I've had problems with plastic hinges in the past. Is the hinge sturdy? Does the top pop out of the hinge frequently?
1441281
Good Sturdy Box- Have had no problems with latch or hinge- Great box for the cost!
128916
Thanks for asking. Most of the Wizard-type products being offered have weak plastic hinge joints which is the cause of many hinge breaks and renders the unit useless. Two years ago we made expensive investments in upgrading our Wizard hinge joints with a plastic material that is steel-like and much less susceptible to the breakage that other Wizard-like product are. Plus we have a one year repair-or-replace warranty and a lifetime warranty on parts. No other seller can make that support claim and mean it. See our reviews for proof. Thank you for your interest. Sincerely, Jose Calero, President, LapWorks, Inc.
2120746
Funny you should ask. I had a hinge issue as well. But lucky for Amazon / Simpli Home, I have a very handy husband who was able to rectify the problem (which, there should not have been a problem in less than a month's time). But so far, the problem seems to have been solved.
779602
It is quite sturdy -- nothing like a plastic trashcan. I did knock the lid pretty hard once pulling out a liner and it popped the lid loose on one side, but it snapped right back into place. Not sure about a kid ripping the lid off though -- but no trashcan will stand up to that.
1610371
Yes, it is on hinges. And it doesn't slam down which is great because you won't catch your fingers. You can have it halfway open and it'll stay that way... Hope that helps.
930923
Short version is no, the hinge is molded plastic continuous with the body and the lid. However there are two metal hinge pins. I have owned many of these footlockers for use on mission trips to Africa and other places, they have been overloaded stacked and abused and the hinges have never failed. I recommend this product.
2038407
I have not experienced this problem or for that matter, any problems with the hinged seat
290478
I have a 30" HP monitor sitting on mine and it's worked well so far. I had read a lot about hinge issues before purchasing but I've had mine since November and there have been no issues.
178137
The replacement barn they sent to replace the one with bad hinges was just fine. Still in great shape a year later. No hinge issues at this time after hours of play.
599105
The hinge does eventually wear out over time. At best you'll get maybe a couple months out of the case and have to replace it. I'm already looking to replace mine in less than a year, might look at a different brand and hope it lasts.
347538
It is sturdy _except_ that, much of the time, the pop-up handle won't stay down. Therefore, it works in a somewhat deep pan where there is room for the handle to just stay in its uppermost position.
178138
We have had our barn for about three years now and haven't had any issues with the hinge.
291453
Mine actually holds surprisingly well. I can hold it face down and shake it and it won't open. I have dropped it and it's popped open, but during regular, daily use, I'm very pleased.
1258693
We have found the hinges to be very sturdy. My daughters have this holder almost full. It is frequently moved from a dressing table to shelf and back without any problems or loose hinges.
1985053
yes its a very sturdy unit accept that the top blows off easily so you will want to lock it with a lock or do what I do and just put a screw driver through the hole were the lock goes. I did put two large screws in the front bottom side to make the unit more sturdy and that locked the unit up tight. ive had it for at least two years now and it is still going strong. I have two large trash cans and a gas can in it and more room for other stuff.
1992274
Yes. The gate should latch properly. I have the same siuation. The only issue we have is in opening the gate. The attached pin on the hinge side often pops out of the hole. It's an annoyance but not a big deal since it goes back in easily.
521134
No it doesn't hinge. It is a fixed step/pull bar that fits directly into the receiver.