CPSC recall · Reported June 4, 2008
QVC Recalls Tomato Planters Due to Collapse Hazard
The legs on the bottom of the planter can detach when the planter is moved or becomes unbalanced. This could cause the planter to fall and injure bystanders.
Qvc, of West Chester, Pa. recalled The Topsy-Turvy Deluxe Tomato Planter with Stand (Item Numbers M16702 and M17499) is an u….
QVC Recalls Tomato Planters Due to Collapse Hazard was recalled by Qvc, of West Chester, Pa. in June 4, 2008. Reason: The legs on the bottom of the planter can detach when the planter is moved or becomes unbalanced. This could …. Remedy: Consumers who have already set up the planter should immediately take it down by having t…. Verify recall #08578 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Qvc, of West Chester, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The legs on the bottom of the planter can detach when the planter is moved or becomes unbalanced. This could ….
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- June 4, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08578 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The Topsy-Turvy Deluxe Tomato Planter with Stand (Item Numbers M16702 and M17499) is an upright planter used for growing tomatoes, peppers, or cucumbers. The planter consists of a 16" X 15" bag which holds up to 30 pounds of soil and is attached to the top of a 6-foot-tall adjustable pole. Three legs are inserted into the pole to form a 36-inch-wide base.
Reason for recall
The legs on the bottom of the planter can detach when the planter is moved or becomes unbalanced. This could cause the planter to fall and injure bystanders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers who have already set up the planter should immediately take it down by having two adults carefully tip it over on its side. Consumers who purchased the planter through a QVC television program or QVC.com were mailed instructions on obtaining a refund. Consumers who have not received instructions should contact QVC. Consumers who purchased the planter at a QVC store should return the planter to any QVC store to receive a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08578 |
| Date reported | June 4, 2008 |
| Date initiated | June 4, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Qvc, of West Chester, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 82,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers who have already set up the planter should immediately take it down by having two adults carefully tip it over on its s…
- Check the recall number (08578) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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