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Title: After all these years - still a drive gear design problem!
Review: As one who works in manufacturing, I know the pressure to deliver a product to the consumer at a price he or she is willing to pay, BUT continuing to produce a product with a long-term design problem is inexcusable. Braun should recall all of the MX2050 blenders due to the design of their drive gear. The plastic gear breaks once too much torque is applied, and the teeth simply shear off.I have a suggestion for anyone looking for a general purpose blender. Go to eBay in the "Collectibles" area, and look for a good old Oster or Waring - one from the '60 or '70s. No, these older blenders may not have the latest CPU technology, or fancy modes, and they may be the wrong color, but they work! And, they will continue to work after the Braun has chewed up its next drive gear. You can buy a really nice used Osterizer or Waring for less than $25 on eBay, and either will outlast the MX2050.
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