West Bend Air Crazy Popcorn Machine for Healthy Snacking with No Oil, 4-Quart, Red

Love this! Easy to use and always makes perfect popcorn in two minutes flat! At first, I was hesitant to buy this due to the mixed reviews but after having used this more than half a dozen times, I think I know how to avoid the kernels coming out prematurely. The only time the kernels came out without having "popped" was when I wanted to make a small batch and hence did not put enough. Dry kernels were flying out and it WAS a hazard. After that experience, I made sure to always make a full batch and I've never had that problem again. Very little mess so clean up was a cinch.

Works great, makes a lot of popcorn!

The design of the air flow is terrible. My old popper blew the hot air from the sides of the chamber. It heated the kernels as it blew them around in a circle. You only got an old maid if a popped kernel bumped it out as it popped. This model has the hot air come straight from the bottom. If you don't start with a full measure of corn, most of it will blow out without popping. Even with a full measure, if estimate about a quarter of the kernels are blown out without popping. Most didn't even make it to old maid stage. If you add to much, there's not enough air flow to lift the kernels resulting in a lot of smoke and potential fire. Overall, it's a waste of corn and not enjoyable to eat because of the raw kernels. I've used it about 10 times and it's going to be replaced.

I liked the fluffy popcorn it produced the 1st 3 times but on the 4th time it stopped popping the kernels and the few that did pop were not being blown out of the shute. Then I could smell it burning so I stopped it and am afraid to use it again. I tried to send it back to Amazon but 30 days had gone by. Terrible that a product cannot last more than 3 times useage and then not to be able to return for a new one or refund.

Best purchase, very satisfied with my purchase