Pyrex Prepware 3-Piece Measuring Cup Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: PyrexBrand: Pyrex
Release Date: 2005-04-01
Model: 1048616
Product features:
- 1-, 2-, and 4-cup measuring cups made of heavy-duty Pyrex glass
- Clear red markings indicate both standard and metric measurements
- Comfortable glass handle; drip-free pouring spout
- Oven-, microwave-, refrigerator-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe
- Measures approximately 9 by 9 by 6 inches; 2-year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Pyrex Prepware 3-Piece Measuring Cup Set
Customer Review: Great but can suddenly explode.
Summary: 2 Stars
Great measuring cup set because of the value, the numbers are easy to read and it is nice to have three sizes in a set. I used them every day for over a year because I love to cook.
Things were great until one of them exploded in my dishwasher. I used it in the microwave to boil water in so I could dissolve bullion for a recipe. I rinsed the cup with tepid water and put it in the dishwasher because I clean as I go. Then I continued cooking and about 5 minutes after placing the measuring cup in the dishwasher I heard a loud popping sound. I opened the dishwasher and the Pyrex cup had shattered in the dishwasher into a lot of pieces including some very tiny slivers.
I consider myself blessed that it did not shatter while I was holding it, while it was full of hot liquid or when my kids were nearby. Someone could have gotten badly hurt if the shards had gotten into their skin or eyes - luckily all I lost was a couple of dishes and some time vacuuming out my dishwasher.
I found out that if Pyrex is cracked or scratched and sometimes the cracks are too tiny to see it can shatter after sudden temperature changes (terminal downshock). I was very careful with my measuring cups stored them up high away from the kids and they did not have any visible chips or scratches. I think mine exploded because I was using it in the microwave where it got very hot and rinsing it in cooler water. There were no instructions or warnings about this on the product when I purchased it.
It is a shame because I really loved using these measuring cups.
CBS Channel 2 News Chicago did a story on exploding Pyrex you can view it here -
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Description of Pyrex Prepware 3-Piece Measuring Cup Set
Pyrex Prepware 3-piece measure set includes 1-each 1-cup measuring cup, 1-each 1-pint measuring cup, 1-each 1 quart measuring cup. Whether you are preparing a multi-course meal or simply a snack for one, Pyrex offers products which make food preparation a little easier, from beginning to end. There's no substitute for Pyrex, the original glass bakeware. Introduced 90 years ago and made of a durable, high temperature material, Pyrex remains the ideal medium for safe, dependable food preparation.Cups
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