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(183 customer reviews) 119 of 122 people found the following review helpful
Handy Gizmo "can" work well in your kitchen,
March 21, 2003 JDiver "You haven't lived until you've dived." (Roseville, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker GC200 Gizmo Can Opener, White (Kitchen)
We got this gadget three months ago because my wife has limited right hand grasp and can't use a manual can opener. Pros: Our Gizmo has opened many a can since, from small to large. The trick for us is to position the Gizmo on larger cans, turn it on and let it "walk" itself around- smaller cans may have to be held. The charge has lasted for weeks on the average. Cons: Though the blade looks rather cheesy, it has done well so far... the only defect we have noticed is the Gizmo and associated charger's size- they are bulky and don't fit easily into normal kitchen drawers (ergo, four stars). Nonetheless, it is an easy decision for us- the Gizmo stays!A year-plus later (May 2004,) this Gizmo still works like new, with at least daily use. I like it, and my wife is very pleased with it's easy-to-use functionality and its ergonomic fit in her hand. (Tip: When it begins to run down, we turn it on until it is fully discharged before putting it on its charging base - with NiCd batteries,...Read more
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Gizmo not for big can's,
January 19, 2002 Dennis (Cleveland Oh) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Black & Decker GC200 Gizmo Can Opener, White (Kitchen)
The Gizmo is ok for small can's . But getting it started on a small can is a pain.For a large can it dose not have the power to open them . Part way through it will stop.The Gizmo is a good idea but it needs work. Black & Decker is a good name so i think thay could do it.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Well, it worked great...for about 2 months.,
January 30, 2002 biker_dan "biker_dan" (Carlsbad, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Black & Decker GC200 Gizmo Can Opener, White (Kitchen)
I really liked this opener. While it lasted.
After about 2 months of use, a rivet worked loose so the opener wouldn't grip any can.
I called B&D Customer Service. They gave me an RMA number and said they'd send me a replacement. It only took 6 weeks and two phone calls to get a replacement.
Glad I didn't toss my old hand-cranked opener!