10 Mystery Products from Infomercials You Never Saw Again
Infomercials once filled TV screens with enthusiastic pitches for products that seemed too strange or too good to be true. Many of these items promised to change daily life but quietly disappeared after a brief moment in the spotlight. Some were useful, some were odd, and others left people wondering if they ever existed at all.
- Tricia Quitales
- 3 min read
Infomercials were a late-night favorite, offering wild inventions with big promises and quirky hosts. While a few products became household names, many vanished after a short time and were never seen again. Whether they failed to sell, were pulled due to complaints, or simply faded away, these mystery items left behind curiosity and confusion. Here are 10 infomercial products that made a splash and then disappeared without a trace.
1. The Tater Mitts
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These gloves promised to peel a potato in seconds just by rubbing it. The idea sounded fast and easy, but most users found it did not really work. After a short run on TV, the Tater Mitts vanished from shelves.
2. The Hawaii Chair
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This chair was supposed to tone your core while you worked by swaying your hips in a hula motion. It looked silly in action and made basic tasks difficult. People laughed more than they ordered, and the product quickly faded out.
3. The Flowbee
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The Flowbee clipped onto a vacuum cleaner and gave DIY haircuts by sucking and cutting at the same time. While it gained some attention, most people found it awkward or risky to use. It eventually became more of a punchline than a product.
4. The Rejuvenique Mask
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This terrifying-looking beauty mask used electric pulses to tone facial muscles. The shocking part was not just the electricity but how uncomfortable it looked to wear. Its strange design led to more jokes than beauty results.
5. The Ab Circle Pro
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Touted as a fat-burning miracle, this device had users swing side to side in a half-moon motion. Many complained it was hard to use and did not deliver real results. After some legal trouble over false claims, it disappeared from infomercial time slots.
6. The Pasta Express
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With this tall tube, you were told you could cook pasta faster by just adding boiling water. In reality, it did not cook evenly and left noodles partly raw or mushy. Once the gimmick wore off, the Pasta Express was hard to find.
7. The iGallop
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This odd machine mimicked horseback riding as a way to tone your core and legs. The movement was awkward and drew a lot of attention for all the wrong reasons. Despite flashy marketing, it never caught on.
8. The Eggstractor
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Promising to peel hard-boiled eggs instantly, this plastic gadget required a lot of force and made a mess. It worked better in commercials than in real kitchens. People quickly gave up on it and returned to peeling by hand.
9. The Roll-N-Go
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A travel bag that folded out like a bathroom organizer, it claimed to fit everything in small compartments. While it looked neat, the material was flimsy, and the space was limited. Most users found it impractical and moved on to better bags.
10. The Vibro Belt
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This vibrating belt was advertised as a way to lose belly fat without exercise. It shook and buzzed on the waistline but did not offer actual fitness results. Once the hype died down, the belt quietly slipped away from TV ads.