Fire king kitchen gadgets

1 report to CPSC, the latest made Oct 29, 2016. A report isn’t a recall.

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1report to CPSC
Oct 29, 2016the latest report was made
Oct 29, 2016the earliest
1with the company’s comments

Brand: Fire king
Maker: Anchor Hocking, LLCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Kitchen gadgetsCPSC’s product type: Kitchen Gadgets, Not Elsewhere Classified (code 428), in Kitchen: Gadgets & Utensils

By month

1 report from November 2015 to October 2016; the most in October 2016, 1.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
October 2016	1

How badly anyone was hurt

No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

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.

No one hurt
Made Oct 29, 2016, sent to the company Nov 7, 2016, published by CPSC Nov 30, 2016

The product, in the report: Anchor Hocking fire King 1cup glass measuring cup

1 cup anchor Hocking fire King glass measuring cup exploded. I purchased it last night removed the label and put it in the kitchen sink to wash it when I did the dishes. There were some other dishes in the sink but no water. My husband and I were sitting in the front room watching the news when we heard an explosion. I went into the kitchen and there were shards of glass everywhere, in the sink, on the counter, on the floor in front of the sink, a real mess. No one was hurt, but had I been standing at the sink or had been using it, or washing it, (i wash dishes by hand since we dont have a dish washer) the results could have been very serious.

Bought from
Marshall
Bought
Oct 28, 2016
Where
St. Louis, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Fire king, made or sold by Anchor Hocking, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/18/2016) Anchor Hocking, LLC: This is a response on behalf of Anchor Hocking to CPSC consumer Report ID: 20161029-00359-2147411568, regarding a 1 cup glass measuring cup, which the consumer identified as being manufactured by Anchor Hocking. The consumer reported that the measuring cup broke when she placed it in the sink. Anchor Hocking is glad to hear that there were no injuries. We note that the consumer has not contacted Anchor Hocking to date. 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 CPSA SECTION 6(b) OBJECTIONS AND 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 measuring cup, Anchor Hocking is unable to determine whether the product involved in this incident is, in fact, an Anchor Hocking product.
In addition, because the measuring cup 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 measuring cup “exploded” into many small pieces. There is an explanation for this method of failure. Anchor Hocking’s glass bakeware 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.
Glass bakeware is not without limitations. While it is a healthier alternative to other types of bakeware, 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. VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN COMMENTS AND REQUEST FOR PUBLICATION
Pursuant to 16 CFR § 1102.12(c)(3), Anchor Hocking verifies that it has reviewed the report of harm and Anchor Hocking’s comments related to the report of harm and that the information contained in the comments 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 20161029-00359-2147411568. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Fire king kitchen gadgets

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