I purchased an osterizer blender in May of 2003 and it burned on us by the end of Jully. It was only used at the most 20 times - Im probably exagerating - but to give it some credit - it was used to crush ice each time. I used the blender on camping trips to make frozen drinks. We have only been camping 4 times since May.
I guess the osterizer isnt heavy duty enough for that kind of job. I didnt keep my receipt so I cant return the blender and never dreamed I would have this problem. Ive always thought the osterizer was the best blender you could get and the only other one I noticed was a GE brand.
So now im going on a search for a heavy duty blender - any ideas on a brand and model number would be appreciated.