It does work, but I don’t know for how long.
I like the concept of this gadget, and have successfully used it to pull something from between the refrigerator and the cupboard, but seems like it will break easily.  My greatest concern is that the claws don’t fold up into the tub for storage, making them susceptible to bending and breaking.  None of it is very sturdy, but then I didn’t pay much for it either.  Was going to give it as a gift but didn’t seem like gift material. But it works for now.  Will have to store in the box to preserve the claws.
Rating: 4 stars