I just purchased this hand mixer and tried it out on whipping cream and pie filling. It handled great and the end product turned out well. Easy to use and shift speeds. Also the beaters ejected fine.
After fewer than a dozen uses only speeds 2, 3, and 4 work, and 2 is too fast to blend dry ingredients.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, November 12, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about the issues you’ve experienced with your Cuisinart® Power Advantage® 5-Speed Hand Mixer (HM-50). Please ensure the beaters are fully inserted and the speed control is set securely, as proper alignment helps the unit operate smoothly. This model is backed by a 3-year warranty, which covers manufacturing defects. If the problem continues, our Consumer Service Team is happy to assist with repair or replacement options. You can reach them at 1-800-726-0190.
We seem to go through one of these every couple of years. I bought my first one 30 years ago. It lasted 20 years. Finally in 2021 it gave up the ghost, so I bought a new one. That one lasted exactly two years and our daughter bought another. That one has lasted exactly two years. I didn't realize at the time that Cuisinart has a 3 year warranty and we chucked the oldone. This time, I am going to apply for the warranty.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, November 12, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about the issues you’ve experienced with your Cuisinart® product. It’s great that you’re aware of our 3-year warranty, which covers manufacturing defects and may provide a replacement or repair for your unit. For assistance with the warranty process, our Consumer Service Team is happy to help at 1-800-726-0190. Thank you for sharing your experience and for your loyalty to Cuisinart over the years.
I needed to replace my mustard yellow Hamilton Beach hand mixer, circa 1980, so opted for the Cuisinart. Little did I know that these wire whisks would be so magical. In the old days, I would stand there whipping cream endlessly with my old mixer. This time I had a recipe that required my Kitchenaid stand mixer for the cream cheese part of the filling and another bowl for the whipping cream portion. I only have one bowl so whipped the cream in my big Pampered Chef measuring bowl. I started of slow and kicked it up eventually to whip. Wow. It was done so fast that I was afraid I was about to make butter. Well done Cuisinart!
Comedically powerful. I live in fear of it. This is a weapons grade beast that will splatter your walls with zero care for convince. Rock hard butter, bread dough, frozen chocolate chips, I half believe it could pulverize rock. There is no light setting. Just war. Needs a weaker starting speed and better vibration protection. Exceptionally loud
It’s level 1 speed is so fast, that it is impossible to beat things slowly. So if that’s what you’re starting from, it’s very hard to use if you want to build a gradual speed. Had I known that, I would’ve purchased a different mixer.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, July 28, 2025
Hello- Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us about your Cuisinart. We have taken note of the information you shared about the unit as we are always looking to make products that exceed expectations. We always appreciate our consumers reaching out to us about ways we can improve.