention. The hose is still in the box…never used it…sooooo I’m taking it back and getting my money back. Thanks for sharing…I put this site on my favorites!
I have purchased 4 of these items and each one has failed within 30 days. The only warning on the package(s) is to not leave them in outside in either extreme cold or hot weather and that is understandable. However, I have a wide yard with much vegetation that I water every other day and the hoses simply did not hold up. Bubbles formed in the plastic which burst and another hose became detached at the nozzle after the second use. I am not certain for which purpose these ill-conceived contraptions were made but they are totally ineffective and poorly constructed for anything but minor chores. I would not and do not recommend this product in any way from anywhere.
I had such high hopes for this hose. It’s a shame it busted completely the 2nd time I used it!! I wish I had thought to look at these reviews online before I bought mine. WHAT A BIG WASTE OF MONEY!!!
Absolute rubbish. We bought three 75 ft. hoses. Two for us and one for our neighbor. Within two weeks all hoses had burst. Stay far away from this product!
Your pocket hose is a disaster, it does not work. I purchased two hoses at separate times and after a week they both stared to leak.
Got the 50′ hose from PCH a month ago. Just tried to use it today. What a farce! Followed directions to a tee. Didn’t expand or retract, and leaked at nozzle. Love that it’s so lightweight, but that’s about it. After reading other reviews, it’s going directly in the trash. Buyer beware.
These hose look great on tv and that is where it stops. They leak from the hose going into the connector and two are now in the garbage. What a waste of my money. save your money do not buy.
Wish I would have visited this site before I purchased the 50 ft hose @ Home Depot. Threw away the receipt before I used the hose and wish I would not have. First use both connectors leak very bad. Thank goodness for duct tape, at least it’s usable (somewhat) now. Great concept, cheap connectors. Don’t waste your money.
Purchased one at Home Depot. Used it twice and multiple pinholes in hose occurred. Very displeased. Don’t you do product test more than once??
Bought three of these hoses at Lowes. In one week, two of the hoses blew off the faucet. Some clear tubing material blew out onto the yard. Waiting for the third hose to fail. Can not believe that Lowes is continuing to sell this junk. What a waste of money!
The design/concept of all these flex hose ,pocket hose is good. However, the quality control of all similar products are terrible. The hose itself or the joints leaks or cracks very easily after several use. May be they should manufacture all the products in USA, instead of have them made in China.
Very poor product! worked well for only 7 days then two big leaks appeared. Do not buy this product!!
Wow a whole page of reviews and every single one is negative. This hose clearly is a failure, not one positive review and it appears no one from the company is reading them. I was pretty excited about purchasing the pair of 50 foot hoses but not now thank you all for your reviews this is so very important when you’re on the fence about a new product. One last thing i don’t believe there was any mention of money back guarantee.
I call the company a short while ago and asked for refund. At least they have promised to give me a free replacement within 2 weeks. They claimed that the pocket hose has life time warranty. But at the end of the conversation, the Indian accented representative wanted to sell me some other products. I refused.
I bought two One was used one time the other four times they both busted 19.95 each can’t find anyone to contact about getting the money back.. Hope everyone reads these reviews before they buy.
purchased in Jan 2013; loved the product . Didnt abuse it (even tho it is shown on tv being handled roughly). By May, it had a significant leak at the bottom of the plastic female adapter that connects to the faucet. no tear or visible damage. Purchased at WalMart, but past their 90 day policy so they said to go to the mfg/distributor. Dist’d by Telebrands to WalMart. Trying to contact. The TV ad said 10 year life…Ha Ha
I bought a 50′ hose and have used it 4 times and it “blew”. The on/off switch came off in my hand. I’ve ordered more, and am cancelling my order. This a huge rip off. Great idea, loved the concept, HATE THE PRODUCT.
Bought three, one lasted 1 week, sprang a hole in the middle, 2nd lasted 1 day, sprang a hole in the middle, 3rd lasted 1 and a half weeks sprang a hole in the middle. Use the product as suggested after use emptied the hose and stored in the garage. Useless product!!!
Total junk! Broke after one use..returned it for a new one and it also leaked all over the place … Pity such a good idea was not backed up by a quality product.
Bought 4 of these hoses… Within the third use the hose connections at both end started to leak so bad I had no pressure. That was on 2 of them the third one first time using it, it developed these leaks. These things are not repairable either, don’t waste your money. It’s just a surgical tube inside a woven sleeve that expands.. their system of attaching the tube to the connections is atrocious!
Don’t waste your money… Ordered the 75 and 50 foot. Used 3 times and the 75 foot split apart at the faucet and the 50 foot is leaking like crazy. Been trying to reach their customer service. On hold 20 minutes and they still don’t answer… Big big big ripoff…
I tried to order this hose and both web sites I ordered from lost my order. I guess I’m glad as I am reading all these reviews. I think if they can not even get an order right I am pretty sure the product isn’t any better
I bought two of these 50 ft hoses and both did the same thing…..they started leaking and the green material tore and the plastic tube underneath broke and I had water everywhere. This leak was at the spigot where you connect the hose. I do not sales receipts so I cannot get refunds. Buyer BEWARE!!!
Got a pocket hose as a present and at first it worked great but that did not last long. It now leaks where the material goes into the connection. A friend of mine also had one and it blew apart. Would never recommend or buy another one. Rip off.
I ordered 2-100′ pocket hose on May 14, 2013 and used it today for the first time and the off/on level came off in my hand. The hose began to leak badly where the hose goes into the spigot. It did not retract like they said it would. Off back to the company because this is a mess and want a full refund. Don’t waste your money because this is garbage.
The pocket hose and the xhose, neither one has a contact us to let them know they should put metal ends on their hose.
I purchased two 75′ Pocket Hoses in March and used one of them about 6 times and the other about 3 times and both ends came loose at the back of the faucet fitting. They are worthless. I am hoping to get my money back. This just happened to both hoses this weekend so I have not had a chance to contact customer service but will do so Tuesday.
Total crap and a total rip off! Didn’t last 5 minutes! Within 2 minutes the plastic fitting came off and within 4 minutes it sprung a huge hole and within 5 minutes the whole thing was shredded.
We recently purchased 2 25ft pocket hoses. They are absolute crap. Started leaking really bad within 2 weeks of minimal use. These things should be removed from the shelf because they do not work. Very misleading ads. Cheap useless product.
This is the worst hose I have ever purchased in 50 years! First few days of use it was fine. I attached a sprinkler, turned it on and it literally blew a four inch hole. Then I was going to just use it to fill a tub nearby and there were so many holes it didn’t even come out the end anymore.
Total junk.
What a piece of crap!!!!!!! the plastic fittings leak from everywhere. I even attempted to put Teflon tape on fittings. Then today it exploded on me. I BOUGHT THREE OF THESE HOSES AND ALL ARE GOING BACK TO WALMART TODAY.
Broke immediately.
I have had a pocket hose for approx. 2 months and the valve that turns the flow off to fill it with water broke off. This renders the hose totally unusable. I loved this hose so I’m very disappointed! It’s unfixable as I examined it closely and the water now shoots out of this opening. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
I bought a pocket hose at Walmarts, it did not have a nozzle on it. I used it twice and it blowed a hole in the hose. It is no good! And is falsely advertized. I want my money back. But I did not save receipt.
Eyes crossed after seeing all of those complaints, thought it was too good to be true. Thanks to all for the warning, because of you I saved a little of my hard earned money…
This is the poorest quality product I have ever purchased. Two weeks after using, two of the four hoses I ordered sprang leaks and are unusable. Don’t waste your money on this product.
Ditto to all of the above. Do I get a replacement or money back? Please contact me at listed e-mail address.
Thank You
I bought 2 pocket hoses and they both broke within 1 month. The first one broke at the nozzle and the 2nd burst and split. Cheap crap. Do not buy!!
I loved my pocket hose… for about 10 short uses.
Then it broke. The rubber hose broke at the attachment. It is such an easy fix but the company does not provide a replacement fix kit. Too bad. I paid $50 for my 50′ hose and it is now worthless. I can’t afford to buy a new one.
I am very disappointed and feel everyone should know that this Great product is a waste of money. Too bad because the concept is the best ever.
Purchased a pocket hose at Wal Mart. Used it three times and it developed a huge leak at the connector. Would NOT purchase this product again. Good idea but needs to go back to the drawing board for much needed improvements.
Had five. Loved them! But, so far, four developed pen hole leaks. Fixed the first one, turned on the water, had another ph leak. Yesterday, two more ph leaks in two other hoses. Oh well, great while it lasted. Now I am back to hose reel. These hoses are less than two months old.
I have purchased a total of 3 Pocket hoses. I first purchased 2, then after 3 or 4 uses one of them started leaking at the faucet end. So, being unable to repair it I threw it away and purchased the 3rd thinking this was just an exception to the rule. Now the one just purchased started leaking on the faucet end just like the 1st one did. So, we have now returned to using a conventional hose after having spent $60.00 on a poorly manufactured product. The concept is great but the quality and durability is poor. I won’t be purchasing any more of these hoses. I have learned my lesson the hard way. A very disappointed customer.
I have purchased two 50′ pocket hoses. The first one I purchased about two months ago. It sprang a major leak today 05-22-13, I purchased this one over the internet & I have no recourse. I purchased the second one three weeks ago at K-Mart I had to replace it last week when the plastic lever broke. Today I had the same problem the plastic lever broke again & they are not fixable because the screw that holds it on is too small. I attempted to put a nozzle on it in place of their cheap nozzle. No matter what you do it leaks where you attach the nozzle. In my opinion they will not hold up and I will not purchase another one.
In my opinion this product is garbage. I returned one for the female connector leaking and the replacement developed the same problem. Barely lasted longer than the commercial.
I found the pocket hose very light. The one I got at CVS has a hole.
Bought the Pocket hose at KMart. OMG, I loved it. It was light weight and did everything the tv ad claimed it did. Then ONE week later, it blew a big hole in it. Went back to KMart and traded it for a new one, because lets face it all products have flaws. Enjoyed it for another week and, you guessed it, it got a hole in it ??? Went to KMart and got my money back. The ad did not say disposable hose, did it, and I missed it??
What a piece of junk. Bought 6 Pocket Hoses because I have 3 outlets at my house, gave 1 as a gift and was going to give more as gifts but not after my no. 1 sprang a leak, my no. 2 leaked at the intake end and my no. 3 sprang 7 pin hole leaks, and that after only 2 weeks of use. Called sales rep. and he wanted to replace them with hoses that he guaranteed would not leak. Why not ship them to me first.
Too good to be true it was. It popped in 45 days. A waste
I turned mine on just to see what it did. Well it has a hole.
Bought 2 25′ pocket hoses at a Home show. Used for a couple of weeks and it blew up. Unfortunately, my grand daughter was using it and did not realize that it was broken and left the water faucet on and the basement was flooded the next day. I am not a happy camper!
Bought one 25 ft one, used 3 times and it swelled up like a balloon at the nozzle end and burst. Don’t waste your money on this rip off.
Had the pocket hose two week, already sprung a leak. We liked it up till then.
Tom
I buy a pocket hose in April it has 5 or more tiny holes. I like pocket hose I would like a replacement. 214-326-8048
I’ve bought 6 of these hoses. Love the idea but hate the product. I’ve taken 4 back to the store, they are so sick of seeing me they won’t take the other two back at all. Same problem with them all major leaks at the connectors. I’ve totally wasted my money, money I’ll never see again. They worked for about a week total then boom, water all over me. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!
Hose exploded on third use.
Bought 2 and got hosed, hooked one up turned on the water then hose expanded and then it blew up and soaked every thing, unhooked and threw it in the trash. Hooked up #2 hose and same story blew up, unhooked it and in the trash it went, hooked old hose back up I had for 5 years and moved on.
After reading these reviews, we will Not be purchasing these hoses. However, if you regard the video with a more erotic point of view, one cannot help but be impressed with the verbal and visual imagery. The wife and I look forward to the ads on Sunday afternoons and cannot help but be aroused by the double entendres contained therein. Makes for a fun afternoon. Thank you Pocket Hose.
Don’t buy a Pocket Hose, poor quality breaks within 2 weeks. They don’t honor their return policy, don’t buy it unless you want to be ripped off. Bought 6, all developed leaks.
I wouldn’t waste your money on this product. I’ve used my 50′ 4 or 5 times already with nothing leaking or breaking. What I DON’T LIKE is the fact once you release the water out of the hose it starts to shrink, wanting to return to it drain state. Madding! You’re watering your plants and the hose is pulling away from your hand! Stop watering and the hose starts to grow again. Save your money buy a regular hose. Remember any good reviews you read here could be posted by the Pocket Hose people themselves, to many bad reviews and they’ll be out of business.
I have 2 Pocket Hoses and both blew at seams within 3 to 4 uses. Lousy product. Need to know how to get refund from pockethose.com. Any one finds this info please reply. Thank you. Sorry that this sucks so bad.
First of all the plastic thing to turn to water off while you moved from plant to plant broke. Then in few days male in of the house broke completely off. loved it if it was made out of something besides plastic.
I have purchased five hoses from you on two different orders and four have started leaking where the green hose fits into the plastic at the spigot. The leaks make the hose unusable and can’t be stopped. Poor merchandise. Please call me re your packing slip TELB 12401370 plus one other order for which I don’t have the packing slip. Your statements says “100% guaranteed.” Therefore, I except directions on how to return the merchandise and get a refund of the money for the merchandise and the shipping charges.
Don
The PocketHose is a good idea. I purchased four right off the bat. I wanted to give two of them to friends. Here’s my problem: The “ON/OFF” lever BREAKS OFF TOO EASILY. All I need to do is turn it to the ON position and it breaks off from the outlet. It breaks at the plastic “connector,” through which that tiny screw goes that holds the mecanism together. The entire mechanism — made of plastic — is really not strong enough. I am unable to reattach it because the little screw does not hold it and I am unable to loosen the screw, and even if I could it is too short to hold the lever in place. Bad design on this product, I am sorry to say.
Wife bought one – it leaked around plastic shut-off valve, returned it. Replacement leaked in same spot – returned it. Third one blew the valve right out of the hose, returned it out of curiosity – when will I get a “good” one? The fourth one has now worked flawlessly for two days. My wife bought one for our daughter for Mother’s Day – guess what??? Chinese junk
THANK YOU to all who wrote a review. You saved me from investing in two (2) 100′ flexible hoses. It just seemed too good to be true so I went online to see what was being said about it; this is why it is so important to write reviews…you help others from suffering the same fate as you.
THANKS!
I totally agree with Anne, these posts about this hose were great and saved me money. Every time I see a product on TV that I am interested in the first thing I do is check the internet for reviews like this, I also will check to see if there are similar products locally..
Don’t buy….it is a piece junk! in the second used broke in the middle, I put a tape, and make another hole, put tape again, and make another hole, its three hole in the same day, commercial show very strong when towing with the truck, liars.
So glad I read these reviews. I did not mail my order yet and now I never will. Thankyou
About a month ago I bought a 50 foot pocket hose from walmart, Well I tried to use it today and it fell apart. The plastic thing where you would put your nozzle on came apart and there is no way to fix it. I feel I just threw away $20.00. Don’t throw your money away like I did. Maybe In a few years they will improve it. Another cheap product, DON”T BUY. If I had my receipt I would have taken it back to the store.
I wrote my comments before reading and wanted to add this… It appears that maybe it isn’t being used correctly by purchasers. I use it every day. It needs to be emptied right away and not be left on full of water or it states it can be blown out. I know that I cant leave it out in the sun even if the water is turned off or when I turn it on it will blow out. The sun will weaken the exterior. I empty it and store it in a flower pot 10 inch size. I am ordering more through Carol Wright Gifts.
800-345- 5866. A 50′ and A 75′.
Thanks Pocket Hose.
I love pocket hose it also has a 10 year warranty. I have 14 herniated disks ans 4 metal joints. I have been waiting for years to garden and now that I am 65 I am delighted to be outside in the garden. I can manage it with my only right hand and I put it away instantly when I’m done in a small flower pot.
THANKS POCKET HOSE.
I just bought one and it’s not long enough, Can I add another one to this one?
Estelle Lopes
I have bought three of these hoses. while I really liked it,it sprung a leak in the middle of the hose three times. I bought these at walmart. I think the inner core has to be strengthened to hold up. This is only on garden hose pressure in my home. Consumer reports listed as good. I think i’ll have to write them a letter. All the ads I have seen lists all them as “pocket hoses”.
Walmart says they had returned to them six hoses just in that morning. What’s going on??
I am bocamur1@att. net
I purchased 4 pocket hoses. After 2 weeks of use, 2 hoses ballooned out and busted open. What they don’t tell you; is that you should turn the water on SLOWLY and have all your valves OPEN to prevent the flimsy hose material from busting apart from the water pressure. The lightweight, thin pocket hose cannot take the water pressure or ANY abuse that a normal hose can. These pocket hoses, as with anything else; you get what you pay for.
I absolutely loved it after I put in 2 washers so it wouldn’t leak at the nozzle. I got just one wonderful week of use before the hose separated from the black plastic end. I’m very upset. I wouldn’t have cared if I was able to get at least one summer out of it but one week is not acceptable.
Living Dead you got a whole week? Lucky You! I bought mine at Walgreens – 50 ft. for $ 19.99, come home to read instructions & hooked it up. I thought in the first 5 minutes this was the greatest thing since sliced bread UNTIL 5 minutes later BaM. The hose came out of the plastic nozzle end throwing the nozzle & plastic out of my hand, and the hose proceeded to balloon up.
Before I could get to the house water handle since their shut-off valve wasn’t on the hose anymore at this point the green material on the hose started shredding because of the balloon effect. As I was shutting off my water the balloon popped soaking me in water, and there is no way to fix it! Hopefully I didn’t just toss twenty bucks out the window. PURE JUNK – TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!
Make it short and to the point. We are on our second and last Pocket hose (made in China). First blew a bad leak in the side half way down. 2nd sprang two pinhole leaks in the hose. Save your money and time buy a good non kinking hose. NO MORE POCKET HOSES……… Junk Junk Junk…ps. I have the pictures … don’t wait for the movie.
I bought two pocket hoses the parts that come with them are plastic and breaks real easy. However the hose lets out and retract as seen on tv BUT my hose pop like a balloon, now I do not want to use the other one.
My Advise to consumers is not to buy this product.
Loved my pocket hose, used it daily until the inner tube burst after about 23 days of daily garden use. Great in theory, but not so great in durability.
Piece of junk. It pulled apart from the plastic grip the first time I used it.
Hose did kink and blew out . Would like a 50ft replacement . Can phone me at
916-987-7768 or e-mail me .
Wife ordered a couple of 25′ hoses. One lasted two days and ruptured at the inlet, the other ruptured immediately at the inlet when it was turned on. They’re junk and the BBB or someone should shut them down. I wish the wifey would have read the reviews before she purchased this trash.
We have tried 5 of these hoses and each one of them has sprung huge leaks. Would not recommend if you live in a desert climate with desert landscaping. The concept was great, very lightweight and easy to use, but apparently they have a design flaw. Would advise not to puchase these items.
Thank you all for your reviews. You may have been taken, but you stopped the sale of others, costing the company instead of you. Thanks again.
We purchased two of these wonderful hoses…but unforturnately they did not live up to the hipe. First of all they did not retract like they said it would (all pressure was released) and second they leaks like a sieve… even putting a washer in end of hose which it did not call for but tried anyway. took them back for a refund.. It was a good idea.
Purchased 50′ hose at Walmart. In less than 3 weeks hose is broken off completely where the green hose fits onto the plastic at one end. Concept is great but hose is not worth the money. Save your money and invest in a real hose!
Oh my God I bought a hose for my garden in the front of my house and I heard a loud POP…there went my hose. I can’t believe that it didn’t even last 2 months!!
The idea is great but we are now on our third hose in less than two weeks. The first had a small crack by the lever that leaked all over, the second hose worked great two times, and then developed several leaks along the hose, when the lever is off and the hose if full of water it sprays all over. We are going to try one more time, is it’s returned a third time that’s the end of this hose for us. Give me something we can repair is necessary and with this hose it looks like that’s going to be mandatory.
Thought it was a good idea to buy a pocket hose to use in my garden. Used it a few times. It started to leak at the connection. Then the inner rubber hose came loose and plugged the hose up. What a piece of junk. I wouldn’t buy a pocket hose again. Hope to get a refund.
what a junk
used it
I loved the pocket hose. Told everyone how great it was. Today was dooms day for the hose. The extra attachment for off and on broke. Handle snapped completely off and had roaring water everywhere. Then when I finally got over to hose connection the water is pouring out of very beginning of green hose. No way to fix that. I will keep trying.
Received our pocket hose; couldn’t wait to hook it up to spigot and try it for ourselves; HOWEVER, the ball valve at end of hose arrived in two pieces! Need to go out and make additional purchase before we can use it….disappointing
I’ve bought 4 of these hoses and every one has sprung a leak. First one three days second one immediately 3rd one 5 days 4th one one week some in the fitting the rest in the hose good thing they are money back guaranteed but I won’t be buying any more they are junk, another ripoff. Buy a good garden hose for the same money and use it for years these things don’t last till you get home from the store.
We purchased 5 hoses and were given a 6th for free. These hoses were of the worst quality we have ever experienced. I stepped on one and it caused a major leak. Two others blew out at the hose bib, one after 2 uses, the other upon screwing it to the hose bib the first time. Another is presently hanging on fence (we do not want to chance stepping on it) and it has developed leaks in at least 4 different places after using it once. The leaks are small sprays, so I will continue to use this crappy hose until it also blows out at the hose bib. You could not have possibly not known how truly awful this product is….I mean, every single one of the 4 we tried to use were complete trash. We gave one to a neighbor, and he just came over with the same story. Shame on you!!
I bought two of the 25′ hoses from a store. One has been ok so far. The other leaked at the connexion to the water faucet at first. I put a washer in and it was ok for a few days. Then there was a pinhole leak in the black connector. I removed it and used another connector, ok. A few days later the hose exploded at the outlet end and soaked me and my clothes and hair!!! I hope to get a refund as I bought it at a store that does do so. When it worked, the hose was a boon. So easy to use, move around, and store. I guess it is a nine day wonder, too good to be true. Do not buy, especially online, as you may have trouble with refund.
Bought a pocket hose from WalMart. I like it regardless of the negative reviews. Mine started to leak at the connection. Fixed it easilly. The hose inside the fabric covering is surgical tubing. Simply cut mine back with scissors and secured it back on the end with a zip-tie. Works great again. We will see how the long term works out.
Second time I used the hose, the turn off lever, which was off, blew off the connector narrowly missing my eye. Dangerous device. Do not use.
Pocket hose was a good idea, but it just doesn’t work very long before falling apart. The connections are not fastned properly and they allow water to go outside of fittings and outside of hose. I have tried two of them. They wont refund my money, but they want to send me another. I didn’t want another , but their money back guarantee is not a money back guarantee, it is we will send you another hose guarantee. So, it doesn’t matter how many they send, they just don’t last for more than two or three weeks. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.
Great idea but needs much improvement. The plastic connector that attaches to the sprayer came off the second time I attached to the sprayer. What a waste of money.
Wow, I couldn’t find one good review for the “Pocket Hose”. Glad I read these reviews before buying one!!!
I bought 3 hoses 1 leaked right away another 2 used for 1 week started bubbling every 2″ and leaked, these hoses sucks, don’t spend money on it.
I bought a 50 ft. Pocket hose at CVS. I pulled it out of the plastic box and found the shut off mechanism broken, well I put it back in the container and was going to return it, but got side tracked. After a couple of weeks too late to return it, I needed to use a hose so I took it out, bypassed the shut off and hooked it up to the spicket, turned on the water everything was fine for a couple of minutes and then the water started coming out of the mesh covering. The inner hose had burst. This product is crap. I used it once and it is trash.
I bought two 50″ pieces and am very disappointed. The hose has a much smaller hose inside of it. With the two of them hooked together it does not have enough pressure to run a sprinkler. I called the water dept to come out and see if there was something wrong with water pressure but it was fine. They looked at the hose and then told me that the hose inside was not big enough for enough water to go through it to work as other hoses. Wish I could get my money back because these cost me over $50. If you are thinking about buying one of these, my advice is NO.
YOUR HOSE SUCKS!!
Now that’s an idea, use it for a suction hose!
Pocket hose is a scam and will be reported to the state attorney general. Both my 50 ft hose exploded on day one and two! Do not waste your hard earned money on this product. My fault, I should have read all the negative reviews before purchasing. Good luck!
Yes this product looks very cool and works great a few times but in my experience they get holes in the lining somehow and break, I am preparing to return my second hose to Target tomorrow. I purchased one and it broke and thinking/hoping it was a fluke I purchased exchanged it for another one, this one broke in less than a week. I’d just go ahead and buy a standard hose and deal with the occasional kink. Its worth it not to be frustrated when you turn on your hose and discover the water gushing out of the center somewhere.
I was impressed with the hose at first. Used one in a garden area that required a hose that would not take up a lot of space when not in use. It worked well and I was happy. Tried one for washing down my boat and as soon as I turned the water on the hose burst about two feet down the hose. Not happy. Great Idea, think you need to do more homework on the design. Hope you get the kinks out. I’d be willing to try an new revised version.
The hose works just as advertised — except for one thing — i happened to get one that leaks at the faucet connection. Because of this, the hose never expanded so it did not work.
I had the same problem use two washers instead of one. It lasted one week after that then separated from the end.
Purchased two hoses to fill my pool from the front of the house since that was the only source of fresh water (rest of house on soft water). Went to use the hoses a second time and they leaked all over the place. Worst purchase ever.
I have only used the Pocket Hose twice. It so happens that when I turned the water off by the valve it came with, The HOSE PULLED OFF! Not happy with this at all.
The Pocket Hose is a 50′ length. I bought it at Wal-Mart for $20 plus tax.
The Hose works great except for this incident. Now I can’t use it.
I need some help here. Can you replace it?
Just thinking that maybe you could do something a little bit stronger instead of the frayed hose that popped off. Maybe some clue around the edges or even some heat (if it is capable) to melt the edge that goes on the nipple.
Not satisfied at all with the structure of the hose.
Please don’t send anything by email that I need to print, I don’t have a printer.
Again, can you do something about this defective hose?
Sincerely,
Michelle
I bought 5 pocket hoses a coupe of months ago and used one so far about 6 times. Last time used it exploded, blew up with a big bang. I would hope it doesn’t happen with the other hoses and how do I get a replacement.
My mother is 86 yrs old and received a pocket hose for a gift. She loved it and wanted several more so I purchased her four more. She was so excited, but now after just a month they are all leaking at the connection so badly that when she turns on the water she gets all wet. She can no longer use any of the hoses unless she wants to take a bath each time she waters. We are so disappointed as this was one way to get her to get a little exercise, but now she has gone back to just sitting inside.
This product is not what it is advertised to be. It is very disappointing.
Wish I had read the reviews. Good idea perhaps but the couplings are inferior. Hose leaked at both ends. Piece of junk.
I just purchased one of these about a month ago and already it has stopped working. It started leaking at the top where it connects to the faucet and no pressure of water going into the hose. Worst hose ever!
The hose works pretty good, it” the couplings that are not good they leak and is unsafe for drinking so so much for RV use.
Just tried to use pocket hos for the forth time. As soon as I turned the water on the on/off valve broke. The connections have leaked every time we’ve tried to use it. What a waste of $20! Will not make the same mistake again. Idea is great, execution is horrible! Wish I had researched a little more before I wasted money on it!
The first pocket hose I bought worked well for a day and then sprang a leak on day two, and then several leaks, so I returned it and the cashier told me there were a lot of them being returned but I decided to give it one more try and when I got home I took it out of the box only to see that once I turned the water on the valve broke off, its going back and I won’t get another.
Bought three of these pocket hoses and all three split. Very disappointed. Had to return all three.
I CALLED THE COMPANY… I COMPLAINED ABOUT THERE PRODUCT. IT’S DOES NOT HOLD UP …. NOT A GOOD PRODUCT. WE NEED TO FILE WITH THE BBB…
I have bought 2 at different times, and have had to return both. They leak at the part you hook into your faucet. Why is that, I don’t know. I was bummed that it does not hold up. I only got to use it may 5 times maybe.. Maybe they need to re do the plastic where it connectes to the actual hose. Other than that, I do like the fact that they are light weight..
I attempted to order ONE pocket hose from the website advertised on TV.The first thing they wanted was my name, address, credit card no., etc. THEN, they kept a barrage/inundation of REPEAT offers to order more hoses. I only wanted ONE, so I typed 1 in the box, BUT then they asked again “how many hoses” did I want. I typed 1. Then, they send me through another order routine, and again I typed 1. Upon checkout, they said “thank you for your order of THREE hoses”, and they promptly charged my credit card with 3 hoses ($80 with shipping) with NO option to back out. I quickly contacted my credit card company and placed a block on my account, but the 3 hoses arrived they next day!!! What a SCAM!!!
So, now stuck with 3 hoses, I opened one hose package, connected it to the garden water outlet valve, turned ON the water, and the CHEAP plastic end fittings were leaking everywhere!!!
POCKET HOSE is a SCAM, and they ONLY want to POCKET your money, and then GOODBYE when you complain to their CUSTOMER SERVICE which is simply an endless wait with elevator music.
DON’T BUT THIS PRODUCT, IT IS SIMPLY JUNK!!
Well Well should have read the massive complaint files.
This hose (our 2ed) leaks described as Junk Junk Junk….
No washers with this POS have pictures.
The guy at HD said oh we have had many returned.
SAVE YOUR MONEY FOLKS, BUY A MARINE GRADE HOSE AND BE DONE…
I bought 4 50ft. Pocket Hoses on2/27/2013 As seen on T V and the first one started leaking like a sieve , no added nozzel and I don’t think it is a washer or anything simple that I can fix.I know it is quaranteed, but where and what do I have to do to repair it?To tele brands order #TELB11721527 0n D27,2012 but back ordered for almost 2 months. I really loved it but am now taking a shower every time I turn it on
Can you help me,I gave the other ones away. Very sincerely and slightly desparate Isobelincg@gmail.com
It’s a good idea but the construction is very poor, mine didn’t even last a month and already breaks and leaks on different places. No wonder why they didn’t send me a receipt of purchase. Can’t even figure out who to complain to.
I have recently purchased the pocket hose at my local retailer. It was neatly stored inside of a plastic container and looked very professional. So I decided to get one for my elderly grandmother who loves gardening. In my opinion, I think the pocket hose could have been much better; but it will still work fine for watering some of her plants. First, I turned the water on with the nozzle closed, and the pocket hose expanded quickly and without any problems. I then opened the nozzle and let the water spray out. The water has a pretty good distance on how far it sprays; but it sprays outward chaotically instead of a stream-like shape like a regular hose. Yet it is perfect for watering bushes and trees. After I played with it for a few minutes, I turned the water back off with the nozzle completely open. The pocket hose does contract back to its original size, but it does not contract as strongly and as fast as it does in the commercial. Still, it does contract in about ten seconds; you just have to lift it up a few times. Another thing, when you attach the nozzle onto your water source, make sure it is twisted on very tightly. Even the slightest bit of slack will allow it to easily jet out and soak anything near it. The main problem I have noticed with the pocket hose is attaching a spray nozzle to the end. I tried to put a spray nozzle on the end of the pocket hose, but no matter how tight you twist it on, it leaks and sprays everywhere. Then I tried to untwist it because it just kept leaking, but it was stuck. It felt like it had been glued. So I finally had to go get two of the strongest men in my family to untwist it. Thankfully, they were able to get the spray nozzle off so I could use it again. So I would not put any kind of spray nozzle onto the pocket hose because it will leak and get stuck. The last thing I would like to say about the pocket hose is its weight. It is true that the pocket hose is very light-weight. The only problem with it is the pressure at the tip. Whenever I was holding it while it was spraying, I could feel a lot of pressure on the nozzle. If I gave it a little of slack, it would start shooting all over the place. So make sure to have grip of it, and not to let go of the end nozzle. That is all of the experience of the pocket hose I have had. Honestly, this hose does have a few problems, but I would suggest this as a gift to someone who loves gardening – just remember to warn them about the few glitches it has.
Received the 50 ft pocket hose with a birthday gift on April 29th.. used it 3 times before the hose exploded on May 1st. The hose broke right at the connector at the end of the hose near the nozzle. I was soaked from head to toe. When I called customer service at 855-235-2083, I gave my address to the rep 4 times. When I asked her to repeat it back to me.. she repeated the wrong address. When I asked to speak to a supervisor she stated he was not there. So I gave her the correct address again and when I asked her to repeat it back to me once again she said she was no longer on that screen. When I called back and got someone else on the phone it turned out the order for the replacement had not been placed at all. The hose is made in China and their customer service is in India. It is a great concept.. just very poorly and cheaply executed. What a shame!!!
They mass-produce these crap products with cheap materials, then mass-market them in a rush to see how many suckers out there will buy them before they get shut down or just go defunct, and all the remaining inventory gets sold to the dollar stores for pennies on the dollar, to be sold 2 years from now when the “craze” is over. It’s not surprising that hopeful consumers fall for it, but why do reputable retailers like Home Depot, Target, and Amazon buy the stuff without product-testing, risking pissed-off customers??
Complete scam!!!
can’t review order….all of a sudden order jumped from $27 for two to $81 for 2 sets of two (only wanted one set tried backing out….Too late….called american express within 2 minutes….NO HELP _SORRY! For years I thought AMEX was the consumer’s advocate they are just as bad as any card out there…Richard should not be affiliated with this scam site!!!
I won’t buy the pocket hose based on negative reviews – not one single positive one. However I wanted to let you know I have been a Discover Card user for about 9 years and have called them on a few occasions when I have had problems with a seller. They always followed up and got the issue resolved.
I liked the concept of this hose as I hate dragging around the heavy garden hose. Tonight was the first I used it and had an immediate leak. It also does not shrink back up like advertised. Very, very disappointing. Sure wish I had read all these reviews before I purchased mine. This product is a waste of money and total junk. I should have known better than to buy a product manufactured in China.
If anyone were to start a site for “MADE IN U.S.” manufactured products only it would be a very small list but absolutely the most beloved of all!!! personally, I’d pay a subscription fee to use it!!
After reading all of the reviews, I’m glad I didn’t purchase a pocket hose, even more happy I didn’t do it from the website!
I WAS in the market for a flexible hose such as the pocket hose but after reading these reviews I think I’ll pass. Thank you all so much for your reviews, you saved me some hard earned money.
Recently bought the Pocket Hose and really like the hose BUT it leaks profusely from the hose to plastic connection making it completely unusable. I have been looking at some way to repair it but it looks like the the hose is pressure (or suppose to be) fitted to the connection. No recourse but to throw it a way! What a waste!
It’s supposed to have a money-back guarantee–why not send it back?
My pocket hose also leaked at the faucet. I’ very disappointed with the pocket hose.
Easy fix! I fixed mine. Cut off the leaking end with scissors. There is surgical tubing inside. You can buy a new end at any home improvement store for a couple bucks. Pull the inside rubber tube over new end, then the outer fabric and secure with included hose clamp or zip-ties (tighten them really good.) Done!
The hose sprang a leak at the connector. I was told by costomer servise to contact the store where a purchased it they could do nothing.
You will never find a nozzle that will work with these hoses. They will all leak. The nozzles are fine, but plastic end that nozzle would fit on will always leak. Returned three to Home Depot and actually had salesman hook up hose in store. Its fine until you attach nozzle and now leaking will start. This makes the hose actually work like the TV commercials show but they never took in to account putting the nozzle on which now renders hose a piece of junk.
You”re absolutely right. I got mine to work by getting rid of the on/off connection at the end of the hose. I found an old plastic type adapter that I had laying around that also had a shut/off. Put that on and spray nozzle now doesn’t leak. The problem with the pocket hose seems to be the connection. You have to have a nozzle with a short thread depth or it will leak. Good Idea but need improvement. Now I’ll see if it last through summer.
Bought the two hose. One had a pinhole;e leak right out of the box. Customer service send a replacement out immediately. Second one sprang a leak at the connector. Sending all three back. Nice Idea though….
WORST HOSE EVER!!!!!! Bought a hose to try it out hoping it would work better for my 79 year old mother. We hooked it up,turned on the water and got soaked. Both connection end leaked like there was nothing there,the shut off broke, and the hose did not hold up to the pressure. The good old water can is still the best for watering the plants….
I am on my third pocket hose and am taking it back. The first one the on and off thing broke, the next two popped where you connect to the faucet. The concept is a good idea but not if they keep breaking. I’m taking this third one back and won’t buy another one
I have purchased two of the 50 feet hoses and the one from Home Depot has sprung a leak in both the original and replacement. This is such a good idea love the light weight and easy management of the hose for my 86 year old Mother who loves to garden. Hopeful something can be done quickly to fix this problem otherwise this is not a good buy in store $19.97.
You should buy one of those hoses that look like a slinky. Granted the pressure is lower and it does sometimes get tangled, but it is very light and easy to pull behind you. I’m not as old as your mother, but I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and this hose works great. Have one in the front yard and two that are connected to make one longer hose, which makes it possible to water anything in my back yard. A spray handle that locks the position works great too, you don’t have to hold the trigger down. This is NOT included with the hose.
I purchased six pocket hoses, 1-25′, 4-50′ and 1-75′, and every one of them has sprung a leak. Today, I opened the last 50′ hose and as soon as I hooked it up, it too leaked the entire length of the hose. The top actually snapped off one of the 50′ hoses. They are total garbage. Shame on whoever made this product and shame on the person who promoted them in catalogs, on TV and in the stores.
I guess it’s back to the old rubber hoses.
In addition to my previous comment.. If this hose does leave a bad taste /odor in the water, rework the product it to eliminate that negative.
Having a hose take up so little space is a fabulous idea and would be ideal for boating and RV’ing!
Look at all these negative comments. I think if you all got together and got in touch with the BBB,that maybe it would shut them down & maybe get your money back. I am grateful to have read these reviews because I was going to be the next victim. If you are on Facebook, Twitter etc. send a complaint to all your friends & they could do the same & it will reach a lot of people. Good Luck… June
Bought 50 feet pocket hose and within a month the material tore as the water was being turned on and a large thin plastic intertube was exposed and then burst and threw water all over me and a child before you could quickly turn the water off
I didn’t expect much but even so these things are garbage. I bought two 50 foot size and opted to pay for the “sturdy reenforced option. Never-the less both broke on the second day.
This is a terriffic idea but the products are flimsy and not worth the price. I highly reccomend you don’t purchase.
BTW even though I paid for the expedited option it took months to get them. As it turned out it would have been better if someone stole them enroute. Live and learn.
I bought 2 of these as the idea is great! But after using both of them for no more than 1 month each, they both broke exactly in the same place, at the connection to where the nozzle attaches! I wish they would have made them sturdier and able to hold up under the water pressure as I love the idea! Very DISAPPOINTING!
I brought 2 100 ft. pocket hoses.I purchased them on March 10,2013, received them on March 19,2013.It was a few days before I used them.
I have had them 1 month 7 days one spring a pin hole leak.I called them on April 26,2013 told them of the problem.They said I had them over thirty days..So they will not make good on them .Don’t purchase them they are bad.They have no problem taking your money and they could care less if you are happy with their product,I told them I was going to tell everyone I talked to not to buy them,they are scammers…
I bought this 50′ pocket (junk) hose thinking it would help my 76yr old mom water her garden.. the second time she used it, it it was leaking from little pinholes next to the end connector to the sprayer attachment. she was sprayed all over.. Called Telebrand Co. and was I sent to India.. couldn’t understand her hardly at all But what I did get from her is that there is no warranty after 30 days!! Even tho I didn’t get it till 2 months after I ordered it as it was on back order! What gets me is it was stated on TV there was a 10 yr warranty. Told her they were a rip off and only wanted our money.
Warn everyone interested it this hose to steer clear of it!!
Pocket hose is a scam, bought 6 they all broke and leaked within month, company says 10 year money back guarantee. Trying getting they argue and say its only 1 month and on tv says 10 years, they are scammers selling a worthless product so don’t buy is my advise.
The hose leaks, tried washers and nothing helped.
HEALTH WARNING….did you know the pocket hose has a health warning? Do not drink from it or let your pets drink the water from it. Harmful chemicals from the materials it is made of.
It has latex tubing(similar to surgical tubing) inside it. Not sure why it would be harmful to drink from. Might not taste too great though. I’m thinking about buying some heavier surgical tubing and upgrading my hose. The tubing isn’t cheap though.
Of the 3 Pocket hoses I purchased-2 of them broke apart in 2 days. The 50ft blew apart the first time I used it. The fabric cover tore apart and the plastic “balloon” inside, expanded thru the fabric and burst-showering me with water. I’m afraid to try the 3rd one How do I get my money back? The idea is great–but the product is inferior.
I bought the 50′ pocket hose. Used it twicee and the on/off switch broke. Water went everywhere. Don’t buy it. I’ll keep my old hose.
I am so glad that read these reviews, I wont be buying one. They make it sound so great on tv, I just saw the advertisement just a few minutes ago. Sad when you can not get any communication with these thieves, Supposed to be a 10 year warranty, best to check the complaints first.
No pronblems!! Hail to the pocket hose !!! My grass thanks you
Did you just buy it? Just wait, you’ll see.
I purchased the Pocket Hose at a Weis grocery store. Brought it home… Waited for a nice day to hook it up.. Within 10 minutes of hooking it up and turning it on, it got a clear bubble coming out of the end, and completely busted open. For the few minutes that I got to use it, it leaked water everywhere.. Huge letdown. Don’t waste your money. Unfortunately, I didn’t save my receipt, so I cannot return it to the store..
After reading all the comments as to quality of Pocket Hose. I could not believe we all had the same complaint. There is no way of contacting the manufacture. How convenient for them not to reply for any kind of help. Will tell everyone what a rip off this product is.
Hose leaks at the nozzle and had to tighten the hell out of it at the faucet. Hope I can fix bought one at target and one on line!
I ordered 1 100, and an additional 1 at special price. Before the order was complete they put 5 plus 5 hoses on order and I could not change it and no calls were accepted. I immediately called amex and stopped charge Now they want me to pay shipping on return of 10 hoses. These folks are crooks and if you can contact cust service you will hear a language that is not understandable
Had it for one day and it had 2 leaks. Piece of junk from China! Good Luck!
I bought two hose in one of our local stores, the hose has horrible pressure. Greatly disappointed.
When will we Americans learn NOT TO BUY PRODUCTS MADE IN CHINA?!? I had thought of buying one. I did my research, and sure enough, Pocket Hose is made in China and 99.9% of the Pocket Hose reviews say the same exact thing – JUNK. It is a shame. Most “as seen on TV” items are great ideas. Once the wonderful ideas make it to the part of manufacturing, however, the decision is made for it to be made in China to cuts costs. I would gladly pay more for these type items if they were high quality products that were made right here in the USA!!!
My order # 12851206 was incorrect therefore I was promised e refund of $12. On my Discover Card …..last four # 7513. This has not occurred.?? Two phone calls were made and each time credit was promised….Do I get the credit as promised or return the order for full refund? JRW
PS: After reading a lot of the Pocket Hose reviews, I’m afraid to turn it back on for fear of it bursting. Already got soaked once. Actually twice, one for buying it and the other when the on/off knob blew out. Guess it’s back to the heavy hose.
I bought the 50 ft. hose at a local grocery store. Having arthritic hands I need something light weight, plus I don’t have the strength to lug around a heavy hose. The first time I turned it on the on/off knob broke and gushed water through the hole it left. Fortunately, that section can be removed, but was not happy with it breaking on the first use. It did shrink back up when turned off, but not as much as they show.
This is my second complaint on your pocket hose.
Previously bought 4 each 50′ hose. 3 of them has already burst at the faucet connection and the other is already leaking water and ready to burst as well. The hose is always in the “open position” and even if I use hose sprayer, I try to leave the water running so it doesn’t build up any pressure in the hose. My faucet pressure are standard home pressure as set by the local water supplier. Needless to say I am absolutely disappointed in the quality of the hose and it’s function. I would not recommend this to my neighbors or anyone else. I’m sure I not the only one with this problem. These hose were purchased only about a month and a half ago. It’s more of a problem to send these back from Hawaii as they burst at different intervals and would have had to send 3 separate shipments back from Hawaii for replacements or refund. Terribly disappointed.
Note: sent a previous complaint and had your error function come on but was not able to get back to my original message??? problem!
I was so excited by this new hose! I bought 1 & loved it, so I bought another. No sooner than I had brought it home did the first one break at the open/shut valve. Returned it for another one. That one sprung a leak at the connector junction. The second one sprung a leak at the other end of the connector junction. Great idea, but total garbage! Don’t waste your money. They need to go back to the drawing board.
The worst hose I have ever work with. It leaks. I took 3 back already.
Very weak with plastic to your faucet. BAD BAD.
First use was fine, second time it sprung leaks at multiple places. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.
Is this hose fixable? I loved mine, had it about three months and hose has started coming apart from connector, I can’t figure out if it is possible to open connector or not so that it can be fixed. If it can then I would recommend, of not then I guess it would be a no. Very lightweight so I love using it but I want my hose to last more than three months.
I received the Pocket Hose as a Christmas gift and just tried it now that it is Spring. Hooked it up, and there is a rash of leaks, so it is not even useable. What can I do? Thanks
I bought a 50′ and liked it so much I expanded to 75′ and bought additional 25′.
After one week use (4-5 times) the 50′ section “sprung a leak”..5 minutes later the entire seam split for 4-5 feet.
Will try one more time,. Great product if stays together.
I purchased a 25 and 50′ hose. The second time we used it, the ends began to leak and we had to discontinue its use. I do not know if there is a repair kit available. I do not recommend this product. The quality is deficient.
Just bought a 50′ Pocket Hose from Home Depot. Tried it out. Worked well, except haven’t figured out how to get it to retract onto itself. Yes, I did shut off water supply at bib, and then opened up stop-cock on hose itself. It did retract, but only about half way. Then I had to drag the rest back to its beginning point, not that that was a big chore. But, the point being that it did not fully retract, as I was led to believe from ads that it would.
When I purchased mine, it only expanded a few feet. Turned the water off and it did not retract. Took it back right away.
Just tried pocket purchased at Home Depot. What a joke, leaked at every joint, only retracts to approximately 50 percent of length. I am a constant Home Depot customer and I am amazed that they would sell such a piece of junk. It seems ,no, it is a fact that greed controls business today.
Product exploded on second use. Took back to store for refund.
My 82 year old Mother tried to surprise my husband for his birthday and ordered of the TV commercial Buy one get one free. Upon ordering the special the rep told her is she gets a 3rd one there will be no shipping and handling. A couple weeks later her package arrives and has 5 hoses in it and she was charged $85. When I called to complain to the Customer Service Dept in India, I was told it was my Mothers fault she placed the wrong order and she could return the order at her expense and credit card will be credited within 5-7 days. Shitty product, misleading advertising and the worst customer service experience. DO NOT BUY POCKET HOSE.
I purchased this hose in a 75 foot length on December 17,2012. It arrived on December 28th. I actually love the hose, but on April 11, 2013, we turn the water on and began to water as normal. The hose blew out at the nozzle attachment and the inners retracted leaving the hose leaking and un-retractable. (I paid 49.99 for this hose, having upgraded it, and paid the shipping for a second one, upgraded, also for a total of $69.99. I called the company and Ryan said, SORRY, its after the 90 day warranty. Yes, it is. 10 days after the 90 day period. I would not purchase from this company as they refuse to stand behind their products.. I learned my lesson. If its seen on TV, its too good to be true. So hopefully, if you purchase one, it will burst before the 90 day warranty runs out.
I bought this Pocket hose in Rite Aid and the first time I used it. It broke right at the end, I have tried to get in touch with them by phone and can only get a recording so please let me know how to get my money back as I used this hose for less then 5 minutes. DO NOT BUY THIS HOSE!!!
I’m so glad I read these reviews before I purchased a pocket hose, which is what I was about to do.
Kind of sounds like, customer service waits until the tiime limit for returns/refunds is up befoe responding to complaints, so they can say…” sorry, it’s been too long”.
I’m so glad I didn’t order what seems to be, even MORE chinese CRAP!
I bought one 50′ hose and tried it out for about 10 minutes (mainly to see if it shriveled back) before buying another 50′ hose. Second time I used the hose it blew! right at the connector. Just like most others on this board. It’s a great product but REALLY? They can’t figure out how to keep the connector on the hose? Very disappointing but I bought it at CVS and they give me 60 days to return items. Both will go back today. DON’T BUY online especially! so you don’t have to worry about sending it back. In fact, DON’T BUY AT ALL.
I bought the hose at a local store and absolutely loved it until it burst. Could someone from the USA design one that works? I would definitely buy another if it were remade to last. Like I said wonderful idea but needs to be redesigned in our country. Then it will last.
I hope the FTC sues the distributor – they intentionally are selling a defective and dangerous product.
I recently purchased a 50′ long Pocket Hose and after the second use it sprung a leak near the connector. I read all the packaging and surprise there is no warranty on this product and limited liability for any damage cause from a defective product. And by the way, it does not retract as the commercial shows, but turns into a sloppy long wet hose that still needs to be hung up on a rack to keep it off the floor. Shame on TELEBrands of Fairfield, New Jersey for promoting and selling this type of garbage.
I ordered a 50 ft. hose in January and I opened the box last week to use it and the threads leak when I connected it to the faust. We don’t need to water here in the winter, so the hose wasn’t connected until last week. When I turned on the water the treads leaked . I flipped the washer over tried it again and it still leaked, I called today asking for a refund and they said that all they could do was send me another hose. I have had enough of that hose, I don’t want another. The 30 day return policy should be extended to allow me to get my money back. I’ll return the hose if you’ll give me a RMA. Ph: 503-440-2349 It is a valid email.
This is a Genuine piece of junk. All they do is Pocket your Money. My advice Please don’t get hosed by Pocket hose.
Thanks for the heads up, I almost bought one. shew!
love your use of shew !!
The Pocket Hose was given to me as a birthday gift. If I had paid money for this, I would have been pretty upset. The on off valve located on the end of the hose lasted with only 3 turns… The nob shot off and nailed me in the forehead and soaked me in water… had to laugh…. I cannot believe what a SCAM this product is… JUNK JUNK JUNK…. another fine “made in china” piece of crap…. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY……
I ordered 2 (75) foot hoses and had one spring a leak. I complained to the company by phone, BIG TIME ! The company representative was very understanding and offered me the option of getting my money back AND THEY would email me or send me a return label OR send me a NEW 75′ Flex Hose. I chose the new hose because they are perfect watering my indoor plants ! !
I just received my replacement hose (one week wait) and when I opened the box, I FOUND TWO 75′ HOSES INSTEAD OF JUST ONE REPLACEMENT ! ! ! !
I’m very pleased with the outcome and thought I would let you know. Jerome Arasim
How could ANYONE NOT ORDED a FLEX ABLE HOSE from this company ? ?
THANK YOU FLEX ABLE HOSE
Wait until your credit card bill comes.. you were likely charged for your replacements!
So thankful for all of these reviews…the infomercials always make them look so fabulous. Will not order. Thanks
NEVER buy from Pocket Hose on line. I placed an order on line and it appeared the website wasn’t working. Therefore, I ended up placing 3 orders not knowing they went through each time. I called the following day and cancelled all 3 orders. The man I talked to overseas said the orders have been cancelled and he could place the correct order for me. Today I ended up with 4 boxes on my doorstep. When I called and spoke to the call center for Pocket Hose he said it was my fault. Offered me $20.00 to keep all the hoses. Refused to pay for the return shipping. Refused to let me speak with a supervisor, refused to give me a number I could call and talk directly to Pocket Hose. Worthless company.
This hose is crap with a capital c. bought one for use in my garden and the first time I used it the end with the on/off valve blew completely off. It sprayed water all over my little girl who was in the garden with me. and the end that blew off flew over gate and hit my neighbor in the back. needless to say he was not happy nor was my daughter. tried to fix blew off the hose but valve would not stay on three times. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.it is also a safety hazard.
My husband had two brand new pocket hoses explode on him in one day! No cash refund available…….as expected. B. in TX
The first time I used it to wash my car the hose had a blowout, a split about a foot long. The Pocket Hose is certainly not worth the money.
Great concept for a garden hose. I have both brands. However, the end connections on both have failed. What’s more, if you try to repair them then continue to leak and separate. Seems like a big problem. Keep your receipts and packaging for at least a dozen waterings. Hope they get this problem resolved.
It’s advertised as the hose that grows, they should call it the hose that blows…as in blows up the minute you turn the water on. Our Pocket Hose lasted all of 2 seconds…as soon as we turned the water on, the on/off valve went flying (we’ve yet to find it). I’m taking it back to the store now, wish I would have read these reviews before buying.
I laughed out loud at your comment. It was perfect and the laugh felt good especially after 20 mins trying to get a replacement from customer service in India. Was so frustrated but your comment was hilarious because that is exactly what my hose did… lol
I bought the Pocket Hose and the first time I turned it on with full pressure the small plastic lever on the on/off fitting on the end of the hose blew off spraying water all over my garage. I tried another spray nozzle that was metal instead of plastic,but it leaked so bad around the fitting that it was not usable. Very dissatisfied!
In November I ordered a Pocket Hose in the 100-ft length. When it arrived, instead of a 100-ft hose, there were two of 50 feet, with a note saying the substitution was at no extra charge to me. (!!) I didn’t want two 50′s so I called and was told they would send a 100-ft out immediately. I asked about returning the 50′s but was told I did not need to return them. Some time later a box arrived with, again, two 50-ft hoses. I again called and was told if I was not satisfied (with the wrong item) I could return them—at my expense. Since I didn’t think it should be my expense to return their mistake, I kept them, and then saw a second charge on my credit card. They charged me as if I had made a new order. I have to wonder how many people they have misled. It may turn out to be a good hose, but it is shabby customer service.
Well, can you screw them together and extend?? Other wise, is it good. I think I can take a chance with 12 dollars. But if they are so good, everybody would have one.
I called & spoke with a woman with an accent name Maria. She took all my info & told me to call back next morning. I spoke to a young man who corrected my order. About a month later, my credit card was declined. My credit card company caught 3 fraudulent charges 1 for $1.08
At a New York Wendy’s & 2-3 attempts to charge $600!at Apple stores in New York. Maria never entered the order as the young man could not find ANY record of my call to Maria. Not only do i believe this company is underhanded, but I feel they are thieves. I closed the credit card & don’t even want to do further business with this company. Live & learn!
Hi, my opinion, is not worth it! It is a great idea, but the material is not good, is cheap and mine broke exactly 33 days after I bought it, so, I can’t return it to the store and it doesn’t have a warranty to claim. I was using it only for the maintenance of my garden, I also follow the instructions and keep it inside of the house, in my laundry, I consider that I took good care, but It just broke! So, in my opinion, not a good product.
Pocket hose is toxic and killed my entire family!! Initially, I read the comments about the hose leaking and was concerned that this would happen to the one I bought. Little did I know that I had much bigger problems waiting for me. Each one of my 6 children used the hose and died shortly after being diagnosed with toxic hose syndrome. Then the same thing happened to my two cousins. Next week, my wife will try to water the lawn using it and if she passes away, I am clearly going to try to get my money back on this hose. Maybe I am old school, but HOSES should not kill all of your family members. In fairness to the hose manufacturer, it still has not leaked even with so many family members using it. All in all, I give it a thumbs up! If it starts leaking, though, I may write an angry letter, but keeping my fingers crossed.
Why make such outrageous comments. You know the Pocket Hose is a scam.
Aw dude, that sucks. You should sue or something.
Good satire Bill I just bought two of these hoses from HD and have only used one so far and love it but if all these complaints hold true I suppose I can expect a blowout soon hopefully no dead family members
CAN you connect two of these together? Anybody tried it?
Are you seriously going to purchase these based on what the reviews are…Not sure if you were kidding or not?? I’m glad I read this info for I was considering one,but noticed they come in different lengths up to 100 ft….but, forget it now…I have already sent back a few things this month that I got sucked into… WRAPTASIC being one of them…more like CRAPTASTIC..Then some diet product Dr Oz was endorsing, Garcinia Cambrosia…I don’t think I’m gonna get sucked in anytime to soon with stuff that looks to good to be trough…
I’ve owned 4 pocket hoses, all of them started leaking at the fittings with-in 2 uses. By the 3 use they have all broken. When I called the company to get my money back, they told me that I didn’t buy the hose. They had no record of me owning one let alone 4. I made the mistake of buy 4. I kept one on my boat to flush my engine, It broke the first time I used it. They are junk,
I purchased the pocket hose and was satisfied for about 6 weeks. The the end of the hose blew off. I called pocket hose and complained and requested another one.
I was informed that the hose was only guaranteed for 30 days. Can you imagine??”? A hose with only a 30 day guarantee?
I tried to patch it back and then with the first use the OTHER end blew off. It’s a piece of crap and the company should be forced to return money paid in full; including shipping.
It infuriates me to see them continue to advertise this piece of crap like it’s the greatest thing since
peanut butter.
I am very unhappy with FALSE ADVERTISING. Posted on website states “buy 1 get 1 free, I placed order on Feb 6 my order was received on MARCH 9. I DID NOT ACCEPT HOSE AS I WAS BILLED FOR ALL HOSES ORDERED, DID NOT RECEIVE 1 FREE. I contacted VISA they advised not to accept. Package was returned by postman “refused shipment”, I WANT FULL CREDIT FOR MY ORDER $117 plus some change. I HAVE TRIED TO REACH CUSTOMER SERVICE HAVE LEFT MY PHONE #. received call 3/13 from person with heavy accent that hung up before I could give her order # or address. THIS IS BIGGEST SCAM I CAN IMAGINE.
Pocket Hose leaks and I am very angry. I will have to search through my receipts and return it to the store. Very poorly made. What a HUGE disappointment.
Haven’t had a chance to use the hose yet,but if you plan on doing business with these people be careful. I ordered a 50 ft hose and received two twenty five. They said they were out of fifty 50s. Instead of being billed $39.00 I was billed $79.00 which would have been $40.00 to much for the two hoses. When I called to complain it was a war,but a supervisor finally said it would be credited back to my card. It never was,and don’t think I will ever see the extra $40.00. Once you give these people your credit card your no longer a customer with them but just a number. Good Luck Duane Van Vooren
I bought this hose as it was exactly what I needed. However when I went to purchase this on the internet I was offered a second one for free if I just paid shipping so I decided to go for it,then when I went to check out they were talking about charging me for three,so I decided to stop the order as it was trapping me into buying three,but too late since I already entered my credit card#. A few weeks later I received 3 hoses. When I hook up the first one the plastic shut off valve wouldn’t shut off, so I tried to replace it with another shut off valve which wouldn’t fit right since the threads were metric. Also wouldn’t quit leaking at faucet until I tightened the heck out of it and added a second seal. I got to use it twice before the hose itself started leaking. This hose is pure crap. Too bad as the two times I used it it was great and exactly what I needed.
I just purchased mine at a reputable retailer about 4 miles from my home. If it is a piece of crap, it can go back in the box and back to the store. If it works great…..terrific!
Like some posters have been saying, try it out but be smart about it. The worst that can happen is I waste 10 minutes getting my money back. Ordering these things by phone or online is the trap to avoid obviously.
What reputable dealer did you buy from???
Pocket hose a scam..bills your accounts applies magazine orders and free shipping cost which is billed to your credit card $12.97 a month..and uses FedEx logo n emails to tell you of delivery..FedEx says its fraudulent use and have many complaints about this matter..you will never get you parcel..just them taking the money..they work with all this mess together…I have contacted better business bureau in California and will diligently pursue this!!
How can these people exist in our American society and be American…they are thieves.!!
I purchased a 50 ft pocket hose a week ago. It worked as described the first 2 times, however the 3rd time I turned the water on it started to expand normally but then a bulge appeared and before I could get the water shut off the bulge exploded.
Glad we didnt buy one——–and—wont ! thanks for the info folks!
I bought one of these hoses because I mistakenly believed the infomercial. It immediately leaked at the faucet connection and the other end. It is of extremely cheap construction, flimsy and poorly designed. After 3 times using it I tossed it in the trash and chalked it up to experience—you get what you pay for and $10.00 is pretty cheap for a garden hose and cheap it is. Don’t waste you money on this junk gimmick.
I bought mine today. Hooked it up and it instantly started leaking where the nozzle meets the hose on the female end. Not good construction. Guess I’ll take it back to store.
I always like to try the newest inventions…but they always “almost” are a rip off…(some aren’t) I always wait until the “seen on tv” item comes out in the stores…then I buy it…If I don’t like it, back to the store it goes for my money back…Safe way to try things.
The hose on/off valve broke the first time I used it. It also leaked at the faucet connection. Piece of crap. Now to try and get my money back. That will probably never happen.
I brought two 50 ft. Pocket hoses in Dec. of 2012 and they both split open. They were not very good.
I used my 50′ pocket hose one time. I tested the pressure and it showed 75 psi at the faucet. I used a spray nozzle. hose expanded properly and when I closed the nozzle to change positions the connection at the nozzle end started to leak. A few minutes later the nozzle end of the hose separated and blew the end of the hose off. The instructions say not to use unless the pressure is under 80 psi. Well 75 is less and the end should not have separated but it did.
Ordered hose in October 2012, tracking info says delivery November 6th–9th. This is now Feb 12th 2013, where is my parcel, contacted FedEx…they gave tracking number, it seems package made it to Chino hub and then ball got dropped but I will pursue this matter. Also item already paid for and also on top of that got magazines charged to my card…so seems things not right!
So people beware, I tried today to contact Pocket Hose…website down?
I think the BBB needs to be bombarded with complaints about this product, maybe then something will be done. Maybe they will at least stop airing the commercial.
Great hose – only problem; it leaks where you attach the nozzle. Went through 3 different hoses at Bed, Bath and Beyond. I liked the hose so much, I ended up using pipe Teflon thread to coat hose threads and Presto – AOK.
Looks like thread diameter is slightly too small. Tried on 5 different hose nozzles – all new washers.
Wow, I am glad I have read these Pocket Hose reviews. I will not be buying this product. I figured it was too good to be true. I have 3/4 acre full of flower beds and veggie garden. I hate pulling my heavy, but made in the USA hoses all over. Guess there is no other way, except to have more water spigots installed. I also learned a valuable lesson when I ordered the “Awesome Auger”. I did not read reviews before I ordered and got a total piece of junk. Thanks to all for sharing. Forewarned and happy!
THANK YOU for the warnings, everyone. I was about to place an order after fighting with my rubber hose yet again. Thank goodness I read your reviews first, which about what I suspected: too good to be true. I’ll stick with what I have until an American company comes up with a better one.
Thanks so much for all the information, I was planning on buying a pocket hose but will continue to hassle with a regular hose. I don’t plan on wasting my money.
This company is a scam. I saw the commercial for 2 25 footers for $12.95 AND free shipping. Thinking it a great deal I called the 800 number. The auto-prompter said I had to put in my credit card info BEFORE placing the order. I’m thinking this is a scam. When I finally speak to someone (sounding like a high schooler reading a script) he tells me i have to give him a credit card number before placing the order. Now I’m really suspicious. I ask him for the pricing, and it’s totally different than the commercial. He could care less about it, and then tells me to call customer service to express my dissatisfaction.
I call and I’m now ready to chew someone’s head-off, but quickly realize I’m talking to a guy in INDIA; he asks me for my phone number thinking I’m a customer. He can’t take any orders! AHHHHH!!!
This company is either scamming for credit card numbers or run by idiots. Either way, STAY AWAY.
I also want to stress that point……THEY ARE SCAMMERS, LOOKING FOR CREDIT CARD NUMBERS…..please, people, don’t fall prey to them!
Let me start by saying my husband told me not to purchase this Pocket Hose. I never listen. It looked like something I could handle, even though I am weak from chemotherapy treatments. Finally, I thought I could do a little something with my “garden” in the basement! Well, to start with, no matter how I tightened the hose, it still leaked at the faucet, even though I barely turned the faucet on, to make sure the water flow was slow and steady. Within 5 minutes of beginning to water my potted plants, the “on/off” switch abruptly blew off the hose. I have no idea where it went, because guess what happens when that “on/off” switch blows off? yep, you guessed it. The hose is uncontrollably sending water out of TWO holes at the end of the hose, and you are nearly 50 feet away from the faucet! You can’t kink the hose to shut it off because that is a feature of the hose. It continues to flow, even when kinked. Hmmmm… well, the carpet and nearly every item in my basement is now drenched, including yours truly. Don’t waste your money. Listen to my husband.
Will it freeze in the winter? and if it does will it still expand when you hook it up? I want to use it to fill my horses water buckets in the winter.
Are you nuts?
I had the same, intelligent question. Why would you ask such a rude question in reply?
Does anyone know if this hose will freeze in the winter, as many hoses do. This I know from experience.
If the water drains from the hose as it retracts or rolls back up there will be nothing in the hose to freeze. The “Are you nuts” is not so rude if you just stop and think about it.
Don’t use it to fill your horse water buckets, there is a warning on the inside of the pocket hose label that says it is not to be used for drinking water. This is because of hazardous chemicals leaching from the hose, don’t use for drinking water, animals or humans. The warning is on the label, it’s just in the fine print on the back of the label.
I knew it, China is trying to kill us off…one pocket hose at a time. This isn’t sarcasm, I’m serious!
Sherrie, you are so right. Shame on us for falling for all the hype.
DON’T USE IT FOR DRINKING WATER FOR ANIMALS OR HUMANS! There’s a warning on the label about chemicals leaching from the hose materials!
The hose looked good, and I needed a long hose so I ordered one 100 foot pocket hose. When it arrived, there were two 50-foot ones with the note that I was not being charged extra. How big of them. I called the company because I really didn’t want two hoses hooked together. I was assured that they would ship out a 100-ft one right away, and I did not need to send the other two back. Finally the second one arrived: two 50-ft. hoses, and I was charged for the second order. I called again to dispute the charges and was told I could send the second ones back for a refund. I did not get what I wanted and I have to go to a extra trouble to correct their mistake. I would not recommend to anyone to do business with them.
It wasn’t a mistake, either time, it’s a way for them to get more money from you.
BUYER BEWARE! I purchased two, 50 ft. pocket hoses at a local drug store for $19.99 each-I think the store got the price wrong-no cry, no foul on that. When I opened the plastic container it came in, there was a horrible stench which did not come from the container, it was coming from the material used in the hose. After I read the directions and used it according to Hoyle, I hooked it up, turned on the water spigot and immediately was drenched because the hose and coupler were not very well attached to each other. I allowed the hose to drain before I brought it back in for further drying in one of my bathtubs. After this hose was completely soaked, you’d think that horrible smell would dissipate-NOT TO BE! The noxious odor permeated the bathroom and hallway of my home and after I placed it outside overnight; the odor was still prevalent this morning. I took both back for a complete refund which I had no problem receiving. I was met by the manager of the drug store and he did validate he pulled this product from his shelves after similar complaints. In my opinion, if you need a hose, buy an original and leave this huge green glop where it belongs, at the company that tries to hawk them.
…oh and for what it’s worth, this hose did not come out of the container like the t.v. ad indicates, it was long and did not have any shape either way-it was not small, I couldn’t gauge how long it should have become because of the leakage, but it also never went back to whatever original shape it was suppose to go into either.
Wow I purchased this Pocket hose on the phone. Wrong thing to do…it takes you through a maze of bizarre thing of—order this press that—you go through this about 4 times or so then finally by the time you work your way through the mess you don’t know what you’ve ordered. BY ALL MEANS DONT ORDER BY PHONE. Well I did receive the box today there were 6 hoses in there HMMM only ordered 2. I pulled one out to try my new toy. I was putting the nozzle on and followed all the instructions for the hose. Closed the turn off valve and the water was on, I was looking for a tool to tighten the nozzle and I heard a psssss noise and the wonderful hose had burst. Well it’s back in the box destined for the seller. “DON’T BUY THIS…IT DOES NOT WORK”
3 Warning Words: “Made In China”. No review needed!
In the enclosed Pocket Hose instructions there is a warning. It says “DO NOT drink from hose.” And “The water in the hose may become contaminated and cause serious health effects.”
As it is made in China and does not list the materials that it is manufactured from, I am not sure what the health effects are. I see that people are buying this hose to use on their plants and boats. I certainly hope they are not filling their drinking water tanks with the Pocket Hose.
Thanks glad I read this! I wanted to get one to using to fill my horses water trough in the winter. I carry a 5 ft length of hose to my house and keep it in the laundry tub to thaw and use on my hydrant in the barn. I have heaters in my water buckets to keep my horses water open and warm for them and when its -13 overnight. but its a pain to fill my 70 gallon outside stock tank with a bucket in the winter. I thought this might be a good option, but if I cant DRINK from it I will not let my horses drink from it either!
For your horses, you need to go to a recreational vehicle supply store & they have hoses for RV’s that people can drink from. A bit more expensive, but safer than regular hoses even the pocket hose which I don’t recommend buying anyway! I tried to online, for buy one get one free, & no shopping cart! After you give your Visa #, you get a total, & I had bought 4 hoses at 3 times the price. Trying to get a refund now!
I also use a white hose specifically for boats and recreational vehicles to water my dogs. They aren’t all that expensive. It states on the packaging that you should keep them out of hot sun. The hose is slightly thinner and you can buy short lengths. Easy to carry around. If you drain the hose of water after each use, you shouldn’t have trouble with icing.
Most hoses you buy anywhere say do not drink from hose..
Yes but they don’t stink!! lol
And, they don’t warn you.you may be risking your health!
I bought the Pocket Hose several weeks ago. I use the hose to wash my car. I have limited storage space. So far the pocket hose has been the perfect solution. I have the 50 footer and It works as advertised. The connections are plastic so I am cautious not to over tighten. If you need a hose for light use and have limited storage space, then the Pocket hose is for you. I love it.
So far the only positive comments have been from people with names from “India” or some other such dump.
I love mine and am from the USA!
I suppose they manage to make a good one, every 5,000, or so.
I just bought the Pocket Hose from BB&B last night and used the hose this morning….& it made watering the lawn a breeze!!! I can be a spokesperson for the product. I will see how long it lasts, but for now I am pleased!
I say it again; So far the only positive comments have been from people with names from “India” or some other such dump.
some people are just rude idiots
And, some people are, “plants”….meaning they work for the company are are talking up the product to try and sell it.
I read through ALL of these “reviews” and, except for a few exceptions, I really didn’t learn much about this product. Maybe it’s me, but, hyperbole, conjecture and speculation about a product that the author wrote isn’t a review. What I learned is what I already know through past experience- that you NEVER, and I mean NEVER order any of these tv products either on their websites, or over the phone. There’s always some scam that comes along with ordering anything in that fashion, whether it’s from being charged for something that you didn’t order, to the ludicrous shipping and handling charges. Do yourself a favor, and wait for the item to arrive at your local retailer-at least you won’t have to pay shipping charges, and, if something goes wrong, you can always bring it back and deal with, dare I say, a real person in the flesh, instead of some ambivalent phone operator who’s job it is to make sure their company turns a profit on their product. Just my two cents.
Nicely said!!!! So true!!!
I received my pocket hose and I didn’t get the free nozzle which was supposed to come with it ?I called and the rep told me it doesn’t come with the hose but the commercial says it does ….False Advertisement !
There are two different hose sellers. The Flexible hose and the Pocket hose. The Flexible hose comes with the 7 position nozzle but the Pocket hose doesn’t advertise a nozzle with it.
I have purchased the hose & it sucks! It’s nylon, so while your dragging it it gets dirty..2nd nightmare was all my hose ends standard metal & plastic types did not fit. Surprise, I paid double for a 50′ & got no nozzle,as I didn’t want to wait & after all I had 2 nozzles…It fit but had shorter threads than the nozzle, a secure tight fit,but it leaked. I tried swapping out washers, & nozzles, which 1 I had locked sooo tight I needed 2 snap wrenches to unscrew it..and last but not least, the little on & off screw came off, out & I was unable to secure it back in..I called co. & asked if I could buy 2 & connect them, 25′ & John said No, you can not..Surprised he knew that. I asked why they don’t provide a nozzle to the store bought double priced, hoses, if their’s doesn’t allow other nozzles to fit.. He took a report.. So after all that hassle, I’m not sure I wanna deal with it at all! I have disabilities, & It was light weight, & worked, water flow wise..mine are killer heavy..So maybe I will try them again,by ordering.. I now wonder if Hard water will cause problems, too.. Thanks,
I purchased one from the TV phone in… was offered the deal, buy one, get one free, just pay the shipping on the second…. I did… have had the hoses about 3 months now… I ordered the 50 footer. Got 2 of them.
Works as advertised so far. Sprayers and ends are plastic… so I take a little care with them. But other wise I have to say the thing actually works. I have not tried to pull a 5,000 lb truck as it advertises, but I wouldn’t do that with any other hose anyway. I hook up to water, turn on water and watch it grow. I use it and then turn off the water and watch it shrink. And so far, it has not kinked with I roll it up. Is it worth the investment? For me, so for, yes.
I had a similar experience until this morning. I ordered two sets of two each. When I went out to spray the deck of the potting soil we had spilled I turned the hose on and it blew out at the faucet. I checked it out and the female end had cracked. Water was shooting everywhere. I warned everyone to use gentle firmness when tightening these hoses.
I went and got the second one that came with the set and immediately as the water was turned on the inner liner burst through the nylon cover and was about 4 inches around and 4 feet long. So Now I have two to return.
The first one of the second set burst its on-off valve so I removed it and put the hand help sprayer on directly only to see a pin hole sized stream of water shooting out the side of the hose about 3 inches from the connector.
Went and got the forth hose or the second one of the second set and it seemed to work for about 20 minutes. YEAH! One out of four isn’t bad for a As Seen On TV product. However I saw I missed some dirt on the deck and when I turned the hose back on it filled with water and burst off faucet.
Once again…not a real name…the company seems to be self promoting… “So far the only positive comments have been from people with names from “India” or some other such dump.”
Don’t bother. Pocket Hose is absolutely hopeless!
After asking in target they went out back and found one, I looked at it before buying it and found that the adapter was cracked, went and swapped it for another one, got home and tried it, after about 2 minutes the inner pipe broke and leaked everywhere. Looking at reviews for similar hoses they have just copied an awful product trying to rip off in expecting customers. Keep well away!!
I have seen the Pocket Hose @ Bed Bath& Beyond for $14.00
Walmart $12.99 for the 50 feet.
I have seen this Pocket Hose on TV many times. I thought I would order one and when I tried to order it and get the second one too it took me through the ordering process without letting me review my order before placing it. I wanted to see what I was getting and what I was paying for so I just closed out the site and then found this site to review this hose. I will not be ordering this Pocket Hose on line now and if I see it in the stores I may look it over and then decide if I want to buy it or not and if I buy it and don’t like it then I will take it back to the store.
Since no one’s gotten one, Pocket Hose has to be a scam. If you are not happy, and they charged your credit card, then within 60 days, for heaven’s sakes just call your credit card company and it’ll be credited back and the bank will investigate, but since they hose company can’t prove delivery, your credit will be permanent. Also NEVER NEVER pay with PayPal because you give up your right to protest the payment. Read paypalsucks.com
It’s amazing… I read through all the reviews here and there is not one word of real experience with the actual product!! There is plenty about issues relating to the ordering process. Good to know! I certainly won’t buy the hose this way. The rest is all speculation based on opinion about “As Seen On TV” products. Has anyone actually tried the darned hose??????? I will attempt to find it from another source, such as Walmart or Target which both have small sections (usually the end cap of an aisle) with many of the ASOT products.
S L R, I actually bought the hose on Tuesday afternoon at Fred’s. I have only used it once but did not have any problems with it. Pocket Hose did just exactly what the ad said it would. It is very light weight and coiled back up when I was finished with it. If it works like that everytime, I will be purchasing more of them. I hope this helps.
I don’t know what you’re talking about and, obviously, neither do you!
There are numerous reviews complaining about the PRODUCT….blowing apart, leaking, splitting, on/off valve flying across the room, not retracting as it should…ARE all complaints about the product.
You work for the company in what capacity?!
Should be called the pecker hose.
Everyone keeps asking for a review yet nobody has actually provided a review on the Pocket Hose rather an overview of the ordering process.
Either way the hose is only $19, just buy one and try it out. It’s not as if you are needing to liquidate your savings to get one.
I suggest you READ more of the reviews, then, because there are hundreds of them!
First of all, the concept of this Pocket Hose is a good idea. The problem is, the quality is not there and usually isn’t with these type of products. If you watch the commercial carefully, you will notice that the ends of the hose are plastic not metal, which immediately indicates a cheap hose. They also show a Fire Truck running over the hose but look closely it doesn’t run over the ends. This is all for the WOW effect but really how often does this happen? They also show hoses tied up in knots as if this is a common thing. It is highly exaggerated because I’ve never had any hose tied up in that many knots. Then you have to ask yourself, what material is the hose made of to make it shrink up like that? It’s not a sturdy rubber hose and that’s for sure. I have come to the conclusion that these type of products sold on these “As Seen On TV” commercials don’t work and are cheap made. So buyer beware and don’t waste your money. If and when they are in the stores, then check them out there and if it’s not what you expect then you can return it for a refund. Don’t ever buy these things from TV because it’s a ripoff! Be a smart shopper!
Thank you for you info on the Pocket Hose.
let me get this. You don’t have one but you know all about it. No hose will hold up to the end being ran over. So I see no help from you at all
I agree with Steve. Tim’s a big know it all. Buy one hotshot Tim. Then come back and tell us from experience.
I agree with Tim….. “Don’t ever buy these things from TV because it’s a ripoff! Be a smart shopper!”
Most of the items you see advertised like this on TV are not really worth the money, time or effort. I haven’t ordered this hose and won’t after seeing all the negative feedback from people who have actually gotten one. Most of these type items are nothing but pure junk made in China. I’ve ordered a few things from these TV ads and they were all pretty much useless and I won’t order anything like them again. I’ll wait until my local store has the same item, then buy it and if it’s junk, I’ll return it and get my money back rather than having the hassle of having to mail it back to where I ordered it from and then try to get a refund!
Will someone please tell me if this hose bursts or leaks easily? Read the review for the other hose like this.. the XHose . Tons of people say it breaks and leaks. I want to know if this product is better than the XHose.
In a word YES!! I got one as a Christmas gift to use in my greenhouse. I used it twice. The second time, I noticed the floor getting wet and found a pinhole leak and you CAN NOT repair it. Great concept, just does not work as currently constructed in CHINA!!
Leak? Let me tell you! I purchased mine from a local store, and within 5 minutes of use the “on/off” switch blew off and I had water everywhere in my basement. Poor quality product. I will be taking it back in the morning.
I bought my Pocket Hose at CVS. Used it twice and the lever to turn to stop the water flow broke off. The second time I used it, the hose busted and rendered it totally useless. The idea is great, light and easy to work with. They just need to improve the QUALITY. Cause right now it’s a piece of JUNK!!!
DON’T BOTHER WITH THIS PRODUCT!!!
In mid November I ordered some of these Pocket Hoses as gifts for Christmas. I went through the whole confusing ordering process where you get a second one supposedly free and completed the order. After 4 weeks I did not see any charge to my credit card and there was no confirmation in my email. I placed a second order. When I finally called the company, they told me that due to popular demand the order had been delayed. I asked them to cancel my first order and they said…we can’t for 72 hours. It is not showing up on our system. After 72 hours I called them again, and they said that it was still not showing up. I asked to speak to a manager and magically the order showed up but “click” the phone hung up. I was enraged and called back and went through the same process of getting someone on the phone. The customer service person did not want to put me through to a supervisor and asked how she could help. After another 20 minutes on the phone I was able to have her cancel both orders since they had no idea when I could get my order.
Different places such as Carol Wright and Amazon sell these without the order gibble gabble you described. It would be nice if you reviewed the product, did it work? Did it leak? Looking forward to the product review – please post a review about the product itself.
I ordered them from the website, found the site easy to navigate, and the hoses work great, I have had none of the problems reported here. I will be ordering more if these hold up over time. Any hose has it’s issues… I have replaced ends on hoses more times than I want to count. I use the hose and put it back in the box it came in.
Looks to me like every time someone gives a bad review, a couple of positive reviews come in right behind it. I would say the latter are paid by the company reviews, as I can’t believe that after reading such a large amount of negative reviews, someone could come in with a review and have absolutely NO problems with their product.
I came in to see if this product was worth buying, and I can see that it is not……so will stick to my regular hose, till we stop bringing in JUNK from China, who tend to try to sell our children toys that are made of toxic substances. Will wait till a reputable company makes the same type of hose.
I am instantly on guard when I come across a product that makes very tall claims. That’s what happened with Pocket Hose, which did seem like a useful product but I wasn’t buying into the hype around it. So I decided that I wanted to know more about the experiences of other users. And a good way to do that is look at review sites that have unbiased opinions on the quality of products. They tell you what the pros and cons of a product are. Or so I thought till today because after going to some crappy review sites that were keen on selling me the product rather than giving me any information about it, I have realized that yours might be the only genuine review site there after all.
An experience like this is not rare today and something that many users have talked about. The problem is that search engine optimization leaves some loopholes in the system that can be manipulated by manufacturers. They pay hefty commissions to affiliate marketers who help them with these sites that are dime a dozen today. And the only goal of these sites is to try and sell the product to users.
I made a purchase on the site. I purchased a 25 foot hose and was to get one free. during checkout I was offered a deal. purchase one more hose and shipping would be taken off the shipment. I did so and when i clicked finish I was like WTF!
They had added a 75 foot hose @ $39.00 and the $7.99 shipping was still there.
I tied to cancel the order and they tell me they cant for 48 to 72 hours when it post. Total bs.
NOT A HAPPY CAMPER. IF YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT READ WHAT YOU ARE BUYING BEFORE CLICKING BECAUSE THERE IS NO REVIEW OF YOUR ORDER IT JUST POST
lol I bought that item thats on tv to vacuum your ear wax out suppose to be $10.00 when it was over I payed over $38.00 for it! They said the one on tv for $10.00 is only 1 speed upgrade for 2 speed would be $5.00 more for each one!! It don’t work!!! Got cheated beware of them too!!
@Rose, It’s always better to have the doctor clean your ears because you can vary easily puncture an eardrum.
Just saying…. be cautious.
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NO NO!!! GO BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND FIX IT… AL FROM HOME IMPROVEMENT IS DOING THE TV ADDS. HE MUST NOT HAVE ONE ….
I purchased the 50 ft. Pocket Hose a couple of months ago at Walgreens in Longview, WA. When the weather started warming up, we started using the Pocket hose as directed according to your attached instructions. Within 2 weeks of normal use and water pressure, the hose separated from the threaded metal hose end that the 7-way sprayer was screwed on to ~ so it is not even repairable. The concept of this hose was great. However, if one can’t even get quarter of a season out of it, it’s pretty much worthless. Of course I didn’t save the receipt, so I could not return it for a refund ~ so I’m basically out the money. I would like to think that this mishap was just a fluke and not the normal life expectancy, because I did like the fact that it was so light weight and easy to use. Perhaps you can send us a replacement for this. If not, I can’t do anything but warn my friends not to waste their time and money on this product.
Bought two of these hoses, and within two weeks both of them burst, what a waste of money.
I purchased two of these for the front and back of the house. They worked great at first but both hoses started leaking where the green hose fits into the plastic at the spigot. The leaks are bad and can’t be stopped. Back to Walmart they go. Has to be a design flaw.