Black & Decker Lids Off Jar Opener

by Applica Incorporated/DBA Black and Decker

Product Features

• Electric jar opener that easily releases vacuum-sealed lids
• Simple operation, adjustable height, and large release button
• Ideal for anyone needing a stronger grip
• Fits jars up to 4-1/2 inches in diameter and 8 inches high
• Measures 8-1/2 inches wide by 7-3/4 inches deep by 10 inches high

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 10.2 x 10 inches ; 5.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00008GS9U
• Item model number: JW200
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (135 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #68,412 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Review

With the Lids Off jar opener, Black & Decker has simplified the opening of jars to a no-strain, one-hand operation. Electrically powered, the Lids Off cradles a jar on its lower turntable then grips its lid when you lower the upper housing. Push the large power button, and—voila!—the lid is twisted free. Designed for use on metal or plastic lids, the opener makes a handy tool for anyone and can be especially helpful for those with weak hands or arthritis. The unit accommodates a wide range of jars, from baby food to spaghetti sauce, anything up to 4-1/2 inches in diameter and 8 inches high. It is not intended, however, for the very narrow necks of beer bottles or tall jars of juice. Measuring 8-1/2 by 7-3/4 by 10 inches, the Lids Off is collapsible for space-efficiency and comes with built-in power cord storage. --Emily Bedard

Product Description

Loosen even the most stubborn lid with the Black & Decker Automatic Jar Opener. Simple, quick and convenient, the jar opener does its job in seconds with only the touch of a button. Just lift the handle and place jar on the turntable, lower the upper portion of appliance to rest on top of jar, press and hold the on/off button until lid is loosened, then remove the jar and lid. Adjusts to fit almost any size or shape including jars with plastic lids, thin jars, baby food jars and large jars. Collapses for easy storage. UL listed. Imported. 8Hx8" dia.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

97 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Black & Decker Lids Off, November 16, 2003

By	Francis T. Brown (Wilmington, Delaware United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Black & Decker JW200 Lids Off Jar Opener, White (Kitchen)

I bought this product back in May of 2003, when it first came out. I saw it advertised on TV. My wife had been complaining for years that she could no longer open jars, and she had to wait for me or my stepson to get home, to open them. Since her Birthday is in May I decided to buy one for her Birthday. At the time this was a new product and I could not find in any stores. I ordered it from the Black&Decker web sire for $49.99 with free shipping.
I gave this to my wife on her birthday and she loves it. She uses it all the time for the jars that she can not open. All you do is sit a jar in the machine, close the holders on the bottom of the jar, and then lower the top down to the lid. Then you push a button and it turns the lid and takes it off. A great invention, what took so long for it to come out? I see you now can get a good deal on Amozon for only $39.99 don't pass up this great deal.
My only complaint is that the top dosn't raise high enough to open soda bottles.

48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much-Needed Gadget, November 25, 2003

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This review is from: Black & Decker JW200 Lids Off Jar Opener, White (Kitchen)

I bought one of these devices for my wife and one for my mother and both enjoy them very much. It may sound odd, but as folks get older a simple task such as opening a jar can be quite a challenge, especially for people living alone. The same is true for people of all ages who suffer from arthritis or other problems that restrict hand strength. This product is ideal for such people. We found it to work exactly as advertised. It was simple to use, required almost no effort and opened even the most difficult-to-open jars, large and small. No more banging, prying or using hot water. My 89-year-old mother had no trouble using it with only minimal explanation. And now my daughter-in-law wants to buy two more--one for her mom and one for herself. It remains to be seen if this product will survive the test of time, but so far it seems to work fine.

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It works, September 7, 2004

By	Thomas Reynolds (Potomac, MD United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Black & Decker JW200 Lids Off Jar Opener, White (Kitchen)

I bought this on sale and was pleased to see that it works. My wife is very petite (under 100 lbs.) and when I am not home sometimes unable to open sticky jars. Well, this will open anything you can fit into it (pretty much any jar commonly used). I have used it a couple of times for wet jars rather than look for the rubber grip. I like it too. Would be wonderful for anyone with grip or strength limitations. It does take up a lot of counter space, however.

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