Hello Landfill and thank you for your feedback on Home Depot’s website for our Moen Shower Curtain Rings in Old World Bronze (12-Pack). The issues described in your review would have been best handled under Moen’s Lifetime Limited warranty. As the original purchaser of the Moen shower rings, you can contact Moen directly under the product’s Lifetime Limited Warranty. We would be delighted to troubleshoot the issue and present you with warranty options to quickly resolve the matter. Should you require any warranty or pre-purchase assistance, please feel free to call us at 800-289-6636. Our business hours are 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday.