Hello Rick and thank you for the feedback you posted on the Home Depot website. We are sorry to hear that the Moen screws stripped on the Moen R8948P Home Care 48 in. x 1-1/2 in. Concealed Screw Grab Bar with SecureMount in Peened Stainless Steel. Please contact our Consumer Services Center for technical and warranty assistance; they can be reached at 800-289-6636. Our current business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 7:00 pm (EST).