Customer Reviews

OXO Good Grips Turkey Baster with Cleaning Brush

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

Oxo usually designs their products so thoughtfully, I was willing to pay a little extra for this baster. For $10, I expected this to be a high-quality product, but it was a total disappointment. First, the hole at the tip is so large, the liquid runs out without even sqeezing the bulb. Then the plastic peice that cradles the bulb kept falling down into the pan juices. I'm not even sure what function it serves. It's mediocre at best, and everyone would be wise to buy something else.

Okay, I know I'm just "bumping" what others have stated, but the more the reviews, the better. This is my very first OXO disappointment. I have many other OXO products (I'm kind of an OXO junkie in fact). The collar slides down the basting tube into the roasting pan, then the bulb pops off causing the tube to fall into the pan as well. Ucky, messy, greasy, and dangerous to retrieve out of a hot metal roasting pan!

The cleaning brush is nice. I'll keep for the replacement I'm going to need to find for Thanksgiving next week!

Whomever did come up with the idea of a flat side on the bulb, as well as the easy grip collar was obviously a well seasoned cook. All pieces disassemble for easy cleaning in the dishwasher. I have set the tube upright in either the silverware caddy or a tong on the lower shelf for maximum cleaning. The addition of the tapered brush aids in the elimination of any excess fat and "gunk" that have accumulated during the basting process.

Really, a superior product, once again, from OXO!

I was having the same frustrating problem with the bulb and collar falling off. Like those of you who are familiar with the superior tools from Oxo, it didn't make sense that this was due to poor design. I was convinced I was using it wrong, especially after reading reviews from those who love it. Sure enough, after experimenting, I found that you have to use it like a true syringe, by putting two fingers underneath the collar, while pushing down on the bulb with your thumb--works beautifully! If you just squeeze the bulb without holding the collar, everything falls apart. I gave this four starts, because Oxo should emphasize this little nuance on the packaging.

This baster does not work. The bulb keeps coming off, the collar keeps coming off. It does not hold liquid, it runs right out. It is a complete waste of money.

I thought I would buy a more expensive baster than your typical "dollar store" basters, in hopes that it would work better. This baster is horrible! The top piece kept popping off the "tube". I was trying to baste my turkey Thanksgiving morning when this happened and needless to say, I had a mess all over my oven and also burned myself with the hot juices when this thing decided to let go.

The OXO Good Grips Baster is poorly designed and likely subject to wide manufacturing standards. Mine disassembled and assembled easily when following the instructions (to ease in cleaning), but the bulb does not fit snugly enough to prevent air from entering the top of the unit. Even with the collar snapped into place air leaked in and allowed liquid to drip out. (The size of the hole is normal and is not the problem as reported by another reviewer.) Loose manufacturing tolerances probably allows for some to come through without significant air leakage. Do you feel lucky?

I replaced it with a $1.69 supermarket baster which works great. Except
for its cleaning brush I threw the OXO out.

Do not buy this baster, it is a piece of junk, very poorly designed!! The bulb comes off as you try to use it. I bought it thinking Oxo always designs quality kitchen tools. We do have other Oxo Good Grip tools that are very nicely designed.

I almost didn't buy this because of the negative comments, but am glad I ignored them because this is an excellent product. I use it to measure out bulk liquid fertilizer and other plant beneficials for adding to hydroponic irrigation water. It's accurate enough (+-5% or so), and it doesn't drip between filling and emptying. It saves trying to pour 50 ml quantities from gallon jugs just fine. I suppose it would do a good job with turkey drippings, also.

Up until now I've had good luck with Oxo products -- thought I'd like this initially, easy to get the bulb on and off, great cleaning with that brush. BUT. The tip drips much worse than basters I've used in past, the bulb pops off occasionally when using -- there's a mess. Today is the worst: using it to siphon off fat from roasting short ribs, THE PLASTIC TUBE STARTED MELTING. The clear plastic part actually started to curve, and the tip melted together almost shut. Had to throw it away. Just ordered the Tovolo here, which had good reviews.