Customer Reviews

HoMedics SC-380 HealthStation Body Mass Index Scale with Memory

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We thought that their "lifetime" batteries were dying on us when some of the numbers disappeared from the LCD. Turned out we were wrong. The batteries did, indeed, last the lifetime of the scale, which in our household was about 6 months. I have a family of 3. My husband and I weigh twice a week on average, and my 8-year-old weighs once a month or so. There is, of course, the warranty, but to take advantage of the warranty I have to pay postage--and send them a check to provide for postage on the way back.

We did get six months of service, though I have to say I was disappointed from the beginning with accuracy. The reason I bought digital is that I grew tired of the variance in my old scale. When I first bought this unit, I discovered that weight could change by 2 pounds in less than a minute, even though I was very careful to "place feet in the same position" as directed.

It did have its benefits. I liked the fact that it could keep track of our various weights from one weigh-in to the next. The numbers were relatively easy to read, though not without some bending for 40+-year-old eyes. The BMI measurement, while of some value, wasn't good for a lot, given that it's calculated on a simple height/weight differential. It might be a good general measure, but it can't factor in some important variables, like age and overall level of fitness. As far as I know, there really are no excellent BMI measuring tools for the home. Even those that use electrical pulse require your own self-assessment in determining your general level of fitness.

The best recommendation I have to offer is this:
I'm suddenly in the market for a new scale. It won't be this one.

I bought this scale from Bed Bath and Beyond, and it didn't work, right out of the box. Sent my husband back for a replacment, and IT didn't work. Don't waste your time like I did.

I've had it about a week. It gives different measurements within a single minute. It has told me I weigh the same with or without clothes on. (The clothes weigh 600g according to my kitchen scales.)

The BMI and user features are good (i.e. it remembers your last weight, for up to four people), but it fails to do the basics: tell you what you actually weigh!

Just bought this peice of crap because I returned a Taylor unit. Both made in China, both pieces of crap that vary 20 pounds at a time.

I bought this scale from Bed Bath and Beyond. From the beginning measurements were very inconsistent. After few months some of the numbers partially disappeared from the LCD. I called 800 number found on the scales for technical support but could not get a life person. I sent email, but got no response. Very bad quality, very bad support. I will never buy anything from Homedics again.

This scale was great when it worked. It didn't even last 2 months! Very unhappy with this product.

I was frustrated with buying scales as I could NEVER get them to read accurately. I have had this scale for more than a year now and even after husband and daughter leave heavy piles of clothes for wash day on top I have NEVER had it read inaccurately or had the batteries die. I have not had any of the problems that have been previously mentioned. I weigh on the Dr.'s balance scale and come right home and it is right one the money. I love this scale and use it every day or every other day. I would buy another one in a heartbeat and have recommended it to friends.

Total crap. I weighed myself 5 times in 5 minutes and was anywhere from 188 to 195 pounds. Then after I ate and came back I was 187, with a belly full of all you can eat buffet.

I bought this scale from Bed Bath & Beyond. It worked very accurately for about 1.5 yrs. and I did love the memory function. Lately it started showing the ERR sign every time I stepped on. Instructions said to reset it which I did. But when I'd weigh myself it would be off by quite a bit. Each day it got worse until it wouldn't read anything but ERR. I replaced the battery and it wouldn't turn on at all. I put the old battery back in and still won't come on. It seems to be completely dead. If I thought buying a new one would mean 1.5 more years of accurate use I would do it but after reading the other reviews here where some scales didn't work from the start, I will try a different brand.

First off, I wish I could give this scale a ZERO star rating. I bought this scale for its features and large, strong platform. I've had it for less than 24hrs and I'm taking it back. I've weighed myself about 15 times, and each time I was given a different weight. I've owned other scales, so I know that foot placement, surface, and movement, is important. Nothing helped. So aside from from a different weight everytime, now its decided to start displaying the too much weight for scale "EE" reading every time I step on it. I weight 230lbs, and the limit is 400lbs. So this scale is just plain crappy. After reading other reviews from people saying the exact same thing, I'm not going to waste my time calling Homedics for help. What I will do, is complain to Bed Bath and Beyond for carrying this piece of crap in their stores.

Do not waste your money on this scale!