Emeril Everyday Reviews

We bought a cast iron pan to try it, thank god I bought only one piece instead of a set. First time use it turn color, it rusted. I do not believe how bad it turns in just the first use. Terrible! It’s garbage.

I have spent a lot of money on Cooper Chef and Gotham steel pans. All nonstick. But, the advertisement is faults. I have tested them in many ways and find it very disappointed. when I seen the Emeril Hard Anodized Nonstick. I had to get it and try it. I was impressed. My wife said that they, the pots and pans clean up with ease. I have bought and tested them. And I am saying, try it you will be amazed. Emeril anodized nonstick is very good.

The same thing just happened to me that was described in Shawnda from CA's review. I was cooking a grilled cheese over my stovetop. Luckily I had stepped aside to grab my spatula when there was a loud pop, like a small caliber gun. It scared the crap out of me. I saw the metal bolt cap roll along the floor not too far away. I am grateful I wasn't standing right over the pan when it happened, because who knows what kind of injury could have happened. That would have been grounds for a lawsuit. I immediately took a photo and went online to look up this issue and found Shawnda's review.

First off I second everything that's been said. For those who complain that the pans were so cheap we should have known, I'm sorry most of us aren't rich enough to afford higher priced cooking pans. That is extremely expensive for us and no matter if Emeril lends his name to a product he was irresponsible when he did not check it out first and Martha Stewart shame on you for selling junk at such a high price. And buying them from China? That's beneath you Martha. Someone with your reputation should have been careful. To bilk thousands of people out of money like that is beyond shameful. But someone who inside trades is a criminal so I guess you shouldn't be trusted.

Emeril’s cookware is NOT ok! I have an older set of Rachael Rays I prefer better. Anyhow! My daughter (17) was cooking with the Emeril small pan warming up some food and just out of nowhere we heard this so very loud pop, she grabbed the pan and threw it off the stove out of panic and burnt the hell out of our counter but besides that when we finally figured out a little cap that seals the bolt inside the pan popped off. (Found it in the food)??? It was so loud! In all the commotion my husband with PTSD freaks out with anger yelling, I’m making sure my kid is ok and she’s crying. I hope Emeril actually reads these, stops this from happening to someone else or seriously hurting a person. So dissatisfied with his cookware.

I purchased the original Emeril cookware in 2006 for myself as a housewarming gift. I'm still using them today, 12 years later. I've had too issues with hot spots, warping, discoloration, etc. While searching online for an additional small skillet, I came across these reviews and I must say that I'm surprised that there are so many bad ones. BUT someone here above brought up a good point about the cookware being since altered from the original. That makes sense now. When looking for replacements, I will now look for those with the All-Clad name!

Got the Emeril Lagasse 15 pc pan and skillet set for Christmas and was so excited! I believed it was going to be the best set out there! I was very wrong. Every pan and skillet does not have the non-stick that is advertised on the box. Every piece had my food sticking. You cannot even cook an egg in them. They are the worst set of pans I have ever owned. Very disappointed in these. When I went on their website to see about getting a replacement set or refund Found out you can only do that within 30 days. I just now got them out and replaced my old set.

I had the exact same thing happen to me as "Audrey of Gaithersburg, MD". I was cooking with my Emeril nonstick frying pan, and heard a loud pop which made my ears ring. I was hit in the hand by something, but was too stunned by the bang to notice what flew at me. It wasn't until I was washing the pan did I notice the missing cap. This pan is a huge liability and health hazard. What if that had hit my eye or my dog? These pans should be recalled.

Stainless steel 10 piece cookware - I purchased three sets. One for me and the other two were Christmas presents for my daughters. The frying pans are the worst. The inside of the pans on the sides gets burnt. Very hard to clean. We all have the same complaints. A $200.00 set made in "CHINA". I too thought "Emeril" must be good cookware. I was very wrong. Purchased from the TV. Don't remember what site and I don't have my receipt.

Recently purchased the Emeril Stainless Steel Cutlery Block Set, 18 Piece set. EMERIL, how could you endorse such a horrible product! The knives were so flimsy I could bend them with the edge of my little finger! I am so disappointed, I felt if the knives had Emeril's endorsement they would be a good quality. I honestly can get a better knife at the Family Dollar Store! I think the set of Farberware from Walmart is a much better product, they are sturdy and sharp. I want to let everyone know, DO NOT purchase these knives, they are not worth the cost. I have to laugh that they used to be $249. There is no way! These are the worst knives I have ever purchased. I have never been disappointed enough to write a review on any product until now. Stay away from this product!

I agree with everyone else that Emerilware All-Clad is an incredibly poor product made in China. Like others I associated his name with a quality product, but there isn't anything that can be cooked in the fry pans that doesn't stick so badly I had to scrape the food out with a putty knife and sandpaper. I've used the pots successfully for the past 8 years, but my 3-qt. 2-handled pot has started leaking profusely from the copper seam. It's not been dropped, dented or damaged. The entire copper layer is separating from the stainless. I've also had the problem of the covers sputtering out boiling water if not left at a tilt – very dangerous. I'm waiting to hear from the warranty company after leaving a voice message. I will call twice daily if I have to. This 10-pc set was very expensive. Moral: Name and cost do not equal quality. Very disappointed.

Bought the set as a 50th Birthday present to myself. First time I used it, fell in love with the set. I had Farberware for most of my adult life and it kept falling apart, bases separated and handles fell off. Replaced it with the Emeril Cookware 9 years ago and wondered what took me so long. I have been a home cook for a long time, but I have also worked in commercial kitchens for over 25 years. The first use of the 6 qt. stockpot, by my significant other, resulted in a burnt pot. I know to season the base of the pot's interior and it works as promised. Never use a pot on FULL high heat, that is cause for disaster no matter what type/brand vessel is being used. I don't think I will ever need to buy any other pots and pans. My sister is on her 3rd set of Tefal in the same time frame.

My wife and I got the Original Non stick Emeril Ware All Clad pans when we were married in October of 2000. Still have them, and although the coating is not what it used to be, the pans are still as rock solid as they were when we purchased them. No signs of rust or any loosening of rivets on either pans or handles. I work in healthcare, but hobby as a chef quality home cook, and I will use these pans until I die, and will probably leave them to my kids. Best money that we could have spent on cookware. They will last a lifetime and beyond!

I have an Emeril nonstick frying pan. I was frying some steak two nights ago when all the sudden I heard a loud "POP" come cracking from the stove area while I was cooking. I couldn't figure out where it came from, but it was loud enough to affect the hearing in my right ear. I looked all around my stove - the lights and exhaust fan over the stove, but I couldn't figure out where the pop came from. Then I found a small, round metal piece lying on my stove. I couldn't figure out what it went to until I went to wash this pan (picture below). A piece of the pan actually popped off while cooking. I am extremely lucky it didn't pop into my face or go over the stove and hit one of my kids. Unbelievable.

I bought the Stainless Steel pot and pan set about 10 years ago, it's been great and have bought additional pieces. Recently, when I was making poached eggs, I heard an odd noise. I thought it might be some water caught underneath the pan (We have an electric stove) and everything looked fine. When I was cleaning the pan, I noticed two things on the bottom of the pan, one a good sized bubble, and a few inches away a perfectly round small dent. Looking over the pan, you can see where the copper is pulling away from the bottom of the pan. I tested it and everything thing seems fine, but wasn't comfortable using it. I also bought this set for my sister last year and one I bought for my daughter when she gets married. Having second thoughts about giving it to her.

Received an Emeril Enamel Dutch Oven as a gift a few years ago. Was cooking with it recently and when cleaning up noticed that the finish on the inside bottom is starting to peel off as well as some of the outside finish. Afraid to use it for fear that more of the bottom will get into whatever I am cooking - never used any metal utensils only wood or non-metal.

I bought the Emeril pots and pans a couple years ago. They were pricy. They are supposed to be for all cooktops, electric, induction and gas, have the copper stripe around the bottoms on the layers of metal. I can't believe there are people giving these a good rating on some sites! There is not 1 thing you can cook with these frying pans that won't STICK! We have tried low to medium heating, every type of oil and lard, cooking spray. No matter the temperature, everything sticks immediately!! You are using twice the oil to cook with, they are extremely hard to clean also. I would NEVER RECOMMEND to anyone this junk!!!

I have the original set and love it. It was originally made in collaboration with All-Clad. No cleaning issues. No sticking issues. No bump in the bottom. Nice heavy quality. Looks like the day I bought it. Very happy with my purchase.

Cookware is chipping and pans have a coating of grease on them on the outside of pan that WILL NOT come off. So disappointed when I called company 7 years ago to get replaced. I was told I was out of luck that it was my fault cookware chipped. Bought from either QVC or HSN for $200.00. I've never tried the cast iron grill pan that came with it. Also, square pan warped. Will never purchase again.

Heating up sauce (hoboken eddie's) and lobster ravioli. Burned dinner and set off smoke alarm. Followed directions: boiled water, added distilled vinegar and baking soda and voila it was supposed to be shining clean. Not so!

My mom purchase me these pans for Christmas. So dissatisfied. Everything sticks inside of every pan is wearing off. Called customer service, they said they would check the pans out. Well you can tell that they're bad. After just 3 years I've got pans from 34 years ago that look brand new. Where is this stuff made today China? Because nothing last. Well they sent me a shipping label to send them back, hopefully they will do something about this. Waiting to find out. But I don't want the same pans. Not a good product. She bought them on HSN. Not cheap.

I have used my Emeril cookware for at least 10 years and have had no complaints until yesterday. I used one of my 1 qt saucepans w/o lid to simmer soup on my gas stove. I emptied the pan, rinsed it with water and left it in the sink while I ate my lunch, as I have done for years. When I picked the pan up to put it in the dishwasher, the bottom fell off. After reading the reviews and seeing the cookware is now made in China, I will be replacing that pan with a different brand - preferably one made in the USA.

I bought the cast iron griddle. One of the nice things about cast iron is that it should cook evenly. Well the Emeril griddle is not much different than cooking on a sheet of aluminum. Half of a pancake is burnt and the other half is still raw. I'm surprised that he would have his name on such inferior quality products. I guess he's less interested in quality and reputation and more interested in easy cash.

I purchased the 13 piece hard enamel cookware. Gave myself a treat!! Excited. A skillet accidently got scratched and called customer service for assistance and got none, was basically told "sorry for your luck." As advised by customer service I could still use it, that the pan would still cook the same... Well I haven't used it in a while, and pulled it out to use and found it has RUSTED!!! So according to customer service it is ok to cook in rust!! I am sooo pissed and will never ever purchase another thing from Emeril, not even his spaghetti sauce, it is also overpriced.

I bought my husband Emeril's stove top grill pan for Christmas, and it is terrible. I followed the 1st time use instructions to a T. Everything sticks! Everything. I tried using more cooking spray, it still sticks. I am returning it today.

Although I recognize how spectacular promotion can be by using a celebrity, the manufacturers of Emeril's bakeware.... failed his reputation. After a fire, we had the opportunity to re stock our home's contents. I thought I'd buy quality and very excitedly purchased through shop.ca. I stored the items till we moved back into our home months later. We have been home now for 6 months and the collection of Emeril's non stick bakeware have not stood up the to challenges of household use. Of course, I no longer have the receipts or I'd send all the products back in a heartbeat! The non-stick surface came off on food and now what remains are sections of rust and exposed metal. I write a blog about our ordeal.... but have yet to complain about too many things. This review should protect others from purchasing these products.

I bought Emeril Cookware 3 years ago thinking it should be a great product since he has a great cooking show, well I was quite fooled. My 3 qt. frying pan that I only use for making fried rice is now all peeled on the bottom!! I never put this pan in the sink when it is hot and I don't use it for anything else. I knew I should have bought the more expensive stuff!!! Boy am I mad!! So what do I do just throw it in the garbage? I am afraid to use it because I don't want it to peel off in my food. His stuff is not worth the money!!!

Received a 3 piece Emeril's Lenox bake dishes as a Christmas present. Used the lasagna dish for the first time on New Year's day for a dinner for 10. Followed recipe for "Emeril's Roasted Pork Lion" recipe which was included with the dishes. It said to turn the pork roast after 30 minutes and continue to roast for about 60 minutes. Well... turned the roast, closed the door and then heard a CRACK... open the door to find the lasagna dish had cracked from side to side in the middle. Juice spilled on the bottom of oven, smoke filled the kitchen. Have been trying to find an address to return the broken dish. Emeril, I'm sure you want to correct the problem!!!

Bought the Emeril range top cast iron grill that can be used as a grill or a griddle. Comes with a press for meat. On the second use, it cracked through and through about half the diameter of the grill and now can't be used. After searching the Internet, it seems there are a number of reports like this. I am now trying to find out if I can return it to the company or to Bed, Bath and Beyond where I bought it. If it were to crack completely across it could break and fall on someone's foot and crush their foot. It is dangerous to use. Very disappointing. I would have thought something with Emeril's name on it would be of higher quality and reliability. Avoid this purchase at all costs.

From the very first time we used this cookware we were disappointed. EVERYTHING STICKS!! Tried cooking low, medium... you name it. Nothing worked. The stains in the bottom of any of the pots or pans after cooking in them is almost impossible to remove. After a good scrubbing the stains are still there. We found that pouring regular white vinegar will remove most stains and return the them to a nice shine, but who wants to do that each time they are used... when everything sticks to the surface. Emeril may know cooking, but he obviously never used these pots and pans!

Emeril Lagase Cookware - This is the ABSOLUTE WORST set I've owned! $150 wasted.

The lid was rattling like crazy as I was boiling Kale in oil and water. As I went over to remove the lid, the top literally blew off and sprayed boiling oil and water all over me! Burned my arm really bad. The medic explained to me that the top needs a hole to vent, which none of my tops have. Thus the lids rattle and blow. Dangerous.

I received Emerilware 10 pc set about 20 years ago. People, if pans are clean and hot when you start cooking (I mean really clean!), food will not stick. To clean them find Bar Keepers Friend, available at Home Depot. My issue is that copper bottom separated from the pan spilling aluminum(?) granules in the food. Not that big of a deal, lifetime warranty, right? I filled out warranty claim on Iron Clad website and have received no response. I was going there to inquire again when I saw this website and decided to post. If I do not get the pan replaced it will make an interesting story for people inquiring as to what cookware I recommend. I am a chef instructor at Sur La Table and get that question all of the time.

Everything sticks to it!

My single pot, that I acquired from Bed, Bath & Beyond, that I bought pre-trial has discolored like other folks have said. Sticking is an issue, but if you don't want non-stick, you'll have to have steel. My question is to ConsumerAffairs, what are the metal compositions of this pot and how they affect our health? Note that many has said the discoloring has continued, does that mean we are ingesting chemicals in our food that are health risky? I'd like to know where to find this info.

I've had the same experience voiced by many reviews on this product. There is a "hump" in the middle and this causes foods to stick in the middle and any oils/fats I put in the pan pool to the outside. Very disappointed. I expected more from a product with his name on it.

Emeril Essentials 10 piece cookware set - I spent $149.00, plus tax and shipping. I didn't notice until a couple of days later that the 1.5 sauce pan did not have a flat bottom! I did not use the 3 qt saute pan until a few weeks later. I was cooking bacon and all the grease was on the edges, leaving the center exposed!! I am not rich, so paying over $150.00 for cookware that doesn't sit flat and cook evenly is NOT COOL! And no I did not have the heat turned up!! There is a lifetime guarantee, but packing, mailing it in and then taking a chance that they will say it was my fault just isn't worth the trouble. The cookware feels and looks good. I don't have any trouble with sticking, just that some of the bottoms are not flat. Good Luck to all you folks, maybe I just got a bad batch.

I purchased Emeril cookware, because it's supposedly great and I was excited that I could finally afford it. It was very expensive. The results? Major disappointment. Everything sticks and the quality of the food isn't what it should be. In the past, I've purchased less expensive cookware and was a lot more satisfied. Emeril cookware is extremely overrated. Don't waste your money...

My Emeril set was a gift and I was so psyched! But, much like the other "monkeys" who don't seem to know how to cook (reference to earlier post from another consumer), I'm not thrilled with these pans either. At first I was discouraged because the bottoms of the pots turned black on the insides. I tried all kinds of ways of removing the stains, from natural to commercial products and methods. When I was unable to remove any of the stains, I figured, as long as the stains weren't affecting the flavor, etc., of my food, it would be okay.

I was torn between two different brands of cookware and chose the Emeril brand because I figured he would only have the best bakeware. I was so wrong. I could have bought the cheap bakeware sold in the grocery store! I spent much more money on this cookware thinking it would last longer. It turned brown after the first use. After that it started to peel. Today I am mad as I had to throw it out! Hard to believe he would put his name on this junk.

I purchased Emeril's pots and pans and had bought them at a reputable department store, Macy's so I thought I was getting excellent pots and pans. I the pots and pans two years ago and when I got them home my wife noticed they were made in China. That was mistake #1 but I thought I would give them a chance. Every time I use them I find the metal is too thin, they are difficult to clean, everything sticks to them, and they turn a brownish silverish color. I am so dissatisfied. They were not inexpensive either. I'm surprised that Emeril LaGasse endorses this product.

These are horrible. First use and the outer rims turned goldish brown without anything touching the sides. Everything was in the middle. Also, no matter what, everything sticks. You can try butter, palm, olive oil, any oil, etc. It will still stick. Extremely mad that I paid that much money for cheap ass pans. Garbage to me and will buy better quality. I am more mad at myself for not doing research on this set. Apparently a lot of people have written bad reviews.

As a Christmas gift from my daughter, I am extremely disappointed in this highly advertised stainless steel cookware. I have yet to cook without everything sticking. Tried olive oil, canola oil and crisco. When trying to clean, it's terrible and leaves a unclean effect when dried.

All these complaints seemed to be stemming from newer cookware. I have the original Emeril ware, and it works great if you know how to cook properly. The glass lids are tempered otherwise you would have shards of glass instead of little crumbles, a monkey knows this. Just you all know Emeril has nothing to do with these products other than his name which was purchased by your very own Martha Stewart, so you all should sending her your **, since she is likely the one who is setting the standards of how they are manufactured currently. Since you can buy an entire set for under two hundred dollars this should tell you something. I paid nearly three times that much fifteen years ago when they first came out, and Chef Emeril was calling the shots. I love my original Emerilware. The only thing I will say is that wife does not like the weight, but I have no problem with it. All clad is also very heavy, and since that is who was making it at the time it would stand to reason. The stuff is now made in China. Thanks Martha, still love you though.

So dissatisfied/disappointed with these pots and pans. The nice outer finish they came with has now turned into a dull, milky gray color and continues to bleed this gray color with every hand wash. If that's not bad enough, when you pick up the lids, you might get a burned!?!? Weren't these tested before they went on the market. I will definitely do my homework the next time I buy cookware.

Would not suggest you buy this cookware. Covers will not stay in place causing liquids to boil all over the stove. Very disappointed.

The metal is separating from the lid knobs and letting in soapy water to leak while cooking and drains into the food. The bottom of the hot plate is rusted and coming apart while the inside seems to want to rust. I am a very clean person and like to take care of the pots and pans I cook from. This is a total disappointment to me. I bought these thinking what a good gift to me, and never have to buy more. I am afraid to use them so had to go and get Walmart crap to use. Over $100.00 is a lot on a fixed income and soon won't have the luxury of cooking for myself. Age does that. You cannot stand up for this product in good faith.

I bought the stainless steel Emeril pots and pans, hoping they would be as amazing as the last set I bought that were not stainless steel. The first time we tried them, our food burned. The pans don't heat up all the way through so some of our food is burned and some is raw. In addition, when cooking pasta, the pasta sticks to the sides of the pan. We now have burn stains that will not come out and we quit using them altogether. Very disappointed.

We purchased the twelve piece Pro Clad cookware set. The pans scald and burn on the sides to the point of blackness no matter what heat setting is used. Scrubbing for long periods will remove the scalding, but must be done each time we use them. The complimentary "Emeril" signature chef's knife broke in half the second time used. I have never been more disappointed in anything...ever!

I have been using my Emeril cookware for about one year. I don't like it because it sticks, but here is the worst part. I was cooking in a saucepan on my stovetop, and I had my back to the oven. Then I heard loud noises and hot water, cookware and my food was flying all over my kitchen. My foot was burned. The bottom of the saucepan came loose from the saucepan and splattered all over my stove and kitchen floor. It took me all kinds of cleaning products to clean the black smut from my ceramic floor. I am sure if I had laminate floor it would have been ruined. I am lucky my face was not towards the stove. Then the frying pan did the same thing to my boyfriend. I have put the cookware out of use, but am saving it because I intend to send it back with my experience to the manufacturer.

I have used this set for over 10 years, and although basic cooking, boiling is satisfactory, frying is simply ridiculous. Everything sticks. I thought that in time this problem would diminish, but I was wrong. Frying eggs in any fashion other that scrambled is a disaster. Bacon? Clings to the pan until you cooked so much that it becomes a deep fryer. If I didn't pay so much for this set, I would give it away and go back to cast iron. The only advantages over cast iron this cookware has is that you can put it in the dishwasher, and the handles stay cool. I have followed the recommended cooking instructions from this company to no avail. I would not recommend this cookware to anyone that fries some of their foods.

I recently purchased a saucepan with the above description on the bottom. The first time I used it, it became pitted and discolored. I am disgusted with this product and want my money back. It's a nice looking pan with pouring lips on both sides, nice and shiny in the store, but terrible looking after first use. Extremely poor quality. A big surprise.

Do not waste your money on this cookware. I'm an experienced cook and know what I'm doing. EVERYTHING sticks, no matter what you cook or what type of oil you use. I've tried good olive oil, butter, canola oil, Pam, a combination, etc. I've had it less than a year and it is already starting to pit and looks terrible. I'm giving it to Goodwill and will NEVER buy anything with his name on it again.

I bought the whole set just about a year and a half ago. I was so excited to get it however it is already starting to pit and looking horrible in the bottom of every pan including skillets. I live on SS and cannot afford to buy another set. Very upset with this set. Would not recommend it to my friends.

I have had this cookware for 8+ yrs. No problems & I love it! Going to buy a few more pots soon!

QVC was selling a set of All Clad hard anodized cookware by Emeril. All Clad is a company in Pennsylvania and manufactures their cookware in the USA, or, so I thought. After reading all the negative reviews on Emeril's cookware, I decided to call QVC to see where this cookware was made. All the operator could tell me was it was imported. God knows from where. I assumed it was from China. I feel this is deceptive letting people think that because All Clad has been producing their line in the the USA for many years, that this product was also made here. Shame on you Emeril for being a part of this and tarnishing your reputation.

OK, I am somewhat skeptical of all cookware with a famous person promoting it. Had a horrid experience with Paula Deen Cookware! So, I went to a Bed Bath and Beyond and found some Emeril Cookware that I liked. Only problem, I could not find anywhere on the boxes that this cookware worked with a Ceramic Cooktop. The saleswoman even tried to look it up on the store computer. No luck. I came home and sent off an email requesting some information on whether or not this was recommended for my stove. That was last Tuesday. No response as yet. Either they don't know or they don't care about customer service. I am disappointed but also glad that I did not purchase this product without looking into it.

I purchased the 10-piece Emeril Lagasse by All-Clad stainless steel cookware set at Bed Bath and Beyond yesterday. I was excited that it came with a cast iron grill pan and also with a nonstick baking sheet. I had gotten rid of a lower end nonstick set that lasted only a couple of years, and was excited to get a nicer set of stainless that would hopefully last forever like my grandmother's set has. The set does not nest for easy storage. I wasn't bothered by this as I took everything out of my cabinets, deep cleaned and reorganized them to fit the new set - it needed to be done anyway, and I'd eventually get a pot rack to display my pretty pots and pans so it wasn't such a cabinet hog. Then I cooked dinner - simple night, really - I'd taken all my cooking time reorganizing my kitchen! I boiled water in the 6 quart pot and cooked pasta in it. I warmed sauce in the small sauce pot.

I bought a complete set of Emeril cookware. Sticking pans and handle fell off. It stated lifetime warranty but I can not find an address to return them. I got it from HSN. They could not give me the answer. Need Help please. I paid too much.

Three or four years ago, I bought an Emeril three-quart sauce pan. I didn't use it very much because the thing is so heavy. Last week the bottom part fell off. How do I get in touch with the company to either get a refund or a new pot?

Emeril stainless steel no stick cookware - This cookware is suppose to be nonstick and it's not. Got it when it went clearance and was very excited about getting to use them, and the first time that I did, everything just would stick no matter what I did. Very disappointed. Wish that I could return them.

My parents bought me Emeril cookware for Christmas. The pans are very unstable and can be very dangerous. I was boiling water and I went to turn it off. I taped the handle of the pan and it tipped right over and gave me third degree burns on my hand and leg. The week before this same thing happened to my mom but there was only cooked mac and cheese in the pan but it went all over the floor. Ironically after talking with the visiting nurse who is cleaning my bandages she said she had just been taking care of two other women that had burns from cooking. She said out of curiosity what type of pan were you using because these two women had been using Emeril pans and said that they were unstable and that was why they were burned! I immediately got the chills and replied to her you will not believe this but that is what I have too. I always felt as though they were unstable but not totally sure. So needless to say if you have this cookware be very careful or get rid of it.

I bought this in May. I used it once and then after that when I used it, the heat would stop on the left side of the grill. I sent it into the Appliance Sales and Service. They tested it and said it was working fine. I explained that it will start out ok but then stop cooking (no heat). They sent it back with a fix of a new cord. I plugged it in and the light didn't come on, on the left side and no heat ever even started. So I had emailed them and explained it was not working and they have been nice about it. The guy said to ask T-Fal for a paid return receipt to ship it again and I did and they sent it to me. Now they are calling me and telling me that it works just fine and trying to tell me that the light turns off when it reaches the temp it needs to be. I know that! I told them it did not even heat up.

1qt saucepan - Bottom layer separated and fell off after cooking, luckily missing my feet. Own 2 other pots & wary of using them because of hazardous consequences.

People need to get off Emeril's case. Some people need to learn how to cook, also. This cookware was designed for people who actually KNOW how to cook, not for the everyday "turn up the burner to high and forget it" types. This cookware is safe to put in the oven up to 550 degrees, so what does that tell you about people who are MELTING the cookware? Also, gas flames can get up to 3000 degrees F. Not to say the cookware will, but jeez, read up on the melting points of copper and aluminum, folks. If you are melting the pans, you are doing something way wrong.

Cookware overheated - Copper melted and dripped on the stove and floor, which destroyed the floor totally and damaged the stove top. Do I have a recourse with the company for damages?

The knob broke on the stainless case called T-Fal and they recommended me to the service provider. I paid for the part and then I was told that it was not in stock - discontinued. What type of company is this? You pay $199 for a nice fryer and they do not have parts; that is ridiculous. I would never recommend T-Fal or Emeril products to anyone because of this experience. Then T-Fal said they would send me a voucher for 15 dollars. I don't want the $15.00 and, to me, that was an insult... very bad customer relations.

The knob on it broke. I don't know how or why, but it was very sad. My boyfriend, Chef Leslie **, and I used it a few times. We're very upset with the product. I called a few places. Kohl's wrote to us and emailed us to come to their store on the 21st of April, and they will give us a new one to replace it. No questions asked, they said. So we showed up and 5 minutes later, they said they don't sell that product in their store any more. So then we had to take a credit merchandise of $63 and change. We walked out of the store mad because I paid $150.00. I thought by spending money on Emeril fryer, it was a good deal.

I purchased a complete set of Cookware for my son and daughter-in-law for their bridal shower. As you know, it is not a cheap set. No matter what they cook in these pots, everything sticks on the bottom of the pans. It not only sticks but they are also discolored. It doesn't matter how you clean them; you cannot get the stains out. I paid over $300.00 in Macy’s for these pans and they were on sale. Please let me know how I can get a refund on these pans so I can purchase a better set for them. I’m very disappointed.

After searching many stores for my first set of nice pots and pans, I picked Emeril's with his signature on the bottom. I assumed a good cook wouldn't sell anything but good cookware. Wrong! These are horrible! No matter what you use - butter, oil, spray, etc. - everything sticks to the bottom of them and the food gets ruined! I would not recommend them. As a matter of fact, I wish I could get a refund so that I could replace them with good pots and pans. I am so extremely disappointed.

I was so excited to finally buy myself a good set of pots and pan after getting a brand new kitchen. I then went to the store. And after looking around between Paula Deen, Rachael Ray and Emeril's brand, I decided to get the Emeril brand in stainless steel with his signature on the bottom. I thought I was getting a great set, but for my surprise, I was not. Everything sticks on them. I can't even fry an egg on the skilled without having a big mess of eggs sticking to the pan. I am so disappointed about spending so much money for a supposedly good set that is worse than a cheap brand. I don't know how a famous chef as Emeril Lagasse allows his name on something that won't be to the standards of a great chef.

The pans get very hot quickly and burn. It is next to impossible to get the stains out of the pan. The cookware has such a nice appearance but once it gets stained, it's ruined. Everything sticks to the pans so you have to learn how to cook in the pans without burning your food or the pan. The lids should be made of tempered glass to prevent shattering if the lid slides out of the cabinet onto the floor which is what happened to me. Glass was everywhere. I expected a quality product from a quality chef and was disappointed.

While simmering rice in chicken stock, a loud pop was heard. What happened was that the glass cover shattered. It is apparent that the glass used is not tempered glass which is what happens when items such as these are manufactured in China. Putting your name on defective cheaply manufactured products reflects on the quality of your talents. American manufacturing would never allow this due to the litigation that would ensue. I will be purchasing my cookware from professional commercial suppliers in the future. Lesson learned. Stay away from any cookware with a food celebrity's name on it.

Today, I went to stack my pots, as I always have, with the lids inverted into the pots. When I went to put the smallest saucepan, on top into the cupboard, the lid promptly slid off the shelf and onto the floor, the glass top shattering into at least a thousand pieces. And it shattered much like car windows shatter in the heat, into a thousand tiny pieces. I was not happy about all the mess. It made me question the quality of the pot lids!

I received a 5-quart enamel dutch oven Emeril cookware for a gift less than a year ago. Recently, I was cooking beef for stew on low heat with the lid on and heard a loud pop. When I lifted the lid, the enamel from the entire floor of the pot had exploded into the stew, leaving shards throughout the contents. Fortunately, the lid was on the pot at the time when the incident happened; otherwise, injury could have resulted. This is the worst piece of cookware I have ever used in over 40 years of cooking.

I bought a set of cookie sheet pans at Bon Ton in Camillus, NY about two years ago. Every time I wash them in the dishwasher, a terrible yellow orange stain occurs. There is nothing that will take the stain out. Had I realized this, I would never have bought them. It is time to bring back manufacturing to the United States. I am sure that Emeril could afford to have them made in the good old USA. I would like either a refund or another set that will not stain my dishwasher.

We are huge fans of Emeril and I just know that he would be appalled if he heard how the Emerilware (all clad in Millville, NJ) customer service department was treating his customers. I dealt with a rep there who is absolutely the worst customer service rep in the world. After having sent back my cookware set two months ago (and still no word), she told me that if I didn't send it back FedEx, it's basically my loss and she cannot help me. I asked to speak to her manager - he is not in. I asked to speak to the shipping department as I have a tracking number they gave me - you can only speak to me. I asked to be transferred to anyone but her - I am the only one here who deals with these issues.

I bought an Emeril pan for the first time and thought it was a great set since it was stainless and so heavy. It takes forever to heat, everything sticks and worst of all, the copper and stainless rings are warped and separating. What a huge disappointment. As I feared, he probably put his name on this junk to get the price high and make a ton of money while we, the consumer, get screwed. Guess I will go back to the cheap pans I had for years that are still better than this junk.

I would recommend this Pro-Clad stainless steel cookware. But if you have never cooked with stainless steel, then you will experience problems. The cookware does eat up slowly, but once it is heated, you can turn the burner off and the food will still cook. One must remember to spray or use a little oil in the pans. It took me some time to get used to this cookware, but once you get used to cooking with stainless steel, it is easy. As a chef goes, this would be good for beginners. So if you make mistakes with this cookware, at least you did not spend a ton of money on high quality just to ruin it. Look at Hell's Kitchen chefs and how many times they burned food - the heat is too high.

I hate this cookware. I purchased a set for my new kitchen and paid more than I wanted to spend but thought that it was worth spending more because Emeril was a great chief and would not put his name on junk. It takes forever for the pan to heat then stays hot long after it heats. I have burned everything I fry including the pan. The pan turns black and you have to use Comet to get the stains out. The food is ruined, the pan is ruined, and the smell in the house lasts for days. I tried to fry hash browns and they wouldn't turn brown but stuck to the bottom of the pan no matter how much oil I added. It's like you're cooking in an electric stove that doesn't cool down. The food continues to cook as long as it stays in the pan. I have finally decided to pack these pans away and buy a cheap set that will not ruin my meals. I have tried to get use to them for three years now and have finally admitted defeat. Food prices are on the rise and I can't afford to throw it away. I feel I should get a refund and would gladly return them to the manufacturer.

My wife got me a set of Emeril cookware for my birthday last year. She knows I’m a huge fan of Emeril. But I watched HSN when he comes on and I can hear how cheap the cookware sounds, I never told my wife that. Then on my birthday, my wife hands me a box, a large box but pretty light. I didn’t have an idea what it was. When I opened it, i couldn’t believe it! My heart fell to the floor, yet I had to put on a smile and say how happy I was, gave her a kiss. The next day, I started to open up and use the pan. I just couldn’t believe how light the pan was. These fancy cooks are selling crappy cookware. It’s not only Emeril and Paula Dean and all the others. After using them once, I couldn’t hide it any longer from my wife. I told her sorry babe but call HSN and send these light weight toys back. She said ok, no big deal. HSN did refund her money. I will never buy any cookware from HSN. Stop and think who buys from HSN? 80 year old women; they think IRS is great. I went to a restaurant supply and got the best cookware, nice and heavy, the good stuff.

I bought a 10-piece Emeril cookware pans at Bon-Ton department store in Concord, NH in November 2011 and they are the worst pans ever.

I purchased 10 piece set from Macy's 5 years ago. I noticed today (July 3, 2012) that on the bottom of the 8 inch sauce pan, there was a bubble and that the copper ring is beginning to separate from the pan. I looked at the other pans and that is the only one that this is happening to.

While using the 2qt pan, I overheated the pan and the water boiled out and burned the pan. I went to wash the pan out and the bottom of the pan (the copper rim bottom) fell off the pan.

I purchased the stainless steel cookware by Emeril last year. My husband and I are fans of Emeril and we felt his cookware would be of high quality. We are both competent cooks as we owned a restaurant. I have to say this is the poorest quality cookware I have ever purchased. Everything sticks in the pans. They are just horrible. I recently purchased a set of Paula Deen's cookware and loved it. I believe Emeril's were more expensive as well. Very sadly dissatisfied.

I ordered this 12 piece set off HSN. I was cooking over the weekend and noticed a big problem with the 8" fry pan the handle is too big and the pan falls over. It happened time after time with stuff in it and without. I burned my hand the first time because I never would have expected Emeril's cookware to be of this horrible quality! I have a Wolfgang Puk set from eight years ago that work better than this new set. People, please be careful out there with the smaller frying pan.

Everything works okay except for the timer. It has worked one time since I have had it for approximately two months. I follow the instructions and the timer will not count down. I have been keeping up with the time on my microwave timer clock. This is inconvenient for the price that I paid for this pressure cooker. What is wrong? I do not want to have to send it back. It cooks good. Help, either call me or email me.

I purchased the Emeril cookware, thinking it would be a good set of cookware and last for a long time. Having the cookware approximately one year, I noticed the pans were discolored at the bottom and chipping. I phoned HSN and was given the name of Alclad (the manufacturer). It cost me $65.00 to ship back 4 pans. I received the pans today (all 4 of the original pans) with a letter stating that their warranty does not cover structural damage (which I am not sure what they consider structural damage) and that the brownish tint on the pan was due to overheating. Also, they added that the cookware was damaged due to a result of dishwashing and or the use of harsh chemical cleaners. If you call Dawn or Gain liquid dishwashing detergent harsh, then I guess that would warrant their comment. I feel that I was totally deceived by this product and they definitely do not stand behind their product. I would never buy another Emeril cookware product again. I feel HSN should take this product off of their show. Thank you.

I ordered for Emeril's cookware. After receiving them, I mailed in the coupon offer for two knives and never received them. Please resolve this problem because the knife is very necessary in the kitchen. Most of my knives have gone dull; and though I use the cookware very frequently, the knives are a necessary supplement for me on a daily basis.

I had a cookbook fall off the shelf when I was making Beef Stroganoff. It hit the handle of the fry pan. I went to grab the handle so it wouldn't fall and really burned my hand. What a piece of crap cookware. All the pan handles heat up the same way. He should be ashamed to put his name on this product.

I was looking for a set that had durability and was dishwasher safe. I purchased a set of the stainless with copper as a wedding gift and the couple never said a bad word about them so I bought a set for myself. I did as the instructions said but they did include anything about the dishwasher so I called the phone number. Well, to my disappointment, they don't recommend putting them in the dishwasher but yet on the box they say dish washer safe. This was one of my main reasons for purchasing the set. After the first use and washing by hand, the 8" fry looks stained no matter what I do and there was sticking. For the money I spent, I am very disappointed. A lesson learned. I will keep looking for what I want and it won't be because one is famous.

My husband and I received this cookware for our wedding shower via Bed, Bath & Beyond. We wanted a really good set of pans and trusted Emerils name for no other reason but that he's popular. Well, we were certainly duped. The pans are very difficult to clean and they are definitely not non stick. This was a terrible purchase. Literature said to not let the pan get too hot, etc, etc. Are you serious? Very disappointed. Since it was a gift, we did not attempt to return. Its been almost 3 years now, we're just stuck with them I guess.

I bought a 10 piece set of Emeril pans about 5 years ago when they first came out. They appeared to be well made and were quite beautiful in appearance. I use them every day as does my wife. After 5 years my pans and covers look as beautiful as ever. I find the handles are well designed and do not heat up excessively as do many other pans.

When Emeril pots and pans were first offered onto the market, we obtained a full set, which were well-made and cleaned up very easily. One to two years later, we purchased more pots and pans due to the lower price and desire to have additional cookware. The newer pots and pans were dramatically lighter in weight, harder to clean, and discolored on the bottom surface.

We bought the cookware and are totally unhappy with it. Everything sticks and extremely hard to clean and always looks dirty. I would not recommend this cookware to anyone.

Although I love the small size pressure cooker because there is only the two of us, the Teflon coating on the inside is peeling and I am very disappointed. This was a very expensive cooker and I don't think the Teflon should be coming off. I have always taken good care of the pan and have not burned food on scrubbed the inside aggressively.

Any professional person that endorses a product or manufactures one, has a responsibility to ensure somewhat of a quality product. Emeril's Cookware unfortunately is contrary to this belief. Perhaps, if he had his pans manufactured in the USA we would be able to enjoy the quality we were expecting when purchased.

My wife bought me a set of Emeril cookware for my birthday. I did everything as instructed, but what a pain to cook with. No matter what the heat setting, it is too hot. Everything sticks and is a pain to clean. I would like to buy something else but too much cash wrapped up in this set. Now, I have a 6-quart stock pot so burned on bottom. I will probably just toss it.

Gray crud in any baking pan I have? Is the King of Creole Cooking getting his pans out of China? I will not be going to any of his restaurants. I'll stick with my old school cast iron. Pans s**k. Liar! James ***

As with any products, some problems occur. If a rivot falls out, a defect in the appliance. If you have failed to keep paperwork or receipt, your loss, if not, your protected. If your cast iron rusts, you should know that is what happens when you mix air, water and iron. The trick is after cleaning, place on low heat until all water has evaporated, results : no rust! I do not have the cookware that has the bottoms soldered on, but high heat would melt the solder and cause the bottom and the pan to separated. Gas stoves get more direct heat to the bottoms of the pans than electric stoves, but less heat with both is better.

Approximately two years ago, I bought the Emeril Cookware and am totally disappointed. The stock pot that came with the set where they put the 'Emeril' cookware logo on, the rivet completely fell out and I can no longer use it as it leaks. I am thoroughly disappointed with the complete set. It is too heavy to use and none of the lids fit the pans or pots. I spent quite a bit of money on this set at a time when I was unemployed thinking that if I invested in better cookware it would last much longer. I was wrong and will never buy another piece of Emeril Cookware again!

My daughter almost got burned up in our home while trying to cook with these pots. They caught on fire on our stove and burned up. She had to take it outside, my kitchen was almost destroyed. Every time I cook in them, they just stick. These are not good pots. I want my money back because they are not what they claimed to be. I had purchased some pot for $30 that cooks better.

My mother was cooking with a pot. The lid was not completely covering the pot. The temperature wasn't that high either. We heard a loud crack. When she lifted the lid, she was left with the handle in my hand. The glass lid has shattered. And the glass fell into the food and all over the stove. She bought this a little over 6 months ago. How can this happen? We are so mad right now. We spent so much money, for nothing.

Emerilware Cookware STINKS! It sticks every single time I use it, it's impossible to clean. It's impossible to use no matter what temperature you are cooking at. What an absolute waste of my money. As a senior citizen, I don't have loads of dollars to blow on a cookware that cannot live up to what it advertises! I deserve a refund or a new set of cookware that actually IS non-stick. Thanks!

I was so excited to see the deal on TV for Emiril's cookware that when the cookware set came a few days later, I actually gave away some of my Cafalon. What a HUGE mistake. Scrolling through some of these reviews made me actually laugh: Emiril ware requires less heat than other pans? Really? I cook and adjust the heat to how the food is cooking. Cleaning: JOKE. I have stains and sticks and burn marks (OK, so I DID have the heat a bit high on that one, but it won't come off). I'm going back to Cafalon and Kitchen Aid, then Emiril ware will be given to Goodwill for Good Ridence.

Ii was cooking on stove. when I went to take the pan off the stove, the bottom of pan bottomed out melting hot metal every where. Running away as fast as I could, I threw the pan to keep metal away but it still managed to burn the bottom of my foot badly and tops of toes and bottom of my foot. I have 2nd to 3rd degree burns, am unable to walk from severe pain. A pan should not be this dangerous. Why pay so much for a pain that could hospitalize you? I went to emergency and they gave me pain meds and a tetanus shot and I'm still in a lot of pain.

I was cooking with pan and the pan got very hot. When I removed it from stove, the bottom of the pan bottomed out. The hot metal went all over the floor burning my foot 2nd to 3rd degree burns. These pans are supposed to be high-quality but I guess not.

While standing next to the stove this evening, checking on a pot of pasta, the glass lid atop a pot of simmering spaghetti sauce gave off a gunshot-like pop and shattered right in front of me! I'm 44 and never in my life has this sort of thing ever occurred. This stainless steel pan was given to me just this past Christmas by my husband. It came in a 10 piece set by Emeril. The reason my husband bought it came down to the fact that Consumer Reports rated it extremely high. I've just spent two hours searching the web and was flabbergasted to see all the consumer complaints about this cookware exploding, melting and falling apart. Why did Consumer Reports overlook this? Having this happened once is enough for me and I plan to seek a complete refund from Emeril.

On March 26, 2011, I bought the Emeril Grill. The first time I used it, the hinges that connect the grill lid to the grill became very loose. My son, told me one side was loose and tightened it for me. I don't mean to complain because I love your show and your products, but within not quite 2 months, I used the grill for the second time and lifting the lid, one side completely came out of the hinges. I feel that plastic piece does not have enough support for the lid. The grill I love but like I said the hinge support is not there. I am past my 30 days with HSN took out 4 easy payments already paid to. Is there anything you can do to help me? I am single mom, have 3 boys and they are grown and will rig something up for extra support. Down here in Baton Rouge boys are very good at that kind of thing.

I bought the Emeril cookware a few years ago. Today, the bottom of my frying pan fell off and it looks like the bottom of my sauce pan is due to fall off too. Can I get a replacement?

There are a lot of complaints about Emerilware, and they all amount to one thing: we are all accustomed to using far too much heat. If you've melted metal, you have used too much heat, period. And if you believe that you have followed directions, it may be your stove that's at fault. We have grown up using inefficient cookware, so non-thermal that it required pouring on the heat. The key to Emerilware--and any cookware like it--is that you need to learn a new way to cook. And that means far, far less heat than you believe possible.

After using a saucepan and turning off the heat, I proceeded to carry the pan with the food in it to the table in order to serve the dish hot from the pan. I did not make it to the table. The bottom piece of the pan fell onto the floor and I received a bad burn from it, as did the wooden floor. I have no desire to enter into a law suit but I would love to at least have a replacement for the item I depended on until it literally fell apart. Thank you!

I received the Emerilware 10-piece cookware set as a wedding gift three months ago. This evening, I was using the three quart saute pan with lid to make a stir fry. I had the pan on the stove top on medium/high heat for about seven minutes. After about seven minutes, I lifted the lid with my hand to stir the vegetables and the lid exploded in my hand! All that I was left holding was the handle--the glass shattered into a million pieces all over the kitchen. Luckily, I was not injured by the initial explosion but did step on the shattered glass in the process of trying to clean it up and cut my toe. This product is supposed to have a lifetime guarantee and after only three months of use, the product exploded in a million pieces in my bare hands! What a huge threat to anybody's safety who uses this product!

My wife and I had guests for dinner last night, 10/30/10. My wife used her large Emeril pot with a glass top to boil potatoes. During the boiling process, the handle of the top dropped into the water and the glass top exploded. The glass scattered throughout the floor and counters. The salad and vegetable, which were in close proximity, had to be thrown away in addition to the potatoes resulting in no dinner for our guests. We had to go to a restaurant and it cost me $280. Can you provide the company's address to request reimbursement?

I have had Emeril cookware for about 5 years. The food sticks in the frying pans. I have contacted them to complain, followed their recommendations on cleaning, seasoning the pans and the problems continue to get worse. It is now to the point that I am throwing the pans in the garbage.

I was using my Emeril steamer basket/pot to steam an artichoke. When I went to check on it, I saw what looked like molten metal coming out of the bottom pot. I immediately turned off the stove. There was a hardening pool of metal in the reflector dish under the burner, and the burner was covered in metal. This was a gift, so I don't know if I can return it at this point. Do not buy these products.

I have had Emeril Cookware-for about 1 year. The fry pans stick like crazy. I tried everything possible to not have this happen. It's embarrassing when you are cooking and your meal sticks in the pan. I am very disappointed....what crappy pans!

I had finished dinner and was waiting for my son to return home. We heard a loud crash, like a 22 went off! The glass lid that was sitting on cooked, but cooling potatoes exploded all over my stove and ruined our entire dinner! I'm So Mad! The skillets stick to the food no matter what you cook in them, what a junk!

Beware! They are unbalanced and can cause the fry pan to tip over. I was just burned on my hand because of this. Don't buy these products.

This is the link to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (cpsc.gov). I have had this set of pots for two years and have loved them. My daughter used the fry pan to cook sausage and she heard a loud explosive noise. The pan jumped and she smelled something burning. The pan was lopsided and she finally saw that the bottom layer of the pan, the part that is added for quick heating, had separated from the pot around half of the pot. I could not believe it when I saw it. I went online to see if this had happened to anyone else. I found many other people reporting the same thing and worse. Sometimes the whole bottom fell off when lifted up. Some people report a melted metal leaking from bottom.

I purchased the Emerilware Stainless 10 Piece Cookware Set. The first piece we used was the 8" fry pan. Unbelievable. It tips. The handle was too heavy for the 8" fry pan. It would not sit on our gas range which is just a few years old. It does not stay steady or flat until you put something in it. It tips! I sent Emerilware countless pictures of the fry pan on many different flat surfaces showing the tipping. They would do nothing. The "handle" was too heavy for the thin clad stainless 8" fry pan. I sent it in and they returned it back to me, doing nothing. I eventually sold the whole set at a loss at a rummage sale. Don't buy Emerilware. I bought solid heavy beautiful KitchenAid cookware. Thanks.

The bottoms of these pots and pans have what looks like burn marks. I use a gas stove and have never had this happen. It's like the flame is burning the coating which looks like oil. It never gets clean!

I have the entire set of stainless Emeril Cookware. And while it took some adjustment from Teflon, I have really enjoyed the cookware. That is until the large frying pan began to warp and separate. When you are paying so much money for what is supposed to be high quality cookware, you expect the cookware to last a little bit longer than four years. I have had to throw the pan away. I am very disappointed and I will not be purchasing Emeril Cookware again.

I have had my set of Emeil's pots for three years but have not used them often. After my husband finished simmering some blue berries, I noticed a metal that seemed to seep out of the bottom of the pan. I love my pots but what do I do? I don't know whether to use the pot again. Will all of the pots do this? If I can continue using these pots, I only want a replacement of the one pot.

My hubby purchased a frying pan designed by Emeril for me. I cook on a corning ware stove, and I am writing a cookbook. That frying pan is a piece of crap. The pan buckled upward in the center, causing my olive oil to run around the edges inside the pan and everything in the center began to burn and not cook evenly with the rest of the ingredients in the pan. He may call himself a chef, however, he certainly cannot design cookware. My seafood dish was ruined. I had to start over. I used a very old hand me down frying pan. Dinner was perfect. Shame, shame, shame on the so called chef.

Emeril Cookware Enamel Dutch Oven: the enamel chips off, even on the lid! It does cook well, but now looks like junk rather than a treasured Dutch oven. The process for enamel coating must be defective. Emeril needs to use another company to make these. Looks like no quality control rigorous testing was done before selling these products to the public.

I have a complete set of Emerileware with the copper rims on the bottom. The glass lids have a metal rim and they do not get clean in the area of the glass that joins the rim. Under the rim, the glass looks nasty and it is impossible to clean in that area. They should have made these with all stainless lids. Also, everything I cook in them burns and I cook on very low heat. Terrible cookware!

I bought my Emeril cookware 4 years ago and use it all the time. It has a stainless steel lid and I love it. It is a saute pan. I would not get rid of it for any other pan you could give me.

My son and his wife purchased a set of the emeral cookware. After cooking and cleaning the wookward, it has discolored and doesn't shine on the inside. I cooked on low so I know that it shouldn't have happened to the pots and pans. We thought this was going to be an outstanding set for me but it sure has not been that way. My cheap set of cookware I use to have was much better. Can't you do something about this situation? Please respond.

While frying chicken in the 10 quart saucepan, my husband lifted the lid to check on the food. He held it in his left hand while he flipped chicken with his right . Approximately 20-30 seconds later, the glass lid literally exploded into pieces.This cookware set was just purchased (Saturday, February 6) so the lid was not at all compromised by use.

My husband and I bought a nice set of Emeril Cookware. We had always owned cheap sets and wanted to upgrade to stainless steel. This has turned out to be the worst set of pans we have ever owned. Everything burns even on low heat. We hand washed the pans to make sure they didn't lose their luster, but this did nothing. Within the first couple of uses, the pans started to discolor. We called the manufacturer and they told us we were cooking them on too high of heat. I don't know how you can cook any lower than low. We are totally unsatisfied with these pans. After reading other complaints, I am afraid to use them for fear of injury now.

I received a set of stainless steel cookware as a Christmas gift and gave away my older set so I don't have anything else right now to use. I had to use the set but was very disappointed in it as everything I cooked stuck . Even pasta stuck on the bottom, never had this problem with my cheap set of pots and pans I gave away. I am a senior citizen and don't use the set as often as I thought I would. I have gone out and purchased a small set at Walmart that was much better than the one that cost 199.00 on HSN.

The whole bottom fell off my 8" fry pan. I would like to know who I can call/email to appeal for a replacement piece.

I bought a set of the Emeril Cookware five years ago and the bottom popped off of one pan and just missed landing on my foot while cooking. Another pan is badly warped, while another makes a hissing sound and emits a chemical smell. I am replacing these with another brand before someone gets hurt! I only bought these because I love and respect Emeril as a chef. My old Revere Ware set was 22 years old and in great condition, but I wanted to upgrade to something that Emeril would use. I wish I could have my trusty old set back. These stick, stain and are extremely dangerous. I'm surprised that there isn't a recall on these! I'm out $300, plus the cost of replacing them!

I bought an Emeril 8" fry pan. I cooked an egg as usual. It stuck like I used glue instead of butter. Emeril pots are junk!

I bought a set of Emeril stainless steel cookware for my wife for Christmas two years ago and the frying pans are worthless. Everything sticks to them and they are not worth the price that I paid for them. They are useless and junk as far as I am concerned and my wife never uses them. She bought new pans to use in their place.

Today, I was cooking greens on the stove and my husband and I heard a pop. We looked everywhere and could not figure out what it was. I went later to check the greens and just picked up the glass lid and the handle with glass came in my hand and the rest of the lid exploded all over the kitchen floor and the contents we were cooking all had to be disposed of. Now what? Can I get a replacement and where do I go?

I purchased Emeril's 3 qt. sauce pan. It is fantastic. I love it. Best money I ever spent. I never put it in the dishwasher. I always wash it by hand. My kids however decided to heat it up on high heat and douse it in cold water. Pan is now dead and I'm looking for a new one. I just thought you guys might need a positive reply. I would recommend this pan as the best I've ever used. I have been cooking for 35 years.

I received a set of Emeril cookware 6 years ago for our wedding. It was purchased at Bed Bath and Beyond. This morning, I was cooking eggs in my larger 2-quart pan, and it basically exploded at the bottom. I went to spoon out my eggs, and all this gray powder substance came out from the bottom of the pan all over the eggs. No one was harmed, but this is ridiculous. These pans are not only expensive but also claim to be non-stick. And frankly, these are the hardest pans to clean, because they always stick no matter what you cook. Are there any recalls on these pans? I see numerous complaints out there.

Over the past 6 months, I have purchased and exchanged/returned probably 4 of these enameled cast iron Dutch ovens. When I first came across the Emeril 6.5-quart Trinity pot at Bed, Bath & Beyond for $100.00 ($80.00 with their store coupon), I was delighted, thinking it was a quality competitor to Le Creuset. The first time I used it, it bumped against the side of my sink during washing and a big piece of enamel chipped off. I exchanged it with no problems. But to my dismay, this happened with each subsequent pan I brought home, no matter how careful I was. The slightest bump dislodged a piece of the enamel. So, I returned this. I would not recommend Emeril ware, and I am now the happy owner of a Le Creuset 7.5-quart French oven. It costs about twice as much on J&R.com, but I think the quality and dependability of the brand are worth the investment.

I purchase the Chef Emerill non-stick medium-sized cook pan, maybe titled omelet pan. It is not quite a year old. The pan is beginning to peel. I had heard that the non-stick properties are considered carcinogens, if consumed could be dangerous. The pan was $75.00 and because of the length of time, I don't think I can get it replaced or even who to contact.

My husband and I received a set of Emerilware pots and pans for our wedding in May. We've had the set just over a month. Today, I was simmering some food on a medium-low temp. I was in another room when all of a sudden I heard a loud pop. When I went to investigate, I found that a hole had blown right through the glass lid! All of the glass was shattered, most still intact, but it sent shards of glass everywhere! I was shocked.

We purchased our set of Emeril pans in 2006 and paid $350. They claim to be non-stick, but food constantly sticks to the bottom of the pan. I was using one of the saucer pans and when I lifted it up, the bottom fell off. I called the warranty department and they said I have to pay to ship the pan back and wait to see if it is covered. I am now too afraid to use my pans. I don't want to get burned as the bottom falls off. You can see where it was bonded together, not very strong craftsmanship. Now, I will have to replace my whole set with something I will not be afraid to use. I am now out $350 for pans I will never use again and the cost of replacing my new set. Very expensive mistake to buy this product.

Emerilware with All-Clad Metalcrafters - I had two separate stock pots explode from the bottom spewing molten aluminum. The first must have occurred when in use by a family member. I didn't find it until I went looking after the second. The second occurred just shortly after I put a pot with water onto boil. I was standing right next to it when it occurred, first a popping, smoke, and molten aluminum on my range and my clothes. Fortunately, I was not burned. However, my family or my pets could have been potentially harmed had anyone been standing next to me. The bottom of the pot reflected an explosion. The burner on the electric range reflected an implosion. All-Clad denied any defect in the product line and blamed it on my range burner. What about the folks who have gas or smooth top?!

My sister-in-law and her husband are borrowing our Emeril stainless steel pots and pans. However, after this morning, I am picking up the cookware and returning it to Bed Bath and Beyond where it was purchased. This morning, my brother-in-law was cooking eggs just like his family and my family have done many times before with these pans. However this time, the bottom of the pan that he was cooking in began to melt. Before realizing it, the melted metal dropped onto his foot and burnt him severely. I have never heard of this happening before until I searched the web for recalls on Emeril's products. I did not see any recalls but there are many complaints on this website about the same thing happening to others. Obviously, this is not the first incident. These pots and pans are extremely dangerous and need to be recalled!

The cookware was being heated on high for no more than 5 min when I noticed that there were silver droplets forming on the underside of the pan. It was melting! I went to remove it from the stove and the bottom fell off causing the metal to splatter or run off all over the stove and down the front of the oven, melting part of the stove and controls. A few drips landed on the hand towels that were hanging on the handle of the oven door immediately setting them on fire. Also the molten metal fell on my kitchen rug and counter burning them too. I have pictures if you need them. This product is definitely faulty and I should have my personal belongings fixed or replaced.

I'm with Susan from Stoneham. I have the 4 qt Chef's pan and it's virtually the only cookware I use now. It cooks beautifully on lower heat and if one is careful (as one needs to be with ALL high-end cookware) there are virtually no problems. I plan to purchase the 10-piece set within the next two weeks and am really looking forward to it!

I put on the small stock pot with cool water in preparation to cook pasta and turned on the burner. Within seconds, the bottom of the pot exploded, me standing in front of it. It ruined the heating element and the burner and spewed toxic material on my range and in the air. I am thankful that my daughter and my pet were not in the room. My daughter, a teenager, cooks herself. I shudder to think if it had been she who was cooking and not me. As an aside, the cookware's performance was abysmal. Just as the reviewers indicated, sticking was an issue. I have used both expensive and inexpensive cookware, this set being somewhere in the middle, so I am both knowledgeable and skilled on their uses and limitations. I am going back to Macy's to see whether they will accept the return, as it appears that the Emeril/All-Clad group will not stand behind its products. If not, I am sure not to patronize either again.

Everything I cook sticks to the pots and pans.

The pan melted. Molten aluminum burned me, the floor and a rug. Very dangerous. Very expensive to fix. Replace burner, floor tiles, rug. Burns on my legs and feet.

I bought a 10 piece set of Emeril cookware from Bloomingdales December 2007. I recently used the 8 inch All Clad sauce pan and the Teflon is peeling off. I never use metal spatulas, so am not sure why this has happened. I am also not sure who to return the item to, or just throw it away?

I paid $200 for a 10-piece Emeril set, it was the worst idea EVER!!! I was scrambling eggs for my son one morning, fire was on low but the pots still burned!!! I woke up one morning to smell something burning. I went into the kitchen, my husband was trying to make pancakes and burned the other frying pot. All my frying pots are burned. I even tried scrubbing them but it was no use. I HATE THESE POTS. MY CHEAPER POTS WERE A LOT BETTER!!!

After using Rival stainless steel pots and pans for 45 years , I thought I would try Emeril's. Bad mistake! I have used the fry pan 3 times and it is now soaking because I made hash-browns and all the brown stuck to the bottom. DO NOT BUY THESE!

The above 12 pan we bought two weeks ago. It is the worst frying pan we ever used. It constantly sticks and very hard to clean. My wife cooked pan cakes today and left them on about 15 seconds too long and they all stuck to the pan. They had only a slight burnt look on the bottom.

I was very surprised to read all these negative comments about emerilware. I have had a set for almost three years and I LOVE it. I am a chef and culinary arts teacher. Maybe this type of cookware is too advanced for home cooks. Anyone who has ever been in a commercial kitchen would see that professionals always have a DRY towel at hand for grabbing handles; professional cookware gets hot! Although most people probably think using pots and pans is a no brainer...as someone else said read the directions!

One of my Emeril cookware pots EXPLODED when I was just boiling water. Moulton Aluminum came out of the pot onto my glass stove top. It left huge holes in my stove top- breaking the glass. My stove top is now ruined, and I was exposed to liquid aluminum-VERY toxic! Thank goodness none of it got on my skin. I can't tell enough people JUST HOW UPSET I AM over this situation- my health has been compromised. I am HIGHLY disappointed in this pan set- and urge anyone with the set to return it immediately! You can't put a price on your health!!!

I received Emeril cookware as a wedding gift in March of 2008. I was so excited about my cookware and I read all directions, but I do not like the fact that the handles on the pots and lids get so hot that you can not touch them. I have burnt myself numerous times while cooking. Isn't there something that can be done? I have seen other cookware with covers on the handles and lids. I wish there was a way I could trade my cookware for the other set that does not burn you.

Have had a one quart Emeril brand pot for less than a year purchased at Bed, Bath and Beyond. Performed beautifully for awhile. Did not overheat the pot; it heats up VERY quickly and continues to hold heat for a long time, even off the flame. Just noticed that the bottom covering of the I would guess aluminum core is separating, making the pot unusable. Don't want molten aluminum dripping on my stove or body. Is this a common complaint. What do the manufacturer's suggest, beyond using a lower temp flame -- and what is THAT exactly?

This is a complaint about people WHO DONT READ INSTRUCTIONS!! It is clear when you read them that you need to use a little care when you cook with this type of cookware. Never overheat them, you'll melt the aluminum disk inside. Says so in the instructions. Cook using lower heat than you'd use with regular cookware. Says so in the instructions. The handles get hot, says so in the instructions.

I followed the instructions of the manufacturer on how to use, and on how NOT to use the hard-anodized version of this cookware set, and I haven't had any problems. The thing with this kind of cookware is you have a wait a bit longer to allow the metal components to reach optimal temperature. And you're not supposed to leave them on the stove at high heat unattended. Once the cookware reaches optimal temperature, it cooks food very well, very evenly and thoroughly - and you get professional results.

This is not a complaint but a clarification for all those who complained bout their stainless cook ware. First of all... what are you people doing boiling pots dry? Any cook ware wouuld be ruined! Clearly these pans are being left unattended at a very high temp. As far as sticking is concerned, these are not teflon coated therefore some form of oil is needed. I use olive oil which works very well. The copper band provides heat distribution to the edge for very even cooking! Turn the heat down or stir frequently to prevent sticking. This is the art of sautee. For other pots, make sure there is adequate liquid and watch your cooking temperature! I received my sautee pan from my brother in law as a x-mas present and I love it. By the way he is a master chef who knows cookware.

Unlike what the instruction said that was with the ALL-CLAD cookware said, and I quote, Stay cool cast stainless steel handles, designed for comfort and balance Superior nonstick interior with exclusive ALL-CLAD triple coating It does none of these things. The handles get hot, but worse is the fact that nothing I do can keep them from sticking. We paid a lot for these and I am VERY unhappy with the results.

This is not a complaint! I received my Emeril cookware for a Christmas gift and I love it! I think that possibly all the people complaining about it did not read the instructions. It gets hot! You have to cook at lower temperatures for good results. Scrambled eggs don't even stick in my pans. It has metal handles, why would you think they wouldn't get hot? And the free cast iron griddle and knife that I received are awesome. Thanks for your time!

My 83 year old mother received a Emeril Lagasse 10 piece stainless set of cookware last year as a gift from a family member purchased at Macy's Department store in Freemont, CA. Recently, she had a nearly disasterous experience involving one of the Emeril pots and its aluminum filled base. She was boiling water on the stove and attempting to move the pot from the stove to the sink when the pot bottom seemed to explode with molten liquid aluminum spewing over the stove, counter top, kitchen floor, and sink. She was very lucky that none of the liquified aluminum landed on her body. She was extremely terrified by this event and wants nothing further to do with this type of cookware.

In October 2006 I received a set of stainless steel cookware as a retirement gift. I have been pleased with the performance of said cookware, but when I picked up one of the pans yesterday, the gold strip has detached from the pan and is very sharp. In fact, I actually cut my wrist on it. It could be very dangerous, and someone could get hurt badly with this sharp part of the pan.

I've had 99 cent frying pans which worked better than these. This cookware is expensive and performs far more poorly than any other I have ever owned, including the very cheapest. Poor heat distribution. Everything sticks. Impossible to clean. Without question, this product is not worth the money. Do not even consider buying Emeril cookware.

We have had our Emirilware for about 3 years. Recently we have observed them heating unevenly in the bottom. Then, today, we barely averted a disaster. My husband was boiling water on the stove on medium heat. Once the water started to simmer, he was moving the pot over to the sink when the bottom half of the pot turned to liquid. As he extended the pot to the sink so the liquid would fall into the sink, the molten liquid hit the porcelain on the sink. As a result of the heat of the melted metal, our sink was shattered and there are holes in the counter top.

Oh how I wish I would have researched Emeril Cookware before purchasing. I am so disappointed. We spent $300 and everything sticks. I had to add oil to a pan this morning in order to cook link sausage, and I still had to work at scrubbing the pan. Hash browns stuck so bad that we finally got out an old cast iron pan. I would rather us a cheap $10 pan from Walmart. I think that Emeril should stand by his product and refund people there hard earned money.

Consequences are that I am out $150 for nothing and have to spend another $150 or more to replace them.