Wolfgang Puck Stainless Steel Electric Salt & Pepper Mill Set

 (17 customer reviews)

I bought ten of these for Christmas gifts on Black Friday (not through Amazon). Because the sets do not include batteries, salt or pepper, I purchased these things so I could give the sets ready to use. Glad I did. First, be aware that each mill takes 4 batteries, so that's 8 batteries per set (80 for the 10 sets I bought). I inserted the batteries and checked, and they worked fine--the grinder and the light worked. Then I filled the chambers with salt and pepper, and nearly half the mills did not work. I could hear the grinder start, then quit. I suppose the motor is not strong enough? Anyway, now I'm reluctant to even give away the ones that work, because I have a feeling they might not work long. For shame, for shame, Wolfgang. I will be returning mine.

1st: Who needs 4 batteries per shaker? Seriously not worth 8 double A batteries
2nd: Out of the 2 shakers - I have one that refuses to sit down in the locking mechanism. So every time you go to use it, the top sleeve flies off and you're left holding the sleeve while the rest of the shaker falls into whatever you're trying to add product into
3rd: Only holds a small amount of product, which you have to spoon into the holder - picture a small hole with a steel rod thru the center. Impossible NOT to make a mess.
4th: The plastic bottoms don't fit. When you go to pick up the shaker, half the time you leave behind the bottom piece.

To summarize: you can spend your money on a much better product. Don't waste it on this one.

Light on one did not work. Grinder on both did not work. Then I had difficulty getting my information to return it using AMAZON. It was all very frustrating.