Has the plastic foot plate that broke in 10-15 minutes been changed to metal since the review complaints of 2012?
1152174
i do not know. I do know that Fiskars have done nothing to remedy my complaints!
1152175
No but I went to their website and told them what happened and in a couple weeks they sent me a new one.
1152176
The answer is "NO". It is a thick heavy duty plastic. I have used mine several hours over the last 3 weeks (we have a 5 acre yard). There is no sign of weakness or breakage. This has saved me a LOT of back pain.
1152177
No, I just purchased the weeder a month or so ago and it has a plastic foot. Have you tried contacting Fiskars about a free replacement?
2142655
It is not plastic, it is metal. But I would not recommend it anyway. The metal main body cracked on me. I do not know why - I did not overload it at all. I just noticed once that there was a crack there. It is still usable, but I will buy another.
800529
I ordered this product in December 2014 and it was metal. I ordered again from the same seller a month later and it was plastic.
1055856
It is very cheap thin plastic and mine no longer fits properly on the base. I have quit using it as I am concerned about the safety of this plastic.
1774663
I purchased this set about two years ago. I referenced the website, and I don't see a current corresponding model. The plates are made of metal (I'm not sure which type). Overall, I'm very happy with them. They are perfect for home use.
2052570
Mine is plastic. Way cheaper than the aluminum model, or it was when i bought it off Amazon.
1553317
Not sure. I bought mine just a few months ago brand new...not sure if any major structural changes have been made, but an awesome grip!!!!
229545
I had one break and I emailed PetGear. They replaced all 3 with metal ones for FREE. Awesome customer service!!!
2212134
We got the lighter weight plastic housing model (in silver, not black) and it works fine. I haven't seen the metal version, but the plastic one does not seem flimsy at all.
422835
I'd suggest just but a new one they are only $15. Doubt you can get just the metal part.
1364699
I'm afraid I can't answer that since I purchased the metal one, not plastic.
1151868
The front wheel is plastic and it's easily broken. It happened twice for us (even after the replacement).
1069855
I am not home right now to verify. However, I believe its metal internals covered with plastic.
1695002
Metal now. It was previously plastic, but they redesigned it. I bought the new (metal triggered) unit about a week ago. I recommend it without reservation.
1153815
If they are now metal please post so I know not to purchase anymore. Glad I could help.
1480435
Guess they aren't. I just got a black 36" yesterday and it's all plastic. I thought I read that the new models have metal hardware. Looks like they still have NOS to send out....
2189571
Yes!! I have. It now looks like copper in places and the plastic covered feet have marked my sink black. It's very disappointing.