OK – I need to update my previous review of this product as mine overheated and smoke came out, so I replaced it. Not to say that the product is bad, it has lasted for years (blending soups, nuts, bread crumbs) but I didn't use it that often. I bought another product after this and then realised how weak this blender was in comparison. It actually didn't break but it overheated and started emitting smoke while I was blending a meat mixture, so if you are thinking to buy this one/or already use it, make sure not to do what I did! It just hasn't got the power to blend sticky things. It's fine for other uses I mentioned. Economical, good for light-use Low-power and cannot take too much blending, especially if it is too sticky.