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Lock-n-Lock mess today - so disappointed.

house_cat — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 04:15:45 GMT

I have two of these Lock-n-Lock containers. I had one about 3/4 of the way full today with my meatball soup. I had it in the trunk of my car and it tipped to its side.

Soup leaked out all over my trunk.

What's up with that?! I thought it was supposed to be air and liquid tight.

Has anyone else had this experience?

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Mustang Shar — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 04:20:15 GMT

Oh no!!! I thought they were too!

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lovesrecess — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 04:28:28 GMT

I have never had any L&L leak or spill and have used if for years. The only thing I can think of is the silicone seal came out during washing or something although that has never happened to mine.

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house_cat — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 04:32:16 GMT

The silicone seal seems fine. I made sure to lock it securely. I transport a lot of food and worry about it all the time. I bought the L&L based on the good reviews. I won't trust it again. The only things I've found to be 1000% leakproof are my mason jars, but then I have to worry about them breaking.

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Snik — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 05:08:09 GMT

Wow, I have had a lot of tabs break if I dropped them (especially while they were cold) but I have NEVER EVER had one leak...

I think you should let them know, especially if the seal seemed intact...

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151949 — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 05:40:26 GMT

I transport food in L&L all the time and none has ever leaked.

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sunshine45 — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 06:16:43 GMT

have never had any leak as long as i sealed it properly. i probably would not transport it though without securing the lock and lock in a box to stabilize it so that it would not get everywhere. i do own two of the item you posted and love that piece.

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KYToby — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 08:22:20 GMT

Were the contents warm or cold?

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Sameolmollysmama — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 08:44:33 GMT

I've had it happen too. The very first one I had was full of sauce, and I dropped it, the tab broke off, and it no longer sealed. I guess that's why they don't do the demo anymore of holding a full container over someone's head, or holding one underwater. I use all that stuff with the assumption that it's not fail proof.

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NYC Susan — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 08:48:03 GMT

I've used L&L exclusively for years, and have never had a problem at all. I trust it far more than anything else.

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NYC Susan — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 08:50:50 GMT

On 11/3/2014 mollysmama said: I've had it happen too. The very first one I had was full of sauce, and I dropped it, the tab broke off, and it no longer sealed. I guess that's why they don't do the demo anymore of holding a full container over someone's head, or holding one underwater. I use all that stuff with the assumption that it's not fail proof.

They still do that. I saw it the last time I saw a L&L presentation.

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mzlg — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 08:55:36 GMT

On 11/3/2014 mollysmama said: I've had it happen too. The very first one I had was full of sauce, and I dropped it, the tab broke off, and it no longer sealed. I guess that's why they don't do the demo anymore of holding a full container over someone's head, or holding one underwater. I use all that stuff with the assumption that it's not fail proof.

Today Chris was shaking a L&L with spaghetti sauce over her light green top and then David bent over so Chris could shake the L&L container over his head ..... it didn't on air. However, I have had one leak, so now I am extra careful when I transport food in these containers.

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qualitygal — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 13:27:09 GMT

So sorry, I have and use those all the time. Wonder if one of your tabs came loose? I use mine for lettuce and to mix stuff for baking. I've never transported anything in it. Sorry for your mess. It just may have been a horrible fluke. Nothing of mine, even on dropping one from the freezer has leaked. I'll remember this and secure it for travel if I transport things.

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violann — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:26:08 GMT

I have some L&L from the first TSV and it doesn't leak. I check the seals every single time I use mine! I always wash it in the dishwasher, top shelf.

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okaywitheasypay — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:54:30 GMT

If you deal with their customer service could you post the results here?

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Mominohio — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:00:32 GMT

Sorry for the mess you had to deal with. I have many, many old lock and locks and they all are very air and water tight. But, these newer ones, especially the round ones leak, leak, leak. I have sent back at least four sets of round lock and lock in the last year, because every bowl in each set leaked like a running faucet. The new seals aren't nearly as thick as the old ones, and I think there is something wrong with the design of the round because I've never found a single one that doesn't leak, when put to the test.

I'm on the hunt for older lock and lock pieces because the new ones just aren't up to par.

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house_cat — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:00:39 GMT

On 11/3/2014 KYToby said:
Were the contents warm or cold?

It was warm. Does that make the difference? I cooked the soup, let it cool about 10 minutes and put it into the L&L. Maybe I didn't read the fine print.

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house_cat — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:01:23 GMT

On 11/3/2014 okaywitheasypay said:
If you deal with their customer service could you post the results here?

I'll let you know, but I'm not sure what CS would do for me.

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KYToby — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:37:14 GMT

I asked about the temp because I think that could have made a difference. I do not recall ever reading anything about it, but it occurred to me that warm soup could have been a problem.

My thought was that if the soup was still warm, putting an airtight lid on it could result in pressure building up (from steam). This would, essentially, result in pressure building to the point that liquid could spray from around the silicone seal which would be the weakest part of the container. Again, I do not know if this is actually the case, it is just a guess.

Please let us know if CS is able to provide any insight.

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house_cat — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:49:07 GMT

I think you could be right, KYToby. If I have a chance to call CS today I'll ask about it.