Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Beware of Cuisinart Hand Blender

I have owned a Cuisinart Hand Blender with the chopper attachment for about a year and a half. The chopper quit after three uses (gears were stripped) and the stick blender only lasted for about 10 uses, also a stripped gear problem. I returned the product card when I received this item (Dec. 2010) but since it was a gift, I do not have a receipt. Cuisinart refuses to stand behind their three year warranty as I do not have a proof of purchase. Why bother to return the product card if they don't recognize it? So, if you expect your stick blender or chopper to stand up to ordinary kitchen use for more than six months, avoid this product. Better still, avoid all Cuisinart products as they will not honor their warranty. You will be wasting your money. Look for another company; Kitchen Aid comes to mind. They care about their customers and provide a quality product. I would not give any stars but it's the only choice I have.