Does the top handle rip off? Has anyone strengthened or repaired it, and if so, how?
619931
I use it for commuting every week day and that means dragging it down the stairs a lot, but also picking it up and carrying it a lot by the handle. I am a pretty rough user of this bag and there are no signs of any weakness in the top handle.
619932
I've used this backpack for months at college. It's always loaded with heavy books and supplies, so the handle gets a work out. Other than the screws becoming loose I haven't had any problem with the handle.
619933
The top handle is sturdy. I never had any problems with it even with my backpack completely filled to the max, and lifted and swung frequently. In past experiences from other backpacks, I would strengthen the handle by sewing with a fish wire on the stable portion of the fabric.
1073959
Answer here..I have been using mine quite regularly and my handle does not need to be constantly tightened. You might want to try a drop or two of glue to hold it securely.
1979926
Just pull HARD! I thought I was missing part of the instructions, because the handle would not easily open and had to google this myself. Just pull HARD. It won't break, but you think it's going to.
22774
Not sure where you could find a replacement, but we had a similar issue (the broom was being used in a manner it shouldn't have been, to pry something -and it bent). My husband pulled the black end cap off the handle, straightened it as best he could, and was able to force a wooden dowel down inside of it (it was hollow). It works great now!
1165084
handle weak at the (first part of top of handle) plastic slider broken on the inside) makes handle weak to use can you improve where a replacement is included..
517314
We got into our third summer but now our handle has broken as well. Bad handle design: where the tubing is pinched down to clamp together with the lower handle section. Ample amounts of Gorilla tape will fix it for about one mowing. (it's a super strong kind of duct tape; black so it doesn't show as much--so your neighbors won't think you're a total redneck.) But it wriggles loose and has to be redone each time. On the hunt for replacement handles. Otherwise, love this mower. Shame to have to fart around with the crummy handle.
845496
I had the *exact* same issue. I learned by tapping the unit on the side until the handle jiggles up and down makes it much easier to then simply lift the handle off the top. **UPDATE Fe b 20th** Nevermind, it has now become almost impossible to remove the handle. I now loathe trying to remove the top since it could take anywhere from 3 minutes - 10 minutes... along with a bruised palm of my hand.
1778240
No, the top part comes off, I ended up returning it, it wasn't sturdy and came damaged at multiple places. They offer to replace it but I couldn't wait.
1427363
If you really just bought it last summer then contact KitchenAid----They stand behind their products. Also---The handle is just a push-on so they may just send you a new handle.
845492
This is a recent problem. I've had/ used 3 of these in the past year and never had that problem (All 3 are still fine, they just stayed with friends/ family). Just bought a new one a month ago and the handle was impossible to remove - now the bolt is completely stripped and I'm returning for a new one. Hopefully it was just a bad batch.
1612216
Mine is about 4 years old now, and the plastic of the top handle is just now giving out. I intend to replace it with an exact duplicate of this.
1403830
I found it is called, get crackin' nut cracker. It will hold up to any harder nuts. You will have to spend a little more but you won't get mad it. If you keep buying handles or replacing the one you have you will end up spending more in the long run
1687677
I've had mine for a while and it's held up great. Just be sure to not over tighten the screw on parts and never over load it. Other than that, it's awesome!
312010
Not an issue; but you should know that I returned it. The handle came off....
1551616
Mine was not damaged, it is very sturdy and it serves me very well. either fix it or return it.
676518
Yes, it requires a good deal of effort to pull the bottom of the handle back. However, I don't think that necessarily means that it is defective, since mine is the same way but has worked superbly for about a year.
108844
The handle is very fragile. It does not appear to be replaceable from what I can see.