I bought this either last summer or the summer before and I store it in the original box when not in use during the cooler months.  I just took it out of the box and put it in the freezer to use.  I had not gotten a chance to use it and needed the space in the freezer so sat it on the counter and as it thawed, it leaked blue liquid all over the place and continues to do so.  I appears to have a crack on one of the side ear pieces.  I have probably only use this 3-5 times.  I loved it when it worked.  Definitely not up to the KitchenAid standard I have grown to love.