Has anybody have problem breaking lock tabs I broke twoand not putting much pressure on it .
646271
No. My husband has had Stanley lunch boxes for years. He has not had any trouble with the lock tabs.
646272
Had mine about 11 months now, used 7 days a week with never a single tab broken or anything else for that matter. And I kinda beat mine around to be honest. I drop it alot
646273
My husband has had this lunch box since last Christmas, and he has not broken any of the lock tabs.
646274
Mine just did the same thing last week. Not sure why. I feel like it should be replaced by Stanley but I am unsure how to go about it. I haven't even own this lunchbox a year.
1676089
Push down and squeeze the tabs in. I found it much easier than my prior model. I hope this works for you. Hard to tell you without pics.
152070
you can spray a little and stop, just press lightly on tab. If you press it all the way down it locks open.
884185
Had same experience used 2 small pipe wrenches to break free [slow& steady pressure] now works 100% Good luck
23442
No. The tab is bent quite a bit, and the ring pretty much locks together. At one point, I had to remove the valve I was putting in, and once I cut the ring away with a Dremel, these things were so tight that the valve was deformed enough to where I had even buy a new valve (not a huge deal, but I consider them PERMANENT).
267831
Have you properly twisted the two latch tabs (one on right, one on left)? This should allow your unit to open easily
125133
I have not. Seems to stay locked closed all the time for me, when not used of course
1902615
I haven't had that problem, althought mine has come apart several times. I push the part into the upper piece and turn it in the direction shown by the arrow on the lower part to lock it. I'd offer the suggestion to firmly seat the parts together and then twist the two pieces in the direction shown by the arrows. That's all I can offer.
912079
I think you mean you closed the plastic cover that covers the keypad and can't get it open? Same happened to me; the little tab at the top even broke off. I used a large screwdriver between the cover and the wall, up near the top where the tab is/was, and pried it away from the wall. The cover just pops off, and I've left it off. Now that the construction on our house is done and the workers don't need to get in so often, I've changed the code and am considering putting the cover back on. (It simply snaps on.) But that means that whenever someone has to use the code, they'll have to pry the cover off again, perhaps with a car key. A bit of a design fault, I think. I think you mean you closed the plastic cover that covers the keypad and can't get it open? Same happened to me; the little tab at the top even broke off. I used a large screwdriver between the cover and the wall, up near the top where the tab is/was, and pried it away from the wall. The cover just pops off, and I've left it off. Now that the construction on our house is done and the workers don't need to get in so often, I've changed the code and am considering putting the cover back on. (It simply snaps on.) But that means that whenever someone has to use the code, they'll have to pry the... » Read More I think you mean you closed the plastic cover that covers the keypad and can't get it open? Same happened to me; the little tab at the top even broke off. I used a large screwdriver between the cover and the wall, up near the top where the tab is/was, and pried it away from the wall. The cover just pops off, and I've left it off. Now that the construction on our house is done and the workers don't need to get in so often, I've changed the code and am considering putting the cover back on. (It simply snaps on.) But that means that whenever someone has to use the code, they'll have to pry the cover off again, perhaps with a car key. A bit of a design fault, I think. « Show Less
2011626
Yes, I had the same problem with the safety lock. The simple fix is to take a hand drill with bit and expand the opening slightly. It still locks but opens with a mild tug. Good Luck.
1817110
I've taken it out a few times and the only problem I've had are the zipper tabs breaking. Better pack some paper clips for a quick fix
250110
I experienced the same issue, to solve it, first; I squeezed the tab with a pair of pliers, (flexing it a bit to loosen it up), then, while inserting the plug, I angled the tab into the hole on the frame (as much as possible anyways), then once its was all lined up, I just gave it a good sack down on my work bench and voila! Success! Although it seemed like it was hard and maybe even a bit brittle, I really doubt it will break.
912077
I think you mean you closed the plastic cover that covers the keypad and can't get it open? Same happened to me; the little tab at the top even broke off. I used a large screwdriver between the cover and the wall, up near the top where the tab is/was, and pried it away from the wall. The cover just pops off, and I've left it off. Now that the construction on our house is done and the workers don't need to get in so often, I've changed the code and am considering putting the cover back on. (It simply snaps on.) But that means that whenever someone has to use the code, they'll have to pry the cover off again, perhaps with a car key. A bit of a design fault, I think.
1407581
You have to squeeze the tabs very hard to separate. I usually let me Husband do it. It's possible to remove everyday, just be prepared to squeeze hard :-)
174890
I've never had mine fall out, but from looking at it, if you pull the tabs outward a wee bit it should fit snugly enough to hold it in place. May require repeating occasionally.
134338
I did try lock rite didn't help also did beer can shims. Never try jb weld bet it would work. The rings I used where also the low ones did fine
917237
I have those locks for quite a while. The way I take care of them whenever hard to open/close is squeeze both end, then they worked.