I previously purchased two of these containers in a big box store. I purchased a quantity of six containers the latches per container failure rate was 1 latch each on 2 of the six containers broke at the pivot pin. They were very similar, the exception being the latch clips. I thought the red clips were acceptable not thinking about the plastic strength. I suspect the latch plastic is of a lesser quality as two of the latches broke or were broken on arrival. The latches are redundant with 4 latches per container one dose not make the container unble just not perfectly sealed. I did consider returning the item but my need outweighed the disappointment. I also devised a method of repairing the latch long term. I will take time to request some replacement latches to see how the vendor responds.
Cheap latch limits a nicely sealed container
I previously purchased two of these containers in a big box store. I purchased a quantity of six containers the latches per container failure rate was 1 latch each on 2 of the six containers broke at the pivot pin. They were very similar, the exception being the latch clips. I thought the red clips were acceptable not thinking about the plastic strength. I suspect the latch plastic is of a lesser quality as two of the latches broke or were broken on arrival. The latches are redundant with 4 latches per container one dose not make the container unble just not perfectly sealed. I did consider returning the item but my need outweighed the disappointment. I also devised a method of repairing the latch long term. I will take time to request some replacement latches to see how the vendor responds.