The plastic handle has a fin molded into the backside that acts like a wedge when you push it in against a metal extension on the latch to rotate the mechanism and release. The problem is that the plastic is trying to slide under the sharp edge of the metal stamping which then cuts into the plastic and makes a notch and tends to lock the two into position. I covered the metal part with a piece of 1/4" plastic tubing about 1/2" long and it works like butter! A piece of drinking straw or a couple wraps of tape would probably work just as well. Enjoy!


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