This isn't a problem; this is a catastrophe!

My first thought after the damned thing fell apart was to call 9-1-1, but I realized that the fire department might not have equipment to open wine bottles. So I slummed and used a manual corkscrew. It was a struggle, but I adapted and overcame!

Then I decided to fix the damned thing. How difficult could it be? That main shaft is held in the body of the unit with a pin. Whether the pin sheared or simply worked its way loose shouldn't matter.

Except...the access to the tip of the shaft where the pin holds it in place is covered by a pressed-in fitting on either side...and there is no way to get it out without destroying the fitting.

Brilliant design! Although to be fair I have had this thing for many years, and it has worked well, especially once I ignored the company and put a bit of lithium grease on the shaft and ratchet.

But still...I will have to used ancient technology until I can replace this...hopefully under warranty!

The struggle is real!