Duro-Med 32 Aluminum Reacher with Magnetic Tip
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Product Reviews of Duro-Med 32 Aluminum Reacher with Magnetic Tip
Product Review: Disabled Buyer Review
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used a number of reachers or grabbers as some call them. It's important to understand that there are some reachers that are built for specific jobs such as reaching jars or large heavy items from shelves. This item will not grab full large mouth jars or bottles. It will however grab medium weight and size items. So if you need a reacher to grab those larger heavier jars and bottles then this is not the reacher for you.
Unless you also need a reacher to grab every other thing imaginable. Where other reachers fail this one shines. It can grab single sheets of paper, a wool blanket, balls of every size, pillows, remotes, etc etc. I use it to do my recycling and it is indispensable for that job.
I titled this as a "disabled buyer review" because I wanted to point something out. The handle and lever mechanism on this reacher is very easy to use. I have severe arthritis and heavy grabbers are so hard to operate that they are almost useless. They also tend to have a locking mechanism which doesn't operate properly causing the heavy grabbers to lock when they shouldn't making a quick clean of the living room floor a frustrating job. The Duro Med doesn't have a locking mechanism and it operates so smoothly my arthritis has actually improved since I got this one.
AND this is actually my second one. I had my first one for at least three years. They are durable. They last for a very long time. My last one got ran over by a power chair and while it still worked even bent it eventually succumbed to it's injuries so to speak.
I love this reacher obviously.
Product Review: Disappointed!
Summary: 1 Stars
I inherited a reacher like this from my mother, and it gave both of us great service for over 15 years. This looked like the same product, so I expected similar durability and ease of use, and I even ordered one for a friend. However, the company must have changed suppliers, as the cords on both broke within a month of purchase. I was very disappointed, and would recommend considering another manufacturer's product instead.Product Review: Does what it is supposed to do!
Summary: 5 Stars
For the price, it is perfect. I already have two and needed one for the office. It is well designed and the magnetic end is especially helpful. Definitely recommend it to anyone who needs assistance grabbing items on the floor or out of reach.Product Review: Doesn't pick up small things
Summary: 3 Stars
The Grab-it I had worked wonderfully, but it broke. It could even pick up a tiny Aspirin. The item I purchased to replace my broken unit won't pick up a piece of paper, and Aspirin or anything very small. I am not sure if the tip is properly aligned. It is a little frustrating to use.Product Review: Gigi's Extra hand
Summary: 5 Stars
My mother recently broke her hip and now needs little extras to make her life easier. When she was in rehab, after her hip replacement, they gave her one of these reachers. She also needed one for the bathroom, so she whe wouldn't be bothered with extras to attach to her walker. It now hangs on a cupboard handle, and she is now a happy camper.
Thank you for having it available for us to purchase. She really loves it.