I had a Le Crueset Screwpull, got a Metrokane Rabbit for a wedding gift,sent my screwpull awayand the Rabbit done died in less than 9 months. I have emailed the CEO riki@metrokane.comand they want a $10 warranty kick.Screwpull replaced my unit 6 years into the bargain no questions asked.No response from Metro=rabbit.buy the Screwpull!