A description of how to determine whether class members own an affected tank is included on the website. Announcing a class action settlement involving all owners of. For images showing you how to identify these toilet tanks, see the notice at. Second amended complaint filed over allegedly crackingprone. Second amended complaint filed over allegedly cracking. I also have a vortens dual flush toilet that needs to have. Jul 17, 2014 many people crack their toilet tank when trying to place the toilet tank caplid back onto the tank. Jul 02, 2014 posts about vortens toilet tank written by r. Those covered by the settlement are allowed to submit two kinds of claimsclaims for replacement of the tank and claims for property damage related to the tank. It is designed to flush so powerfully that you do not have to flush twice. This happens frequently because the tanks lid is very heavy and occasionally it will hit the toilet tank. According to the brief, the defendant was negligent by designing, manufacturing and marketing toilets that crack. A steady stream of water poured through the crack in the tank of their vortens toilet.
Vortens cracking toilet tank settlement class actions reporter. Two vortens 3464 toilets were installed in our house as were in most other homes in out development. Since his home was built before 2011, the tank that. May 29, 2019 amy etchberger noticed the leak when her vortens toilet tank cracked in 2016. Because the fesslers were at the time of the failure, the crack asleep was not immediately discovered. She has a bit of arthitis and finds them a little harder to operate and you cant put anything on top of the tank. If you have a vortens brand toilet tank that was manufactured in 2011, you could get benefits from a class action settlement. According to the lawsuit, improper processes were used to manufacture the toilet tanks. Vortens toilets alleged defects lead to costly damages. You must provide proof of ownership and documentation of any expenses for damage andor replacement. I found this big crack going all the way from the top of the tank. Consumers are complaining that their porcelain vortens toilet tanks are cracking and breaking. Vortens toilet tank class action settlement top class actions. I also have a vortens dual flush toilet that needs to have the flushing mechanism replaced.
Now you can repair your vortens brand toilet easily and economically with the jag plumbing products replacement toilet tank handle. These kinds of cracks may happen because of a number of factors, depending on the type of water tank you have on your toilet. This item comfort seats u300v00 premium molded wood seat for vortens toilets, white delta faucet morgan elongated slowclose white toilet seat with nonslip seat bumpers, white 811903wh elongated toilet seats with lid, quiet close, fits standard elongated or oblong toilets, slow close seat and cover, oval, white. Repair options if you have a hairline crack in the tank or the bowl, you may be able to stop the leak by sealing the crack with waterproof epoxy. Because toilet tank lids are made from clay, then high fired in a kiln, each one will be a little different than all the others. Vortens eventually offered to replace the toilets for her at no cost. Normally our tanks are the porcelain tank portion only, but this one is a complete set including the tank, tank lid, trip lever, fill valve, flush valve, flapper, and bolts. In 20, teeple had installed two vortens toilets in a clients home. Companys faulty toilet causing thousands in damages. An unattended crack in a toilet tank just continues to grow until it starts to leak. Vortens told us some tanks made in 2011 with model numbers 3464 and 3412 may have been affected by technical. Flushmate class action settlement class action rebates. Feb, 2020 a steady stream of water poured through the crack in the tank of their vortens toilet.
Ive seen many toilets that can, but have problems with paper and other objects. The kohler wellworth is a common builder grade toilet that gets replaced. According to the vortens toilet tank class action lawsuit, improper processes were used to manufacture the toilet tanks. Comfort seats u300v00 premium molded wood seat for vortens. Vortens toilet tank class action settlement top class. Vortens concedes that certain toilets manufactured in 2011 have been affected by certain. Concussion ruling finds piaa to be responsible for concussive injuries. Owners of vortens toilet tank models 3412 and 3464 made in 2011 can make a claim now for a payment under a class action settlement. Last year, we announced that vortens was having problems with their toilet tanks and as a result, home and business owners were experiencing cracking and subsequent water damage. In february 2014 we posted an alert for homeowners about defective toilets manufactured by vortens. North texas family says toilet failure causes thousands in. A cracked toilet tank may be a sign of a necessary replacement or a sign of a much needed repair to your current tank.
Vortens concedes that certain toilets manufactured in 2011 have been affected by certain technical issues that allegedly caused fractures. By the time i woke up by the sound of water, the whole first floor had flooded. The lawsuit claims that vortens manufactured and sold defectively manufactured toilet tanks, knew of the defective condition of the toilet tanks, and. Jan 20, 2009 western commodes one commode that you dont hear about and is a great flushing commode is the western brand commode. How to fix a hairline crack in a toilet bowl or tank. Vortens toilets are very popular in the united states of america. Vortens told us some tanks made in 2011 with model numbers 3464 and 3412 may have been affected by technical issues that caused the fractures, but the company refused to. This defective, unfit,and u nreasonably dangerous condition exists in the affected toilet tanks at the time same leave the possession or control of the manufacturer. Vortens told us some tanks made in 2011 with model. Another consideration for us is that my wife is not a big fan of the push buttons on the toto.
According to vortens, certain toilet tanks are affected by technical issues that could result in spontaneous cracking and flooding. One of the tanks cracked a few months later, which he found to be odd. It is unusual in that the flusher is on the frontleft side of the tank, i understand most are now on the top of the tank. They kept cracking and flooding my bathrooms, and i never knew what the issue is, i spent. The faulty issue relays to the porcelain of the tank cracking. This defect may lead to burst tanks, leaking and flooding, and serious water damage that may be tied to subpar materials that fail under normal circumstances, including the normal water pressure in the devices tank. Vortens faulty toilet causing thousands in home damage. Toilet tank lids by vhp, vitromex, vn, vortens, vr, vrp.
This video walks through trying to fix and then replace a cracked vortens 3412v toilet tank with a 3485v model. The manufacturing date code range for the udc settlement begins with 101497 october 14, 1997 and continues through 063009 june 30, 2009. How to fix a cracked toilet tank ben franklin plumbing. This handle is made to replace the vortens part model v191e with a chrome handle. Owners of vortens toilet tank models 3412 and 3464 made. Shop toilet tanks and a variety of bathroom products online at lowes. I returned home today to find my house flooded because the toilet tank cracked in 3 different locations. Plano, texas, may 16, 2019 prnewswire individuals are affected by this class action settlement if they owned a vortens toilet tank model 3412 or 3464 manufactured between january 1, 2011. Suit centers on cracked commodes in the woodlands houston chronicle subscribe. I found this big crack going all the way from the top of the tank to the base, said ewing. Then a second toilet in an upstairs bathroom flooded the home. Vortens toilet tank crack recall by dayvelati issuu. Dec 12, 2017 north texas family says toilet failure causes thousands in flooding damage.
North texas family says toilet failure causes thousands in flooding damage. Tank lid can be purchased separately under related items, or can be purchased as part of the vortens complete tank setup under related items. Murano model 342193425, 341403425, 341473425 toilets, standards. Reports of vortens toilets cracking and bursting associated with severe, costly damage. Jan 30, 2017 basically, were sitting on a ticking time bomb, she said. Announcing a class action settlement involving all owners.
Simply unhook your old tank, put this one in place careful not to overtighten the bolts and crack the new tank, and hook the water supply back up and you are good to go. Jan 07, 2017 this video walks through trying to fix and then replace a cracked vortens 3412v toilet tank with a 3485v model. Toilet tank replacement vortens 3412v to 3485v youtube. And the leak has been here since bath remodeled a year ago with no change. Feb 03, 2017 vortens toilets alleged defects lead to costly damages. Toilet tank lever for vortens in white the home depot. She was able to turn off the water to minimize flooding.
The toilet tanks at issue were manufactured, designed, produced, and. Vortens defective toilets crack causing costly water damage. The vortens toilets are a comfortable sitting height and only rarely require a. Im a 19yr long plumber that does residential repairs and have replaced many commodes with the western. The flood was caused by a toilet in their secondstory master bathroom.
Recently we heard from two owners who had encountered the defective tanks. Vortens claim form instructions vortens settlements. Vortens faulty toilet causing thousands in home damage february 2, 2017 mike taylor leave a comment all across the country and right here in the houston area, defective toilets are cracking and leaking, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage. The problem appears to begin with a crack in the porcelain tank that holds the water that 30 jan 2017. When one of the tanks cracked a few months later, he thought it was odd. Vortens toilet tank settlement village at towne center. For owners of vortens tank models 3412 and 3464 made in 2011. The house has 4 bathrooms with 4 vortens toilet tank model 3464v model. The following can help you identify whether you may have a toilet tank covered by this settlement. All across the country and right here in the houston area, defective toilets are cracking and leaking, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage. The toilet tank is more fragile than the lid so it will just crack. Toilet tank lever for vortens in polished chrome the home depot. Announcing a class action settlement involving all owners of vortens toilet tank models 3412 and 3464 made in 2011 press release pr newswire may.
The manufacturer has admitted some tanks made in 2011 with model numbers 3464 and 3412 may have been affected by technical issues that allegedly caused the fractures. Suit centers on cracked commodes in the woodlands houston. Customer testimonials in a moment of carelessness, while fixing a drain clog and cursing my life, i broke our 1950s american standard toilet lid. Vortens defective toilet update construction performance. This handle is made to replace the vortens part model v191e. Toilet tank lids weve got your toilet tank covered. None of the cracks passes through an area where external stress occurs, meaning not through mounting lot holes nor fill connection, note even flush handle.
Toilet tank is part of a one piece toilet, and not leaking badly, and the crack was on the back looks like it got banged and not in a stress point like on a bolt. If one or more tanks have either 1 not cracked, or 2 experienced a crack. Jul 02, 2014 i had a vortens toilet tank crack around end of march 2015, it was only four years old. Vortens doesnt agree it is a defective piece in spite of so many cases. If you own a vortens brand toilet tank manufactured between jan.
There doesnt seem to be much more information on the actual tank. As a result, water continued to flow unabated into the defective tank, and consequently through the crack. If the toilet bowl doesnt seem to be able to hold water, you could have a cracked toilet that leaks into the drain. Settlement alleging that certain vortens toilet tanks crack and may cause.
Jul 07, 2015 i just replaced the flapper and handle. Several of these toilets have now started to crack or fail completely causing damage within the homes. The home depot and jag plumbing products bring online customers the best replacement and repair parts. At the time we believed the problem only effected their toilets manufactured from 2011 2012 and were mostly located in southeast texas. Vortens faulty toilet causing thousands in home damage kjs. Large toilet manufacturer agrees to pay homeowners up to. An affected tank may only be claimed under one of the two claim types. Weve learned the same model is failing in homes across the country including california, texas, louisiana and florida.
Toilets dont fail like that, teeple said to consumer expert amy davis. Mike teeple, a copperfield resident, installed two vortens toilets in his home in 20. Plano, texas, may 16, 2019 prnewswire individuals are affected by this class action settlement if they owned a vortens toilet tank model 3412 or 3464 manufactured between january 1, 2011 and december 31, 2011. The mergens settlement class includes any person or entity in the united states who owns or owned a flushmate system in the united states manufactured from july 1, 2009 through april 30, 2011.
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