The handle is fixed with a respective screw with nut. The screw is on one side in a mother torn off, so that the nut is jumped to the inside and the rest of the screw to the outside.
Photos here.
The basket is now therefore about 8 weeks old.
Directly on Amazon you can after that time no longer claim the item.
You have to contact the manufacturer. This I have done and waiting for a response.
I will then continue to report and if necessary adjust the valuation.
Update: 04/09/2014
After complaining 2 hours ago I just got a new bolt and nut kit already by mail.
According to e-mail "accomodating legally free".
This is very gratifying.
The screws do now a much better impression. As a screw head may break the thread, me anyway mystery.
I'm going to change the parts and report in due course again and then adjust the valuation accordingly.
Update: 04/25/2014
After changing the screws and nuts and now back daily usage we can only report positive.
The handle is much easier to fold mitterlweile.
Presumably, the screws were tightened too much factory.
The manufacturer has as previously reported "accommodating" shown (he may after 5 weeks use and "production error also).
Therefore now full 5 stars! :)