mirth Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Before I get one, I need to know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 um...blending my thumb. :001_unsure: I usually run it under water while spinning to clean it...something wasn't coming out so I used my finger to get it...and accidentally pushed the button. It didn't cut it, but it hurt like the dickens! Other than that, I LOVE them. In fact, mine broke a few weeks ago, and I miss it. I do reccomend getting the detachable stick one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGK Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I've never had a problem with mine. My favorite use is when I'm making soup. I like to scoop out a few cups of soup and use the blender to puree it. It thickens the broth slightly and gives the most wonderful flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) My worst experience is when I pulled the blender up a little too far and some tomato soup splattered on my white t-shirt. Wish I had something better to scare you with. Really, they are just super easy to use and clean up--love mine! Edited January 28, 2011 by Mamabegood dang typo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Tomato soup, white cabinets, sudden loud noise... :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Other than messes, no other problems. I've been careful about hot foods though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 My last stick blender leaked oil into my home made custard, which contained the last 2 eggs, and the kids were waiting expectantly for their dessert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I haven't had any spectacular disasters with mine (though saying so probably just guaranteed I will). My biggest issue is that mine is rechargeable, and I don't keep it plugged in all the time, so I often want to use it when it isn't charged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 chocolate chip getting stuck in the blade, lifting the blender up to free it, the chip falls free, the blender is still on and barely in the liquid, milk shake flying. turning on the blender and somehow the cup starts spinning around and off the counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 DH forgot to put the lid on whilst blending carrot and coriander soup. It took all evening to clean up, and eventually we gave in and decided that the ceiling would just have to be repainted. A few weeks on, we laughed heartily about it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraciebytheBay Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I pulled it up just a bit too far, and chocolate banana smoothie splattered. That's really it as far as disasters. It is quite a useful little tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Splatters - forgetting it's on and lifting it up is my M.O. I do make sure I don't use it in the non-stick pots - paranoia, maybe, but I don't need it to scrape the teflon into the food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooooom Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 although she managed to get her finger stuck in it and went to the emergency room to have it removed. Very few people show up at the ER with appliances attached to them, they really had no idea what to do and in the end Maintenance was involved (unofficially, of course). Tip of finger broken, stitches, but no permanent damage. We still have the thing (or rather a replacement) and I love it and use it everyday. Just don't stick your finger in it and pulse the thing at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 although she managed to get her finger stuck in it and went to the emergency room to have it removed. Very few people show up at the ER with appliances attached to them, they really had no idea what to do and in the end Maintenance was involved (unofficially, of course). Tip of finger broken, stitches, but no permanent damage. We still have the thing (or rather a replacement) and I love it and use it everyday. Just don't stick your finger in it and pulse the thing at the same time! Thought you were saying she had to have her finger removed (amputated). That would qualify as the worst mishap. ;) Glad that wasn't what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 No fingers stuck in appliances here. Our worst mishap was when I was making a nice thick fruit smoothie in a real glass (as in not plastic) and forgot to hold on to the glass when I started blending. It started spinning and flew off the counter, leaving smoothie and glass all over the floor. I love mine, and didn't bother to replace my regular blender when it died, I just use the stick blender for everything. I do like the detachable stick, but I will get one that can be put in the dishwasher next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 No fingers stuck in appliances here. Our worst mishap was when I was making a nice thick fruit smoothie in a real glass (as in not plastic) and forgot to hold on to the glass when I started blending. It started spinning and flew off the counter, leaving smoothie and glass all over the floor. I made a shake (Carnation instant breakfast, so it wasn't an ice cream-type shake, it was milk & the cocoa mix) in a large plastic cup with a narrow base (almost the same size as the blender), but had to keep a good grip on the cup because it seemed to create a suction that kept wanting to pull the blender down to the bottom of the cup. It felt like if I let go it would start spinning and who knows what else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) um...blending my thumb. :001_unsure: I usually run it under water while spinning to clean it...something wasn't coming out so I used my finger to get it...and accidentally pushed the button. It didn't cut it, but it hurt like the dickens! My friend did that, and it did cut. She had to organise a lift to the hospital and ended up with stitches! Unplug as soon as you are finished using it so you're not tempted to try to this... I was using the whisk feature on mine to make meringues. The whisk moves in an irregular pattern, somehow, so if you don't hold the bowl, it knocks it around. If using the whisk, hold the bowl. I had meringue from the middle of the upper kitchen cupboards to under the fridge. Inside the button that opens the microwave - which then wouldn't work properly. All over me. All over the kitchen counter. And the floor. It was everywhere. And needless to say, merignue mixture is sticky. ETA: Probably my favourite appliance, despite the mishaps and dangers! Nikki Edited January 28, 2011 by nd293 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deacongirl Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I am very disaster-prone, but I use mine all the time and have never had an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Would this be recommended to make baby food with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.