I have had the same Cuisinart electric skillet for alteast 10 years. I could no longer remove the plug from it for fear that I wouldn’t be able to get it back in and the non-stick surface was all but gone. I loved this skillet but finally decided it was time for a new one. I found one on Wayfair for $50.00 less than anywhere else and it was not stating as being refurbished or defective, so I purchased it. However, after receiving the pan, I do believe it is a 2nd/ defective/refurbished  product as the lid does not sit on the skillet as it should, as you have to push down on the lid to get it to sit on the pan and it does not line up properly. With that said, the pan still functions for my needs and for the price, I am still happy with it. I just feel it should have been noted as a 2nd/refurbished/defective product.