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Overview

GlowBowl has a rating of 1.53 stars from 45 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about GlowBowl most frequently mention new batteries problems. GlowBowl ranks 137th among Bathroom sites.

  • Service
    6
  • Value
    4
  • Shipping
    6
  • Returns
    3
  • Quality
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  • Put the required 3 AAA alkaline batteries in, set it up to colors that we wanted on all three.
  • I had mine for 4 weeks when it quit working..changed batteries twice & that didn't help!
How would you rate GlowBowl?
Top Positive Review

“It's fun!”

Angela B.
7/31/17

My boys loved the Glowbowl... when it was working. The batteries dad and I tried to replace them with every day alkaline batteries but I notice inside it does not take alkaline batteries. The type of batteries that it requires our carbon zinc batteries. I don't know if maybe that's why some of you are having trouble with your global because you're trying to use alkaline batteries when that is not the type of battery that it takes. I hope maybe this will help some of you guys out because our global is still working and it's awesome as ever and my kids love it!

Top Critical Review

“Total Ripoff”

Donna H.
12/27/22

I would give zero stars if I could. I can't review the product because it never came. Have sent over one dozen requests for cancelation or some sort of communication. They have NEVER responded. They have $47 of mine and I have nothing. This was ordered almost a month ago. The picture I included has never moved since the order date. Please don't order from them

Reviews (45)

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Thumbnail of user donnah2412
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 27th, 2022
Verified purchase

I would give zero stars if I could. I can't review the product because it never came. Have sent over one dozen requests for cancelation or some sort of communication. They have NEVER responded. They have $47 of mine and I have nothing. This was ordered almost a month ago. The picture I included has never moved since the order date. Please don't order from them

Tip for consumers:
Don't use them

Products used:
I never received any. I asked for cancelation the same day as I ordered. Maybe they canceled but they have never refunded my money

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Thumbnail of user shannonl175
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 6th, 2020

I ordered three of these over a year ago and NEVER received them, i have contacted them 3 times and every time they have said "we will send them out again and see if you get them" - from what i hear they are amazing but it appears you need to order from Amazon in order to actually get them.

Don't waste your time or money with the actual "glowbowl" company.

Thumbnail of user judys1516
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 15th, 2023

We didn't receive ours; but there is no way to get a refund because the number is bogus. No customer service. I emailed dozens of times to the site where I ordered it from. To no avail.

Tip for consumers:
Don't order from. Them

Products used:
Didn't receive it

Thumbnail of user ronw89
1 review
5 helpful votes
January 12th, 2018

About 2-3 days after ordering two glowbowl fresh, plus three refills, there was a better offer on your website. They were also cheaper than the two I ordered.

Thumbnail of user srinivask26
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 6th, 2023
Verified purchase

This product is pure garbage! This too big for a toilet bown and really gross. Impossible to return it.

Tip for consumers:
Please don't get lured with their advertisements.

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Supid company and customer service.

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Thumbnail of user cathyi11
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
April 21st, 2018

Like everyone else I got it loved it then it dimmed. Replaced batteries no go ( or I should say no glow) I gave them to everyone I knew for Christmas stocking gifts but I have 3 here that don't work. (Well 1 does in red but it so dim it does nothing). I don't know how to reach the company but it doesn't sound like it will be a successful outcome anyway. I also tried the other brand; same outcome. My first one lasted about 6 months the other 2 not even 6 weeks. But it was great for a cruise and our cabin steward was stumped as to what it was and could not believe it when I had him try it! I left it for him :) poor gu is probably trying to figure out what happened. Neat idea though

Thumbnail of user dough549
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 17th, 2022

DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS RIP-OFF COMPANY! Here is the receipt I received from them showing I ordered 6 lights but only received two! There isn't anyway to contact them!

Tip for consumers:
Do not buy from this company it's a scam!!

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None

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Thumbnail of user rayb363
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 30th, 2020

I ordered two but only received one. Sent half a dozen messages to them with no response. They are thieves!

Thumbnail of user pamelac1777
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 22nd, 2022

Cannot communicate with this company! My purchase never shipped, its still in Florida warehouse. Tracking info. Is a joke!

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Dont

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Thumbnail of user deloresw20
1 review
3 helpful votes
December 9th, 2019

I like the whole glow bowl concept but it does not stay put on the rim of the toilet. After it falling several times and the batteries in the battery compartment scattering all over the bathroom floor, I had to duct tape the battery compartment shut and duct tape the arm to stay on the toilet rim. THAT IS RIDICULOUS! Please re-make this product so that does not occur! Also, the stupid air freshener thingy falls out very easily. DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT - YOU WILL REGRET IT - UNLESS YOU HAVE SOME DUCT TAPE!

Thumbnail of user phyllisb74
3 reviews
34 helpful votes
September 27th, 2018

Ordered the 5 deal, buy 3 get 2 free! First one worked for 6 minutes. The rest didn't work at all! So frustrating when you, in good faith, order on line, but the products you receive are garbage and no one wants to help you! A good idea is to call your state Attorney General and complain. Also write a review. Most importantly...
DO NOT ORDER ON LINE. Even though it is convenient, is it really?
Come on people! Help put an end to these businesses that scam and have no ethics, morals or decency!
I'm fed up!
Phyllis B

Thumbnail of user scotts231
1 review
6 helpful votes
January 9th, 2017

My glowbowl just faded out right in front of my eyes. I put in 3 new batteries and it only lights up green now. Any suggestions? Bad batteries? Reset?

Thumbnail of user karend404
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 10th, 2019

Wanted to give 0 stars if I could. Bought 2 as Christmas gifts (thought would be cool gift) however doesn't work at all. Light doesn't come on with sensor you have to press for light but only stays on couple of seconds. Wrote to company but have not gotten a response.

Thumbnail of user mc544
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 7th, 2019

Site says ships within 48 hours I waited 21 days and I'm pretty sure they haven't even taken it to the shipper to be shipped as it's been 8 days without shipping updates. Don't purchase items with this company it's a total scam!

Thumbnail of user robeya
1 review
3 helpful votes
December 20th, 2018

I bought a glow bowl and I was very happy with it for a month. Then it stopped working. I put in new batteries, and NOTHING!. I kept trying and hoping it would stat back working but that never happened. I eventually threw it away. I cannot see myself buying another one. No I do not have a photo or proof of purchase. This was last year.

Thumbnail of user georgev24
13 reviews
12 helpful votes
March 22nd, 2016

I've purchased 4 of these Glow Bowl Items and they work grate and are apriciated by the Friends and Relatives that I have shown them to.

Waking up in the middle of the night to answer natures call is not always uneventful. Typically, you need to turn on the lights to find your way, which also means you may wake up those that are sleeping snug in their beds. All this can be solved with a motion activated toilet light by GlowBowl.

Many small children are frightened of walking into a dark bathroom and may even decide they would rather deal with the aftermath of a wet bed in the morning rather than walking into a pitch black room at night.

Lets face it, no matter how you choose to look at it, stumbling around in the dark while needing to urgently take care of your business is no fun and may be dangerous not to mention the fact that you can easily miss your target, or fall down into the toilet if your husband failed to put the seat back down.

Luckily, there is an invention, that involves a glow in the dark toilet, to help you solve these problems

Tip for consumers:
Items shipped within 24 hours, easy to install just add three "AA" batteries..

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Thumbnail of user donnaw307
1 review
6 helpful votes
October 13th, 2018

TERRIBLE PRODUCT! DOES NOT WORK! I contacted them with no response, so they know too its a bad product. Please save your money, I bought several for Christmas last year and none worked very long, even with new batteries... Shame!

Thumbnail of user terryg133
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
August 12th, 2018

Bought 2 of these. Opened 1 and installed on master bath toilet. Husband is disabled and thought it would help him at night. It worked maybe 2 nights and then changed to color red.( yuck in a toilet) and ran the batteries right out. Opened the second one, thinking the first one was a fluke... nope worked for about half of 1night and is now red, and either on all the time or off all of the time... which defeats the purpose. Hate that they don't work. Good idea, bad engineering. My brother the electrician laughed at me...

Thumbnail of user janetteh10
1 review
7 helpful votes
September 27th, 2018

I bought one glow bowl and they sent a replacement immediately. Now I have 3. The only one working is the one still on the original batteries. The other two, no matter what battery brand you use, will never work again. Sad to report.

Thumbnail of user sueh212
1 review
3 helpful votes
December 26th, 2018

I emailed Jeff at GlowBowl to cancel the order because it took too long. I had wanted to give as sibling gifts, but it didn't arrive, so I purchased other things. Instead of cancelling, he expedites the order. So, I still have to eat the return costs, email the company and wait for a return number to enclose, and write and sign an letter all to get a refund. It was supposed to be a funny gift, but the jokes on me.

Tip for consumers:
Buyer beware.

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None, didn't arrive in time to give as gifts.

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Thumbnail of user pamelav10
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
October 12th, 2016

Don't waste your money... bought one 2 months ago and it has already stopped working, replaced 3 different sets of batteries and nothing. Loved it while it worked! It has 60 day warranty, that's about how long it lasts. The website email doesn't work so will be calling the number on their website tomorrow from 9-5. Very dissatisfied!

Thumbnail of user bobt122
1 review
4 helpful votes
March 23rd, 2018

Loved them when we bought them. One in house, one in RV. Now one won't work at all and one only works on red. Emailed the company twice with no response. They have no phone number listed on their website either. Too bad, because it is a great idea but with virtually no customer service, it is worthless.

Thumbnail of user st21585
1 review
5 helpful votes
April 5th, 2018

VERY POOR PRODUCT AND SERVICE - Don't BUY IT! IT's all a money scam! I bought the 5pk for $50+ dollars and half of them didn't work and then there is no reply when I tried to get replacements or new ones or anything else! They are crap!

Thumbnail of user rondah2
1 review
5 helpful votes
April 11th, 2017

Bought at least 13 of these from different vendors cuz they are very unique. My friends and family love them. My issue for my 2 is that they stop and u change the battery and still not working. Spent a good $150 plus included shipping and handling. What to do, cuz it seems like a rip off..

Thumbnail of user cathyk74
1 review
5 helpful votes
August 14th, 2018

Purchased two of these and are disgusted that they do not last long. Change of batteries and looked for reset button, still doesn't work. Will not order again and would definitely not recommend

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The GlowBowl LED Motion Activated Bathroom & Toilet Night Light for Children & Kids is battery operated, features LED lights, and a motion activated sensor.

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