what is being about the latch that is breaking according to several reviewers?
1575153
I've had mine for two months and used it everyday. The latch just broke this morning. :(I like this mug so much that I'm thinking of getting a second one..... but the latch itself IS plastic attached to a little metal shaft, so it will break.
1575154
Well, I don't know anything about that, except if you leave it in the locked position and force it to close, there will be a louc click, and MAYBE it's breaking. Google for TOJI(closed) in Japanese if your model is not written in English.
1178749
The latch has two notches for the latching lever that runs horizontal. First one is normal operation. Second one slides it over and "Locks" it into the jamb of the latch that attaches to the post.. I think there is also a spot to throw a pad lock on there so that it can't be slid back out and unlocked.
1595716
I just looked at mine. I noticed that I also had something rattling around inside. Sounded like a small piece of plastic. I saw no easy way to open. It doesn't affect the operation. I'm going to leave it and not worry about it. It's probably just something loose from the manufacturing process.
1487249
If you carry the latch to Lowe's, or a very good hardware store even better,they could probably answer your questions for you. I have no idea....
77992
I have owned one for 2 months. The actuator button quickly broke off. This is a small plastic button that tells the power unit that it is properly mounted. It was made of cheap plastic. Good design would have had a piece of metal instead. This would not have cost more. I have just glued it with JB Weld. We will see if it works. But this break disturbs me. If they could design such an obvious flaw on the externals, what could be lurking inside? I have drank soy milk for 30 years. This is my 3rd soy milk maker. The other two, (different brands) both died at about 13 months. If you are a heavy soy milk consumer, I would now advise you to get the 2 year warranty. I have owned one for 2 months. The actuator button quickly broke off. This is a small plastic button that tells the power unit that it is properly mounted. It was made of cheap plastic. Good design would have had a piece of metal instead. This would not have cost more. I have just glued it with JB Weld. We will see if it works. But this break disturbs me. If they could design such an obvious flaw on the externals, what could be lurking inside? I have drank soy milk for 30 years. This is my 3rd soy milk maker. The other two, (different brands) both died at about 13 months. If you... » Read More I have owned one for 2 months. The actuator button quickly broke off. This is a small plastic button that tells the power unit that it is properly mounted. It was made of cheap plastic. Good design would have had a piece of metal instead. This would not have cost more. I have just glued it with JB Weld. We will see if it works. But this break disturbs me. If they could design such an obvious flaw on the externals, what could be lurking inside? I have drank soy milk for 30 years. This is my 3rd soy milk maker. The other two, (different brands) both died at about 13 months. If you are a heavy soy milk consumer, I would now advise you to get the 2 year warranty. « Show Less
146937
I haven't experienced that with my gate. Is the latch on top stuck in the pushed in position?
176063
The grey latch on the front is what locks the lid. If that is undone and it still won't open it is likely damaged and the metal rod that "pops" the lid isn't working correctly.
157096
It may not be broken. It took quite a bit of fiddling for us to figure it out. After you close the lid hold the top of the latch firmly in toward the rear of the bike. turn key. Lift lid to double check if it locked. Now that i have it figured out it locks every time. If it is really broken I would send it back. We were missing a part & they express mailed the next day. Hope this helps.
2193296
My box has an entirely metal latch inside and out. Careful and very slight adjustment by pliers (with plastic sleeved jaws to keep from marring the finish) was in order for me so the door would stay latched and not fall open. No big deal.
1316846
I asked my daughter and she says that the latch seems strong with pretty rough play from her 4 year old so not sure if yours is defective. Those toys are usually very well made so may be worth a return to see. Hope this helps.
389528
Hello the one I purchased and received is a "Double Latch" and I really like it !Best RegardsPaul
148300
?that's strange.. mine have never done that...and this is my second one. Is it locked in before you turn it on...you should hear a click when you put them in place....sorry I don't know any better answer. I can only guess that it has something to do with the latching mechanism.
669366
There is a tiny plastic piece that locks the latch, my guess is that the piece is broken off. I had this happen to another Coolpix I owned.
1985806
The inside portion is plastic and the outer portion seems to be a silicon blend. I have not had any issues with it however, I have never had the machine turned on for more than fifteen minutes. I just checked the inside of the latch and there appears to be no significant damage out side of normal use.
736847
Did you ever find the replacement thumb latch replacements? I broke one off and I'm trying to find a replacement. I purchased new from amazon but it did not come with any replacements.
1771129
It latches just fine. The problem I had was that it would never unlatch even after hours of trying and talking with the company trying to resolve the issue.
454398
I had that problem to start with then I saw where the latch was not locking in all the way. I had to apply a little extra pressure to lock it in place and it has not fallen out after that.