Oster 6844 12-Speed Blender, Metallic Red

by Oster

Product Features

• Powerful 450-watt motor of ice crushing power with 12 speeds including pulse
• 5-cup dishwasher-safe and scratch-resistant glass jar is thermal shock tested to withstand extreme temperature changes
• Oster All Metal Drive for lasting durability
• Removable filler cap for easy and convienent filling and measuring
• Stainless steel Ice Crusher blade for perfectly crushed ice every time
• 5-cup dishwasher safe and scratch resistant glass jar is thermal shock tested to withstand extreme temperature changes
• Powerful 450 watt motor of ice crushing power with 12 speeds including pulse

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.2 x 13.6 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001EU9UPG
• Item model number: 006844-000-000
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,878 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #60 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Blenders > Countertop Blenders

Product Description

Brought to you by the #1 Blender brand. A blender that’s anything but basic.Your life isn’t basic. Your blender shouldn’t be either. With this Oster blender you don’t have to sacrifice quality for simplicity. The 5-cup glass jar is dishwasher safe and has

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 8 months in still working as good as day 1!, May 31, 2009

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AlexJouJou (D.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oster 6844 12-Speed Blender, Metallic Red (Kitchen)

This is my first review of any sort of kitchen product. I bought the Oster 12 speed blender (in red--my favorite!) mostly to make smoothies. I make them about 4-5 times per week. I usually use frozen fruit, yogurt, and some form of juice or liquid. I use crushed ice probably less than 25% of the time--so if you are planning on using this blender to crush a lot of ice you may need to look for additional reviews of how it performs that function. For me and the limited amount of ice I use it has worked perfectly.

The glass jar is excellent and I've had no problems with cracking or breaking. All of the pieces fit well together and I really like how the "seat" of the jar in the blender does not include a lot of strangely shaped electronic pieces that are hard to clean. This one works by having the blender sit on a piece of metal. My last blender had weird plastic and rubbery items that covered the "seat" and it was very tough to clean.

I am exceptionally happy with this blender. It has given me 5 star service for the last 8 months (which I feel is long enough to have used it to give a fair review). Enjoy!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive Blender (Model #6844), August 30, 2009

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Amy Starr (Lynn, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oster 6844 12-Speed Blender, Metallic Red (Kitchen)

Wow! It crushes ice in seconds, has lots of features / speeds, was reduced to $29.99, and it's red. What's not to like!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Flimsy Base, October 18, 2009

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Rene "I like movies and music." (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Oster 6844 12-Speed Blender, Metallic Red (Kitchen)

I was quite pleased that the pitcher is made of thick, sturdy glass. But the base is an entirely different matter. In fact, it feels like this base belong with an entirely different Oster pitcher. While this pitcher feels heavy and solid, in contrast the base feels light, flimsy and plasticky. When the blender is on, the base vibrates and rattles in a loud, harsh way that is beyond what I'd expect for normal operation -- especially considering that the hardest thing I've put in the blender is pieces of frozen bananas for smoothies. It's as if the blender vibrates so wildly because it's so top-heavy -- the base just doesn't have the weight or sturdiness to properly absorb the vibrations from the heavy pitcher.

This blender has made a couple of dozen frozen banana smoothies for me without a problem, but it is disappointing that the base -- which looked to me like it would be heavy and sturdy -- is actually mostly plastic and vibrates wildly. I make a smoothie at least once a day, so I wouldn't be surprised if the base cracks or fails before very long. I guess I've learned my lesson; next time I will pay more for all-around solid construction.