This is a good little chopper but it does seem pretty cheaply made. We used it a few times and while the canister was drying it fell off the counter and cracked all the way from top to bottom. So if you never have any single accident this is a good piece for you but if you have a kid or a pet or a breeze or any potential to drop the clear canister even once, maybe look for a more sturdy product. This is not covered under warranty even within the first month of purchase but Cuisinart will provide you with a link to purchase a new flimsy canister for about 30% of the price of the whole thing.