Why Do Prep Bowl Lids Keep Cracking?

[emmabelle47]

I just had a party last night and two people, separately, come up to me complaining their prep bowl lids cracked in the middle. Is this a problem with the lids? I gave them replacement forms and they were pleased, but I just thought is was odd to have 2 people say something in one night.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Have they been putting them in the dishwasher? They are not dw safe.

 

[emmabelle47]

I didn't ask, but the one lady did comment about washing them by hand....

 

[finley1991]

Mine cracked from being used in the Microwave. (Forgot to take them off before nuking... my bad!)

 

[KellyTheChef]

I wish they would restyle these lids, like they did the ss bowl lids. I hate that they are not DW safe...and even with handwashing, some of mine are cracking in the middle. Now...not sure if anyone else in the family has put them through the DW or into the micro, or if they are just poorly made.

I need to email HO about this again. For as AWESOME as the prep bowls are, the lids are a disappointment.

 

[janetupnorth]

Mine aren't cracking yet, but I had a few turn colors because I tossed a spatula with spaghetti sauce in the water to soak...OOPS!I do notice that they aren't the tightest fitting. Great for thick dips and stuff but if I have fruit in them and they are in the fridge overnight I have to make sure they are perfectly upright in my lunch or the fruit juices will spill out.But, I still love my prep bowls!BTW, does anyone have a problem of lids disappearing in their house? I swear in mine they are like the second sock in a pair that gets eaten in the washer/dryer! ...and I'm just not willing to fork out $1.00/lid for replacement...

 

[DebbieJ]

I put mine in the DW and have never had a problem, but that was my first thought.BTW, don't know if you know this, but you can submit replacement part orders for your customers via pp/P3. You don't need to give the form to them to handle themselves. A little customer service goes a long way.

 

[janetupnorth]

I put mine in the DW and have never had a problem, but that was my first thought.

BTW, don't know if you know this, but you can submit replacement part orders for your customers via pp/P3. You don't need to give the form to them to handle themselves. A little customer service goes a long way.

I do that for mine. I have them fill out the sheet and pay me so I have the information then "take care" of it from there. They like it when it arrives at their door.

If you are having problems with lids though, make sure you contact HO so they can stay on top of any issues or potential issues.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Janet, not only do I have socks that disappear...I have lids, tupperware bowls, sunglasses and pens that disappear!

 

[ae31860]

I LOVE my prep bowls. The lids - not so much. They're loose in the bowls and don't seal. I've had them for about 13 yrs and am fed up. I either need a good solution or am going to toss out the mess makers. I did find ba partial solution: the silicone replacement lids for the 1 & 2 cup pyrex/anchor hocking, sold on Amazon, fit the 1 & 2 cup prep bowls fit PERFECTLY and makes them SO MUCH more usable. However, I have not been able to find replacement silicone lids to fit my 3 cup prep bowls. Has anyone put a bead offood safe caulking or Sugru around the inside of the lids? Or just all out "painted" them with caulk? Had anyone successfully used any of the silicone stretch-to-fit lids out there?

 

[Admin Greg]

Many people have found success with silicone stretch-to-fit lids. They come in various sizes and are flexible enough to fit different bowl diameters. These lids often provide a good seal and are easy to clean.

There are companies that offer custom-sized silicone lids. While this might be a bit more expensive, it could provide a perfect fit for your needs.

 

[twinkie10]

Yep! I always hand wash them and they still crack right in the very center of the lids.