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MY popcorn machine just exploded........Added pictures...
divemaster127:
Hey guys, I purchased a new popcorn machine off of ebay 2 weeks ago. I used the machine for the first time 2 days ago & the machine worked fine no problem. Just a few minutes ago my son & I were watching TV when we heard what sounded like a small explosion from my game room where I store the popcorn machine. I walled in the game room to see what happened. The door of the popcorn machine exploded glass 4 ft across the room. The only thing I can figure happened is the the hinges on the door were made at a slight angle & pressure was being put on the tempered door. If my son or i were standing next to this machine while we were using this the machine one of us would be on the way to the hospital with glass in our eyes. I just emailed the seller who I purchased the machine from. They sell lots of these machines. I am a little worried about using this machine now. Any ideas
dm
the machine is made by the Great American Popcorn Company
& I did take pictures plus a stock picture of the before shot
Kevin Mullins:
Most of the ones I've seen use a form of plexiglass.
Sounds like something was putting stress on the edge of the glass and it just let go.
Doesn't take much on the edge of tempered glass. Like you said, the frame or something.
SavannahLion:
Apprently it's not unheard of.
Ken Layton:
Brand and model of machine please.
In movie theaters we use either Cretor's or Gold Medal brand poppers. They have glass sides, but the doors are made of plexiglass. The plexi doors are far enough away from the heat of the kettle so as to be unaffected by the heat.
Visitor Q:
HOLY CRAP! NO PICTURES!?
:timebomb: <--- Pop Corn Machine (Before)
:blowup: <--- Pop Corn Machine (After)
:cry: <--- ...and then here you are.
ps. Glad no one got hurt. ;)
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