Thanks to all that has listed their complaints here. It has been most helpful as I was planning on purchasing this Emulsifier. I now have decided that I could do well to avoid this $200 and 6 month problem of returning it. I do not know how Montel can sleep at night, but I do not believe he is such a good guy if all that he cares about is $$$ in his pockets. I hope he gets everything he deserves.
Keep checking at Costco when they are selling the Vitamix blender on one of their traveling shows (it is the one used at Jambajuice) Have had it for over a year, use it daily and love it!