The previous, a Teraillon made me exactly 2 years and started suddenly to indicate Zero or EEEE cad error. This only confirms other opinions of other consumers who imagine, I think rightly, that Terraillon uses the programmed end of life system. I WILL NEVER RACHETTERAI OF TERRAILLON. Hence my purchase of this scale "Made in Germany" guarantee 5 years and very practical. We'll see a use but I'm alone for 5 years.