Has this been redesigned to correct the engineering flaw that made it so awful? I looked at the one on display at a department store yesterday and the mechanism that holds the can seems to be different. The metal clip seems like it won't bend out of shape like the old one did. Has this been redesigned to correct the engineering flaw that made it so awful? I looked at the one on display at a department store yesterday and the mechanism that holds the can seems to be... » Read More Has this been redesigned to correct the engineering flaw that made it so awful? I looked at the one on display at a department store yesterday and the mechanism that holds the can seems to be different. The metal clip seems like it won't bend out of shape like the old one did. « Show Less
995061
Just bought one about two months ago and it doesn't work at all now. Probably too late to take back to the store or it would be gone. I thought Couisnart was a good brand but I won't buy anything else from them that is electric or mechanical.
995062
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.
995063
I got mine as a gift and wasn't able to even use it more than once or twice. It kept blowing the circuit in the outlet, so I can't really answer the question.
995064
I bought mine just this year (2013) while on a trip...before I looked at these reviews. and it broke in a couple of months. These negative comments started seven years ago. So one would think "the engineering flaw" would be fixed, or the product taken off the market many, many moons ago. I'm not sure how you would have been able see the difference without both styles in front of you???
995065
Hard to say about the design changes as the plastic parts were inside the machine, hidden from view. The outside looked and felt completely tough. Inside, cheap junk parts.
906421
I received mine as a Christmas gift last year. The clip broke, it didn't bend.
266009
Yes, this is a common defect with these models, it's a combination of the polymer used and the design. Yes it will happen to newer items, don't buy this. I can't say about their other models that employ a different design, use at your own risk.
288143
So far, this is the only flaw I've found. The threads on the cap are too flexible and if you over-tighten (like I did) the cap get's stuck or stops threading. So far, I haven't found a good replacement. I'm looking around for a plug instead of a cap, but the opening is a bit odd shaped. I'll let you know if I find an easy solution, but for now I just have a small rag rolled up and jammed in the hole. It's not a solution, but I had work to do. lol
2051041
I purchased mine as a gift for my daughter. I take it the can is in position "crooked" as you describe it being "hung". I would uplug, and wiggle the can until it came loose. I opener is trying to do its job but can't because of the position of the can. that is my best guess based on the information available.
689485
Hi Christine. I had all kinds of difficulty with my trash can. I thought it was awesome when I bought it, but it kept going off whenever anyone walked by (didn't matter how close or far they were away from the can). When my lid wouldn't close, I had to call them, and they told me to check and make sure the bag wasn't covering the front sensor on the can. I ended up returning it for a full refund. Too expensive for all the hassle I had with it. Sorry.
760668
I think it's a screwed up design, I have to get a screwdriver and flip the lever underneath to let the handle down and hope you don't push it all the way back up or you will have to do it again.My vacuum guy is looking at mine to see if anything can be done to fix it.
1615702
I've had one for three months with no problems. It is well made, locks in place, and opens bent cans. Thus far, I'm satisfied.
326126
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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I dont know. I noticed the same thing so i just went with this one and it works fine for me! Nice and solid and the arm extends out. I noticed it was kind of tight spinning in a circle so I took it apart and removed the grease that was in it and replaced it with some bearing lube lol now it spins real easy.
1434010
I agree with the other answer. I had a similar problem but discovered it took a little more effort--and a little squeezing in the right place. If you turn the back so you can see (from the side) the small clips (there are 4 of them) that are holding the back on and squeeze there, on opposite sides, and pull, it opens much more easily that way.
1273257
I had the same question and searched for months. Eventually gave up and purchased completely new cans. I suspect it is deliberate on the part of the manufacturer.
1337091
I have successfully opened one, but am not sure if it was luck or if using it lightly at a couple of different places on the lid kept it from bending. I have not tried it since. Sorry I can't be more help.
653970
We have had ours for a little more than 5 years and it has just started having difficulty opening cans with 1 rotation. We are active with scouting and church which means we usually are involved in food preparation which not only entails opening regular cans but the larger # 2 1/2, #5 and #10 cans so it has had probably double the usage that a normal household would put it through. We just replaced it with another which I'm sure will give years of service.
2096129
see the video attached in the main picture section of the description.. the old reviews reporting problems aren't really valid anymore because they updated the design.
898457
I assume it's locked up also? I'd contact the maker. They seem concerned that their product works well. They responded to my review about the poorly designed locking mechanism so they might just send you a replacement. Worth a shot!
854125
Here's the deal. The coffee make I had was of a slightly different design, and I wrote to the company and explained my problem. They acknowledged that in fact there was a design flaw in the model that I had and replaced it with the model illustrated. The new one works great. I will be removing my review.
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not that I have noticed. the last can I had for over 10 years and it still worked!