XHose Expandable Hose Class Action Settlement

The maker of XHose has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit stemming over allegations that the company falsely advertised the durability of its expandable hose products.

The nine plaintiffs who filed the XHose class action lawsuit claimed that the manufacturer is liable for violations of express and implied warranties by marketing the product as being made from a super-strong design.

According to the lawsuit, the XHose Pro is advertised as being “made from a tough, multi-layered expandable inner hose and a folded outer covering made from durable super-strong webbing” that never kinks.

However, the plaintiffs allege that the XHose is actually prone to developing leaks, rips, breaks, cracks and even explodes after minimal use.

The defendants deny all accusations of wrongdoing but agreed to the terms of the settlement to avoid the cost of further litigation.

Class Members who wish to object or be excluded from the settlement must do so by June 20, 2016.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include all individuals who bought an XHose in the U.S. between Jan. 1, 2012 and Dec. 29, 2015.

Potential Award

Varies.

The XHose class action settlement provides benefits for both direct and non-direct purchasers.

Direct buyers are those who purchased the product directly from www.xhose.com or by calling the toll-free number in response to a TV advertisement. Those who fit into this group can make a claim for one of the following:

• Warranty extension of 270 days from the date of purchase
• $15 for each hose up to $45 per person
• Those who return the male and female XHose end fittings may receive $30 for each purchase

Non-Direct purchasers are individuals who purchased an XHose from a retail store or website other than www.xhose.com. Non-Direct buyers can make a claim for one of the following:

• $8 per person
• Those who return the male and female XHose end fittings may receive $30 for each purchase, up to a max of $90 per person

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Class Members don’t have to provide a proof of purchase but they must submit a valid Claim Form no later than Aug. 29, 2016 to receive benefits from the XHose class action settlement.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

08/29/2016

Case Name

Bergman, et al. v. DAP Products Inc., et al., Case No. 14-cv-03205-RDB, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Final Hearing

06/20/2016

UPDATE: On July 29, 2016, the court granted the XHose settlement final approval.  The settlement website was updated in September stating that checks will be mailed in approximately 90 days.  Keep checking back and let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

Settlement Website

www.XHoseClassSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

XHose Class Settlement
c/o A.B. Data, Inc.
P.O. Box 170300
Milwaukee, WI 53217
1-866-545-1007

info@XHoseClassSettlement.com

Class Counsel

Joseph G. Sauder
CHIMICLES & TIKELLIS LLP

Bryan L. Clobes
CAFFERTY CLOBES MERIWETHER & SPRENGEL LLP

Defense Counsel

Howard A. Slavitt
COBLENTZ PATCH DUFFY & BASS LLP