The same thing here, our stirring rod is also defective. Have you found a solution? After using 3M...

U. Meierflug, I have the same problem. However, after about 2 years of continuous use. Have you found a replacement stirring rod?

No real answer to your question, but: How - and how quickly - did it happen? We've had one for about 1 month, and something's not right - especially with Kaltschuam. If you don't press on it firmly with your finger, it only foams briefly, starts rattling and stops again. I don't understand if something is defective or if the appliance is just extremely finicky.