Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I saw this in a retail store, and this looked really useful for the bike, car, and unicycle tires that we need to refill. It has convenient features, easily switchable from 110V (with a short, permanently-attached AC cord) to 12V (with a removable low-voltage cable and cigarette-lighter plug). I used it twice in the garage, and it worked great. Then my wife slid on the ice and bumped a curb, and her tire needed a boost of air. I met her with the ASI300 and my warm winter gloves, plugged in the compressor to her cigarette lighter, and snapped the plastic connector on the end of the short air hose onto the valve stem. BUT rather than snapping on, the connector snapped into six pieces. Granted, the temperature was -10 degrees F, but these condition happen in Iowa. My disappointment is that an otherwise useful product with generally good design and features is spoiled by this low-quality plastic part, that gets used every time the device is used. I did not abuse it (other than the cold), but now it is useless and non-repairable! So I am returning it, thankful that at least it broke soon while I can still return it (only two weeks since purchase). Looking through more products and reviews, I have ordered the Viair 90P Portable Air Compressor Kit for a bit higher cost as a replacement. Viair makes a wide range of similar small units, but they use stainless steel valves rather than the plastic of this Black and Decker. Viair is not as familiar a name to consumers, but Semi Truck Drivers and others who use these products know Viair has a very good reputation. I will add my review of the Viair 90P after I have a chance to use it.