The Amazing Detecto DR660 Digital Bariatric Scale

This thing does what it advertises: weighs people accurately using a relatively large platform. Now for the gripes...It is NOT a Detecto scale, it is a "Cardinal/Detecto" made in China for Cardinal Scale Mfg. Co. of Missouri. Second gripe: The data cord that connects the platform (the scale) to its electronics is not properly anchored in the side of the electronics package because the grommet (or whatever it is called) that normally secures a cord to an appliance was pulled-out. Third gripe: The same cord---the one that connects the weighing platform to the electronics--- is too short so that the electronics package must be mounted absurdly low to prevent the cord from un-weighting the platform and thereby giving a too-low reading. Forth gripe: The electronics package cannot be mounted onto a wall facing up because the electronics slam into the mounting bracket.Do these companies not use engineers? In fact, do they not use brains. These problems are so stupid and easily prevented that it makes one wonder...In the end, I kept it and fixed all the problems myself. Why did I keep it? Because it does what I need. Would I recommend it to people? No, I would not.

This product is very cheaply made in China and was in pieces in the box when it arrived. They use plastic rivets that break and the read out screen was damaged as well yet the box it came in was not damaged. You go to return it and it says it’s not eligible for return because it has hazardous materials in it.

My Cardiologist wants me to weigh everyday because of Congestive Heart Failure. I’m obese and needed an accurate scale. It meets my needs.

Clients love it! Wide platform, easy for them to maneuver. Love that it's portable for outreach services!