Alice Q. Schwarz says:

This device cost me a trip to the emergency room for a family member. Yes it was user error, there was a lot of blood. Use your imagination. The blender switch is susceptible to inadvertent actuation due to the lack of any safety feature on the switch. A simple switch guard or a switch that requires motion in two different planes would have prevented the accident. I will no longer have this blender or any other powered cutting device in my kitchen.
Rating: 1 / 5

Tina M. Smith says:

The attachment comes apart while I’m using. I threw away my receipt, and am stuck with this less than expected product.
Rating: 2 / 5

J. Jacob says:

This “Cuisinart CSB-76 Smart Stick Hand Blender” was given to me as a present quite a while ago. I did not think of being a wonderful cook and thought that it wouldn’t get a lot of use, but it has.

I have given this product 2 stars less than it deserves, not because of the quality, versatility and the usability of the product as such, but because of the misleading and incomplete Item Description on the Amazon site. Very poor! They do not mention Voltage. I’m disappointed. Recently I bought one intending to be given as a Gift to be used where Voltage is 220V. Usually it comes in both 110V to 220V. I am hoping that the Amazon Return Center will replace one with the correct Voltage or they will help me with a Refund. Up till now, they have been fabulous in their Customer Service and in solving any issues. I hope they’ll keep up to the mark !! Fingers crossed!

Now for the best bit and I think this write-up will be useful for at least a few who are interested in blending : I have used it to puree meals I have cooked for the family (for the youngest, he loved having a full Christmas lunch, it is so much cheaper to make your own baby foods using this and not messy, as the bits can go into the dishwasher. Dice carrots for throwing into a casserole and the ‘carrot’ dislikers might not even notice they have eaten them. All manner of vegetables have been chopped in this including onions and they haven’t tainted the items. Easier than using a knife especially if the children decide that they want to have a go at chopping veg. to help prepare a meal.

I have also used it to make lovely smoothie style drinks using ice cream and milk shake mix, pop a few chopped pieces of fruit into it and you have a delicious fruity and healthy drink for the kids or a healthy drink for anyone not able to eat properly. It is amazing what drinks you can come up with using the blender attachment. Tried to to chop ice up for drinks too and it works a treat.

It is so easy to change the implements over, no mess and no fuss, just a really useful kitchen item to have in anyone’s kitchen. It doesn’t take up much space either which for me I think is a big issue, as not everyone wants to have their kitchen work tops filled with big, bulky electrical appliances. Am pretty sure though that once you have one of these in your kitchen it will be being used at most times for preparing your meals, the blades are lovely and sharp, plus the items you do chop all fall into the beaker for an easy no mess work area.

For any blender, buy one with the end bit (detachable portion) made of Stainless Steel as it enables you to use it / dip it in hot liquids/purees while cooking. The plastic ones will melt and get damaged.

Cuisinart CSB-76 Blender ::::::: Well worth the money! Mine is still on the go after a long time. Leave your comments mates !! Rate me if this was helpful. Bye and take care!
Rating: 3 / 5