What's the deal with Lock & Lock?

beetle812 · ‎05-31-2012

I'm so not impressed with this brand.

They aren't supposed to stain. Mine have stained.

They're supposed to be microwave safe. I've had one melt.

Lock & Lock is a bunch of hype. I won't be buying any more.

Sunshine Kate · ‎03-10-2010

I've had a lot of L & L for many years and love it.

Mine has never stained or melted in the microwave. Probably because I've never used in the microwave.

I cook/warm foods in glass only that's microwave safe.

disneynut57 · ‎03-12-2010

In my opinion, the quality has really tanked, especially with the new colors. I have had many tabs break off. They look flimsy right out of the box.

I wasn't putting my new lock & lock in the microwave, but they are all pitted inside. Disappointed. I am slowly moving back to glassware.

Eileen in Virginia · ‎08-25-2010

Some of mine have stained when I microwave something with a tomato-based sauce or broth, but I don’t really care about that. I’ve never had one melt in the microwave, though. I’d contact customer service about the items that melted.

coconut1818 · ‎11-21-2010

I love mine! I have stored chili and spaghetti sauce in mine and not had any staining. Once the container is empty I wash it right away. I do not put them in the dishwasher or the microwave. I have had mine probably ten years and the only problem I had was with the rubber gasket on one of the lids and L&L sent me a new lid. Sorry to hear you have had issues.

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

If I'm going to put a tomato based product in my L&L, I first spray with vegetable oil. Seems to curtail any possible staining. I've never had a L&L container melt in the microwave. I have lots of L&L and it's a product line that has served me well. Haven't had to buy any recently, so maybe the quality has changed.

okaywitheasypay · ‎03-27-2011

@beetle812 I love L&L and the only issues I have had was the last set I bought . I opened one plastic sack and a tab fell out from a small container. I called cs and they immediately sent a replacement. If I were you I would call cs . Have your info ready . If you still have the numbers on the bottom of container it would be handy.

How long did you have the peice in the microwave ? I believe most of the plastic containers are considered for storage and reheating only. 2-3 minutes? For cooking their glass and ones of another material (sp?) should be used .

I wouldn't use any other product for storage and freezing as they have NEVER leaked in my experience. I have never found another product that lives up to that. I appreciate how IMO food lasts for freshness longer .

L&L CS 844-527-9188 9am--5pm PT

SharkE · ‎08-19-2010

Who puts plastic in a microwave ? Fire hazard and ruin a microwave.

Even if I was told by smartest person in world 'yep, it's ok' I still would

never do that.

Rockycoast · ‎03-02-2016

Lock & Lock's quality has gone way down hill. They aren't what they used to be. Tabs breaking, staining, haven't had one melt in the microwave. But when L & L touts microwave safe, they should be. I have been replacing what Lock & Locks I still have with Rubbermaid Brilliance containers. Much better quality, made in the USA and no tabs.