Pyrex Not Properly Tempered Poses Chance of Severe Injury to Consumers

According to ConsumerAffairs.com, there have been least 350 reports in the last three years (and new ones reported weekly) of Pyrex kitchen glass exploding while experiencing changes in temperature–some with shards of glass being propelled across the room and injuring consumers. Nonetheless, according 5to Joseph Enoch of Consumer Affairs, the company has continued to deny such accidents are its fault, arguing that people are simply not reading the safe handling instructions in fine print. What consumers do read are the large print promises that such dishes are safe in the microwave, freezer and oven. This is troubling because injury is very likely when such a product explodes when being taken out of the oven—not only are the shards of glass being shot in every direction, but often scalding hot food and liquid can come into contact with eyes or skin, severely injuring the consumer. According to Hank Chamberlain, of Allied Glass, “[t]here’s quite a bit of inconsistency within the pieces” in the way the glass is tempered. Mr. Chamberlain notes that the glass he has examined does not meet the advertised standard. If you or someone you know is injured by an incident involving Pyrex products, please visit our website at http://www.sanfordbarlow.com and fill out a case intake form OR call our office toll free at 1-877-441-6677.