I had a Craftsman socket wrench with a lifetime warranty that lasted 15 years before the company changed their policy. It's not always a scam, but you have to read the fine print on who actually honors it.

Try putting the jar in a bowl of cool water to slow it down next time. My last batch fermented so fast I had to check it twice a day. Once you see a few small bubbles, it's usually safe to refrigerate, especially in a warm apartment.