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[firsttimer03]

Thanks!
Who can't use more potholders??????
I actually just threw a couple away.

 

[Soben]

They have those ads because of the Consumer Reports article about Pyrex. I threw all mine out and replaced with metal after I read it. It's totally not worth the risk to me. If you do use the Pyrex, pay attention to those guidelines. Don't baste anything, put it on a few layers of towels when you take it out of the oven, don't use metal instruments on it (can cause scratches that later shatter), make sure there are not any visible chips or scratches, and preheat the oven before using.

 

[snarlingcoyote]

Wait, Consumer Reports article about Pyrex. . .I have some that's about 60+ years old to 20 years old I'd guess. . .what article?

 

[fakereadhed]

The old ones are fine. The new ones are made differently and there are reports of them shattering when you open the oven door and the cold air hits them.

 

[funnygarcia]

I haven't read the article, but really it's common sense when you use glass to not expose it to extreme temperature changes.
Pyrex, Fire King, Anchor Hocking, Hazel Atlas have been around for over 50 years.
Heck I use vintage bake ware from rummage sales and thrift stores, still works, still looks good. Environmental friendly, if it breaks you can recycle it. Cheap! Doesn't give off fumes, no BPA, no toxic residue.
Can't say the same for my metal bake ware. Warped, scratched, risks associated with non stick coating.

I did have one 9X13 explode on me, my own stupid fault and it was contained in the oven. It was a new one, not a vintage.. hmmmm, makes ya wonder if they don't temper the glass correctly now?

 

[Soben]

They changed the process in the 80s to make it cheaper/more energy efficient. The article was in last month's CR. I read it at the library, so I can't quote from it. I used to loooove my pyrex too. I bought a nice, heavy, professional 13x9 metal pan, I hope it lasts me a long time. My 13x9 pyrex had a chip in the handle that I hadn't really thought much about, but that can be dangerous. If you want to use it, just be very careful and I would read the article so you know what to avoid. I also would always cut my cake with a metal knife because I didn't know any better. I also wouldn't think 2x about basting something while it's cooking, but that's a no-no too. It's just a matter of being careful and I don't know that I want to treat my cookware with kid gloves.

 

[EMAW]

Thanks OP, I needed a new one!!

 

[ceecee]

Mine is probably older than 1980. I freeze and then put it directly into the oven, I guess maybe that is a no no now as well?

 

[DisneyFan32WI]

Thanks OP.

 

[snarlingcoyote]

They changed the process in the 80s to make it cheaper/more energy efficient. The article was in last month's CR. I read it at the library, so I can't quote from it. I used to loooove my pyrex too. I bought a nice, heavy, professional 13x9 metal pan, I hope it lasts me a long time. My 13x9 pyrex had a chip in the handle that I hadn't really thought much about, but that can be dangerous. If you want to use it, just be very careful and I would read the article so you know what to avoid. I also would always cut my cake with a metal knife because I didn't know any better. I also wouldn't think 2x about basting something while it's cooking, but that's a no-no too. It's just a matter of being careful and I don't know that I want to treat my cookware with kid gloves.

Oh. I bought almost all of mine at yard sales - ancient stuff that was cheap and I love. I'm guessing all of mine is in the "safe" pile. Thank you!

 

[snarlingcoyote]

Thanks OP, I just ordered mine!

 

[fakereadhed]

I think it was later than the 80's when they switched because I've abused mine from the late 80's with no problems freezer to oven.

http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/pyrex.asp

 

[bumbershoot]

Thanks!

 

[Dismom55]

Thanks for the link for the freebie.

I have lots of pyrex, never a problem, then my stuff is mostly 38 yrs old as I got most of it as a wedding present in 1972.

Just a tip, I do not turn on the oven until I am ready to put my dish in the oven. That was it warms the dish as the oven warms. I also do not freeze in them, extreme temp changes would challenge any glass.