DEFECTIVE PLUMBING HARDWARE CAN CAUSE LEAKS, FLOODS, WATER DAMAGE, & MOLD

A new potential plumbing disaster is on the horizon for California homeowners. Zurn Pex brass fittings, used in many homes containing PEX plumbing systems built over the past 7 years, are allegedly defective. The faulty fittings can result in leaks, water damage, mold, and more problems in victims’ homes. Zurn Industries, the makers of Zurn Pex brass fittings, is no longer honoring its warranties to customers after the number of complaints regarding the fittings has increased. If you believe your home has been damaged due to the installation of Zurn PEX defective brass fittings, call the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO for a free consultation with a California attorney.

What is the problem with Zurn Pex Brass Fittings?

The problem with the Zurn Pex plumbing fittings is that they fail prematurely. Water leaks from Zurn PEX brass fittings can occur just months after installation. The exact cause of the problems is yet to be defined, but what happens is that the brass fittings connecting the PEX plumbing tubes fails to hold tight, causing water to leak from the tube-fitting connection.

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ZURN PEX BRASS FITTING FAILURES
Consumers have alleged that Zurn Pex brass fitting failures are the result of:

• defective design and manufacturing
• defective threading or thread tapping
• dezincifiation, a process that can promote corrosion and loose or poor fitting
• use of low-grade brass containing too much zinc, increasing the potential for de-zincification

POTENTIAL RESULTS OF PLUMBING FAILURE WITH ZURN PEX FITTINGS
When the Zurn PEX brass plumbing fittings fail, a number of at-home disasters can occur:

• Major Floods in any part of the home
• Slow Leaks
• Significant Water Damage to any part of the home including ceilings, walls, and floors
• Build up of humidity from hidden leakage in enclosed places, resulting in mold or mildew and causing a potential health risk
• Inconvenience and cost necessitated by repair

What are Zurn Pex Brass Fittings and when are they used?

Many new homes across the U.S. are abandoning the copper piping system that was once a mainstay of home plumbing. The new plumbing method involves pipes that are made from PEX (cross-linked polyethylene - a flexible, plastic tubing) connected throughout the home by brass fittings. These PEX/fittings systems are installed out of sight to protect the tubes from the sun and for appearance sake. Subsequently, the Zurn Pex fittings may be hidden within floors, walls, or ceilings, and this means that leaks may be hidden too.

Zurn PEX brass fittings have been used in residential home plumbing systems since 2003. They are manufactured and distributed by Zurn Industries. Zurn PEX fittings are made from brass, an alloy of zinc and copper. Approximately 140 million Zurn Pex brass plumbing fittings have been sold in the past seven years.

Zurn PEX fittings have been known as QestPEX Crimp System, Qicksert fittings, and Qick/Sert Insert. The defective fittings are identifiable by a “QPEX” or “Q PEX” stamp on the side of the product.

Zurn PEX brass fittings Claims and Lawsuits:

Over the past seven years, homeowners have filed so many complaints to Zurn that the company has stopped giving refunds and paying claims to victims of their defective brass fittings. Still, Zurn no longer recommends using its PEX brass fittings in some states, though the plumbing hardware manufacturer denies that their product is faulty or defective.

Multiple class action lawsuits have been filed against Zurn Industries for their QPEX brass fittings. The first lawsuit was filed by a Minnesota couple whose home suffered extensive water damage after Zurn PEX brass fittings allegedly failed. Lawyers in California and across the county expect that the number of lawsuits filed against Zurn for their faulty PEX brass fittings will increase greatly. Please get legal help immediately if you suspect that you are entitled to a claim against Zurn PEX.

What to do if you have Zurn PEX brass fittings in your California home plumbing system:

If you believe that your home has been damaged by Zurn PEX brass plumbing fittings, or that damage from their installation is inevitable, please contact a California personal injury lawyer by calling 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) now. The Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP have more than 50 years combined experience including unparalleled success in product liability awards and settlements. Learn more about us by visiting www.alawpro.com, and call us now for your free and confidential consultation. We advance all costs, so let us help you in your time of need. Help is just a phone call away.