Don't get me wrong it still works but I think it's an aftermarket product. This is the third new hose for my 20 year old Dyson Animal DC7 and this particular hose doesn't want to stay in place so that's another reason I think this is an aftermarket product. So I paid a premium price for Dyson and don't feel like I'm getting a real Dyson hose. Edit: I finally have a hose that "snaps into place" and stays in place. However, I do not believe that this is a genuine Dyson product.