I have had this item for about a year. I used it mainly for light things like mayonnaise, small batches of biscuit or shorthbread dough. Recently, the bowl shattered while in use. Large shards snapped off from the base and a lid clasp broke off. I investigated the cost of replacing the part and found that it was within $5.00 of the cost of a new unit. I am not shopping around for a new unit - from a different brand.