Outdoor Essentials Recalls Cultivar Planter Boxes Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Tractor Supply Company
The hazard
The recalled planter box frame can break, posing an injury hazard.
Incidents reported: The firm has received 23 reports of the planter box frame breaking, including one injury involving a consumer who broke their toes.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled planter boxes and contact Outdoor Essentials for a full refund. Consumers can receive a refund in the form of a gift card or store credit. A consumer will receive the amount on the purchase receipt, or they will receive $275 for the model if no receipt is provided. Consumers will be asked to mark the recalled planter box with the word "Recalled" with permanent marker and upload a photo of it to www.outdooressentialproducts.com/recall. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product.
Contact: Outdoor Essentials toll-free at 888-891-8934 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at customerservice@outdooressentialproducts.com, or online at www.outdooressentialproducts.com/recall or https://www.outdooressentialproducts.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
About this recall
This recall involves Outdoor Essentials Cultivar planter boxes, intended to be used for gardening. The recalled 9.5 cu. ft. composite elevated planter boxes are black and measure about 6 feet long by 2.5 feet wide. The model name appears on the product packaging and "70INX27IN Comp Elevated Planter" on the purchase receipt.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC