After owning this vacuum for 5 months, the handle broke off at the base. It is very flimsy and the plastic just snapped. I was able to re-attach it using a larger screw. Then the battery slowly started to give out and this was after following the battery memory recharge instructions. The working battery charge time went from 30 minutes all the way down to zilch. It will not even hold a charge now which means that it is useless. It is not very well made and I would never recommend this product.