Is it really any good?Seems like it's #1 pitcher on Amazon, with a whopping amount of reviews, but it seems like every 4-5th review reports cracking after few days of use, WITH proper care.This is a b-day present and I don't want to buy something poorly made and waste cash - the other more expensive pitchers on amazon have no reviews so I don't know what to do. Is it really any good?Seems like it's #1 pitcher on Amazon, with a whopping amount of reviews, but it seems like every 4-5th review reports cracking after few days of use, WITH proper... » Read More Is it really any good?Seems like it's #1 pitcher on Amazon, with a whopping amount of reviews, but it seems like every 4-5th review reports cracking after few days of use, WITH proper care.This is a b-day present and I don't want to buy something poorly made and waste cash - the other more expensive pitchers on amazon have no reviews so I don't know what to do. « Show Less
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I have only had it for a few weeks and totally love it. It's a $20.00 pitcher that is saving me lots of money on soft drinks and bottled water. If I have to replace it every year, I think I am okay with that.
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I love mine! Never, ever have I had a single problem with this pitcher. It works very well for various purposes. We really enjoy the fruit infusions. The price is really fair. In my humble opinion it's a great deal. It's a great gift. Hope this helps.
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We have used our pitcher everyday for several months now and have no cracks. Two house guests have been impressed by it and bought one of their own and have reported to me that they love it. I think it would make a great gift.
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I have had 3 of these pitchers since the first week of August. I fill them each weekend with various homemade "spa waters" or brewed ice tea. I use them for refreshments at my home Yoga studio. So far I have had NO problems. I had wash them. My only tiny complaint is that they get water spots in them if you air dry the pitcher. Wash and then dry with a clean towel - Voila! Sparkling and clear. Sometimes I remove the center so that I can have more liquid volume, such as using it just for ice water as I did last weekend for a birthday dinner.I have given this as a gift multiple times to my Yogis who love this pitcher. Every recipient has been 100% satisfied. I have had 3 of these pitchers since the first week of August. I fill them each weekend with various homemade "spa waters" or brewed ice tea. I use them for refreshments at my home Yoga studio. So far I have had NO problems. I had wash them. My only tiny complaint is that they get water spots in them if you air dry the pitcher. Wash and then dry with a clean towel - Voila! Sparkling and clear. Sometimes I remove the center so that I can have more liquid volume, such as using it just for ice water as I did last weekend for a birthday dinner.I have given this as a gift... » Read More I have had 3 of these pitchers since the first week of August. I fill them each weekend with various homemade "spa waters" or brewed ice tea. I use them for refreshments at my home Yoga studio. So far I have had NO problems. I had wash them. My only tiny complaint is that they get water spots in them if you air dry the pitcher. Wash and then dry with a clean towel - Voila! Sparkling and clear. Sometimes I remove the center so that I can have more liquid volume, such as using it just for ice water as I did last weekend for a birthday dinner.I have given this as a gift multiple times to my Yogis who love this pitcher. Every recipient has been 100% satisfied. « Show Less
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This is a very well made pitcher. I haven't had any issues with it at all so far and we used it throughout the summer with no special care, other than to wash it in between uses. I'm planning on buying one for my mom for Christmas.
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Our household loves it..we go through fits where it is filled with just about any conceivable fruit, veggie, herb or combination...then we'll forget and not use it for a week..I've had it for just shy of a year and no issues..we try to hand wash..maybe the heating/cooling in a dishwasher added to some people's issue with cracking...we wash, rinse, refill, repeat...teens and college students think it's the "bomb"...we've found we all like the water when it's 1/2 hour to a few hours old..after a day or so the fruit gets waterlogged, ugly and the flavor it too much of a good thing..
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I love it. Have been using it for several months, just bought one for my son. I always wash it by hand, as I read that many reviewers said it got hairline cracks in the pitcher. Since I wash it by hand, never had that problem (again after months of use). The key is to always keep the water level above the fruit, or the fruit will go bad quicker. The fruit lasts about a week (plus). My favorites are cantelope, watermelon (but that only good for about 5 days) and raspberries. If you use raspberries, only use frozen ones. Hope this helps. If you decide to get it, make sure to pass this information on to the receiver of the gift. I love it. Have been using it for several months, just bought one for my son. I always wash it by hand, as I read that many reviewers said it got hairline cracks in the pitcher. Since I wash it by hand, never had that problem (again after months of use). The key is to always keep the water level above the fruit, or the fruit will go bad quicker. The fruit lasts about a week (plus). My favorites are cantelope, watermelon (but that only good for about 5 days) and raspberries. If you use raspberries, only use frozen ones. Hope this helps. If you decide to get it, make sure to pass this... » Read More I love it. Have been using it for several months, just bought one for my son. I always wash it by hand, as I read that many reviewers said it got hairline cracks in the pitcher. Since I wash it by hand, never had that problem (again after months of use). The key is to always keep the water level above the fruit, or the fruit will go bad quicker. The fruit lasts about a week (plus). My favorites are cantelope, watermelon (but that only good for about 5 days) and raspberries. If you use raspberries, only use frozen ones. Hope this helps. If you decide to get it, make sure to pass this information on to the receiver of the gift. « Show Less
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I bought this for a gift myself and my husband was/is very happy with it. We used it more in the summer than we are now though but when we used it, it was on a daily basis. It has not shown any signs of cracking. I would feel comfortable telling you to buy it as a gift. My sister bought one for herself but was not too happy with using it but not because of it's quality, she thought she would like it but she didn't try hard enough to find a fruit combination that she would like. What I am saying is that make sure the person you are buying it for already likes that kind of stuff. I knew that my husband would and he did. I bought this for a gift myself and my husband was/is very happy with it. We used it more in the summer than we are now though but when we used it, it was on a daily basis. It has not shown any signs of cracking. I would feel comfortable telling you to buy it as a gift. My sister bought one for herself but was not too happy with using it but not because of it's quality, she thought she would like it but she didn't try hard enough to find a fruit combination that she would like. What I am saying is that make sure the person you are buying it for already likes that kind of stuff. I knew that... » Read More I bought this for a gift myself and my husband was/is very happy with it. We used it more in the summer than we are now though but when we used it, it was on a daily basis. It has not shown any signs of cracking. I would feel comfortable telling you to buy it as a gift. My sister bought one for herself but was not too happy with using it but not because of it's quality, she thought she would like it but she didn't try hard enough to find a fruit combination that she would like. What I am saying is that make sure the person you are buying it for already likes that kind of stuff. I knew that my husband would and he did. « Show Less
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Hi. I can tell you that I love this pitcher. I use it to create real lemon water. I peel lemons and put them in the tube and let it sit in ice water overnight. The lemons work for about a week before they need replacement. I haven't had any issues with cracking or breaking. I've had it a few months now and like it.
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I like it because I am able to mix my teas and add fruits to it etc. I feel it is sturdy however, it requires some care. I wash it by hand and not put in the dishwasher. I have not encounter any problems to date it is really good when making lemon/lime water.
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This is getting to be a common problem with Vitaclay's pots. Mine cracked after about the 10th use, when I called them they made it sound like it was a freak thing, and that I had to 'buy' another pot, however, more people are reporting this problem. Vitaclay needs to upgrade their pot if possible to a more heat resistant clay, otherwise owners of the units will surely get tired of having to purchase new pots all the time. If they don't correct the problem, the reviews on their product will not bode well for them in regards to potential sales. They have a good concept, but the quality 'has' to be there in today's economic driven market where product information is networked quite fast and efficiently.
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The handle broke on the one I bought a year ago. When I called Furminator, they said it was common among fakes. I sent it in for their inspection and they subsequently confirmed mine was a fake. It certainly didn't look like a fake to me but the new one I just ordered (per their instructions) from Drs. Foster and Smith seems more substantial. Also, the blade cover on the fake was almost impossible to put on. The new one slides on effortlessly. Hmm.... The fact that they're $15-20 below MSRP should've been a flag. Tried to fill out an Amazon A-Z guarantee but that wasn't possible. Hope Amazon is reading this since they do the fulfillment for this company. The handle broke on the one I bought a year ago. When I called Furminator, they said it was common among fakes. I sent it in for their inspection and they subsequently confirmed mine was a fake. It certainly didn't look like a fake to me but the new one I just ordered (per their instructions) from Drs. Foster and Smith seems more substantial. Also, the blade cover on the fake was almost impossible to put on. The new one slides on effortlessly. Hmm.... The fact that they're $15-20 below MSRP should've been a flag. Tried to fill out an Amazon A-Z guarantee but that wasn't possible. Hope... » Read More The handle broke on the one I bought a year ago. When I called Furminator, they said it was common among fakes. I sent it in for their inspection and they subsequently confirmed mine was a fake. It certainly didn't look like a fake to me but the new one I just ordered (per their instructions) from Drs. Foster and Smith seems more substantial. Also, the blade cover on the fake was almost impossible to put on. The new one slides on effortlessly. Hmm.... The fact that they're $15-20 below MSRP should've been a flag. Tried to fill out an Amazon A-Z guarantee but that wasn't possible. Hope Amazon is reading this since they do the fulfillment for this company. « Show Less
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Jesse, That's the same question that I would like to have answered. We will need to call the Manufacturer and hope they give us an honest answer. We do not have the capability to truly discern if the pitcher leeches chemicals, but the Manufacturer or the US Testing LAB (someone help me with the name) should already know. That's where I would call to see if it's even been tested yet. The FDA isn't really concerned with our health and welfare so don't even bother calling there. I hope that you can get the answers for all of us - the ones who have bought and ones that want to buy. Glass is the only product that I know that does not leech chemicals, this is a type of plastic. They covered only BPA-free. Their website is www.takeya.com, they have a Contact page with their addresses, phone numbers, and an email form. 714.374.9900 x 314
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Bless your heart I don't know...I would contact the company directly... That's the same pitcher I have.. Any thing you find out will be helpful to all who own it...
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After the first few times you get a good sense as to how it's suppose to fit into the hole. That's where it's leaking from. Try putting the pitcher on without any water in it. That will give you an idea how it sits. I've got it down pretty good now but still have my moments. Once you get it mastered you're going to love it. You'll also find some other oddities along the way unless you use it everyday but I picked up on this right away and no problem now.
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Thanks for the tip - will check it out. We use it personally. The first Tempest lasted 12 years. I got tired of all the others' blades breaking and before you realize it, you are ingesting miniscule pieces of blade! Not so with the Tempest. Have had the replacement Tempest for almost 3 years now. They pulverize ice and frozen fruits without lumps. I don't care about the 2 year warranty based on having owned one for 12 years. Sure, for reassurance, a 5 year warranty would be great, but then they'd probably raise the price unnecessarily. Oh - and also, I experienced stuck chunks of fruit in the other brands' containers in the "corners". The Tempest Wave Action eliminates that problem. Thanks for the tip - will check it out. We use it personally. The first Tempest lasted 12 years. I got tired of all the others' blades breaking and before you realize it, you are ingesting miniscule pieces of blade! Not so with the Tempest. Have had the replacement Tempest for almost 3 years now. They pulverize ice and frozen fruits without lumps. I don't care about the 2 year warranty based on having owned one for 12 years. Sure, for reassurance, a 5 year warranty would be great, but then they'd probably raise the price unnecessarily. Oh - and also, I experienced stuck chunks of fruit in... » Read More Thanks for the tip - will check it out. We use it personally. The first Tempest lasted 12 years. I got tired of all the others' blades breaking and before you realize it, you are ingesting miniscule pieces of blade! Not so with the Tempest. Have had the replacement Tempest for almost 3 years now. They pulverize ice and frozen fruits without lumps. I don't care about the 2 year warranty based on having owned one for 12 years. Sure, for reassurance, a 5 year warranty would be great, but then they'd probably raise the price unnecessarily. Oh - and also, I experienced stuck chunks of fruit in the other brands' containers in the "corners". The Tempest Wave Action eliminates that problem. « Show Less
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I found this pitcher in a Target store and it was marked as BPA-free. I have been using this make and model since mychildren were babies (now 22-28 yrs old) and have never had a problem except being stained with Kool-aid and tea or melted after being set on a hot stove or chewed on by the dog. It's reassuring to know that it's BPA-free!
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I emailed Hamilton Beach last week and they finally got back to me (2 - 3 days, my foot). Anyway, the exact response from them says directly that there is no BPA in this model. Here is their exact response:Model 40911 does not contain BPA. The pitcher material is made of SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile), which is an FDA approved plastic. -------------------So, it looks like you should be good to go. Now I gotta go and buy this thing, based on these reviews. :)
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It's all about how you handle it. Consider it a collectible, made from plastic and metal cast. If dropped on its head I could see it possibly breaking. I personally haven't had any issues. It's dropped once or twice and it works just the same as ever. I did have to return the first one I'd ordered because the tip wasn't glued sufficiently. If was loose and sort of rattled around on its base. Had I dropped that one on hardwood floor I could totally see it breaking. But that's why I returned it. Just inspect it well, handle with care and you'll be okay. ☺��
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I have opened it and used it thrice over a period of month or maybe even litttle more. Did not find any drop in quality while using the second or third time. Hope it helps
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The lid of this pitcher is attached with a very small, and in my opinion, inadequate joint. It broke (quite predictably) when I was washing the pitcher. I did not buy another one. So I would suggest stirring the contents with a large spoon. Shaking will possibly break the lid and the product is anyway by no means leak proof if you do! It's a shame that the joint is so fragile, or it would be a very good pitcher.
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The Amazon order page states it has a 5-year warranty - Good luck with that. I bought mine in December of 2012 and it hasn't opened a can properly in months! The Amco webpage says nothing about a 5-year warranty, and the Amazon return page says the window of opportunity for return or exchange has long closed! So what happened to 5 years? Clicking on link on Amazon results is a vicious circle where you wind up back where you started every time! And no, I no longer have the package it came in (would you keep the box for a $10 can opener?) especially since I expected it to work as well as the one that was in my mother's kitchen for around 30 years! The Amazon order page states it has a 5-year warranty - Good luck with that. I bought mine in December of 2012 and it hasn't opened a can properly in months! The Amco webpage says nothing about a 5-year warranty, and the Amazon return page says the window of opportunity for return or exchange has long closed! So what happened to 5 years? Clicking on link on Amazon results is a vicious circle where you wind up back where you started every time! And no, I no longer have the package it came in (would you keep the box for a $10 can opener?) especially since I expected it to work as well as the... » Read More The Amazon order page states it has a 5-year warranty - Good luck with that. I bought mine in December of 2012 and it hasn't opened a can properly in months! The Amco webpage says nothing about a 5-year warranty, and the Amazon return page says the window of opportunity for return or exchange has long closed! So what happened to 5 years? Clicking on link on Amazon results is a vicious circle where you wind up back where you started every time! And no, I no longer have the package it came in (would you keep the box for a $10 can opener?) especially since I expected it to work as well as the one that was in my mother's kitchen for around 30 years! « Show Less
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I think it was just a fluke with my order, I let Amazon know and they emailed me a return sticker to return the broken one and they sent me a new one. The new ones has no issues and works just great. I think I just got a dud, I wouldn't hesitate buying it, my kids LOVE it...still after months of playing with it. And if per chance you get stuck with a dud Amazon is great enough to resolve the issue quickly.
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We use ours for sweet tea so usually don't shake it...but I just tried it for you and when I didnt hold the lid it dripped 4 to 5 drops so not too bad and 2 when I held the lid it dripped a couple drops so either way it seems to be sturdy. One thing I do know is that the pour spout does come detached from the lid to clean so I could see the potential for disaster as the pitcher gets older and spout becomes a little less secure
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Let me help you with this question and maybe save you some money. If you buy it from Amazon, you will get ripped off for 26 bucks. If you get it from their web site, you will get ripped of for about 38.95. Both ways, you loose. The reviews do not lie. I sould not say that Amazon is removing this item from their site. I guess I can't confirm that. I do hope they do.
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It is lead crystal but I don't think you need be concerned about using it for a short period of time. It's not the kind of pitcher you would use to store wine since it doesn't seal. This particular vase is a lot smaller than what you would think and extremely heavy. If you're mixing up lemonade or tea for two people, it's perfect. You could also put milk in it for an intimate breakfast but it's not "entertaining" size. It was too heavy for me to lift and serve from. In fact, it was probably heavy enough to be a bookend! I ended up giving it to someone to use for a vase and buying a crystal vase that was much lighter. It is lead crystal but I don't think you need be concerned about using it for a short period of time. It's not the kind of pitcher you would use to store wine since it doesn't seal. This particular vase is a lot smaller than what you would think and extremely heavy. If you're mixing up lemonade or tea for two people, it's perfect. You could also put milk in it for an intimate breakfast but it's not "entertaining" size. It was too heavy for me to lift and serve from. In fact, it was probably heavy enough to be a bookend! I ended up giving it to someone to use for a vase and buying... » Read More It is lead crystal but I don't think you need be concerned about using it for a short period of time. It's not the kind of pitcher you would use to store wine since it doesn't seal. This particular vase is a lot smaller than what you would think and extremely heavy. If you're mixing up lemonade or tea for two people, it's perfect. You could also put milk in it for an intimate breakfast but it's not "entertaining" size. It was too heavy for me to lift and serve from. In fact, it was probably heavy enough to be a bookend! I ended up giving it to someone to use for a vase and buying a crystal vase that was much lighter. « Show Less