I don't know why anyone has stated that this company is making decent products. I opened a brand new mixer from Hamilton Beach last night and the weld on the beater is broken. I called to ask for a replacement and was simply told "too bad". What happened to the "fit for purpose" law where a consumer should expect a product to perform for the purpose that it was made? Clearly, they do not stand by their products, so I will never purchase Hamilton Beach products again.