Salter 9009ef Lithium Electronic Scale (400 lb. Capacity with Extra Large LCD Readout)

by Salter

Product Features

• Extra large, extra tall 2" LCD display with easy to read LCD readout
• High capacity 400 lb. capacity in .2 lb increments (kilograms, too)
• Silver platform with premium black mat and silver bezel
• Ultra thin profile - 1" thick!
• Long life Lithium battery included

Product Description

Salter, a premier name in Europe, has been designing and making products to address consumer needs with style. And now Salter presents a bold new design. Pure style, easy to read, easy to use. The oversized platform with the extra large LCD readout has a low 1" profile. The silver platform is accented with a premium black mat. This is our largest capacity scale at 400lbs/180kg -measured in .2 lb/0.1 kg increments. Salter stands behind this product with a 5 year warranty.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 13.8 x 2.3 inches ; 5.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000LRGRQ8
• UPC: 077784001981 077784004203
• Item model number: 9009BKSV3
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,957 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Flimsy Scale with Inaccurate and Unreliable Weighing, June 27, 2007

By 

Sebrina G. Blackburn "Seth" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Salter 9009ef Lithium Electronic Scale (400 lb. Capacity with Extra Large LCD Readout) (Health and Beauty)

Pros:

1. Soft mat to stand on.

2. Nice colors with a low-profile design.

3. The black mat where your feet go is 9 1/2 inches, and from top to bottom in the center of where each foot would step is 12 inches, including plastic and mat.

Cons:

1. This is a flimsy scale made entirely of plastic. The scale itself weighs about 3 pounds. You must be sure to keep your feet towards the outer parts of the black mat, as the center bends very easily, and makes groaning noises. This happens with weights as little as 10 pounds.

2. The digital read-out is not as pictured. It is large; however, it is a normal LCD screen with a grey background and black numbers, not a black background with white numbers.

3. I, too, did the actual weights on the scale test. The scale was always off, reporting weights from 0.2 to 5 pounds off for the same actual weight, placed in the same position, over and over again.

4. If you need an accurate, reliable scale, this is not the one to buy, especially at this price. The lackluster performance, reliability, and design of this electronic scale makes it highly over-priced.

Commenter's Note: Unlike some of these 5 stars reviews, I am actually purchased this scale and own it. In addition, I am not paid or benefited for this review. Please note that of the 9 reviews: 6 are 5 stars reviews with only ONE having a REAL NAME badge. 3 are one and two star reviews, and all 3 of those have REAL NAME badges.

I am not happy with this scale, and wanted to share the reasons with anyone wishing to purchase it. I wish you happy shopping and hope that you do find the perfect scale for you!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality and not even close to accurate..., August 19, 2008

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MikeTMC (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Salter 9009ef Lithium Electronic Scale (400 lb. Capacity with Extra Large LCD Readout) (Health and Beauty)

I purchased the product and am quite disappointed.

As noted- it is very flimsy plastic and feels like it is bending in half when used.

It is impossible to get accurate readings from the scale- there is often a *5 POUND* variance between consecutive weigh-ins. You have to weigh yourself multiple times and average the results to even get a clue which number is accurate.

I have even tested it with known quantity cast iron weights and found it to be off.

I purchased it becasue of the Salter name brand. I will not make that mistake again. I have since replaced this unit with another brand of scale.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad scale, May 13, 2007

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J. A. Ruiz-escalante - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Salter 9009ef Lithium Electronic Scale (400 lb. Capacity with Extra Large LCD Readout) (Health and Beauty)

This is a very unreliable scale. It will give me three different readings in less than five minutes,and the difference will be over 5 pounds.