Oster BVST-TM23 2-1/2-Quart Iced-Tea Maker, Black

I was looking for an ice tea maker with a glass pitcher. Liked the way this one looked. Bought one, worked fine for a few days, then it wouldn't turn on any more. The on button would fail to 'click' and light up, as it had before. Nothing. Thinking maybe I had gotten a lemon, decided to try a replacement since as I mentioned in the title, I really liked it, when it WORKED.

Got the second one, very quickly. I've had it for a few days now. Made about 4 or 5 batches of tea with it. I went to make another one just now and...nothing. It won't turn on just like the first one. I don't know for sure, but I suspect it may have something to do with the automatic shutoff feature. I've tried unplugging and replugging it, but it made no difference, with either one. There is nothing in the instructions to address this. I'm going to call the help center, to see if there's ANYTHING I could be doing different, seeing how it's two of these now that have done this, but at...Read more

I ordered two of these tea makers. They looked good and cycled through the cleaning cycle. That was the last time either of them would power on.

As with the other reviews, my unit stopped working after the first use. The start button doesn't work. This is unfortunate since I like the look of this Ice Tea Maker. I called Oster and they mentioned that they have no knowledge of any issues with this product. I find that hard to believe since others who have reviewed this product have also called the company with this issue. So, in addition to making a poor product I also question their honesty.