Title: Great item..too bad it only lasted 6 months
Product review: I was so impressed by this kitchen device that I bought it as a gift for three people last Christmas. I had purchased my own Red Smart Stick in November but by the following May the blade shaft had become so distorted that it no longer fit onto the motor component. I do not know for sure what happened to cause the plastic to warp. I can only guess that it was not really dishwasher safe as it said in the instructions. Cuisinart agreed to replace the entire unit as a replacement shaft was not available in the same shade of red. I still think it is a handy and affordable device, but I will definitely be hand washing it from now on.
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