Product review (4 stars): Not metal. Profile is tighter to fridge than original - maybe a good thing - less likely to get run in to
Handle is NOT metal as reported by another reviewer!  Profile is tighter to fridge than original - maybe a good thing - less likely to get run in to.  Otherwise did the job.  FWIW replacement only requires removing two screws on edge (not face) of frig.  mid point attachment is raised screw into fridge door with handle having 'keyhole' where it slips over screw and latches on smaller part of keyhole. Other reviewer suggests metal under screw attachment point; probably will do that as this is 2nd handle to be replaced in one year's time.  Basically OEM junky design