X
TAP top app download banner
theAsianparent Singapore Logo
theAsianparent Singapore Logo
Product Guide
Sign in
  • Together Against RSV
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Child
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-Schooler
    • Kid
    • Pre-Teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • Events
  • Holiday Hub
  • Aptamil
    • Immunity
    • Intelligence
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • VIP

Glass-Top Stove Shatters In Sengkang Flat, Sends Shards Flying Into Living Room

4 min read
Glass-Top Stove Shatters In Sengkang Flat, Sends Shards Flying Into Living Room

"Fortunately, my children were not in the kitchen when the glass shattered."

A loud crack in the kitchen recently startled a family living in a flat in Sengkang is yet another reminder of safety precautions in the kitchen.

The glass-top stove had shattered without warning, sending shards flying five metres away into the living room.

The sound of the tempered glass bursting apart shocked the family’s domestic helper, who was washing dishes at the kitchen sink at the time.

“We did not cook that day so the stove was not hot,” the female homeowner told Lianhe Wanbao.

“Fortunately, my children were not in the kitchen when the glass shattered. My 12-year-old often helps with cooking, and my younger son goes to the kitchen quite frequently.”

Her family had purchased the glass-top stove in Feb 2017 and started using it in April when they moved into their new home.

“The salesman told me that the stove could last 10 years, but this happened after slightly over two years,” her husband said.

safety precautions in the kitchen

The aftermath of the tempered glass shatter. | Photo via AsiaOne

The homeowner then contacted the stove distributor on the same day and arranged for a check on the home appliance.

Staff from the manufacturer, however, ruled out a product defect and told her that the glass panel had shattered because of issues with its use and maintenance.

A rusty burner was the cause for the incident, the manufacturer told the Chinese evening daily.

“It is likely the family had neglected to clean the burner thoroughly after spilling soup on it, which led to corrosion over time,” he said.

Glass-Top Stove Shatters In Sengkang Flat, Sends Shards Flying Into Living Room

The importance of safety precautions in the kitchen: A rusty burner could be one of the contributing factors, causing corrosion over time. | Photo: iStock

Having recommended the same glass-top stove to her neighbours, the worried homeowner hopes to alert others of such incidents.

Something similar happened in a Pasir Ris flat in 2017, and investigations by both the stove distributor and the household’s gas supplier found that the product was not faulty.

According to Enterprise Singapore, tempered glass is commonly used in glass-top stoves as it is more durable, being impact- and heat- resistant.

However, accidental damage such as placing pots and pans too forcefully on the glass surface may create tiny hairline cracks within the glass panel.

As the cracks widen due to expansion and contraction with each use of the appliance, the tempered glass may eventually shatter.

But cases of spontaneous shattering of tempered glass are not common, glass experts said.

Safety precautions in the kitchen: Safety tips for using and maintaining tempered or toughened glass 
 
Enterprise Singapore has a guide on the proper use and care for using and maintaining toughened glass.
 
They suggest practicing the following:
  • In general, buy registered electrical and gas appliances bearing the SAFETY Mark.
Glass-Top Stove Shatters In Sengkang Flat, Sends Shards Flying Into Living Room
You can check if the electrical or gas appliance is a registered Controlled Good by visiting cpsa.enterprisesg.gov.sg and select “Register of Registered Controlled Goods”.
  • Always remember to read the instruction manual before using any appliance
  • Be careful when handling heavy or sharp objects around appliances to prevent damage to the glass – minor scratches can eventually result in glass shattering
  • Clean glass hob regularly to remove food or liquid spillage 
    • Pay particular attention when cleaning gas burners to prevent them from being clogged by spillage
    • Ensure that spillage does not leak into the hob’s interior (i.e. through the burner) as it can cause components to rust
  • Prevent the glass surface of the gas hob from overheating 
    • Do not leave the wok stand around the gas burner as heat trapped by wok stand
      will be deflected to the glass top
    • Avoid using oversized cooking utensils (e.g. pans or woks) as heat will be deflected to the glass
      top from the pan bottom. Refer to the user manual to determine the size of utensils that can be used
    • Do not cover the glass top (e.g. with aluminium foil) as this will prevent heat from dissipating
  • Avoid placing additional weight (e.g. unused pots and pans) directly on the glass top

Also READ: Glass Tabletop ‘Explodes’ During Hotpot Dinner, Leaves Behind Bloodied Mess

Partner Stories
Unlocking Financial Independence for the Next Generation
Unlocking Financial Independence for the Next Generation
Games to Play With Kids Indoors: 8 Fun Games You Can Play When You're Too Tired to Move
Games to Play With Kids Indoors: 8 Fun Games You Can Play When You're Too Tired to Move
Is Your Child’s Car Seat Still Safe? The EU Standard That Just Expired—and What It Means for You
Is Your Child’s Car Seat Still Safe? The EU Standard That Just Expired—and What It Means for You
How Stokke Products Can Be The Second-Best Gift To Parents After Giving Birth?
How Stokke Products Can Be The Second-Best Gift To Parents After Giving Birth?

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

asiaone

  • Home
  • /
  • Real Stories
  • /
  • Glass-Top Stove Shatters In Sengkang Flat, Sends Shards Flying Into Living Room
Share:
  • 'She's Not Less, Just Simply Wired Differently'—A Singapore Mum Gets Real About Autism Parenting

    'She's Not Less, Just Simply Wired Differently'—A Singapore Mum Gets Real About Autism Parenting

  • What a Football Brawl Taught Us About Parenting

    What a Football Brawl Taught Us About Parenting

  • 8 Common Phrases That Quietly Hurt Kids Emotionally

    8 Common Phrases That Quietly Hurt Kids Emotionally

  • 'She's Not Less, Just Simply Wired Differently'—A Singapore Mum Gets Real About Autism Parenting

    'She's Not Less, Just Simply Wired Differently'—A Singapore Mum Gets Real About Autism Parenting

  • What a Football Brawl Taught Us About Parenting

    What a Football Brawl Taught Us About Parenting

  • 8 Common Phrases That Quietly Hurt Kids Emotionally

    8 Common Phrases That Quietly Hurt Kids Emotionally

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
  • Family Occasions
  • Lifestyle
  • Normal Delivery
  • Ages & Stages
  • Trying To Conceive
  • News
  • TAP Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
© Copyright theAsianparent 2025. All rights reserved
About Us|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it