Reviews are poor but they are all 6 to 9 years old. Are they talking about the same model that is now being made or have the problems been resolved?
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I still don't recommend the model with the push button. The button on my model melted after 2 months. When the repairman came to service it, he mentioned that it was a frequent repair issue. When it melted again last year, Sharp offered to give me a discount on a new one, since it was no longer under warranty, only after I posted many scathing reviews. I declined since I had to return the old one and it was just too much work and I didn't like the cheap models that they were offering. I purchased a new button and installed heavier springs. It's working fine now. One other issue with my model is that according to the instructions, the fan is supposed to go on automatically when the heat from the burners reaches the unit. Mine never did. Again, I would avoid the push button models.
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i have only had this one since may 2013 & haven't had any problems - however i bought one over 10 years ago & my daughter is still using that one..........
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There was a recall on older versions of the product. Mine (a newer model) wasn't part of the recall. You can find out if yours was by going to this link: http://www.kidsii.com/t-90564Rec201306.aspx From there you will be given a series of codes and directions to determine if your product was part of the recall. Newer models are not.If you are thinking of buying one - it's an excellent gizmo & my granddaughter loves it. Well worth the money spent.Good luck.
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I have had mine for 9 months or so now and have had no problems. I don't use it as much as I should but when I do it works well. Hopefully it will last a long time.
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I'm no expert, but 2003? I would send it back. That's a long time. If it's more than 2 or 3 years old I wouldn't use it.
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Yes, it was highly recommended by a friend w/older model. Says he's had his for 7 years and never rebooted. I'm very happy with mine. Bob J
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George, I'm a consumer and purchased mine in early 2014. Fortunately I haven't had any problems with mine.
667398
The current model in production is the same model that's been around a couple years. However, the software was updated within the last 6 months.
771246
I guess the new version is supposed to be better constructed...I am on my 3rd old version and don't expect it to last more than 6 months...I won't buy the new version until it is out for a while...
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I'm not familiar with any problems. I bought mine back in Oct 2012 and it has worked like a champ. It's easy to start and simple to use. It's gentle enough to wash a car, but strong enough to clean brick walls, decks and driveways. Would buy again in a heart beat.
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I don't believe it has been out that long. When researching it originally I could only find reviews on previous models and here it had a few posts that were encouraging.
21509
I bought it within the last year and have had no problems with it. Guess I should check it for the defects you mentioned.
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Yes picture is right. I think they have one newer model but this model works great in my opinion.
12436
It is either a 2009 or 2011 it doesn't look like the newer versions but it's challenging to tell on the website. Some of the reviews are based on the 2009 one.
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Hello, not for a 6 year year old, just wait a couple more years. Also, this bike has a manufacturing problem with the real wheel & they won't address the problem. We've had ours 12 days & 10 of them are in repair & we still haven't got it back yet.
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Yes, we have the same model (I think, at least it's about the same age) and it works fine.
685221
This model takes a lot of patience and time. I don't think the age is too young. All kids are different. The instructions get a little "fuzzy" at times, but a little common sense prevails. Good luck and ENJOY.