We used this product once or twice a week. My son loves them. But this is the second time the bowl has caught fire and the plastic has melted? Why? It caused a fire in the microwave and both microwaves were ruined. We used this product once or twice a week. My son loves them. But this is the second time the bowl has caught fire and the plastic has melted? Why? It caused a fire in the microwave and both... » Read More We used this product once or twice a week. My son loves them. But this is the second time the bowl has caught fire and the plastic has melted? Why? It caused a fire in the microwave and both microwaves were ruined. « Show Less
1763976
I don't know what the problem might be. I always add water up to the line and sometimes microwave for closer to 4 minutes instead of the recommended three and I've never had any problem with melting or burning. (My microwave is a 1000 watt unit and I always use full power.)
1763977
Do not cook it in microwave, it is pretty bad to heat this kind if plastic. That's why I buy the bag ones, then use my own bowl for it. Don't feed ur kids too much of it, it's real junk food. I like it, but I only eat this couple times a month.
1197560
The only reason this would happen is if there was no water added. I have microwaved hundreds of these noodle bowls with not a single incident
1763978
I usually add the hot water to the bowl rather than heat the entire bowl in the microwave. I've not had this problem ever before and I would "freak" if the same thing happened to me. Perhaps your microwave wattage runs higher than normal??
1763979
I heat for 4 minutes in 1250 watt microwave and I've never had any problem.
1763980
That is terrible! Good thing the fire did not spread, too bad for the ruined microwaves. I have not used these in microwaves, I pour hot water in the bowls and lets the noodles steep for 4-5 minutes before eating. I am not sure if they are approved for the microwave, wish I had one so I could check the label. Have you looked to see if maybe they are not microwaveable?
1285099
There are many warnings now being issued against microwaving using plastic bowls. Some of the chemicals are leaching out of the plastic and into the food you are eating so it really is not a good idea.
1086878
i have own 6 of these products, and have microwaved them hundreds of times. Only once did the neck wrap catch on fire, the first day I used the product. I did not overheat, but i now never walk away from the microwave when I am heating it. I contacted the company (Dream Time), and they never responded back to me. I will say this, i use my wraps everyday, and have found nothing works as well as they do in supplying heat to the sore area of my body.
529889
We had the LID melt when in the carrier. Another hot dish was stacked on top which probably caused the problem. Just letting you know what can happen.
2273831
I put my smaller bowls in the microwave and haven't had a problem. The salad bowls are very large for individual salads though so I use them more for serving dishes. Therefore I rarely need to microwave the contents of the bowls. The bowls do conduct heat so be careful!
2201825
You can use them over and over again... You just need to watch out for the time you put them in the microwave, if you are using them warm... I put mine for too long and one actually explodes :-(... They are a great product, just follow the instructions!
754345
Sorry I don't know cos I try to use microwave as little as possible for the little one. But what I do is (carefully) insert hot water into the reservoir section of the plate and also rinse the plate itself with hot water before placing hot/warm (or reheated on a stove) food on it. I have used these plates for nearly 3 years and am still loving them. I recently bought new ones for my pre-schooler since I figure we should change new ones after 3 years of continuous use but the old ones are still very much fine. I also bought some for friends. Be sure to turn the lid away from the toddler during meal time. Hope this will help. Sorry I don't know cos I try to use microwave as little as possible for the little one. But what I do is (carefully) insert hot water into the reservoir section of the plate and also rinse the plate itself with hot water before placing hot/warm (or reheated on a stove) food on it. I have used these plates for nearly 3 years and am still loving them. I recently bought new ones for my pre-schooler since I figure we should change new ones after 3 years of continuous use but the old ones are still very much fine. I also bought some for friends. Be sure to turn the lid away from the toddler... » Read More Sorry I don't know cos I try to use microwave as little as possible for the little one. But what I do is (carefully) insert hot water into the reservoir section of the plate and also rinse the plate itself with hot water before placing hot/warm (or reheated on a stove) food on it. I have used these plates for nearly 3 years and am still loving them. I recently bought new ones for my pre-schooler since I figure we should change new ones after 3 years of continuous use but the old ones are still very much fine. I also bought some for friends. Be sure to turn the lid away from the toddler during meal time. Hope this will help. « Show Less
1046378
Yes - I microwave mine all the time but do not put them in the oven they will melt.. Though I called customer service when it melted in the oven and they sent me a replacement
1347754
I already replied however wanted to add that it is important not to over heat these heat packs You need to play around with the timing in each microwave., depending upon the wattage. If they are heated too much the contents will burn and smell like burnt popcorn (but not in a good way),
1636946
I'm sorry I don't know the answer to that. I haven't used them in the microwave. I had the WS nesting bowls too, and found that over time, microwaving was not kind to them. I doubt it was the microwave itself, but rather the very hot contents. I'd ask Oggi.
1435048
My first one came with a broken bowl too. Second time, no bowls were broken but the same bowl arrived with crazing and broke later. I hate these bowls. Am going to get some vintage Pyrex cinderella mixing bowls from ebay and put what's left of these pieces of crap out on the curb. My mom's Cinderella bowls have lasted over 50 years and through all my childhood baking. These didn't make it a year.
1259846
I do not lmicrowave that length of time on my plates or with my bowls; but I have for 2-3 minutes and as with all items, When removing from microwave I use caution, as they can be warm/hot to touch. I do not use my microwave to cook food on my plates or in my bowls, I use it to reheat food.
1919221
nice sized soup or cereal bowl. I have put it in micro, but it gets very hot so not more than a minute. I really wish they were micro safe. I cannot believe companies make things that aren't. even more so, I can't believe I bought something that wasn't micro safe.
1636944
Honestly, I don't know. I am in the habit of never microwaving plastic, so I haven't done so with mine. I do love the bowls however!
2188923
I've never put mine in the microwave so I'm not sure. I will look on the bottom of the bowls to see if it is noted there. If there's no notation on the bottom, I'll do a quick zap in the microwave and see what happens. Will respond with results sometime this coming weekend as these bowls are at a vacation home and we'll be there this weekend.
1026952
I think they're like storage bowls. They may be okay to microwave a few times, but then they start to warp and melt. I absolutely wouldn't microwave the top pieces at all.
1928181
My guess is that we're given a specific heat time for our microwaves, and if you reheat it before it's completely cooled down you run the risk of overheating it, and it could possibly burst a seam or something.