topic Re: What's Happened to LocknLock? in Kitchen

What's Happened to LocknLock?

SEGardener — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:11:52 GMT

I stopped buying LocknLock several years ago because of the poor quality and recently started to buy several of the larger containers for storage. I picked up the K54369 LocknLock 3-Piece Nestable Cereal Containers because of the pour spout INSIDE the container. Twice now using the large container with white rice, the inner pour lid came out spilling rice all over the floor - approx 2+ cups WASTED. Okay so I thought maybe it was me in not firmly installing the lid after washing. Today, careful to make sure the inner lid was secure inside the container, I attempted to pour white rice into a measure cup and not wanting a spill, I carefully started to pour. All of a sudden the same thing happened.

Closely looking at the lid it's apparent the notch is not sufficient to lock in place. What a waste of time. Two major spills of white rice all over everything - maybe rice is too heavy for the inner pour spout...they call these cereal containers... BTW the 1st order arrived with the middle container cracked and broken. I returned. Then from the replacement set I dropped the small container and it cracked and chipped as well.

Anyone else have issues like this?

Re: What's Happened to LocknLock?

Chessa35 — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:16:55 GMT

I had a few pieces that stained and cracked . ( great when they are brand new )

Re: What's Happened to LocknLock?

walker — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:48:59 GMT

I have been a QVC customer for several years. I have purchasd a lot of Lock 'n Lock and have not had a problem with one item. They are my favorite containers. In fairness, I do not need much more so have not made recent purchases. Sorry to hear if quality has slipped. I would take it up directly with QVC and/or Chris Pryme or Lock 'n Lock.

Re: What's Happened to LocknLock?

KingstonsMom — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:56:41 GMT

@SEGardener

Read the reviews on the item, you're not the only one with issues on the quality of this item.

I've been buying this brand for many years and have never had one crack or a tab break off, but I've been reading many reviews that discuss quality issues recently.

Re: What's Happened to LocknLock?

Mz iMac — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 02:23:04 GMT

"maybe rice is too heavy for the inner pour spout...they call these cereal containers... "

Rice is not cerial.

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brandiwine — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:34:53 GMT

Their quality has really gone down since they first started. My first set was pretty good, but the next time I ordered they were junk. Stained super easy, cracked and the tabs fell off. No more for me.

Re: What's Happened to LocknLock?

wagirl — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:57:28 GMT

I've noticed that many of the lids I have, the tabs are breaking off so only 3 will lock. Have had them for a few years and do use them but not enough for that kind of damage. I have switch to the glass storage containers----there is no staining or bubbling from microwave use and the lids are sturdier.

Re: What's Happened to LocknLock?

ID2 — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:54:59 GMT

I just marvel at the constant complaints about LnL containers. I have been buying them for many, many years and its all I ever use for everything. I can honestly say I've never had one problem with them. No staining, no breaking tabs, nothing. I just wonder how hard you all are on yours if they continue to break and stain? Hmmm.

Re: What's Happened to LocknLock?

chickenbutt — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 19:37:48 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
I just marvel at the constant complaints about LnL containers. I have been buying them for many, many years and its all I ever use for everything. I can honestly say I've never had one problem with them. No staining, no breaking tabs, nothing. I just wonder how hard you all are on yours if they continue to break and stain? Hmmm.

I tend to wonder this, too. I've had them for some 20 years and still use some of my original purchases on a daily basis. The only breakage I've experienced has been dropping one out of the freezer. Well, a couple of times just out of the refrigerator onto my tile floor. That's not the fault of the product. It's user error by this klutz. Plastic gets very rigid when frozen or particularly cold. I just learned to try and be less klutzy.

I have seen some small variances in quality. For example, I tend to find the best quality ones are from either Korea or Vietnam.

I don't get the staining or cracking problems because I do NOT put them in the microwave. It rather annoys me that they talk about putting them in the microwave because we should know better and I don't think they should recommend that.

But then, I am pretty stract about taking care of my things even things that don't cost that much so I tend to be careful. I would not want to be without my L&L or my vacuum sealer, as proper food storage is super important to me. I've tried all kinds of plasticware for food storage and L&L is, by far, the best. I could probably win a contest of who has the most pieces. hehe

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Renata22 — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:15:09 GMT

@chickenbutt I might be able to challenge you on the most pieces of l&l. But I would never know because I would hate to have to count all the ones I have.

I'm generally still happy with them. I have had some tabs break and a few came cracked when they arrived. I think some of them are better than others, as someone stated. I like the ones that lock no matter what position they're in, instead of the ones where you have to line up the tabs. I do have the cereal ones the op talked about, but I haven't used them for anything yet. They are very large and not sure where they will go. I've been trying to use them all over the house since I have so many.

Re: What's Happened to LocknLock?

SEGardener — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 03:04:17 GMT

Not hard at all. But thanks for the critical reply.

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Ms Tink — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 20:37:15 GMT

The Q has sold so many that L&L are rushing them out and have stopped quality control to some degree - that's my thinking. I have had a nightmare with mine lately. Even the ones that I've never put in the microwave the tabs are breaking off. After a few usages, you can see the hinge on the tab turn white. I have way more than I need. Some have never been taken out of the plastic wrap.

I am slowly but surely returning to Tupperware. I never have had any to break and the seals are way better. Burp it and go.

I do not fault the Q but with all the complaints they should ask L&L what is going on in our behalf.

Re: What's Happened to LocknLock?

insomniac2 — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 20:50:32 GMT

Years ago, I bought a glass 13x9 pan with a LocknLock top.

On the very first day I was going to use it, the lock would not connect. I wasted my money--it was way too late to return it.

But I never bought another piece,and never will.

Re: What's Happened to LocknLock?

Berkshire2 — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:19:08 GMT

Exactly - what happened?? I have been a QVC customer since it started, and I have been buying LocknLock pieces for years. I just got the TSV 13 piece set and it is certainly not the quality of my older pieces. The plastic is thinner, and the locking mechanism certainly isn't as sturday. The small pieces are pretty useless because they are so small. On top of all that, I had a USED piece in my set. It was a different color, and it was one of the older type pieces and had the unmistakeable marks of a piece that had been used in the microwave. Of course it was one of my favorite sizes -- what is that all about??? Called customer service, and I certainly wasn't going to package them all up again and return after all the unwrapping and washing (it was one of the last pieces I unpacked to put in the sink. Got a $5 refund. Really unhappy, and sorry to say, won't be buying again. They should have explained the new look, or whatever to give us a heads-up.

Re: What's Happened to LocknLock?

maximillian — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:38:17 GMT

@Berkshire2

The new 13 piece set does seem different in quality. I received mine recently; I'll use it and see how,it holds up. It is rather strange that you would received a used piece. That has never happened to me.

As for the smaller pieces though, I like getting them. Some I use in the kitchen and some I find all kinds of uses for in other rooms of the house. Some I tuck neatly away in tote bags that I use for different purposes.

All-in-all, I'm pleased with my TSV set, but we'll see how much use I get out of it.

Re: What's Happened to LocknLock?

RedTop — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 22:19:35 GMT

Another old thread bumped up by a newbie.

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Oldfaithful — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:00:00 GMT

My set is still good after many years, yes 2 tabs have broken off but I believe that seal is strong once it's locked making the tabs vulnerable.
No stains or odors from various foods in fact just ordered another set with handles!

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brandiwine — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:20:26 GMT

I quit buying years ago due to a change in the quality. When they were first introduced, they were pretty good. The second time I purchased, the quality just wasn't there. Stained easy and would crack. Waste of money.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:15:04 GMT

I've moved on except for a handful of pieces. I decided to go back to glass.

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CJC — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:23:58 GMT

Try Rubbermaid Brilliance. So much better than LocknLock. Have heard Tupperware is going out of business.