Home Care by Moen's SecureMount Grab Bars Help Homeowners to Be Safe During National "Safe at Home Week"

NORTH OLMSTED, OH--(Marketwire - August 19, 2009) - August 24-28 is National "Safe at Home" week. And, with that said, did you know that approximately 70% of all accidents occurring in the home happen in the bathroom, totaling nearly 200,000 accidents each year?

Luckily, homeowners can easily create a safe home bathroom with Home Care® by Moen®'s line of SecureMount™ Grab Bars. They feature a unique anchor installation system that allows homeowners the ability to install grab bars quickly and easily anywhere on the wall -- without the need for a stud -- for ultimate safety and peace of mind. Plus, they are available in a variety of styles and finishes to beautifully coordinate with the rest of the bathroom.

The SecureMount line includes:

    1 1/4-inch Concealed Screw Grab Bars
      --  Stylish and safe products ideal for residential bathrooms
      --  Available in six styles - including four designer styles
      --  Finishes include: Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Stainless, Polished
          Stainless, Old World Bronze and Peened
      --  Eight products are available including 12-, 16-, 18- and 24-inch
          lengths in White and Peened finishes
      --  Available at retailers including Lowe's

    1 1/4-inch Concealed Screw Grab Bars
      --  Ideal for residential homeowners shopping at kitchen and bath
          wholesale locations
      --  Available in five styles - including one designer style and two
          Moen-matched styles
      --  Finishes include: Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Stainless, Polished
          Stainless, Polished Brass, White and Peened
      --  Seven products are available including 30-, 32-, 42- and 48-inch
          lengths in Stainless, White and Peened
      --  Available at wholesalers and medical supply dealers

    1 1/2-inch Concealed Screw Grab Bars
      --  Ideal for commercial or industrial applications where a more
          robust bar is needed
      --  Available in two styles
      --  Finishes include: Stainless, White and Peened
      --  Eight products are available including 30-, 32- and 48-inch
          lengths in Stainless, White and Peened finishes

    L-Shaped Grab Bars
      --  Ideal solution for all public buildings, such as hotels and
          offices, with ADA-compliance needs
      --  Feature a robust 1 1/2-inch diameter bar for added durability in
          highly used settings
      --  Concealed-screw design provides a more attractive option to
          better coordinate with the rest of the bath
      --  Six product configurations include16-, 32-, 24-, 36- and 48-inch
          right/left configurations
      --  Feature a Peened finish -- a more textured finish that creates a
          better gripping area

-- All SecureMount Grab Bars can be installed with SecureMount Anchors for
   an easy, secure install -- anywhere on the wall

-- Exceed ADA requirements with a 500-pound pull-weight capacity

-- Lifetime rustproof guarantee

For more information about Home Care by Moen's SecureMount Grab Bars, visit homecare.moen.com.

Creative Specialties International (CSI), a division of Moen Incorporated, provides innovative solutions for today's bath, including fashionable bath accessories and Home Care® by Moen® bath safety products in a wide assortment of styles and finishes.

Contact Information: Contact: Laurie Birko Marketing & Communications Manager Creative Specialties International (800) 321-8809, Ext. 2342 laurie.birko@moen.com Kristi Stolarski or Alissa Kiktavy Falls Communications (216) 696-0229 kstolarski@fallscommunications.com or akiktavy@fallscommunications.com