World Kitchen, LLC pots and pans, not metal

8 reports to CPSC, the latest made Mar 18, 2019. A report isn’t a recall.

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8reports to CPSC
Mar 18, 2019the latest report was made
Dec 29, 2011the earliest
8with the company’s comments

Brand: None given: no report names a brand, so the group is named for its maker, World Kitchen, LLC
Maker: World Kitchen, LLCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Pots and pans, not metalNot electricCPSC’s product type: Nonmetal Cookware (Nonelectric) (code 461), in Kitchen: Cookware & Tableware

By month

1 report from April 2018 to March 2019; the most in March 2019, 1. 7 earlier reports, since December 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
March 2019	1
December 2015	1
June 2015	1
February 2014	1
October 2013	1
September 2013	1
February 2012	1
December 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
No one hurt 6 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.

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Hurt, no treatment
Made Mar 18, 2019, sent to the company Mar 27, 2019, published by CPSC Apr 17, 2019

The product, in the report: Pyrex 8x13.2 and Pyrex 8x8

Two glass Pyrex pans have exploded in my home in the past 7 months. One was 13.2x8 inch, the other was 8x8 inch. One exploded after being moved from the oven onto a clean, dry, unheated stovetop - glass went all over the house, and my roommate had several small cuts on her hands.
The second exploded after being moved from the oven to a sink with a small amount of water in it - this one is less shocking. The glass from the pan shattering went into the garbage disposal, and my wife sustained cuts on her hands removing the glass from the sink and disposal.

Bought from
Target
Where
Washington, District of Columbia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 32, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
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

(8/28/2019) 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 identity 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 20190318-B44CE-2147382127. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 24, 2015, sent to the company Jan 5, 2016, published by CPSC Jan 29, 2016

The product, in the report: 9 x 13 Pyrex baking dish

I was putting the dish into a drawer. It did not bump or hit anything. It was room temperature.there were no obvious cracks in it. It exploded into hundreds if fragments,some smaller than sand, flying over a radius of over 4 feet. I don’t know exactly how old the pan was, but it was not a new pan.

Where
St. Cloud, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 65, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/8/2016) 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 20151224-5D3EF-2147425518. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
First aid
Made Jun 1, 2015, sent to the company Jun 10, 2015, published by CPSC Jul 1, 2015

The product, in the report: Small Pyrex food container

I was making egg salad for sandwiches in a pyrex container. I was scooping out the last spoonful of salad and the container exploded in my hands. The container was not hot nor cold, it was taken out of the cupboard and was room temperature. I had been mixing the egg salad for about 10 minutes and noticed nothing unusual about the container itself. The glass went everywhere in my kitchen as well as into my hands, arms and feet. I have never had this happen before and was quite amazed that something like this could happen.

Bought from
Marshall’s
Bought
Aug 9, 2014
Where
Phoenix, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 59, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Don’t know, 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

(6/16/2015) 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.

CPSC report 20150601-6EE63-2147432458. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Feb 21, 2014, sent to the company Mar 4, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 26, 2014

The product, in the report: Pyrex glass baking dish, 13x9

I was baking chicken in a 13x9 glass Pyrex baking dish at 350 degrees when it suddenly shattered into a million pieces, sending glass everywhere inside my oven. After researching this type of reaction, I’ve concluded that this product and other glass baking products made of the newer, less trustworthy material needs to be severely reevaluated and taken off the market. It is clearly unsafe and an extreme safety hazard to all.

Where
United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 54, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
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. 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 20140221-D9243-2147447085. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 7, 2013, sent to the company Oct 24, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 7, 2013

The product, in the report: Pyrex Bakeware 4.8 Quart Oblong Baking Dish, Clear

I am 8 months pregnant. I had made a brown buttered acorn squash using a Pyrex casserole dish. I had the oven set on 400. After 15-20 minutes I took out the casserole dish and set it on the counter where it immediately exploded throwing shards of glass all over my kitchen. Fortunately, being 5 inches away when I had set it down I was uninjured.
I had looked it up and reportedly, over a thousand people had reported the same thing on consumeraffairs.com. One person even mentioning losing the tip of their thumb. What if a child had been in the room?
Link: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/pyrex.html
This isn’t uncommon since 1998 when Pyrex turned to soda-lime-silica glass. I am shocked that this has not been taken off the market since it has happened to myself three times (I cook quite often), my mother once, my boyfriend once, and my cousin once.
This is even on the news. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2011/january/home-garden/glass-cookware/shattering-bakeware-affects-coworkers/index.htm
I have been contacted by Pyrex but I do not want a replacement of a defective product that may injure a member of my family. I want the product off the market and for people to be aware of the danger.

Where
Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 26, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/28/2013) 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 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.

CPSC report 20131007-276DA-2147451144. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Sep 9, 2013, sent to the company Sep 16, 2013, published by CPSC Oct 23, 2013

The product, in the report: Pyrex Baking Pan

Today I was cooking game hens in the oven. I had placed them in a glass pyrex pan. They were baking for about 45 minutes, when I opened the oven to add some basting sauce (consisting of white wine, olive oil, and garlic). I was putting in a small amount (no more than 1/4 cup) of this liquid that was at room temperature directly on the game hens. I slid out the oven door with the bakepan on it before adding the liquid. The glass bakeware exploded violently, as soon as I started basting my hens. I mean violently. Glass shards flew several yards -- all around the kitchen. Luckily no one was hurt. (In fact, it is a miracle.)

Bought
Jan 6, 2003, about then
Where
Tucson, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 57, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand I don’t know, made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(10/18/2013) 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 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.

CPSC report 20130909-2659D-2147452200. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Feb 23, 2012, sent to the company Mar 2, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 23, 2012

The product, in the report: Corning-ware/Pyrex baking dish

baking dish exploded when oven door was opened.
I am writing to report a incident that occurred tonight in our home that involved a Pyrex baking dish that my wife was using to prepare baked squash.
The baking dish which we have had and used for many years without incident exploded when my wife opened the oven door to remove the squash after about 40 minutes of baking at 375 degrees F.
The oven had been pre-heated prior to placing the baking dish in.
I have worked for over 35 years in a clinical chemistry lab, and have used Pyrex glassware for many of those years and have not seen anything like this. About 1/3 of the dish exploded when the oven door was opened. Luckily this happened before my wife was able to grab the dish to remove it, or it could have injured her.
I subscribe to Consumer Reports and remembered an article that I had read in the January 2011 issue regarding bakeware that shatters, in which consumers were urged to contact the CPSC if this problem was experienced.
This communication is being sent to document this occurrence.

Where
Wood Dale, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 57, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Spouse
As this report names them
made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/8/2012) 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.

CPSC report 20120223-566E5-2147469880. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Dec 29, 2011, sent to the company Feb 1, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 22, 2012

The product, in the report: 8X8 glass baking dish

While baking brownies in the oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes when she slowly opened the oven the glass baking dish exploded into small pieces.
Prior to placing the contents in the dish to bake they were mostly at room temperature. This was the first time using the baking dish.
She has since contacted the manufacturer. There were no injuries reported.

Bought from
Target, New Jersey
Bought
Dec 15, 2010, about then
Where
Long Beach Township, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 69, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
made or sold by World Kitchen, LLC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(2/3/2012) 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.

CPSC report 20111229-DFC7B-1222369. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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