These hot air poppers that look like this one are all identical - same Chinese factory, just different labels (or colors). Essentially the "Brand" is just a marketing device for the USA customer. This one comes in a "Presto" facade. The last two failed in a few months ( different "brands" same exact manufacturer). The 1st one must have overheated, lasted maybe 8 months or longer. Odd because these units have a thermal limit switch, but I guess they have not been designed correctly, nor tested (typical Chinese Qc - little to none). So the thermal burns thru instead of cutting out on high limit as it should. The second one failed due to the blower wheel becoming loose on the motor shaft. Super soft cheap plastic ( neither formulated nor suitable for the applicable/operation temperature range). The wheel is affixed to the motor shaft by "stab-on" interference fit. I epoxied it but that only lasted a few cycles.
This latest one I bought discounted as "used." It arrived next day and is BRAND NEW. Absolutely clean, unused. It shipped/arrived in its original glossy factory box with an Amazon label applied to it - no usual wrapper shipping cardboard box & not much internal shock isolation stuffing (which is fine by me - less waste). It survived the 1 day trip. It works absolutely flawlessly as the previous ones have. Let's see how long this one lasts. Pops kernels completely & in the 98% range. The max load is about 400 kernels. Of these, I routinely have 4-6 un-popped. These few (un-popped kernels remaining in the unit), have to do with the corn, not the popper. If you can find a "used" one, buy it. Save a few bucks. Help reduce the massive return waste that Amazon must deal with. If it is a dud return it and pay a few bucks and get a " new" one. Used is really the box, it looks a little handled that's all.
These poppers have NO on/off switch. Chinese penny pinching. NOTE: When the pop rate drops off to nearly 1 per second, wait a few seconds then UNPLUG IT IMMEDIATELY to preserve the super fragile cheap wiring and components.
This gets 5 stars based on value. All poppers are massed produced Chinese toy junk, but this one works great (until it fails). Compared to all the other "junk" poppers, this one is at the top of the heap ( best :)
All this nonsense about them throwing popcorn all over the place is absurd. I put a big bowl under the discharge chute and it catches 100%. The foul odor complaint is also nonsense. EVERY new device, particularly a heat appliance will have a preliminary start up odor associated with the plastic and residues from manufacturing. After the 1st or 2nd cycle all is fine. What do you want for $22-26? No reason to pay any more. Higher prices are just marketing and hype to sucker people into thinking it is a "better? product. These all have the same motor, same design, same plastics.
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Handy Measuring CupDoubles as a butter melter. |
Convenient ServingThe chute directs popped corn right into your bowl. |
Tidy and Tangle FreeBuilt-in cord wrap for convenient storage. |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | FUTURE US | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| capacity | 18 cups | — | — | 4 quarts | 4 quarts | 18 cups |
| electric | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Polycarbonate (PC) | Plastic |
| weight | 2 pounds | 2.19 pounds | — | — | 1.94 pounds | 2.1 pounds |
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Caution: A cheap but effective popper
A month since I bought this popper I realized that transparent hood has begun showing bubbles and deformation in the plastic. I called the manufacturer's support line who confirmed that this is a known and common issue. The manufacturer's recommendation is to only plug in the popper while it's needed to pop the popcorn kernels, and leaving the popper on before or after the time absolutely necessary to popping is not recommended.I appreciate the esthetic of this popper, it looks good and makes good popcorn quickly. But I'm disappointed that manufacturer did not design it with greater tolerance for predictable patterns of usage. I've left the popper plugged in a few minutes after most kernels had popped to melt more of the butter. In my mind a good quality product shouldn't be designed to self destruct. I'm grateful that the manufacturer's support line agreed to send me a second hood, but sheesh!If you're familiar with the product longevity of past generations, keep looking. There's no switch, no timed shut off, and the power cord is only about three feet long. It makes popcorn and looks good doing it, and might continue to do so for a long time if you're ready to immediately unplug it afterwards.
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Kathy B
Hardly any kernels left
Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2024Size: 18 CupsColor: AquaVerified Purchase
TMV
120 Volts avec prise américaine!!!
Reviewed in France on March 1, 2024Size: 18 CupsColor: YellowVerified Purchase
Max
Funktioniert nicht in Deutschland ohne Konverter !!!!
Reviewed in Germany on March 25, 2023Size: 18 CupsColor: RedVerified Purchase