Does it really open cans without holding it?

It clamps onto the rim and drives itself around the can, but you still start it and steady the can. It is hands-free during the cut, not from start to finish.

What batteries does it take?

It runs on standard household batteries. Use fresh alkaline cells; weak batteries are the usual cause of stalling mid-cut.

Does it leave sharp edges?

Farberware says the cutting design reduces sharp edges on the can. Results vary by can, and the cut lid still has an edge, so handle it with care.

How does it compare with a manual opener?

It removes the cranking and is easier on the hands, but a manual opener never needs batteries and rarely jams. Choose this one for comfort, a manual for dependability.

Can it open large or odd-shaped cans?

It is built for standard round cans. Very large, square or dented cans may not seat well and can cause the opener to slip.

Wipe the cutting area with a damp cloth and dry it. Do not submerge the battery compartment in water.

Farberware Hands-Free Automatic Battery-Operated Handheld Can Opener

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Farberware Hands-Free Automatic Battery-Operated Handheld Can Opener

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Our take on the Farberware Hands-Free Automatic Battery-Operated Handheld Can Opener

The Farberware Hands-Free Automatic Can Opener is a battery-operated handheld opener that clamps onto the can rim and walks itself around the lid, so you don't crank by hand. It is small enough to store in a drawer and has a built-in magnet to lift the cut lid away. It suits people with weak grip or arthritis, or anyone opening many cans. Against manual openers it trades simplicity for battery dependence; against plug-in electric openers it trades power for portability. Its 3.4-out-of-5 rating from 93 buyers suggests a mixed reception, with complaints centered on reliability and battery life.

Best forPeople with weak grip or arthritisSmall kitchens with little counter spaceCampers and RV users who want no cordOpening several cans in one session

Pros

Hands-free: clamps on and cuts without cranking
Compact handheld body stores in a drawer
Built-in magnet lifts the lid off the can
Cordless, so it works anywhere
Leaves a smoother rim than many manual openers

Cons

Runs on batteries, so it can stall or slow as they drain
Some units fail to grip or complete the cut
Mixed reliability across buyers
Needs fresh batteries on hand

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What reviewers say

3.4 / 593 ratings

Buyers are split. Fans like the hands-free action and the magnet that lifts the lid, while critics report units that slip, stall or stop cutting partway around the can.

What people mention

Hands-free usePraisedBuyers with hand or wrist pain say it saves them the effort of a manual crank.
ReliabilityCriticisedSeveral owners report the opener slipping or quitting before the lid is fully cut.
Battery lifeCriticisedReviewers say it slows and stalls as batteries drain and needs frequent fresh cells.
Lid magnetPraisedThe magnet that lifts the cut lid off the can is called out as a useful touch.
SizePraisedOwners like that the compact body fits in a drawer.

About the Farberware Hands-Free Automatic Battery-Operated Handheld Can Opener

This is a hands-free, automatic can opener that runs on batteries. It clamps onto the can and works its way around the rim, so there is no hand-cranking as with a manual opener.

The opener uses technology designed for a seamless open, which helps reduce the hazard of sharp edges left on the can. A built-in magnet helps lift the lid away once the can is open.

Its compact handheld shape takes up little room and fits easily in a drawer or cabinet.

Type: Automatic handheld can opener
Power: Battery-operated
Operation: Hands-free; clamps onto the can
Lid removal: Built-in magnet
Color: Red
Size: 1.3 qt

Specifications

color: RedSource
size: 1.3 qtSource

Questions and answers

Does it really open cans without holding it?: It clamps onto the rim and drives itself around the can, but you still start it and steady the can. It is hands-free during the cut, not from start to finish.
What batteries does it take?: It runs on standard household batteries. Use fresh alkaline cells; weak batteries are the usual cause of stalling mid-cut.
Does it leave sharp edges?: Farberware says the cutting design reduces sharp edges on the can. Results vary by can, and the cut lid still has an edge, so handle it with care.
How does it compare with a manual opener?: It removes the cranking and is easier on the hands, but a manual opener never needs batteries and rarely jams. Choose this one for comfort, a manual for dependability.
Can it open large or odd-shaped cans?: It is built for standard round cans. Very large, square or dented cans may not seat well and can cause the opener to slip.
How do I clean it?: Wipe the cutting area with a damp cloth and dry it. Do not submerge the battery compartment in water.
Where is the Farberware Hands-Free Automatic Battery-Operated Handheld Can Opener cheapest?: At Walmart, for $21.98, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Farberware Hands-Free Automatic Battery-Operated Handheld Can Opener?: Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 93 ratings.