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Temptation issues?

Calamity02 — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 12:59:37 GMT

I love my temptations, however it seems like that past year any set I order I have begun to notice cracks. Some look to be under the glaze while others start out fine and in time get larger. I had to return a 13x9 pan because the crack was so bad it was about to split in two! Has anyone else experienced this? The set I got a few years ago, no issue, but everything the past year I have an issue with at least one piece from each set...I've let it cool to room temperature, gentle cycle on the dishwasher, hand wash, I've tried everything. Help, anyone?

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grandma petes — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 13:37:38 GMT

Unfortunately I have experienced the same issues with Temptations. I’ve returned several 13x9 bakers because of cracking and breaking. I even have mixing bowls that have never been in the oven or exposed to high or low temps that are cracking/crazing on the bottom. I have one square baker that I’ve only used as a napkin holder that has small, fine cracks in it. There seems to be a lot of issues with this brand. It’s really too bad because they are functional, just not the quality you’d expect from stoneware. So, I’m left with a product that I’m hesitant to use because they could crack or break and cause injury or damage.

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alicedee — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 13:42:41 GMT

I switched to Fiesta bakeware. American made, so sturdy, and works beautifully. I hav limited storage space, and don’t have room for a lot of pieces that are mostly decorative...,,they have to be workhorses for me!

Get them at Macys or Kohls when on sale and use coupons!

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Jeanne from VA — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 14:04:54 GMT

Unfortunately, I too have had this problem. I have recently thrown away two Temptation casserole dishes due to cracks. I have never had any issue with my older Temptation pieces. I have always followed the instructions as to usage of the bakeware. Clearly, with so many having issues, there is a current problem. I personally do not intend to purchase any more Temptations until I read that this problem has been corrected. The pieces are beautiful but are way too expensive to have to deal with lack of longevity issues involving cracking and crazing. My latest Temptation disaster had ugly gray crazing to form while baking something on 350 degrees. Unacceptable. My Pyrex and Fire King pieces are back in play again. They are almost indestructible.

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Spurt — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 14:12:48 GMT

@Calamity02

I also experienced the same crazing and cracking on Temp-tation plates and bakeware. I hand wash all my Temp-tation pieces and carefully follow the instructions....

One in particular made me mad because I used it only twice---I bought a cute seasonal auto delivery set---For Christmas it was a group of bowls with Santas and snowmen....all I did was wash the bowl by hand according to instructions, one time used it for a garden salad and another time transferred some microwave popcorn to one of the bowls.....washed the bowl afterwards....and the bowl developed a crack and broke in two after just two uses...

Only an older piece, I have the cardinal baker....seems to have kept its prime condition....

I think the quality has declined....

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RetRN — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 14:36:29 GMT

I've gotten rid of the few pieces I had. I live alone and was always very careful with them, I was very disappointed with the brand. I suppose they are fine if you are just going to use them as decor but that was not my intent.

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sashamatthews — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 15:17:07 GMT

I have the square table settings set in black Floral Lace. Over the past six months, I have thrown out all of the salad plates, one dinner plate and two of the bowls - these pieces developed cracks like you described. I don't cook in TT at all - I use what I have as serving pieces only. And I am not buying any new pieces.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 16:47:13 GMT

There have been many, many horror stories listed here. It seems as though most people are no longer using Temptations for cooking. We heard of several disasters where dishes have broken in the oven or when being removed, making big messes and ruining meals.

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froggy — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 17:28:44 GMT

TT is a perfect example of "you get what you pay for".

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Still Raining — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 18:28:18 GMT

After seeing the problems with stuff from the places where you can paint your own, I never dared buy this. Shucks, I even managed to break my wedding Corning Ware.

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January121 — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 20:16:33 GMT

TEMP-TATIONS = JUNK

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Calamity02 — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 21:14:02 GMT

Hey guys, glad to know I'm not alone in this. I wish there was a way to reach out to the company. My set from three years ago is still going string with the exception of one piece finally bit the dust after so much use. But the pieces I've gotten the past year, I am really disappointed in and leery to use.

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Daysdee — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 22:48:14 GMT

I have many old sets. Only have one piece of a set of two get the lines on the bottom so that one was disposed of. The other piece of the set is fine. All my old sets are fine, but the last couple of items I bought (must be almost 10 years ago) had to be returned because of bad coloring and chips. Since then I have not purchased more TT. I read here about so many cracking in the oven, etc. I watch the shows and enjoy the pretty patterns, but will not order any more. Would not chance giving any as a gift either.

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kaktusgirl — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 00:15:07 GMT

I won't buy anymore Temptations because mine cracked also..I bought several glass pieces of Lock n Lock and I love them. The glass is thick and I had no problem with them. I use them to bake in most of the time..I gave some of my Temptations to my daughter and 2 granddaughters. I see people have some for sale in yard sales..

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rkm2007 — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:23:08 GMT

I've had the same problem. I never even had them in the oven, just the microwave to heat things up. Several of the bowls have cracks in them and had crazing issues. I ended up throwing then out because I didn't want them to "explode" when I took them out of the microwave. I will no longer buy Temptations because of this. Very disappointed.