I'm tempted to buy because of the good price, but really concerned about the reviews (mostly older) about glass lids exploding. Also problems with the aluminum separating. Does anyone know if those are stil problems or if the manufacturer has fixed...
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Hi Robert. I had an issue with the Wolfgang Puck lids shattering. I got them in 2010. I do not know if the problem has be rectified. They did replace the two lids that shattered. If I had it to do over again I would not buy this product. My reasoning it different than your question. I do not like it that the pans have to be hand washed and I will return to other brands. Much to my suprise I prefer teflon.
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I live in a Center where about a dozen people use them. They are so popular I have bought 3 sets. People use them to store in the fridge and the freezer. I bought the first set months ago. NO lids have broken off. Maybe they will start to...but so far they have proven VERY sturdy.
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No. I have used the lids and have not experienced this as a problem. The pans are awesome, I love them!
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As long as you don't have kids trying to rip the lid off, you'll be fine. I love this can. Have had it about 2 years now and can't imagine the plastic breaking as it is hard, thick plastic....not the soft plastic you often see on cheaper garbage cans. This can is expensive but worth every penny.
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Actually, I've found that swapping out a cottage cheese or sour cream, and 32 oz yougert lid works well when this happens , and many come in clear like the libbey lids. Had the same problem with my family in their 90's. We use the 16 oz. because they eat together. Stay encouraged, and ask them to put a microwave dome over the glass bowl, I bought 6 at the dollar store, and for the price, always leave clean one inside microwave:) Praise God your mom is blessed enough to enjoy home cook food:) Sincerely, Linda in the evergreen state
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I'd like to know because the handles really terrible. I think the handle on just about everyone of my lids is broken after less than a year. I'm not certain but i think there is a card in the box that you have to keep to get warranty.
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It wasn't the case for me. I mean the lid cost like 5 bucks at the time I bought it. If it did leak a little.. what do you expect. I have enjoyed mine since I got it. I have chopped up pepper/vinegar sauce that I use my lid with. Just buy one and find out. If you are wrong it cost you 5 bucks. You will live.
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I have not had any issues. I've even put them in the dishwasher and the lids still fit snug.
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I have not had this problem (yet). The reason that I bought this model was that the write-up claimed that the lid was "easy to open". I'm disappointed to hear that you are having this problem. If you do get it to open, apply the silicone o-ring lube to the threads also. This will help prevent them from seizing in the future.
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I bought it as part of my food storage and emergency preparedness plans. I am a Mormon so food storage is part of my life. I have only used it 7-8 times over the past couple of years, but have never noticed a metal powder coming off. That sounds like a manufacturing defect with the finish. It has worked fine every time I used it. If you plan to use it very frequently I might consider one of the electric options or at least buy the motor for this one - I did.
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I have an All American Model 921 (21 1/2 qts I think). At the time I bought it we were renting a place with a glass topped stove and I went ahead with my canning completely ignorant of any potential problems. And as it turned out, there were no problems. The stove got more than hot enough to bring the pressure up to the required amount and keep it there and the glass didn't crack. That being said, I would never get one of those stoves myself. Too many issues. And much harder to clean than you might imagine if something gets burned on.
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Were you ever able to get the lid off? I had to throw mine out (don't know what brand) and I am looking for one that will not have that problem. NB
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Regarding the lid....this is not a defect, btw. Due to the action of the rocks 'tumbling', the lid Will get thinner and develop a hole in the center. Replacement lids are about $4 each at rocktumbler.com.
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I have bought several and they are pretty inconsistent with the way the lids fit. One of mine is so tight my kids can't open it, the other is super loose, and the third close to just right. I would not chance it in two of mine, the third one might handle for soup....luck of the draw you might get one with an ideal fit.
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I think there is no problem there. However I wanted to put this comment, one of the lids broke, by itself, while it was on fire. The good thing is that when it broke it did not shatter glass everywhere, kind of like when the car windshield breaks, but still, now one of my pots has no lid.
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All of them that I have bought were BPA free. However, I assumed they all had the new easy clean lids now and ordered some that didn't specifically say they had those lids. They did not have the easy clean lids. To be honest, it doesn't make much difference. Even with the easy clean lid, I find you still need the little brush to get in to clean the opening and seal, but I still think they are totally worth it. I gave a lot of these for Christmas this past year. We use and wash them everyday.To the person that said their's didn't last 45 minutes, were they the plastic ones? I bought some of those before too and they are terrible about keeping it hot, but the metal ones keep my coffee hot/warm for several hours. All of them that I have bought were BPA free. However, I assumed they all had the new easy clean lids now and ordered some that didn't specifically say they had those lids. They did not have the easy clean lids. To be honest, it doesn't make much difference. Even with the easy clean lid, I find you still need the little brush to get in to clean the opening and seal, but I still think they are totally worth it. I gave a lot of these for Christmas this past year. We use and wash them everyday.To the person that said their's didn't last 45 minutes, were they the plastic ones? I... » Read More All of them that I have bought were BPA free. However, I assumed they all had the new easy clean lids now and ordered some that didn't specifically say they had those lids. They did not have the easy clean lids. To be honest, it doesn't make much difference. Even with the easy clean lid, I find you still need the little brush to get in to clean the opening and seal, but I still think they are totally worth it. I gave a lot of these for Christmas this past year. We use and wash them everyday.To the person that said their's didn't last 45 minutes, were they the plastic ones? I bought some of those before too and they are terrible about keeping it hot, but the metal ones keep my coffee hot/warm for several hours. « Show Less
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I don't have any issues at all. I like that they seal airtight. I put the lids in the dishwasher on the top shelf. I don't know what the company says, but it's been fine for us.