Uneasy with all of the plastic
591024
I thought I was going to use them, then I became uneasy with the plastic casing that would be sitting in the filtered water and the chemicals that would leach from the plastic. Add to that the mixed reviews, and I decided to return them. If they were in a ceramic casing I would give them a try and then test my water for flouride. Berkey please consider a way to make these filters without plastic.
1890782
I've only had this product for a few weeks. I did take most of a day to figure it out and get familiar with it's function.

I won't get into the details of the design, just one overall comment.

This is plastic. Almost everything is plastic. Plastic wears and sometimes breaks.

Not to worry, Dyson warrants it for FIVE years!.. WRONG!!

Read what is NOT covered. Nothing I touch or actuate is covered!!

I just hope it works for a long time and with some respect and care, maybe I won't break anything.
270352
The plastic smell of this it is very intense. I let air outside for a week which did not help. We have had it for month and still every time I walk into the bathroom all you smell is horrible plastic. The package even said it was  made from a certain material for no strong smell.  Unfortunately my daughter is in love with the print and won't let me get rid of it.
2840010
Definitely had the flipping issues everyone else had... but the real problem is that the plastic inside the blue fabric is sharp as hell! My dog got it off, chewed it up, and I found bits of the plastic that were so sharp I could cut my finger open with it.  Thankfully dog did not ingest much, but why the hell would you build this with something so obviously dangerous inside???
107419
I am posting this here and elsewhere (though there is a glut of vtech plastic toys available): I just received a response from the company that to me is subpar given that these toys are in the mouths and hands of babies and children and contain BPA and PVC. I've read the research on both materials and conclude that I don't want my child to be exposed to either, especially on a daily basis. As these items are made in China and not rigorously tested, I am afraid to know what goes under the radar. I also feel this glut of cheap, plastic material is not good for the earth.
3515023
The description says it's metal. It's all plastic.
3578616
I;ve had this for a long time and haven't used it yet because the smell of the plastic is so overpoweringly toxic that I'm afraid to use it.  it's been sitting outside for weeks - I'm hoping the air and sun will "cure" it.  So, if you don't mind toxic smells that give you headaches and make you want to vomit, this might be a good item.
258224
It is plastic.  That was not what I was expecting, from the photo, or description.
2198121
all one piece with all the plastic all around which I don't care for rather have just the words. otherwise sticks to walls hasn't fallen down yet.
4881492
I don't know for what kind of plastic it was made, it feels strange and it was rough and sharp on edges , had to filed them ...
2732741
I hate it when good quality companies do an excellent job in design and manufacturing but then include PLASTIC in a product that is supposed to save my life. !!!
2675
I was cutting up a roll (not bought through Amazon) and found a hunk of PLASTIC in the middle of the roll. I was disgusted and worried for the dogs that have been eating this.

Never again!
1495314
Did you know Silicon is not safe either?  I found out after watching Plastic Ocean documentary.
Bummer.  Anyways, this product is not fun to use either.  hard to close
3864200
There was a strong chemical smell upon using it. I checked for plastic inside and I Couldn't find any. What the hell? Is this poising me?
3871788
The block I received had a lot of little pieces of white, green, & blue plastic mixed in with it. Plus, when I got to breaking apart the very center of the block there was small to medium pieces of concrete chunks. I was mildly annoyed about having to pick out plastic, but the sharp pieces of concrete really made me nervous about trusting the quality assurance of the product. It would be awful for my snakes to get cut or ingest a piece of stone if I missed any picking it out. Don't think I'll be ordering again!!
582842
Don't want plastic coming in contact with my food, my kids food or much else, so was thrilled to see these.  I'm tired of being lied to by business.  Plastic and foods are not good for you.  Move to aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, glass, ceramics, sterling silver, for pots and pans, food containers, tableware, plates, dishes, cups, glasses, and even straws.

Dupont, like the cigarette companies lied to us about all the negative health impacts of their teflon.  Get you and your family out of plastics.  Better for environment too.
4292986
Lots of plastic parts. I wonder how long it will last before a breakdown.