Black & Decker CO1200 Grand Openings II Extra-Tall Electric Can Opener, White

It is extremely difficult to stick a can in this opener in the proper position to have the very small cutting blade actually cut through the can's lid. We were able to open the can on the first try maybe 1 out of 15 attempts. My P38-John Wayne C-Ration can opener that I got in the Marine Corps 45+ years ago, is only about 1 1/2" in length, has a larger cutting blade and works better and faster. This Black & Decker can opener was a waste of money and is going into the trash. I'd rather be using one of the other hand powered can openers we've have.

The first time I used this can opener, it would not open the can. I had to move the can to a couple different spots on the lid for it to finally grab hold and open it. Then, it dropped the can after it finally opened. I used it for about four months before deciding it was of a very poor quality, in my estimation. Before buying it, I did not consult with the Amazon reviews. Since then, I looked at the can opener reviews and purchased a West Bend can opener which is perfect! No comparison between the two different brands.

This can opener is awful. It has NEVER worked properly. It's rare that it will actually open a can smoothly. In fact I don't know that it EVER has. The can slips off the blade and the paper around the can is shredded. I use a manual can opener most of the time. Time to just junk this one. It's not worth any amount of money because a manual can opener is better. This makes me warry of any Black and Decker product because it appears their quality control is non existant.