Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether Pocket Hose Silver Bullet expandable hoses manufactured by BulbHead are prone to premature leaks, ruptures, and connector failures despite being marketed as durable, kink-free, and long-lasting.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report purchasing Pocket Hose products based on marketing emphasizing:
- Kink-free performance.
- Lightweight and easy-to-use design.
- Lead-free construction.
- Long-lasting durability.
Consumers report that, in reality:
- Inner hose bladders allegedly split after only weeks or months of use.
- Aluminum connectors leak or separate.
- Hoses fail during ordinary residential watering activities.
- The advertised hose length is only achieved under ideal water-pressure conditions.
Consumers also report repeatedly replacing the product despite expecting multiple seasons of use.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Consumers may have paid premiums for expandable hoses marketed as durable and kink-free that allegedly fail prematurely.
Potential concerns may include:
- Misleading durability claims.
- Misleading kink-free representations.
- Potentially misleading lead-free marketing.
- Economic harm from repeated replacements and water loss.
Signs You May Be Affected
- Your Pocket Hose developed leaks shortly after purchase.
- The hose bladder ruptured or split.
- Connectors failed during normal use.
- You purchased the product because of kink-free or lead-free marketing.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.