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Buyer Beware: 12 Walmart Products That Might Leave You Regretting Your Purchase
We all love a good deal, and Walmart is practically synonymous with savings. But sometimes, a bargain isn’t quite the steal it seems.
According to numerous customer reviews, some products at your local superstore might be better left on the shelf, even with those tempting low prices. Shoppers report issues ranging from inaccurate advertising and incorrect sizing to items simply falling apart.
Before you click “Add to Cart” on your next online shopping spree or toss that item into your physical cart, you might want to consider what other customers are saying. Here are 12 products that frequently draw the ire of Walmart shoppers:
1. HART 2-in-1 Safety Utility Knife
Price: $7.88
Looking for a reliable utility knife? This HART model might not be your best bet.
With a modest 3.9-star rating from 295 reviews, many customers complain about its small design and tendency to fall apart. As one disgruntled shopper, Valerie, put it: “It fell apart never got to use it!
Will never buy from you again was junk!”
2. ZANZEA Summer Floral Embroidery Blouse
Price: $21.99
This blouse might catch your eye with its delicate embroidery, but its 2.1-star rating from 168 reviews tells a different story. Customers frequently report sizing issues, with the blouse often running significantly too small.
Plus, the underside of the embroidery can be surprisingly uncomfortable. Walmart customer Donna shared a particularly prickly experience: “The inside where the embroidery was sewn onto plastic has hundreds of tiny bits of plastic left behind.
These are impossible to remove and do nothing but scratch and feel like bits of glass on the skin.” Ouch!
3. Fresh Basil
Price: $1.78
While Walmart is a convenient stop for groceries, their fresh produce can sometimes be hit or miss. Shoppers consistently advise against purchasing fresh basil, especially for pickup or delivery orders.
With a mere 2.9 stars from over 1,300 reviews, it often arrives far from fresh. Your best bet for this herb?
Shop in-store where you can personally inspect the quality. Jackie, a Walmart customer, recounted her disappointment: “I had a grocery pick up and when I got home I noticed that the fresh basil was old and discolored and slimy texture.”
4. Cshidworld Spray Mop with Refillable Bottle
Price: $17.99 (on sale from $39.99)
A good spray mop can be a lifesaver, but this one from Walmart might just add to your cleaning woes. Customers report that the bottle frequently pops off, or the entire mop simply stops working.
One frustrated parent lamented, “The sprayer stopped working after a week and the pads never stick food enough to clean along the walls and baseboards… I bought this so I wouldn’t have to and it won’t even spray the solution out anymore!”
5. QRMMIVN Fleece-Lined Leggings
Price: $7.09
These fleece-lined leggings have garnered a low 2.7-star average from nearly 150 reviews, making them a definite pass. Customers consistently report that they run much smaller than advertised – some even compare them to child sizes. The fabric is also frequently described as cheap and thin, leading to numerous complaints about incorrect sizing upon delivery.
6. Tripumer Artificial Potted Plants
Price: $12.29 (on sale from $15.99)
Looking to spruce up your space with some greenery? You might want to skip this 4-pack of artificial plants.
Customers describe them as “cheap-looking,” much smaller than anticipated, and simply not worth the price. One customer’s frustration was palpable: “It’s low quality product!
looks soooo cheap and trying to return it says no eligible to return! that’s kind of scam to me.”
7. Mainstays Dome Table Lamp
Price: $10.97
Mainstays, Walmart’s popular home brand, can be a mixed bag. While the prices are appealing, the quality and shipping safety aren’t always guaranteed.
This dome table lamp, with its 3.7-star rating, seems to be a common disappointment. Shoppers have received lamps that were dented or simply didn’t work at all.
Walmart customer Donna’s experience sums it up: “The lamp came on time but did not work and the whole thing was defective…its price is cheap and so is the lamp. Very disappointing.”
8. DAYBETTER LED Strip Lights
Price: $9.99 (on sale from $19.99)
A 100-foot strip of LED lights for $10 sounds like a dream, but with over 11,000 reviews and a 4.1-star rating, a deeper dive reveals some issues. Many customers found the lights to be dull and prone to falling off surfaces. Even worse, some received lights that were completely non-functional right out of the box.
9. Ploknplq Men’s Casual Jogging Trousers
Price: $16.29
Searching for comfy men’s joggers? You might want to steer clear of this particular design, which boasts a low 2.1-star average.
Customers report significant issues with sizing and incorrect shipments. As Anne, a Walmart customer, noted: “Small fit.
Cheap material. Luckily had someone smaller in my household to make use of to avoid having to return.”
10. HOMSHADE 3-Seater Sofa Couch
Price: $219.89 (on sale from $359.98)
That $140 discount on this 3-seater sofa might be tempting, but buyer beware. Many customers found the couch to be far smaller than advertised, with pillows described as “extremely flat and uncomfortable.”
One reviewer painted a clear picture: “When I sit on [the] sofa with the cushions on, I feel the wood from the back support. The pillows and cushions feel like they came from the dollar store, because there is hardly any padding.”
11. Banana Boat Summer Color Self-Tanning Lotion
Price: $19.01
When it comes to skincare, a slightly more premium brand might be worth the investment, especially if you’re considering this self-tanning lotion. With nearly 600 reviews averaging a paltry 1.9 stars, customers widely report that a recent formula change has led to streaking, uneven application, and even an unwelcome orange tint.
12. VEAT00L Android 13 Tablet
Price: $82.59 (on sale from $249.99)
A tablet discounted by over $160 sounds incredible, but this Android 13 version from Walmart might be a headache waiting to happen. Customers complain about poor battery life, frequent freezing, and difficulty pairing with other devices.
Rhonda, a frustrated customer, exclaimed: “Won’t hold a charge and really slow and freezes up. Not worth the money at all!
Very disappointed. I will be returning this to Walmart for sure.”
The Smart Shopper’s Bottom Line
Being a savvy shopper means more than just hunting for the lowest price. Before you commit to a purchase, especially at a store like Walmart where deals abound, taking a moment to check customer reviews can save you a lot of grief (and money) in the long run.
A great deal isn’t truly great if the product doesn’t live up to its promise. Happy shopping, and remember: read those reviews!
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