Lock 'n Lock Question

Black Cat Back · ‎03-21-2010

Received my Lock 'n Lock TSV from a few weeks ago. I'm pressed with the quality of the containers.

This is my first L&L purchase.

The only worry I see is the tabs. They look like where they bend that they could easily break off. For those of you who have used this product for awhile, are they strong on the tabs?

Trix · ‎03-16-2010

Just about everything in my cuabinets and refrigerator is stored in a Lock 'n Lock container. In the few years I have used them, the tabs seem to be quite durable. Yes, I have had a couple break, but in each case the container was a couple of years old, and it was opened daily. Actually, your post gives me the idea that there should be a set of replacement lids available in case a lid tab is broken. I know they may feel offering separate lids suggests there is a flaw with them, but the tabs don't seem to have the same lifespan as the containers.

Black Cat Back · ‎03-21-2010

Thanks Trixx for the information.

They are sturdy. I'm impressed with the durability.

I'll keep an eye on those tabs. Good idea about replacement lids.

Apple Crisp · ‎04-08-2010

I have been using these containers for many years. I use them daily and have newer ones and older ones. I have never had a tab break. They are the only storage containers I use.

TX-starlight · ‎03-10-2010

I have older & new L & L, the tabs on new look thinner. I have never had any break, but have had a part of the flip lid break on 1 that I had in the freezer. I am not sure it is all "freezer safe", meaning all plastic becomes somewhat brittle in the freezer.

Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

I got the most recent TSV. It arrived with 2 of the tabs broken on the second largest, square bowl. I called QVC and they sent me out a replacement lid. All is well. The bowls were very well packaged, individually wrapped with foama nd bubble wrap, but even with that, someone in quality control wrapped a bowl with two tabs missing. Go figure!

I have a mix of Lock n Lock and other styles. The Lock n Lock company has a warranty and sticks by it so far.

Mmsfoxxie · ‎06-19-2010

I just got my TSV the other day and thought the very same thing...that the tabs didn't look very durable. I've have Tupperware from 35 years ago. All I need from L&L is maybe 10 considering I'm 69.

“You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore to be happy”. (By Nightbirde, singer of the song, It’s Ok)

Black Cat Back · ‎03-21-2010

@Tigriss wrote:
I got the most recent TSV. It arrived with 2 of the tabs broken on the second largest, square bowl. I called QVC and they sent me out a replacement lid. All is well. The bowls were very well packaged, individually wrapped with foama nd bubble wrap, but even with that, someone in quality control wrapped a bowl with two tabs missing. Go figure!

I have a mix of Lock n Lock and other styles. The Lock n Lock company has a warranty and sticks by it so far.

I also agree that the packaging was stellar. Each one was packaged in its own plastic and so far all seem okay. Glad they sent a new lid out. I think I'll get a lot of use out of these for many things. I will definitely be saving on Glad wrap for all my leftovers.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

Been using lock a dock for years, never had a tab break off. I put them in the fridge, freezer, microwave. They've been through it all. If anything, the bowl discolors.

Mothertrucker · ‎01-30-2015

Over the years, I have had a few tabs break off..mostly on the round ones..Oddly, i stil kept them, some I use as 'Tripods" - usually just as mixing bowls..