If You Have Polybutylene Plumbing In Structures Purchased After August 1, 1999, You Should Check Out This Settlement (NAPSA)—If you purchased a home, mobile homeor other structure that has a plumbing system with polybutylene (PB) pipes connected with acetal plastic insert fittings, you may be able to receive 10 percent of the cost to replace your plumbing and 10 percent of the cost of property damage caused by leaks in your PB plumbing system. Howto Identify Polybutylene Pipes * Polybutylene pipes are usually gray and sometimes black plastic. * Acetal fittings are usually gray and occasionally white plastic. * Pipe and fittings may be visible in the attic or basement or behind the walls or near the water heater. @ The $120 million settlement in a national class action on behalf of homeowners who have PB plumbing provides relief to Class Members with PB plumbing who meet certain requirements. If you purchased your structure after August 1, 1999 and you do NOT want to remain a Class Member and receive the benefits of the settlement, you must submit a signed letter postmarked no later than December1, 2003 to “opt out.” To receive more information about the settlement and to see the official Notice of Class Action and Settlement, visit the Web site at www.SpencerClass.com, contact the Spencer Claims Facility at (800) 490-6997, or write to P.O. Box 81448, Atlanta, Georgia 30366. Deadlines are approaching, so act now.
