Many of the comments were made 3-4 years ago, is the can opener still working for you?
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I purchased this exact model, in my local store, when it first came out years ago. Yes, it is still working, just like new. My wife and I use ours on a daily basis. We have had no trouble with neither shards of metal nor shreds of paper like other reviewers have complained, and the cord continues to retract and portract easily. You really cannot use the lid to push in and strain tuna, but we would not want to do that any (YUCK!), we just use a can strainer made for that specific purpose. We've used and had been through a lot of can openers and this particular one is by far the best we have used to date. Sorry about the rambling on but I wanted to share our particular experience. Hope this helps.
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Absolutely. I purchased this item about a month ago, and I am thrilled with it! Believe me, I do have a life, and electric can openers do not make my day, but this opener is the quietest and easiest to use of all the openers I have bought. Hope this helps. I am sure you'll be very pleased with your purchase.
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You must have the wron party.....I only purchased my can opener about 6 weeks ago.
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I purchased this exact model, in my local store, when it first came out years ago. Yes, it is still working, just like new. My wife and I use ours on a daily basis. We have had no trouble with neither shards of metal nor shreds of paper like other reviewers have complained, and the cord continues to retract and portract easily. You really cannot use the lid to push in and strain tuna, but we would not want to do that any (YUCK!), we just use a can strainer made for that specific purpose. We've used and had been through a lot of can openers and this particular one is by far the best we have used to date. Sorry about the rambling on but I wanted to share our particular experience. Hope this helps. I purchased this exact model, in my local store, when it first came out years ago. Yes, it is still working, just like new. My wife and I use ours on a daily basis. We have had no trouble with neither shards of metal nor shreds of paper like other reviewers have complained, and the cord continues to retract and portract easily. You really cannot use the lid to push in and strain tuna, but we would not want to do that any (YUCK!), we just use a can strainer made for that specific purpose. We've used and had been through a lot of can openers and this particular one is by far the best we have... » Read More I purchased this exact model, in my local store, when it first came out years ago. Yes, it is still working, just like new. My wife and I use ours on a daily basis. We have had no trouble with neither shards of metal nor shreds of paper like other reviewers have complained, and the cord continues to retract and portract easily. You really cannot use the lid to push in and strain tuna, but we would not want to do that any (YUCK!), we just use a can strainer made for that specific purpose. We've used and had been through a lot of can openers and this particular one is by far the best we have used to date. Sorry about the rambling on but I wanted to share our particular experience. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes! I bought mine in November 2008 and it still works great. I have not had any problems at all with this can opener. All these people who have complaints must have gotten lemons, don't follow the directions, or overuse the product.
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I have had mine for 7 years now and has just started to "develop" metal shards and failing to open can.
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Deaqr Josephine: I replaced my old Sunbeam can opener that I had for about 18 years when the upper part that held the cutting blade broke. The motor still ran perfectly. The new one that I bought was identical to the old one that broke. They were both Sunbeam units with the identical product number. Hope this helps!! Sincerely, Clint Dalzell
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Julie, I've owned two of the Cuisinart openers and given away a couple more as gifts. I too have had a problem with one of the opener's plastic gadget breaking and another with the motor failing. This over a three year span. They are attractive, but I doubt I will buy any more.
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Mine is still working after 3 years. Just putting up with the "dribble" pitcher. I did notice that it is getting slower.
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I have had this can opener for about 5 years. It worked perfectly for the first three or so years but then it started to lose its grip with certain types of can. It still works if I try several time but not as smoothly as before. Although I wish the product would last forever, I think five years of service is a pretty good record. I'm probably going to order a replacement.
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Yes. Thats what I wanted to know. I just needed someone to tell me how many years I might expected to be using this thing and you gave me a good estimate. Thanks.
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I still have mine and it works like it did when I bought it about 3 yrs ago i think
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Don't know the answer as my opener has only been used for 4 months. Works great still.
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I have, and it is holding up fine. I haven't used it as an every day tool, but i have used it regularly.
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Hi George,I have been using this can opener allot. I have solved the problem with #10 cans by putting them on a turntable so as I open the can it turns. As far as arthritic hands go, I have them as well, and am able to manage quite well, but I don't think I would buy this item again. Hope this helps.
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I have had mine for at least 1 year .I open it at least 10 or more times a day and have never had a problem with it.Still works good ,and I just love it.
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It has been awhile, but I recall that mine only lasted about 2-3 years. I don't know if that is typical.
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I've had my Zyliss for several years and it works as well as when it was new. It's the best can opener I've owned, either manual or electric, and I regularly purchase it as gifts or recommend it to friends looking for a can opener that actually works.
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our first experience with this can opener was when we purchased if for a friend who had a stroke, and had use of only one hand. she handles it well and loves it. we have had them fo a while and this one is the second. the other one lasted about 8-9 years. you do have to let it run the cycle, it will auto release and lift the lid.
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I have bought this product before and am ordering again. I have some can's that are 3 years old and they look, smell and taste perfect after 3 years. Mine is for long term storage so I don't open it often but now an then I check them out.. so far so good.. hope this helps someone..
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I can only tell you my experiences. I've purchased three of these openers over the past couple years, one a gift for my son and one each for a couple homes we own. We spend equal time between homes and use the openers frequently. If we use them correctly, I've had no problems at all. However I am a bit of a klutz and tried to open the wrong end of cans with no luck. As to your design question I can only tell you not one of the openers has failed.
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i have had mine for almost 3 years, and have no complaints... that is a feat in itself.