fivetails Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 If you own one of these [webpage has sound and tries to keep you there, just hit 'leave this page' ~ annoying] -- be careful. I have one [and they ARE available in stores, contrary to what the site says, because I bought mine at Canadian Tire and it's the real thing] and tonight, I was making a casserole thing and, after having chopped up an onion, garlic, and green pepper with the Slap Chopâ„¢, I was stirring the mixture in the frying pan and discovered PIECES OF PLASTIC in the food! The plastic, I discovered after some checking, came from the plastic guard that sits inside the thing -- the guard is, in my opinion, a very poor design, because it somehow [in place correctly] managed to shift or something and the sharp blades CUT the guard, allowing bits of plastic into the food. Luckily, I noticed a bigger piece ~ because, looking at the guard, some of the pieces were quite small...there's areas of the guard that have a 'chipped' or 'shaved' appearance.. those bits would have been almost impossible to see. Obviously, I tossed the food out. I just figured I would say something because these things seem to be fairly popular around here - whether they are elsewhere, I don't know... several ladies that I know have versions of them...I don't know how the others are designed [Pampered Chef sells one of their own, and Starfrit also makes one that sells at Walmart, Home Hardware, etc] but I would think that if they have the same kind of 'guard' piece, the risk of this happening would/could be the same. Very annoying, because my family could have accidentally eaten bits of plastic if I hadn't noticed it -- and also because I LIKED the thing! I'm not the most coordinated person and it was great to have a quick chopping tool instead of fumbling around with knives....but I won't be using one of these again. I might look for one of those little mini-food-processor type things.. Anyway. If you have one, watch it. Plastic doesn't strike me as a great source of nutrients. :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have a Pampered Chef version (made by zyliss, I believe). I've had it for 10 years and I've never found plastic bits in the food. yuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaissezFaire Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I also have a Pampered Chef one that is about 10 years old with no issues. I think PC stuff is built to last. Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SproutMamaK Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have an (expensive, top-of-the-line) version. I've never found pieces of plastic because of it. HOWEVER, it doesn't actually shop ANYTHING. It barely holds anything, and it certainly doesn't chop all the way through anything - it pretty much just makes dents in the top of it. SUCH a waste of money - thankfully I bought it with a gift certificate I got as a gift, or I'd feel bad for wasting that much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I, too, have the PC chopper. I love it and use it regularly. I have never had a problem with it. I use it for chopping all kinds of things. It certainly makes quick work of chopping onions; something I dread and try to do as quickly as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Wow, Pampered Chef has had them out for that long? I didn't know that.. a friend of mine has the PC version and it was hers that got me looking around in stores for one - and I found the "as seen on tv" one that I have... assumed it to be the original.. either it isn't, or it's been around a lot longer than I thought! For those with the PC one - does it have a small, round, plastic guard piece that is placed "over" the ends of the blades? I'm curious - my friend who has the PC one isn't home right now [this just happened at supper today] and I've never seen the innards of hers...wondering if the design is the very same or something different [ie: BETTER] ten years eh? maybe.. maybe.. if I hear good things about the PC version, and have a look at my friend's PC one... I might consider buying THAT one...maybe it's a lot better....it *was* quick & easy to use, and I liked that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have the Pampered Chef chopper. I am on my second one because I just flat out wore the other one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckens Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 PC here, too. Love it. Use it almost every day! Is it time for a PC party? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Love my Pampered Chef one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have the PC one and it has also had pieces fall off of it though it is still usable. I am not convinced that the PC one is "all that" as far as quality of the plastic is concerned. The chopping ability is awesome though - even with the broken pieces. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Another PC owner here, and I love it! I recommend it to everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I also have the PC version. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have the PC version as well! It does have a plastic piece that has slits in the shape of the blades. You pull that over the blades and fit it in. I have never had a problem with my PC chopper, and I've had mine for ages too! Maybe as long as the other ladies have had theirs. I have the original version. PC came out with a newer version years ago, but I haven't had need to update, since this one is still going strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have one, too, although I think it's a cheapie version. However, I have had it for years and LOVE that thing! I also love the Vidalia chopper (as seen on TV). I actually like it a little better because I can chop multiple things into it at once as it has a larger storage thing under it. Plus, instead of constantly hitting it, I just push it through once. But, I use both of them all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have a Zyliss one (not from PC) that I have had for at least 15 years. It still looks like new and chops things up great. No plastic problems. When I bought it, DH said that Zyliss is a great name in tools so I am not surprised that it has lasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemrae Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have a Pampered Chef chopper and love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have a Pampered Chef one that at the time I thought was a bit expensive. This little item has not failed me. I use it all the time and I've had it for about 8 years. The 2-3 things that I've purchased from PC have served me really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiCO Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Wow, Pampered Chef has had them out for that long? I didn't know that.. a friend of mine has the PC version and it was hers that got me looking around in stores for one - and I found the "as seen on tv" one that I have... assumed it to be the original.. either it isn't, or it's been around a lot longer than I thought! For those with the PC one - does it have a small, round, plastic guard piece that is placed "over" the ends of the blades? I'm curious - my friend who has the PC one isn't home right now [this just happened at supper today] and I've never seen the innards of hers...wondering if the design is the very same or something different [ie: BETTER] ten years eh? maybe.. maybe.. if I hear good things about the PC version, and have a look at my friend's PC one... I might consider buying THAT one...maybe it's a lot better....it *was* quick & easy to use, and I liked that! The design of the Pampered Chef one looks pretty much the same as the one you have, but I have never had a problem. The plastic guard does go over the end of the blades, and the blades stick through it about 1/16 of an inch. Then there is a piece that screws on over the guard that holds the guard in place. I can't imagine how the guard would get in the way of the blades- I've had mine for 10+ years also with no problem. If you want to get a good one, the Pampered Chef ones are made by Zyliss (as are many other PC items.) Zyliss is available in many stores (and on Amazon.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have the Pampered Chef chopper. I am on my second one because I just flat out wore the other one out. I'm about ready for my 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have the Zyliss one, from Bed Bath and Beyond. They regularly have 50% off single item coupons, which makes them a good place to get the higher-end kitchen tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Yes, Slap Chop is modeled after the PC chopper. lol That neat "butterfly" design to open and clean it is not unique, although Vince is extremely passionate about that product. LOL :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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