Product Warning

Buyer Beware, Yesterday I purchased a kithcen/food scale to begin weighing my portions. I bought a Salter House Model 1015 WH. I musy note it was packaged well. The box opened with no problem. The tray for the scale was heavy weight cardboard with a slot for the 9V battery and sspot for the scale. That was the highpoint of the night. The directions (in 11 Languages) showed icons direction you to match up the positive and negative terminals. It just didn't communicate to you that the slot for the battery could not be opened with fingernails etc. I finally pryed it open with a paring knife. Not a safe habit to follow. Then I was please the the 888:888 display changed ot a zero (0) just as promised. What they don't tell you that when you switch from oz. to kg. You will need to use a magnifying glass. I have20/25 vision and use three x reading glasses and I could not differentiate between the 2 labels. You would think with oz being the same size letters and kg showing one stem going up and one going down that you can relay on that. Don't bother, my wife even tried and said that she could not read labeling. I sent a communication to the company and if their customer service helps relieve this problem, I will let you know. On the other hand if they blow me off you will surely know. Dr. John C. Odioso

Dear Dr. O, Thank you for the heads up on the scale. I never thought about weighing my portions. I am unable to eat meat of any kind yet. I can make a nice chicken or tuna spread in my food processor that goes well on crackers. I was surprised I could eat crackers, although I certainly don't want to make that a habit. It helps me get the chicken or the (albacore) tuna down, and I never eat more than 2 crackers. Can you suggest a healthy cracker other than low fat saltines? Thank you kindly. Many blessings, Diane

Thanks for the "heads up"! It'll save others the trouble unfortunately you suffered, Wendy