Russell Hobbs 14481 Deep Fryer

I bought this fryer and when it gets hot you can't open the top easily .the button doesn't release it so have to prise it open wearing oven gloves then the handle snapped .very poor quality

Had the fat fryer for about three months, makes great chips, have used it about 12-15 times,as you can only put small amount (for about 3 people at once)of chips at a time.

Last night, in the middle of making a batch of chips, the handle collapsed, managed to get basket out with great difficulty, but not burning myself, lifted it into a colander when handle snapped off completely.

Was not chuffed, glad I was an experienced cook. Could have caused a nasty accident. I am not Happy! On cleaning to return item I find a small screw in the bottom? Is this all that holds it together? I certainly do not want an exact replacement.

After only 2 uses, the pin holding the rise/fall basket dropped out. It turns out the plastic pin mounting on the handle had snapped. Also, I would have expected the bowl to be removable for cleaning.