Side by Side Comparison of: Nostalgia Electrics vs Great Northern Popcorn Company

This thing is awesome. It pops just like the real thing. Takes awhile to clean up but it works well. Couple this with Plastic Popcorn Containers - Set of 4 ,Nostalgia KPK400 Theater Hot Air & Kettle Popcorn Kit, and Adcraft ALS-5 5 oz Capacity, 5" Length x 2-3/8" Width, Mirror Finish, Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum Scoop with Contoured Handle to make a while nostalgic set.

I love making popcorn in this, I can use salt and flavours if i choose, unlike oither poppers or the stove. Movie theatre secret: use coconut oil, they would never tell you but that's what gives it the move theatre flavour is coconut oil

We got this for our office and it has been a huge hit. The biggest drawback, as mentioned in other reviews, is it isn't the easiest thing to clean, but I don't think it's something that needs to be 100% spotless all the time. Kind of like a grill - it's better when it's a little broken in. The size of this machine is great, would work for a movie room or just as an entertainment piece in a home bar. We love it in our office. We use it daily - generally we make two batches at once because the kettle is small, but it takes all of 3 minutes to pop something. Quality of popcorn is excellent - just like at the movies but at a fraction of the cost.We are very pleased with this purchase and anyone considering getting a small machine, could not recommend more!

Everything worked well the plug on the inside can become loose so if you are experiencing a heating problem like some say try pushing it back in real good. Ive made lots of popcorn . I used the basic .99 cent bag at the store nothing fancy and works well. And to clean up I boil water in the tin can just only half cause it will boil over if put to much in and since there is that plug in there I would be careful with that . I put a bowl that fits inside to dump it out. When the water boils it steams up inside thus making it even easier to wipe down the inside. I use foil to line every batch so I don't have to clean the bottom just window parts. The only problem I had is that the light on the inside of mine went out as soon as I turned it on but could just easily replace it. All in all I like it its fun for the kids and adults. I have also made kettle corn in it which is scary at first because no one wants to mess up the machine right away. But I did get it down and it is possible. Make sure you do got a metal fork on hand cause it does get sticky clogged so you have to help it along just listen for when it stop popping and turn off machine.

It's just what I wanted. It works great and is very easy to clean. If you're on the fence about it, go ahead and buy it! It's good for just a small batch of popcorn for yourself or to make a more when you have guests over.I have had no issues with it at all and hope to have many more nights of kettle popped popcorn with this machine!

After reading some of the reviews here for this popcorn maker I was a bit hesitant but went ahead and purchased this as a Christmas gift for my husband - he's always wanted one. We have used it several times already and have never had any problems that were described here, such as un-popped kernels "flying" out of the machine - honestly I don't even see how that would be possible if the directions are followed properly.Some of the advice suggested the use of Pop Secret kernels - so we have only used this product. For the "movie theater butter" flavor we used Kernel Seasons oil/topping. The first time we made it we forgot the salt, but it still tasted great. Once we realized our mistake we had REAL movie theater quality popcorn on our hands!We have since ordered the 100-ct popcorn tubs from Amazon and can't wait for them to get here. This unit has really enhanced our family movie nights. We love the light/warming feature that allows us to pop all we want, watch the movie and go back for more popcorn during intermission.I would recommend this popper HIGHLY to anyone that wants a great home experience without the high cost associated with some other models. My only advice is to follow the directions (allow it to heat up sufficiently, measure popcorn/oil carefully, watch hot kettle, etc.) and the suggestions of other users carefully!

Soon as i got home from worked i rushed to put it together which was easy and fired it up.. popcorn is amazing from it.. we are having a kids Halloween party this year and can't wait to use it for the party

This product is great! Real easy to assemble, to make. Had a movie night with family and friends and everyone enjoyed themselves and plenty to go around. Definitely worth the price and can use it at any place and time.

Great popper with very simple setup. Easy to use and the popcorn is delicious. We recently received it and put it in our camper. It makes a generous amount for grandkids and for campfires. Love that it sits on our counter! I bought it for my husband for Fathers Day and he is very pleased.

This is a Great popcorn machine. It's simple to use and easy to clean. I do recommend getting a jar of coconut oil from your local grocery store, nothing else works as well. I tried four different types of oils or fats including butter, which gets slightly burned on too easily by the way. The coconut oil works amazingly well though. I also found that the Pop Secret kernels pop much better than Orville Redenbacher's. The one thing I recommend changing is the suggested sequence. The manual tells you to turn on the heat lamp, place your oil of choice in the pot, turn on the heat and wait for steam, then add your kernels and turn on the stirrer. I followed that instruction and ended up with burnt on oil in one spot where it was sitting. My fix was simple, turn on the heat lamp, place your oil of choice in the pot, turn on the stirrer and then the heat, once you have steam add your kernels, and viola, no burn. Really great machine to have at home for popcorn lovers.

This popcorn machine is incredible. We use the prepackaged oil/salt/kernel packs from Great Northern and it is the BEST popcorn I have ever tasted. I can't state how much we have loved this machine. Recently had a party and all the kids loved having the machine and eating the delicious popcorn. Easy to use, easy to clean and a great pop every time.

Great product easy assembly , came with 50 free popcorn bags, large scooper, 3 hard plastic containers and measuring scoopers. I've used it everyday since I received it on April 10 2015 just buy and injoy!!! You will Not be Disappointed...a Tip leave the heating light On and your popcorn will stay crispy for hours as if you just made them ..

Ordered this as a present for my husband; it does not work. The unit will not heat up. Since I had it for over a month, Amazon is making me return to manufacturer.Update:After working with Nostalgia (their customer service people were very nice) - they sent us a new kettle which was the problem. Our kettle would not heat up (must be a common problem with these because she suggested it right away). It took a couple weeks to get the new kettle (but they didn't even make us return the broken one) Popper now works and is a great little unit.

This served its purpose and the kids love it so I am ranking it higher then I personally feel. It is more of a chore, I feel, because you can only do about enough to fill two popcorn servings (see the popcorn plastic containers I purchased here http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Popcorn-Containers-Set-4/dp/B001O2DZ8C/ref=cm_rdp_product) at a time. The cord is maybe 2 feet long (and I think I'm being generous on that length) so you would definitely need an extension cord no matter where you ran it. But the bottom does indeed have plenty of room for a lot more popcorn. And it was easy to assemble and use. And the kids love it, it gives the feel of movie popcorn without the high dollar price! Plus the purchase of this was cheaper then renting a movie popcorn machine and I know we will use it again for other occasions. Now I just have to find a good place to store it until then!

This thing was probably my 11-yr-old stepson's favorite Christmas gift this year. While it is not as easy as microwavable popcorn, it is still pretty easy to operate. Plus it's more fun and healthier. He enjoys making his own popcorn. He even cleaned it afterward all by himself, so although it takes work to clean, it must not be that bad. The only bummer for me is that it does not make the quantity of popcorn shown. We have popped like 4 batches according to the instructions and it still doesn't really look like that. We lose a lot of unpopped kernels. Maybe with practice we will get better results?

This original product arrived on time, but extremely damaged (large hole in the box and interior foam holding product). Sadly, we have received multiple purchases from Amazon in the last year where the deliver box housing the items is fine, but the product's box within is badly damaged. However, after contacting Amazon, they gave us a free return shipping label and sent out a new one which arrived in two business days. This time, it was undamaged.My wife and I decided to do a few trials and it has a few pros and cons.Pros:1) This product was priced right for the home consumer.2) It heats quickly and allows popped kernels ready for consumption within a few minutes.3) It is also quite compact and fits perfectly on our counter.Cons:1) This items seems to waste quite a bit of kernels. During the popping process, we figure that there is an average of 1/4 of the kernels that shoots out of the kettle not popped. True, you can always re-scoop them later and re-pop them, but that is very annoying. We feel it might be that the kettle's lids are too light and allow the kernels to launch out under the explosive pressure of kernels popping near them.2) Also, the first two times we made batches of pop corn it worked well. However, the third time we noticed the cord going to the kettle continued to looses This resulted in kernels heating, then cooling, heating, then cooling...and so on. Finally we pressed the cord in more firmly (once we realized something was wrong) and the kernels heated up and popped as they should've. This is not a terrible issue, you just need to check the power cord from time to time.3) Another thing we found a bit annoying was how popped and non-popped kernels repeatedly lodged in the internal spinning compartment. It was not enough to jam the motor completely, but it would momentarily stop it and then click hard while dislodging the kernel. Such coarse dislodging may prove to shorten its lifespan overtime.4) Finally, there is a heat warning sticker on the front glass that was quite bubbled which was really an eyesore. As a result, we removed it and rinsed the entire machine with a none abrasive sponge as the instructions suggest. Well, even a sponge proved abrasive somehow over the region of the removed sticker. So abrasive that it was enough to leave many scratches all over the front glass panel that is even more of an eyesore than the sticker. We ended up finishing the cleaning with clean automotive detailing clothes which worked well...sadly, the front glass looks pretty bad now. We feel a sponge would have worked well, but something in the adhesive remnants of the sticker resulted in an abrasive texture somehow. Our suggestion is leave the sticker on since the glue residue left behind turns out enough to make the item you are cleaning it with quite abrasive.Overall, honestly speaking, there are more cons than pros for this popcorn maker. However, the price is right for what you get, so we are happy with the product as of now. Besides, who doesn't enjoy fresh popcorn on a home movie night? In terms of utilization, we are hoping for the best, but understand that price merits disfunction down the line. We are holding a large gathering mid-Oct, so we are very interested to see how it performs throughout the night with repetitive utilization.We hope this review helps.Update: 11-03-14As an update to our previous comments, we experienced two new aspects we feel a potential buyer might wish to know.1) When considering the un-popped kernel(s) issue we experienced prior, we decided to split the package amounts (containing the oil, kernels, and seasonings) in half and attempted two separate runs. As expected, we experienced a significant reduction in un-popped kernels escaping; however, the issue was still present. Finally, we went to HomeDepot and purchased a thin commercial grade mesh that was just big enough for kernels to fall through (yep, we actually brought a kernel to test it). After a bit of measuring, cutting and bending, we constructed a small mess false bottom that does a great job at sifting the un-popped kernels from the popcorn (post a light sifting motion of course). In addition, we formed it into a slight funnel shape where the un-popped kernels can easily be collected and reutilized (popped) later. This makes the machine much more of a please to utilize and clean. Plus, it only cost about $8 in material and a bit of time. However, it doesn't affect the appearance of the machine and therefore was a great addition we would completely suggest. Perhaps future models of this machine should also take that into consideration since it was so easy to do.2) Nostalgia Electronics has great costumer service. In consideration to the foggy door surface (where the sticker) discussed previously, we decided to do a quick search of the company and emailed them the problem hoping to buy a replacement door/part since we saw no need to replace the entire maker for such an insignificant issue. That very day we received an email asking us to call a specific number with the Make and ID number of the machine (located at the bottom of the maker). We did and that very day they shipped out a replacement door... free of charge. Two days later we received it (ironically packaged better than when we received the actually maker from Amazon) and the sticker was already removed to avoid such issues again. For screws later and we now have a beautiful maker. This attention to service was our reasoning for increase the star rating from a 3 to 4.In conclusion:This machine isn't perfect, but you can make it function much better with a bit of work. Also, in a world where most companies forget the true value of consumer service, Nostalgia Electrics doesn't and is a complete pleasure to work with. It is nice to know they stand by their products.

My husband hates microwave popcorn so he wanted a popcorn maker that would give movie theater popcorn a run for its money. I surprised him with this gift and he's been very pleased with its performance. He recommends that you get a good brand of popping corn as it makes all the difference.

Generally I'd say this is a good popper. I admit it took several batches (about 10) to find the 'right' popcorn and the right oil. I bought some specialized popping oil that is a blend including several different oils, including Coconut oil and betacarotine (which gives it that distinctive color) that finally made the cut. As others have said, smaller kernels tend to just get pushed out and wasted, so get a larger-kernel corn. Specialized popcorn topping also helps....combine all the factors and the well popped corn and it's as good as the movie theatre...but in smaller batches. Overall I'd recommend this but personally wonder if a larger version might not have been better (despite the counter space such a unit would make).

The popcorn maker arrived intact and required very little assembly on my part. The foldout metal hopper door is a bit flimsy and occasionally gets off track causing a little popcorn to fall on the floor and the reason for my 4 stars. I use this for a small concession stand at a Junior High school serving about 80 kids a 2 cup serving a day. It does the job quickly. I would not recommend this if you are trying to run a business, as it would be too small. I was a little leery of purchasing this after reading some reviews. I decided to give it a try and am glad I did. I use the commercial popcorn oil from the Big Warehouse chain. Keep in mind that if your popcorn is exposed to humidity, the kernels are going to take longer to pop. I just put any unpopped kernels back in the kettle with some oil and they pop the 2nd go around. (this has nothing to do with the machine, rather the popcorn itself). I would purchase this item again.

it needs to be taller so yoiu can get the scoop in under the kettle, but it works well.

The product itself is good. It works well and looks nice in the basement. The only complaint I have is that the instructions are horrible. The instructions to assemble the item are useless and there are no instructions in terms of quantities of products (oil, kernels and salt) when making the popcorn.

Nice looking, well made. Helps to turn my basement into a movie theater as hoped. Popcorn is great and smells wonderful. Would be five stars if not for the fact that the unpopped kernel catch tray at the bottom is hard to get seated because of interference with a screw on the bottom of the machine. Takes some fussing to get in.

Very good at making popcorn quickly. The only issue we have is removing the kettle to clean. The way it hangs doesn't leave very much room to get it off the hanger. Otherwise this is an excellent buy!

This is a great little machine! It was a replacement for a different brand machine and this one is built so much better. My only complaint is that I believe it cooks at hotter temperature than it should but overall I'm very happy with this purchase!

I bought this as a gift. My boyfriend has always wanted one, and was thrilled when he received it. We tried it a few times, and have had ok results. It only pops a very small amount of popcorn at a time. Kernels frequently get stuck under the kettle sweeper arm, and cause other popcorn to burn because it can't spin properly. I find it helpful to add extra oil and use less popcorn, maybe 2/3 of the scoop provided. It is also difficult to clean the kettle. But it's a cute machine, and looks great in the man cave, it's just not very functional.

Don't let the picture fool you, you will be lucky to get one quarter of the popcorn from a single batch and the lid allows a lot of unpopped kernels to jump out of the popper. The popping vessel is difficult to remove and insert which you will want to do after each use for cleaning. The door design makes it difficult to transfer the popcorn to a bowl.The popcorn it produces is very tasty.

It came with bent leg but i didnt have time to return before the movie night so i had no choice but to use it. it pops the corns very well! It does have a light but it will not keep popcorns warm. it is very hard to clean but i'm sure its worth the trouble for some popcorn lovers. After all, my kids love our movie nights with popcorns :)

This is a great conversation and decor piece and YES it really makes popcorn. Those are the PROS of this item.Now onto the CONS:It doesn't make much at a time so I do wish I'd bought the larger version of this. The bucket is hard to get clean and if kernels get stuck in it you will smell burnt popcorn ALL the time until you fish them out. If you want a large amount of popcorn you have to let the bucket cool then reheat it between "batches" which is a pain if you want to feed a crowd - plan to make it a bit ahead so you have time to make enough.We have other items from this brand and love them, so it's not the brand, it's this particular model of popcorn machine.

It is very cool aesthetically speaking but definitely a case of form over function. You would have to make a half dozen batches of popcorn to fill the machine up this much since one batch barely makes one bowl of popcorn and it is a huge pain to clean. If you want this as a decorative item fine but if you're looking for something to make popcorn with buy something more functional.

So I'm not to happy with the popcorn popper. the first time i used it, it was very hot with in 3 minutes and popped all the popcorn in 5 minutes. I was very happy. 30 after the first pop i try to pop another batch i waited for it to get hot this time it took 20 minutes to get hot. So i added my oil and seeds and this time it took another 40 minutes to pop. the next day It was the same thing. So if you love popcorn as much as i do don't buy this product it's only good for that one pop and that's it

I have sent pictures of the inside top of the popper showing the beginning of rusty areas. If it progresses with use it will encompass the complete inside top. All I have had is a response asking for purchase invoice which I sent and have had no additional responses.

I should have checked the dimensions closer - it is a VERY small unit, good for a home movie party.

The lid needs to have thumb screws added to make it easier to clean. The mounting bracket for the keddle had to be cut... again to make it easier to get out and cleaned. The heating element under the inside tray has a plastic cover that slightly melted... should be replaced. Don't get me wrong it works great but I've had to modify it to make it better.

the bracket holding the tray was bent, fixed it but the metal is sharp. the door on the kettle will not close and open properly.

We got this machine for our new movie room and I'm pretty disappointed with how it was packaged. When we got it, the bottom leg was bent in and so it wouldn't sit flush on the table. It rocked back and forth. The way it was bent also prevented the seed trap door from going in. We had to take the bottom screws out and bend it back. Which I don't think I should have to do when spending this kind of money on something. It was very disappointing. Also, the kettle is almost too big for the glass enclosure. You need to be very careful as to not burn yourself trying to get popcorn out.

The machine has 2 dents in the drawer that catches the unpopped kernel; finger prints and scratches on the glass. I wanted to return it but the kids started using it and could not get a replacement in time in time. I don't think this is a new machine at all. It was my birthday and we could not wait to use it, so we kept it anyway. It is working and a lot of enjoyment making he popcorn.

stopped working after first use. I returned mine. great design though

A bit cheap in the construction dept. the gears slip and we needed to add plain magnets to the top of the pot flaps to add weight, preventing too many kernels from flying out as it starts to pop. It's more of a decoration for a room than a usable product.

It makes decent popcorn, it's cheap, and it looks cool.The issues:- The wheels are decorative (don't turn).- The bottom tray and hot plate agitator have spaces where popcorn gets stuck, making it difficult to clean.- After 6 months of ownership it has needed two repairs. Both repairs were issues with the metal hanger studs they RIVETED to the heater plate handles. The kernel agitator does not make contact with the gear box when that occurs (ie... no popcorn).

Takes forever for the kettle to heat up. Manual states 3-5 minutes....more like 10 and that is being kind. I only bought this because I could not get a another one of this same type repaired...it just died. Not sure that I will purchase from this company again...two strikes!

Loved the size and look of this popcorn machine but unfortunately it took much longer than 3-5 minutes for the machine to warm up. I used it 3 times, timing it each time and it took 25 min minimum to pop a small amount of popcorn. My family has popcorn regularly (and I own a couple popcorn machines already) so having a machine pop the kernels quickly is super important, especially when I usually have to pop a couple batches. Another family member also bought this same machine just before me and confirmed they have similar issues with it taking a long time to pop.

We purchased this item and immediately returned it, as the top part of the hinge to the plastic door was broken before it was packaged. I am certain it was broken before packaging because we looked through the packaging to see if the piece was even with the unit, which we could not find the piece. The product seems to be of cheap production and would be better suited for display purposes only, but considering the price, I guess that's a fair enough use for it.

It came in damaged. Too much Hassel to return

This product was covered in fiberglass particles above that allowed by the FDA. Make sure to thoroughly clean it before using. I had to clean the glass and everything multiple times with a vacuum and moist cloth. Product came dented even though there was no damage to the box and the tray wouldn't go in because the metal was bent on the bottom. Be careful to properly inspect this product before use. I ended up fixing the dents and ect myself but this is ridiculous​.

Unit is fairly small, so look closely at dimensions. I wanted stand up version but would not fit in place I needed. The silver tray tilts out but then slides out of its hinges and is quite a nuisance. It is also hard based on its size to get popcorn scoop inside. It does make great popcorn, I have only purchased the bags from Great Northern. Unit is otherwise sturdy as seems worth the money, if it fits what you are looking for.

Super fast shipping. Great little machine. Worked like a champ! But only for 3 months. Heating element seems to have burned out.

i bought this product as a Christmas present and i really liked the look of in and its size. until they opened it to find out they all the parts on the inside were bents and mangled up that we could not fix. I was unsatisfied with this product since i pays a descent amount on it and i bought it new to find out that this company sold me a non usable product.

Why in the world did the machine ship with the warming bulb in the buld outlet - needless to say, the buld was broken when I opened it and glass everwhere - in something that produces food - why not ship the bulb in a separate package within the box -

I requested. Return shortly after I received this product. It burns the popcorn. The pan is very small and very thin. It should not ever be sold. It is a fire hazard.

It's mostly plastic and very unstable. I was expecting better. The photos are very decieving. The more I use it the more problems I seem to stumble upon.

i have quite a bit of experience with home popcorn machines and feel like I have a good idea of what a good one should do. This one is good for small spaces and households of 2 or less. It takes too long to make popcorn. It only holds 1/4 cup of kernels at a time and worse, less than 25 % of them pop. So by the time you are done making your first batch, you only end up with about 1-2 cups of popped corn at best. If it's just for 1 person, that is fine. But if you have friends or kids, it takes too long to make multiple batches. Also, there isn't a kernel drain for the unpopped kernels to fall through. So clean up is quite inconvenient. Other brands have a kernel drain so all you have to do is pull out the drawer on the bottom and empty it out. Also the spinning mechanism is loose and often falls off the cog that spins the kernels. You have to watch it and keep pushing the lever back on to the spinning cog.

I wish I could give this ZERO stars. I purchased this for an event the Non-Profit Organization I volunteer with was hosting, didn't take it out of the box before the event - mistake number one. Once we opened it and started setting it up the handle was missing, the door was broken and wouldn't stay on and one of the wheels was crooked. I was going to donate this to the organization, but was too embarrassed to even tell them that. I will look for one that has better quality - but what a disappointment!

Oct. 30th, 2013 DONT BE FOOLED.....THIS POPCORN MAKER DOES NOT FILL UP WITH DELICIOUS POPCORN. IT MAKES tiny batches enough to fill a sandwich bag. I took 45 minutes to give 27 3rd graders a handle full of popcorn each.....I was sweating...believe me...Here is the beginning of the story IF you care to read....I bought this and did not look at it and until I took until 27 expectant 3rd graders were surrounding me waiting for their popcorn party!!! ( I knowI know) anyways the cheap plastic container was broken on one side and the door had to be forced open because the little PLASTIC crappy part was missing the spring. Well you know I taped up the side and taped the door and made that popcorn anyways--- this has caused a problembecause it was broken and now I USED it messing up the return policy. So I still have it 8-(Its not worth your money. I know its totally cute but cute and dosen't work is NOT CUTE.Try an air popper or something else.

We were anticipating some great popcorn with the Nostalgia Electrics KPM508 Vintage Collection Kettle Popcorn Maker. After cleaning it up and assembling it, we preheated it 5 min and added the corn and oil. Waited, waited, waited for 2 hours and got nothing but brown kernels. I could smell the oil heating, so I checked the kettle temp with n infrared thermometer and it was little over 200 degrees, not hot enough to pop corn (400-450 degrees) We cleaned it up, boxed it up, and shipped it back. I checked the Amazon page for the item the next day and they had added an "Item under review, not available" note and had nearly doubled the price. Haven't decided what to do about getting a good one when I get the refund. It would have been great if it had gotten hot enough to pop! I still want popcorn!!!

Burner burns popcorn way to hot

The machine is poorly designed. The door Slides on and easily slides off. Have broken 2 doors just by transporting from one place to another. Love machine but wasted money trying to replace doors.

I would have given it 0 stars if I could. We ordered this item. The first one came in dented on both the top and the bottom. We ordered a replacement one that one came in and the kernal drawer will only go in half way and the door is too big and will not close properly. It also is unsteady and wobbles on a flat surface. Very disatified. We will not be trying a third one.

Terrible. Purchased one, tray would not go in, door horribly aligned, could tell it had been damaged. Returned and second one the door does not even come close to aligning. Used it and had popcorn flying out the bottom and sides of the door. I had high hopes but the quality is certainly lacking. Not to mention the cord lies hanging in the top of the unit to get covered in butter grease.

Shock and Fire HazardI ordered this for a family event and it arrived on time. Amazon has always come through with providing quality sellers and products. This time though I am grateful for the invention of GFI and surge protection.Assembly was fairly simple; you hang the cook pot from the hangers inside the unit and plug it into the outlet inside the chamber. After assembly, I took the unit and plugged it into any outlet with all of the switches off. Upon doing so, huge sparks shot out of the top right rear corner of the unit opposite of the glass door, behind where the pot plugs into the unit itself. I received quite the jolt of electricity myself as sparks flew out of the GFI outlet also. Being so, my assumption was something was shorted inside of the unit I did not even try to plug the unit in again after that. Upon inspection, there are char marks in the same area where the sparks and smoke came out of the top. I am no electrician but I feel this unit came out of the factory and no after assembly final test was completed. This I feel is extremely unsafe and final operational tests should always be done on electrical products prior to leaving any manufacture.Now I need to figure out how to pack this unit back into the packaging and send it back. Extremely disappointed in not only the loss of use but the lack of quality control and that a company would risk someone getting injured by not doing a final check.If Amazon or the manufacture would like to make this right, feel free to contact me.

I am very disappointed in this machine. We had a much larger glass unit that was 12 years old and died. This one hasn't lasted 2 months and it won't pop. Now I'm out the money, and needing to find the money for a better unit.