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Fred SWITCH Salt and Pepper Shakers

3.8 out of 5 stars 102 ratings
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Material Plastic
Brand genuinefred
Item Weight 8.96 ounces
Shape Cylindrical
Closure Material Plastic

About this item

  • This shaker comes one to a package.
  • The shaker is made of ABS plastic.
  • This single-piece salt and pepper shaker features a switch to alternate between dispensing salt or pepper.
  • "S" and "P" are printed on each end of the switch toggle to indicate which spice you're dispensing.
  • Each shaker is packaged in a clear display box.
  • Recyclable clear giftbox packaging
  • Salt and pepper dispenser
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Material Plastic
Brand genuinefred
Item Weight 8.96 ounces
Shape Cylindrical
Closure Material Plastic
Manufacturer Fred & Friends
UPC 728987018497 700629874142 820103671569
Global Trade Identification Number 00728987018497
Product Dimensions 3.5 x 2 x 2 inches
Item Weight 9 ounces
Department Home & Garden
ASIN B004R675II
Item model number SWITCH
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3.8 out of 5 stars 102 ratings

3.8 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #1,594,134 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
#2,895 in Salt Shakers
#5,690 in Salt & Pepper Shaker Sets
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available February 28, 2011

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Shake salt and pepper onto your dishes with the Fred and Friends SWITCH Salt and Pepper Shaker. This shaker comes one to a package. The shaker is made of ABS plastic. This single-piece salt and pepper shaker features a switch to alternate between dispensing salt or pepper. "S" and "P" are printed on each end of the switch toggle to indicate which spice you're dispensing. Each shaker is packaged in a clear display box.

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Customers find the salt and pepper shaker cute and appreciate its novelty as a conversation piece at the dinner table. Moreover, the product is functional and well-made, though opinions about its build quality are mixed. Additionally, the holes at the top are too small, and customers disagree on the size, with some finding it good while others consider it too small. The plastic material receives negative feedback, with one customer describing it as paper-thin.

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31 customers mention "Look"31 positive0 negative

Customers find the salt and pepper set visually appealing, describing it as cute and unique, appreciating its novelty.

"...These salt and pepper shakers were unique and different then anything she had." Read more

"It looks cool with good concept of batteries but it made out of cheap plastic quality...." Read more

"These shakers might look cool, but that's about the extent of their usefulness...." Read more

"These are cute, but feel like they are constructed from shrink-wrap around a little bit of metal...." Read more

11 customers mention "Product quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the salt and pepper set to be a great item, with one customer noting it's a fine addition to a collection.

"...They will be a great gang gift, or a fine addition to someones collection...." Read more

"These are awesome. Great conversation piece at the dinner table...." Read more

"...I think they'll love this fun yet useful item. My roommate also wants to buy one now. :D Great packaging, and the body feels sturdy too...." Read more

"...up and they dispense the right amount of Salt and Pepper, great job Fred and Friends!" Read more

10 customers mention "Fun"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the salt and pepper set fun, particularly noting that it serves as a great conversation piece at the dinner table.

"...The holes at the top are also too small to pass much salt or pepper. they are fun, but clearly not constructed for every-day use." Read more

"...Can't complain. They work and they're entertaining!" Read more

"These are awesome. Great conversation piece at the dinner table...." Read more

"These are so cute and fun to have around, but they really aren't made for any kind of heavy use They have a thin layer of plastic wrapped around..." Read more

10 customers mention "Functionality"7 positive3 negative

Customers find the shaker set functional, with one customer noting it operates like a rocker switch and another mentioning it's perfect for day-to-day use.

"...of salt/pepper on your food at one sitting, this is perfectly good for day-to-day use on the dinner table or breakfast table...." Read more

"...Can't complain. They work and they're entertaining!" Read more

"Love the design, not very practical...." Read more

"...All in all, it works good, and I am satisfied with the purchase." Read more

14 customers mention "Build quality"8 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the salt and pepper shakers, with some finding them solidly built while others report they are not well constructed.

"I just love these solidly built salt and pepper shakers. They are made of plastic with metal tops and hold a fair amount of salt or pepper...." Read more

"It looks cool with good concept of batteries but it made out of cheap plastic quality...." Read more

"Good quality shakers. It's cool to show people, but both shakers have an issue where the holes at the top aren't big enough...." Read more

"...:D Great packaging, and the body feels sturdy too. Can't wait to charge it up with salt 'n' pepper!" Read more

9 customers mention "Size"3 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the salt and pepper shakers, with some finding them good and compact, while others consider them too small.

"...and it is a minor one, is that the hole for pepper dispensing is a little small for ground pepper. I enlarged mine with a metal skewer...." Read more

"...and I found this one, that was one piece which is more convenient and compact, and it doesn't take much space since it's small...." Read more

"...Only complain is that the holes for the S&P to come out of is very small, you get a grain at a time...." Read more

"The actual holes for the salt and pepper are sooooo small. It is one single hole on the top and can take a long time for anything to come out...." Read more

11 customers mention "Holes size"0 positive11 negative

Customers report that the holes at the top of the shaker are too small, with one customer noting that the salt side has only one hole while the pepper side has three.

"...The Salt side has only 1 hole! And the pepper side has 3 holes!..." Read more

"...The holes at the top are also too small to pass much salt or pepper. they are fun, but clearly not constructed for every-day use." Read more

"...There is only 1 small hole on top, which I thought would be a pain to get pepper to come out, but they both pour out extremely well for only having..." Read more

"...flimsy plugs at the bottom (they work, but seem thin), and the tiny holes in the tops (each has just one hole in the center)...." Read more

7 customers mention "Plastic material"0 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the material of the salt and pepper shakers, with some appreciating the ceramic construction while others criticize the thin plastic design.

"The SWITCH S&P is plastic, apparently unlike the other S&Ps in the Fred & Friends lineup...." Read more

"...Made from little more than a clear plastic tube, a decal, and a paper-thin metal top, I'd be surprised if they'd survive any sort of normal use...." Read more

"These are cute, but feel like they are constructed from shrink-wrap around a little bit of metal...." Read more

"...(they work, but seem thin), and the tiny holes in the tops (each has just one hole in the center)...." Read more

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  • Trina1994
    5.0 out of 5 stars great gift to give
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2015
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    These are super cute. I cannot speak to how practical they are to use but if you are giving as a gag gift or to a collector of salt and pepper shakers. They will be a great gang gift, or a fine addition to someones collection. I bought these for my grandma who has a vast collection of salt and pepper shakers. These salt and pepper shakers were unique and different then anything she had.
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  • Niles508
    4.0 out of 5 stars Clever, functional, and SWITCH works mechanically
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2015
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    The SWITCH S&P is plastic, apparently unlike the other S&Ps in the Fred & Friends lineup. I couldn't tell (from the picture, or description, or from any of the reviews) whether this S&P rocker switch actually "worked" with a rocker-type movement, or not. Well, YES, it does operate like a rocker switch: Press the "S" side for salt, Press the "P" side for pepper. There is plenty of space to hold an adequate amount of salt and pepper. Unless you routinely put 2 or 3 teaspoons of salt/pepper on your food at one sitting, this is perfectly good for day-to-day use on the dinner table or breakfast table. (I have no idea why some other reviewers have complained about its size or storage ability. It is a perfectly "normal-sized" S&P, quite usable.)

    Two weird things about it, though:

    1) No instructions or guidance on HOW TO OPEN IT for filling. Normally, this is obvious in a shaker. But, the SWITCH S&P has several seams, all very tight, that could be places for opening it up. Some are on the top, some are on the bottom. It is not obvious, so I started prying a bit on the bottom seams with a penknife. It turns out that there are two SLIDING panels on the bottom. You slide each one to the side to reveal the two compartments. It would have been nice to have an arrow imprinted on each of the "secret" compartment doors to indicate how to open. I imagine that some people have broken the unit when trying to open it.

    2) The Salt side has only 1 hole! And the pepper side has 3 holes! This is opposite the normal American standard, where the salt typically has more holes than the pepper. (Or, it may have the same # of holes.) This switch conforms to the European standard. ( I collect S&Ps, and I learned of this reversal in standards when I purchased a set from England, and the seller was referring to the one with one hole as the Salt, and the one with 3 holes as the Pepper. I questioned this, and in our discussions we each learned that we have opposite standards for the salt holes and for the pepper holes.) I think the Japanese also use the European standard. Most S&Ps are not labeled with "S" or "P", so they can be used either way. But a few do specify which is the salt, and which is the pepper -- as in the case of this SWITCH S&P.

    So, I like this S&P both as a collectible and as a working unit. I don't like the fact that no guidance is given on how to open the compartments.
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  • Duc
    1.0 out of 5 stars Cheap quality
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019
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    It looks cool with good concept of batteries but it made out of cheap plastic quality. You will be too embarrass to display them in your kitchen for any guest to see.
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  • padidle92
    2.0 out of 5 stars Looks good in the picture
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2011
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    These shakers might look cool, but that's about the extent of their usefulness. Made from little more than a clear plastic tube, a decal, and a paper-thin metal top, I'd be surprised if they'd survive any sort of normal use. The salt shaker dispenses reasonably well, but the one hole in the pepper shaker means a lot of shaking. Don't waste your money.
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  • Miech
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cute, but not built well.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2014
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    These are cute, but feel like they are constructed from shrink-wrap around a little bit of metal. The holes at the top are also too small to pass much salt or pepper. they are fun, but clearly not constructed for every-day use.
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  • Katie Seidemann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great novelty item!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2014
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    I purchased this as a Christmas gift for a friend who collects salt and pepper shaker sets and he loved it! Not the best quality if that's what you're looking for, but it was a great gift for the price and novelty of the item.
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  • Phillip
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love these!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2013
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    They have a somewhat cheap feel to them, but it's hilarious when people come over and ask "Why do you have batteries on your counter?"

    There is only 1 small hole on top, which I thought would be a pain to get pepper to come out, but they both pour out extremely well for only having 1 hole. Can't complain. They work and they're entertaining!
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  • MrsMint
    4.0 out of 5 stars So cute! (just a little stingy)
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2014
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    Very cute. The packaging is super clever and the look is just as pictured. I have to give up one star for the rather flimsy plugs at the bottom (they work, but seem thin), and the tiny holes in the tops (each has just one hole in the center). If you want a little salt or pepper, they will be fine. We wanted to be able to use them also to do some seasoning as we cook, but not enough will come out. Maybe that is more a bad expectation on our part, but we think even decorative shakers should be a bit more generous.
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  • MF
    2.0 out of 5 stars Feels like it's going to break every time
    Reviewed in Canada on November 8, 2017
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    A bit rough on clicking. Not a smooth switch. Feels like it's going to break every time.
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  • Tracey. E.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best batteries by far!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2012
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    These salt and pepper Shakers are brilliant. I've had loads of comments from my guests already. They are the correct size of the size D battery too! I would recommend these.
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  • A. macdonald
    3.0 out of 5 stars not great.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2013
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    I purchased this because I like to be different and I thought this would look cool on my table.bit disappointed with it.its not as cool as I hoped.
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  • Cert
    5.0 out of 5 stars super Geschenk
    Reviewed in Germany on July 22, 2013
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    Wir haben die Salzstreuer für meinen Schwiegervater bestellt, da er Informatiker ist.
    Dementsprechen kam es auch wirklich super an und steht beim Essen immer auf dem Tisch bereit. =)
    Was ich wirklich super finde, ist dass man den Füllstand durch das kleine Sichtfenster erkennen kann.

    Würde ich definitv wieder bestellen.
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  • Cliente Amazon
    1.0 out of 5 stars Articolo pessimo - troppo anche una stella
    Reviewed in Italy on December 7, 2017
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    Preciso che la mia recensione si riferisce all'articolo sale e pepe "interruttore", avendo acquistato anche le bacchette sale e pepe che invece sono risultate molto carine.
    L'interruttore è arrivato con la scatola esterna completamente rotta (forse a causa dello scarso/inefficiente imballaggio di Amazon) ed assolutamente non conforme alle foto fornite sul sito.
    Per quanto riguarda l'articolo è a dir poco vergognoso, sembra un gioco per bambini, non è solido e sembra persino usato. L'oggetto per questi motivi è impossibile da regalare ed anche usare per l'uso a cui era originariamente destinato. Lo teniamo solo perché non ci conviene fare il reso per ragioni di tempo e denaro, ci farò giocare mio figlio di due anni.
    Non acquistatelo!
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About this Item

  • This shaker comes one to a package.
  • The shaker is made of ABS plastic.
  • This single-piece salt and pepper shaker features a switch to alternate between dispensing salt or pepper.
  • "S" and "P" are printed on each end of the switch toggle to indicate which spice you're dispensing.
  • Each shaker is packaged in a clear display box.
  • Recyclable clear giftbox packaging
  • Salt and pepper dispenser

Product Description

Shake salt and pepper onto your dishes with the Fred and Friends SWITCH Salt and Pepper Shaker. This shaker comes one to a package. The shaker is made of ABS plastic. This single-piece salt and pepper shaker features a switch to alternate between dispensing salt or pepper. "S" and "P" are printed on each end of the switch toggle to indicate which spice you're dispensing. Each shaker is packaged in a clear display box.
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