Pyrex kitchen mixing bowls, canisters or similar containers

11 reports to CPSC, the latest made Dec 17, 2025. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

11reports to CPSC
Dec 17, 2025the latest report was made
Jun 28, 2011the earliest
10with the company’s comments

Brand: Pyrex
Maker: World Kitchen, LLCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Kitchen mixing bowls, canisters or similar containersCPSC’s product type: Kitchen Mixing Bowls, Canisters or Similar Containers (code 435), in Kitchen: Cookware & Tableware

By month

1 report from January 2025 to December 2025; the most in December 2025, 1. 10 earlier reports, since June 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
December 2025	1
March 2023	1
November 2021	1
July 2021	1
June 2019	1
July 2016	2
March 2015	1
March 2014	1
May 2013	1
June 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Hospital admission 1 CPSC: Injury, Hospital Admission
Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
First aid 2 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
Hurt, no treatment 2 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
No one hurt 4 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 Dec 17, 2025, sent to the company Dec 22, 2025, published by CPSC Jan 16, 2026

The product, in the report: 7x7in Pyrex clear glass snapware container

Opened our Pyrex snapware 7x7 clear glass container and the rim has sharded and glass was in our boiled eggs

Bought from
Costco, Michigan
Bought
May 28, 2025
Where
Oxford, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Pyrex, made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/5/2026) World Kitchen, LLC: This is a response on behalf of Corelle Brands d/b/a World Kitchen to CPSC consumer Report ID: 20251217-2AE83-2147325459, regarding a Pyrex Snapware glass storage container, which the consumer identified as being a Pyrex product manufactured by Corelle Brands. The consumer reported they purchased a 7x7 clear glass container in which there were issues with the rim in which glass shards contaminated the food stored within. Corelle has been in contact with the customer and has offered a replacement and referred them to Costco for a refund. The consumer has not submitted the glassware for inspection. Based upon Corelle Brands’ review of the proposed records, Corelle Brands responds as follows:
I. CORELLE BRANDS’ 16 C.F.R. 1102.12 COMMENTS ON THE REPORTED CONSUMER COMPLAINT.
A. Identification and Inspection of the Products at Issue Not Performed
Corelle Brands 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 Corelle Brands products. Without having the opportunity to inspect the container, Corelle Brands is unable to determine whether the product involved in this incident is, in fact, a Corelle Brands product.
In addition, because the container has not been provided, Corelle Brands cannot do an inspection as to any potential defect, for common misuse, retailer mishandling, 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. Compliance with Industry Standard
Corelle Brands’ glass bakeware is manufactured in compliance with the applicable industry standard set forth in Chapter 24 of the Cookware Manufacturing Association Engineering Standards for Cookware and Bakeware.
C. Consumer or Retailer Misuse
In Corelle Brands’ experience, consumer misuse, failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and supplier and/or retailer 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; retailer mishandling including improper stacking or storage; or using in a too-hot oven. Corelle Brands believes there is a chance either retailer or consumer misuse caused or contributed to the alleged failure of the product.
II. VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN COMMENTS AND REQUEST FOR PUBLICATION
Pursuant to 16 CFR § 1102.12(c)(3), Corelle Brands verifies that it has reviewed the report of harm and Corelle Brands’ comments related to the report of harm and that the information contained in the comments is true and accurate to the best of Corelle Brands’ knowledge, information, and belief. Pursuant to 16 CFR § 1102.12(c)(4), Corelle Brands 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 20251217-2AE83-2147325459. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hospital admission
Made Mar 15, 2023, sent to the company Mar 20, 2023, published by CPSC Apr 4, 2023

The product, in the report: 7404 S glass bowl, largest in a 4 pack sold by Costco

Pyrex bowl shattered, cutting my left hand, resulted in surgery. Pyrex 7404-S 20 BOWL. I was using the product to hold snack size candy. I reached up to where the bowl was stored, approx 1.8 meters, it slipped out of my hands and fell to the wood kitchen floor (shattering into a lot of pieces and shards) I have some pieces and shards, if someone would like to examine them. The majority was thrown away when the mess was cleaned up. Please contact me for photos of the shards and pieces (from under the refrigerator), that I found later. They are on my cell phone and I don’t have time to upload right now. The shards of glass lacerated my hands and ankles, resulting in surgery to remove 3 shards from under the skin of my left palm.

Model
7404 S
Bought from
Costco, Minnesota
Bought
Apr 8, 2022, about then
Where
Burnsville, Minnesota: Unspecified
Who was involved
Age 62, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand PYREX, made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Hospital Admission

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/29/2023) World Kitchen, LLC: We manufacture Pyrex and appreciated receiving this Consumer Product Safety Act Section 6A Report (Report No. 20230315-1D8DC-2147348734) on March 20, 2023 (the “Report”), and the opportunity to provide a response to the Commission.
As an initial matter, the referenced product complies with applicable durability and testing protocols. We do not believe that the product presents a defect, quality issue, safety issue or any other problem. Importantly, our website, located at www.pyrexhome.com, is also featured on packaging, and expressly and prominently provides customers with clear information on how to minimize the possibility for breakage.
Upon receiving this Report, we searched our database for any contact and/or information from the customer. Our records confirmed that we had not been contacted by this customer and had no information about this customer or this matter.
In the Report, this customer states she “reached up” to retrieve the product and it “slipped”, “shatter[ing]” on her wood floors. We kindly remind all customers to review their safety and use instructions, particularly if they have dropped the product.
Following are applicable use instructions, as referenced above: “[w]hile Pyrex® glass is heat strengthened, through a thermal tempering process, to be durable and long-lasting, Pyrex® glassware—any glass products, for that matter—can break if it’s dropped, knocked against a hard surface, or struck with a hard utensil—so handle your Pyrex® glassware with care…And if you do break a piece of Pyrex® glassware, use thick gloves and a great deal of caution cleaning the broken glass, as pieces can be extremely sharp and be widely spread from the point of breakage.”
Although we reiterate that we do not believe that the product presents a defect, quality issue, safety issue or any other problem, we nevertheless have a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. Accordingly, a customer care specialist promptly contacted the customer after receiving this Report. Unfortunately, and despite multiple attempts, we have been unable to connect with this customer.
Customer satisfaction and safety are our top priorities, and we encourage this customer and all our customers to contact us at any time, whether by phone, email, or via our online ticket portal.
Thank you again for the notification and the opportunity to provide this response.

CPSC report 20230315-1D8DC-2147348734. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Nov 4, 2021, sent to the company Nov 5, 2021, published by CPSC Nov 22, 2021

The product, in the report: Pyrex 8pc Mixing Bowl Set — 4qt glass bowl that comes with the navy blue matching lid

The largest size bowl of my Pyrex 8pc Mixing Bowl Set suddenly combusted/exploded on the kitchen counter. It wasn’t exposed to sudden temperature change. I had tossed a salad inside of it with silicone tongs and when I came back to empty the bowl out 45 minutes later, it combusted without me touching it.

Model
Item #5899183 on www.Macys.con
Bought from
Macy’s Kailua Kona
Bought
Dec 19, 2016, about then
Where
Oceanside, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 23, Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Pyrex, made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/18/2021) World Kitchen, LLC: Corelle Brands LLC (“Corelle Brands”) appreciated receiving this Consumer Product Safety Act Section 6A Report (Report No. 20211104-1F878-2147358953) on November 5, 2021 (the “Report”), and the opportunity to provide a response to the Commission.
As an initial matter, Corelle Brands reiterates that the referenced product complies with applicable durability and testing protocols. Corelle Brands does not believe that the product presents a defect, quality issue, safety issue or any other problem in any respect. Pyrex® user instructions are included with the product and online at https://www.pyrexhome.com/product-warranties, and they provide customers with clear information on how to minimize the possibility for breakage.
Unfortunately, no consumer contact information was provided in the Report, so Corelle Brands is unable to verify whether the consumer previously contacted Corelle Brands about this matter or to request additional information from the consumer. Although the customer’s reported problem does not reflect a quality or safety issue presented by the product, we nevertheless have a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and encourage this customer to reach out to a Customer Care Center specialist and provide Corelle Brands with more information and the opportunity to resolve this to the customer’s satisfaction.
Again, customer satisfaction and safety are Corelle Brands’ top priorities, and we encourage all our customers to contact us at any time. Thank you again for the notification and the opportunity to provide this response.

CPSC report 20211104-1F878-2147358953. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 27, 2021, sent to the company Jul 30, 2021, published by CPSC Aug 13, 2021

The product, in the report: Pyrex Bowl

While on the Dinner table the Pyrex Bowl exploaded

Model
Dont know
UPC
n/a
Serial number
n/a
Bought from
Sears, Nevada
Bought
Jan 20, 2020, about then
Where
Las Vegas, Nevada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Pyrex, made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/5/2021) World Kitchen, LLC: Corelle Brands LLC (“Corelle Brands”) appreciated receiving this Section 6A Report (Report No. 20210727-D6AD7-2147361593) on July 30, 2021 (the “Report”), and the opportunity to provide a response to the Commission.
As an initial matter, Corelle Brands reiterates that the referenced product complies with applicable durability and testing protocols. Corelle Brands does not believe that the product presents a defect, quality issue, safety issue or any other problem in any respect. Pyrex® user instructions are included with the product and online at https://www.pyrexhome.com/product-warranties, and they provide customers with clear information on how to minimize the possibility for breakage.
Upon receiving the Report, Corelle Brands immediately searched its database to determine whether we had received contact and/or information from the customer. Our records confirmed that the customer contacted Corelle Brands on March 3, 2021. Corelle Brands promptly responded to the customer, and, to date, has not yet received a response from this customer. Although the customer’s reported problem does not reflect a quality or safety issue presented by the product, we nevertheless have a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. A Customer Care Center specialist is contacting the customer again to request the opportunity to resolve this matter to the customer’s satisfaction.
Customer satisfaction and safety are Corelle Brands’ top priorities, and we encourage all our customers to contact us at any time. Thank you again for the notification and the opportunity to provide this response.

CPSC report 20210727-D6AD7-2147361593. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made Jun 5, 2019, sent to the company Jul 16, 2019, published by CPSC Aug 6, 2019

The product, in the report: Pyrex 4L glass mixing bowl

Submitter says that she took the product out of the top rack of the dishwasher. While it was in her hand it exploded into 4 big shards and a lot of small pieces that went all over the kitchen. Caller has minor laceration injuries due to this incident.
Caller believes this product is a laceration hazard.

Bought
Jun 1, 2014, about then
Where
New Orleans, Louisiana: Unspecified
Who was involved
Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Pyrex, made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

CPSC report 20190605-B1955-1878678. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Jul 23, 2016, sent to the company Aug 3, 2016, published by CPSC Aug 24, 2016

The product, in the report: The largest of the Pyrex Smart Essentials Mixing Bowl Set. Four clear glass Pyrex nested mixing bowls with lids. item number 1086053

I was in my dining room, which is adjacent to my kitchen, when I heard what sounded like an explosion in my kitchen. I looked into my kitchen and saw large shards of a glass Pyrex bowl on my kitchen counter top beneath the cabinet my bowls were stored in. I opened the cabinet, and the larger of my nesting set of Pyrex bowls (Pyrex Smart Essentials with lids) had apparently exploded. It had been in the cabinet, along with the other bowls with it, for at least several days so this wasn’t a sudden temperature change related issue. The bowl is one of a set of four Pyrex bowls I purchased within the last year from Kohls. They came as a boxed set with lids. I purchased three of these sets, one for each of my sons, and one for myself. Had I been near it when this happened, I could have had a piece of glass explode into one of my eyes. There were bits of glass all inside the cabinet and the force of the explosion was strong enough to open my cabinet doors. Since I was not near the cabinets, I was not immediately injured. However, I did get several shards of glass in my fingers while trying to carefully clean up the broken glass. These bowls are extremely dangerous and need to be recalled.

Model
Smart Essentials Mixing Bowl Set
Bought from
Kohl’s
Bought
Jul 23, 2015, about then
Where
Oxford, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 60, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Pyrex, made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(1/10/2017) World Kitchen, LLC: At World Kitchen the safety of consumers is our highest priority. As part of our standard procedures, we follow up on reported incidents. We encourage consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us toll-free at 800-999-3436, or e-mail us using the “contact us” link on our website--www.pyrexware.com.The Safety & Usage Instructions for our products and other important product information is available at www.pyrexware.com. All glass bakeware can experience thermal breakage if exposed to sudden or uneven temperature changes. You can avoid the most common causes of thermal breakage by following four simple rules: 1. Always place hot glass bakeware on a dry, cloth potholder or towel. Never place hot glass bakeware on top of the stove, on a metal trivet, on a damp towel, directly on a counter or in a sink. 2. Never put glass bakeware directly on a burner or under a broiler. 3. Always allow the oven to fully preheat before placing glass bakeware in the oven. 4. Always cover the bottom of the dish with liquid before cooking meat or vegetables.

CPSC report 20160723-340FC-2147416615. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 5, 2016, sent to the company Jul 13, 2016, published by CPSC Aug 5, 2016

The product, in the report: clear glass pyrex 4 quart mixing bowl

We were mixing raw salmon and pre-cooked vegetables in a 4 quart Pyrex mixing bowl. The veggies and salmon had been mixed well together to make salmon cakes. It was at least ten minutes after any temperature changes had been made in the bowl and the bowl had not been touched in at least 3 minutes and the bowl untouched exploded on the counter top. The food was ruined and glass went everywhere. The explosion was very loud. Glass flew 8 ft.

Bought from
Publix
Bought
Jul 1, 2014
Where
Newberry, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand pyrex, made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/14/2016) World Kitchen, LLC: At World Kitchen the safety of consumers is our highest priority. As part of our standard procedures, we follow up on reported incidents. We encourage consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us toll-free at 800-999-3436, or e-mail us using the “contact us” link on our website--www.pyrexware.com.The Safety & Usage Instructions for our products and other important product information is available at www.pyrexware.com. All glass bakeware can experience thermal breakage if exposed to sudden or uneven temperature changes. You can avoid the most common causes of thermal breakage by following four simple rules: 1. Always place hot glass bakeware on a dry, cloth potholder or towel. Never place hot glass bakeware on top of the stove, on a metal trivet, on a damp towel, directly on a counter or in a sink. 2. Never put glass bakeware directly on a burner or under a broiler. 3. Always allow the oven to fully preheat before placing glass bakeware in the oven. 4. Always cover the bottom of the dish with liquid before cooking meat or vegetables.

CPSC report 20160705-E5681-2147417249. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Seen by a doctor or nurse
Made Mar 6, 2015, sent to the company Mar 16, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 6, 2015

The product, in the report: Clear glass bowl with ridges going up side of bowl. 10Cup size

The product being used was a class Pyrex 10 cup bowl. I had baked mac and cheese in the bowl 2 days prior. After the dish was completely cooled it was stored in the fridge. Once the bowl was emptied it was filled with water to soak. I emptied the water out of the bowl and holding the glass bowl with one hand, I began to clean it with a scotchbrite pad with the other hand. I believe the bowl exploded in my hand at this time. I suffered a significant wound to the palm of my hand, which required 9 stitches and appear to be leaving a nasty scar. I also had several scratches from flying class pieces on my forearms. The doctor that saw me in the urgent care center even questioned how the scratches got on my arms from the bowl in my hand. I am in shock that a bowl can just explode this way.

Where
Shickshinny, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 37, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Pyrex, made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/14/2015) World Kitchen, LLC: At World Kitchen the safety of consumers is our highest priority. As part of our standard procedures, we follow up on reported incidents. We encourage consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us toll-free at 800-999-3436, or e-mail us using the “contact us” link on our website--www.pyrexware.com. The Safety & Usage Instructions for our products and other important product information is available at www.pyrexware.com. As part of our standard procedure, whenever an injury is reported, we ask the consumer to send World Kitchen the broken dish to allow us to confirm product indentity and evaluate the breakage. All glass bakeware can experience thermal breakage if exposed to sudden or uneven temperature changes. You can avoid the most common causes of thermal breakage by following four simple rules: 1. Always place hot glass bakeware on a dry, cloth potholder or towel. Never place hot glass bakeware on top of the stove, on a metal trivet, on a damp towel, directly on a counter or in a sink. 2. Never put glass bakeware directly on a burner or under a broiler. 3. Always allow the oven to fully preheat before placing glass bakeware in the oven. 4.Always cover the bottom of the dish with liquid before cooking meat or vegetables.

CPSC report 20150306-95C31-2147434785. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Mar 3, 2014, sent to the company Mar 11, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 26, 2014

The product, in the report: Pyrex 1.75 glass container

Product: Pyrex 1.75 qt. glass container that comes with a plastic lid. Product is routinely placed atop/inside a shallow 9 x 13 glass casserole dish inside a pantry cabinet for storage. I had not used this container for a week or so. Two days ago, long after we had gone to bed, my husband heard a loud noise from the kitchen. He got up to investigate, but saw nothing. The next morning, upon opening the pantry, 8 trillion pieces of glass shards were scattered inside the pantry with concentration inside the 9 x 13 casserole dish.
Safety issue: this glass container spontaneously shattered overnight without anyone even using it at the time! So when I opened the pantry doors glass fell out on the floor near my bare feet! Please note that the temperature of the house was 75 degrees at all times during the night.

Model
7203 possibly
Bought from
don’t know
Where
Cleveland, Tennessee: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 57, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Pyrex, made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(4/17/2014) World Kitchen, LLC: At World Kitchen the safety of consumers is our highest priority. As part of our standard procedures, we follow up on reported incidents. We encourage consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us toll-free at 800-999-3436, or e-mail us using the “contact us” link on our website--www.pyrexware.com. The Safety & Usage Instructions for our products and other important product information are available at www.pyrexware.com.

CPSC report 20140303-1009A-2147446724. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made May 14, 2013, sent to the company May 22, 2013, published by CPSC Jun 13, 2013

The product, in the report: Large blue Pyrex mixing bowl from a multi-size set

I was hand washing my large, blue Pyrex mixing bowl with hot tap water, dish soap and a scrub sponge when it shattered in my hand. I have cuts on two fingers, a couple scratches, and a small gash in the palm of my hand.

Bought
May 14, 2003, about then
Where
Unspecified: Unspecified
Who was involved
Age 35, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Pyrex, made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/12/2013) World Kitchen, LLC: At World Kitchen the safety of consumers is our highest priority. As part of our standard procedures, we follow up on reported incidents. We encourage consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us toll-free at 800-999-3436, or e-mail us using the “contact us” link on our website--www.pyrexware.com. The Safety & Usage Instructions for our products and other important product information is available at www.pyrexware.com. As part of our standard procedure, whenever an injury is reported, we ask the consumer to send World Kitchen the broken dish to allow us to confirm product indentity and evaluate the breakage. All glass bakeware can experience thermal breakage if exposed to sudden or uneven temperature changes. You can avoid the most common causes of thermal breakage by following four simple rules: 1. Always place hot glass bakeware on a dry, cloth potholder or towel. Never place hot glass bakeware on top of the stove, on a metal trivet, on a damp towel, directly on a counter or in a sink. 2. Never put glass bakeware directly on a burner or under a broiler. 3. Always allow the oven to fully preheat before placing glass bakeware in the oven. 4. Always cover the bottom of the dish with liquid before cooking meat or vegetables.

CPSC report 20130514-AEC3E-2147456129. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, care not known
Made Jun 28, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 20, 2011

The product, in the report: Pyrex 8-cup measuring cup/mixing bowl. Bought for me by my mother online.

I used a new Pyrex mixing bowl to cook polenta in the microwave (corn meal, room temp water, salt). The bowl exploded into tiny shards all over my microwave, just moments before I was going to open the door to check on it. I cut myself several times cleaning up the shards and very sharp glass from all over the microwave. If it’d opened the door a moment sooner, it would have exploded all over me.

Where
Los Angeles, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 33, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Pyrex, made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Level of care not known

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/15/2011) World Kitchen, LLC: At World Kitchen the safety of consumers is our highest priority. As part of our standard procedures, we follow up on reported incidents. We encourage consumers with any concerns about our products to contact us toll-free at 800-999-3436, or e-mail us using the “contact us” link on our website--www.pyrexware.com. The Safety & Usage Instructions for our products and other important product information are available at www.pyrexware.com.
All glass bakeware can experience thermal breakage if exposed to sudden or uneven temperature changes. You can avoid the most common causes of thermal breakage by following four simple rules: 1. Always place hot glass bakeware on a dry, cloth potholder or towel. ? Never place hot glass bakeware on top of the stove, on a metal trivet, on a damp towel, directly on a counter or in a sink. 2. Never put glass bakeware directly on a burner or under a broiler. 3. Always allow the oven to fully preheat before placing glass bakeware in the oven. 4. Always cover the bottom of the dish with liquid before cooking meat or vegetables.
As part of our standard procedure, whenever an injury is reported, we ask the consumer to send World Kitchen the broken product to allow us to confirm product identity and evaluate the breakage.

CPSC report 20110628-8AF27-2147477765. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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