Yep, we got 2 and both have since died. One needed some adjustments just to get it to work the first time. Then worked for a few weeks and died. The second last a little longer and also died. Same as you, red light flashing, no bell, no food. I pulled them apart and cleaned them and played with the mechanism's to see if that would work and nothing did. So they both got turfed.
Thanks, I thought that may have been the case. I have sent the distributor and email to see if they can help. Will post a reply if I get one!