Pyrex Prepware 2-Quart Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Measurements
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Pyrex Prepware 2-Quart Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Measurements
Customer Review: A Very Useful Product Not Now Available in the UK
Summary: 5 Stars
This measuring jug was purchased to replace one that had been in use for many years but which, unfortunately, had been broken. The original was purchased in the UK and Pyrex is generally available for some reason this jug is no longer sold here. A replacement was therefore purchased from Amazon in the US for delivery to a contact there who was coming to England for Christmas. It has just arrived and is a perfect replacement. Even "litre" is spelt the way we do! The fact that so much trouble was taken to obtain a replacement demonstrates just how useful this item is. It is used both for measuring and as a mixing bowl. Perhaps Amazon UK should import some from the US where they are made!Customer Review: Pyrex has gone downhill
Summary: 2 Stars
I have seem pyrex that has survived generations, unfortunately something has changed and I have had 3 pieces literally explode, in the oven, on the stove, even just sitting on the stove top after being used. My latest was a 2 quart measure (see additional product photos) I was reheating some coffee, I brought it to a boil accidently but then turned off the stovetop. I poured myself a cup without incident but about 5 minutes later I hear an explosion in the kitchen and find glass and coffee everywhere!
I don't know what is going on at the pyrex plant but I will not be buying anymore of it. Maybe a trip to the antique store is in order?
Customer Review: Exploded during first use
Summary: 1 Stars
We have used Pyrex in the past and been pleased with it. However the first time we used this item, to pour hot tea into it, the cup shattered. Exploded might be a better word since the glass shards shot everywhere. We have an older 1 quart Pyrex cup that we have used for years for this same purpose without problem. As such, I am not inclined to believe that we were using this product improperly. This leaves either a defective individual product or a larger issue with manufacturing or materials. I will likely try a borosilicate glass product in the future. On a positive note, I purchased this product from Amazon and they refunded my money.Customer Review: poor handle design, not enough measurement granularity
Summary: 2 Stars
The handle is too short. Even when less than half-full, this cup is uncomfortable to carry. It feels like the handle is slipping out of the hand. This is especially unpleasant and potentially dangerous with a liter or two of boiling hot water. The handle needs to be at least 2cm longer or a be a full loop.
The markings are printed at an angle. It's barely perceptible, but nevertheless noticeable. There should be more markings. You can only measure from 2 cups up in one cup intervals, or from 16oz up in 16 oz intervals (or do some math) or 500ml and up in 250ml intervals. There is plenty of space for more marks.
Customer Review: BEWARE: new Pyrex EXPLODES.
Summary: 1 Stars
Pyrex is NO LONGER BOROSILICATE. The new stuff will crack and break, as multiple reviewers have noted; nor are the Catamount borosilicate products a good substitute, since they shatter easily due to their thinness.
Luminarc still makes their stuff out of thick borosilicate. It's the only viable replacement for traditional Pyrex to date.
If you're interested, look up the Pyrex scandal. The nutshell version is that in 1998 Corning spun off the Pyrex brand to World Kitchen and other companies, who now use soda-lime glass. Injuries and lawsuits have cropped up everywhere.