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Factory structural defect

Purchased a new 9qt deep round pot on February 14, 2026. Made chicken soup on Tuesday. While washing after I noticed a large "pimple" on the outside. I went back to the store today and was offered another port that also had a defect. The exterior coating was over sprayed on the top lip of the pan. I said no I paid almost $400 for this pot it's not a blemish or a second it had a "white label". The store personnel then called the manager on the phone there was NO manager in the store. They came back to the counter then told me they would file a warranty claim. I said why it's defective. They said the manager told them too. Now in case the stores don't know warranty only covers the interior of the pot. They 100% should know this . They had me leave the pot. I left the store and called corporate. They were nice they looked up my warranty claim and said it was already denied. They then asked how long I had it as they have a 45 day satisfaction guarantee. I said I had it 8 days. They said the store should absolutely refund it. There products are not great anymore. There is no quality control. And get this the store said I should have thoroughly inspected it before leaving the store. I asked why don't they do that?? No answer. The continued to say it was cosmetic. I didn't pay for a second or a blemish I paid a lot of money for what should have been a great pot. Instead I got a pot with a structural issue. This brand use to be great. Looks like maybe they are manufactured in China today. Stay away not great quality horrible customer service

Date of experience: Feb 17, 2026