Anchor glass bottles and jars, kind not given

1 report to CPSC, the latest made Dec 3, 2014. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

1report to CPSC
Dec 3, 2014the latest report was made
Dec 3, 2014the earliest
1with the company’s comments

Brand: Anchor
Maker: Anchor Hocking, LLCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Glass bottles and jars, kind not givenCPSC’s product type: Glass Bottles or Jars, Not Specified (code 1140), in Containers & Packaging: Glass

By month

1 report from January 2014 to December 2014; the most in December 2014, 1.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
December 2014	1

How badly anyone was hurt

First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

First aid
Made Dec 3, 2014, sent to the company Dec 11, 2014, published by CPSC Jan 6, 2015

The product, in the report: Anchor square glass storage container with green lid. Purchased last week at Menards.

Took an anchor glass storage container out of fridge. It sat on counter for a few minutes and then started to hand wash it in the sink. The water was warm, but not too warm. While under the water the glass exploded and shattered all over the kitchen

Bought from
Menards, Wisconsin
Bought
Nov 29, 2014
Where
La crosse, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 43, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
Brand Anchor, made or sold by Anchor Hocking, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/16/2014) Anchor Hocking, LLC: This is a response on behalf of Anchor Hocking to CPSC consumer Report ID: 20141203-BE083-2147438252, regarding a square glass storage container, which the consumer identified as being manufactured by Anchor Hocking. The consumer reported that the glass dish broke in her spouse’s hand as he was washing it. Anchor Hocking was sorry to learn that the consumer’s spouse was injured, but glad to hear that there were no injuries that required professional medical attention. We note that the consumer has not yet contacted Anchor Hocking or submitted the dish for inspection. If she wishes to do so, Anchor Hocking’s Consumer Affairs Department can be reached at consumer@anchorhocking.com or 1-800-562-7511 ext. 2478. Based upon Anchor Hocking’s review of the proposed records, Anchor Hocking responds as follows:
I. ANCHOR HOCKING’S 16 C.F.R. 1102.12 COMMENTS ON THE REPORTED CONSUMER COMPLAINT.
A. Identification and Inspection of the Products at Issue Not Performed
Anchor Hocking has not had the opportunity to inspect or otherwise view the product at issue in this claim. Often, similar products manufactured by other entities are improperly identified as Anchor Hocking products. Without having the opportunity to inspect the glass dish, Anchor Hocking is unable to determine whether the product involved in this incident is, in fact, an Anchor Hocking product.
In addition, because the glass dish has not been provided, Anchor Hocking cannot do an inspection as to any potential defect, for common misuse or other cause of the failure. Without an opportunity to review the facts and products involved in the records disclosed, it is impossible to determine the cause of the alleged problem.
B. Consumer Misuse
In Anchor Hocking’s experience, consumer misuse, failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and supplier mishandling are the causes of the overwhelming majority of glass product failures industry-wide. Examples of this type of mishandling are: hitting the glass on a counter or hard surface causing a chip to break off; using improper cleaning materials or utensils; using on a stovetop; placing a hot dish on a wet or cold surface; adding liquid to a hot dish; or using in a too-hot oven. Anchor Hocking believes there is a chance either supplier or consumer misuse caused or contributed to the alleged failure of the product.
C. Tempered Glass Bakeware
According to the consumer, the glass dish “exploded” into many small pieces. There is an explanation for this method of failure. Anchor Hocking’s glassware is subjected to a manufacturing process known as tempering or heat strengthening. Tempering is designed to strengthen glass against thermal shock and in the event of a failure to cause the products to fail safely by shattering in many smaller pieces that are unlikely to cause serious injury. The method of failure is actually a safety feature rather than evidence of a defect. Therefore, the consumer’s report of the product shattering into many pieces is actually an indication the product failed as it is designed to with tempered glass, rather than evidence of a defect.
To warn the consumer of this potential, the care and use instructions for all glass bakeware state the following warnings:
“Failure to follow these warnings may cause the product to suddenly fracture into many small pieces, which could result in property damage or serious personal injury from cuts or burns. Scratches from certain cleaning materials and utensils can weaken bakeware causing unexpected breakage when exposed to sudden temperature change.”
Glass bakeware is not without limitations. While it is a healthier alternative to metal bakeware because no hazardous materials leach into the food, and cooks often prefer it because it helps retain moisture, like all glass, it can break. Manufacturers of glass bakeware, including Anchor, have studied and evaluated the safety of glass bakeware while considering the rigors of cooking. Mechanical breakage (i.e., dropping or hitting hard or sharp objects) is the most frequent failure mode by a significant margin. Accordingly, making the bakeware stronger and more durable against mechanical breakage is a priority. Likewise, having the bakeware break in a safer manner—i.e., relatively small pieces generally lacking sharp edges and shards—is a priority. Tempered soda-lime-silicate glass achieves these goals. Anchor Hocking is proud that it has never had any of its products recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
II. Pursuant to 16 CFR § 1102.12(c)(3), Anchor Hocking verifies that it has reviewed the report of harm and the comment related to the report of harm and that the information contained in the comment is true and accurate to the best of Anchor Hocking’s knowledge, information, and belief. Pursuant to 16 CFR § 1102.12(c)(4), Anchor Hocking requests that the Commission publish the comment in the Database, and consents to the publication of the comment in the Database.
Thank you for the opportunity to respond.

CPSC report 20141203-BE083-2147438252. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Anchor glass bottles and jars, kind not given

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