The latch looks like and is described as metal. What about the part of the latch that is attached to the lid: is it metal or plastic? Thanks.
44803
Metal covered with hard black plastic, latch works well bottom plastic cover surround is poor design and swells in heat and there is no way to repair, very disappointed for a quality made cooler, older ones were designed to last way longer, still use one for the 60's
44804
The latch is all metal and very easy to lock or open. We camp and this cooler is the only one that will keep ice for days.
44805
I'm not certain because it was bought to give as a gift and I can't remember. I did buy one for us about a year or so before that and the part of the lid that attaches to the lid is plastic--the part on the body of the cooler is metal.
1700936
It is steel but appears to have some type of coating. Not plastic though. There is no plastic in the interior at all. It almost feels and looks like a Teflon type coating. Very thin coat that I'm sure is meant to prevent rust.
206942
Lid is metal and plastic. and yes, bottom is lined in teflon. It has not been a problem and has not worn off at all. Disk is plastic with a metal insert.
2268252
its hard to tell but i believe it is plastic. very nice though. i think i almost prefer the plastic when i think about it because no chance of rusting. (and it is not chintzy).
930725
The two front latches are metal and lock very securely. The two side latches are plastic and can become disengaged when you stack several fatmaxes and slide them around but not to worry, the front latches keep everything in place even without the side latches engaged.
24442
the original latch has a plaastic latch. the new is metal and works much better.
462243
The lid is plastic but is great in the microwave. I have some that are 10 years old and they have held up fine.
1825681
No, no plastic parts. It is all metal - and yesterday I caught 5 mice, the whole family! Yea! Oops, I forgot about the lid, but it is flat surface and they can't get to the edges.
729523
seems to be stainless steel. it seems pretty sturdy except the little latch on the side caught on something and came off. it stays together fine so it hasnt been an issue and it looks easily replaceable.
1970734
The body is metal, but the top lid is plastic. However, I do not know if it is BPA free. This is something to ask the manufacturer about directly. Sorry, I do not know this answer.
2012663
It appears to be metal or a very very heavy grade plastic. So far it has worked very well for me. I'm not disappointed in this purchase.
1349796
It's a black lid. I'm pretty sure it more of a metal material but it seems like it's lined with plastic, if that makes sense.
1382358
The inside of the lid is plastic. The rest of the inside is stainless steel.
29144
Hi, the lid I received is solid metal - stainless steel. the handle on the lid is a metal loop.
2193299
It has a metal latch, but it doesn't acutally "latch"! We had to manually bend the handle to get it to stay shut!
2018276
The lid has plastic, but the body is all metal. Unfortunately, it rusted for me. :/
614549
The lid is metal. I love this veggie steamer! I use it all the time. It's very well made.