Comparison · updated 2026-11-12

Cuisinart kettles, air-fryer toaster ovens and blenders: what touches your food

We mapped what touches your food or water in 18 Cuisinart products and parts: three kettles, four toaster ovens, three air-fry baskets, three blenders, two toasters, a coffee maker, a mini chopper and a skillet. 2 pass, 8 partial, 8 fail.

How to read verdicts: Pass = primary food/water contact is metal, glass, or disclosed silicone-only seals with no plastic. Partial = usable if you skip a coated accessory, or plastic remains on lids/seals. Fail = plastic or fluoropolymer/nonstick cooking surface in the normal use path.

Black Friday / Cyber Monday: every vetted Pass & Partial pick with a live Amazon listing — real price drops only when the listing showed one.

Cuisinart (owned by Conair) sells more countertop appliances than almost anyone, and its materials story is consistent: stainless on the outside, and a part that touches food is either plastic or coated somewhere on the inside. The popular PerfecTemp CPK-17 and the basic JK-17 kettles both have plastic water windows. Every TOA air-fryer toaster oven whose booklet we read says the oven walls are coated, and the TOA-60 and TOA-65 booklets say nonstick. Most Cuisinart blenders use plastic jars. The good news is in the details: the GK-1 gooseneck kettle has no window, the SmartPower Duet blender has a glass jar, Cuisinart's Chef's Classic stainless skillet is uncoated, and a third-party 304 stainless basket fits the TOA ovens. Cuisinart's booklets often say 'all parts that contact food are BPA free'. That's a hint that those parts are plastic.

Materials table

Pass Passes
Cuisinart722-24
Pass
Type
Cookware
Price
$45.94 (checked 2026-11-10)
Food-contact
18/10 stainless steel cooking surface, uncoated (Cuisinart copy on Amazon); Aluminum disc encapsulated in the base (not food-contact)
Made in
Not confirmed by Cuisinart (unverified)
Warranty
Lifetime (Amazon item details / brand copy)
UnivenUPC 744539900140
Pass
Type
Air-fry baskets
Price
$26.99 (checked 2026-11-09)
Food-contact
304 stainless steel basket; 304 stainless steel tray
Made in
—
Warranty
Confirm at purchase
Partial Partial
CuisinartTOA-60AFR
Partial
Type
Air-fry baskets
Price
$28.99 (checked 2026-11-09)
Food-contact
Wire mesh basket (alloy/plating not disclosed)
Made in
—
Warranty
Confirm at purchase
Cuisinart Cuisinart AirFryer Toaster Oven with Grill (TOA-70NAS)
CuisinartTOA-70NAS
Partial
Type
Air fryers
Price
$219.95 (checked 2026-11-11)
Food-contact
Stainless steel interior (US product page claim); Easy-clean coated interior sides (CA manual language — verify SKU); Air-fry rack/basket (mesh; coating not named in booklet); Dual-sided ceramic nonstick grill/griddle (skip)
Made in
China (typical)
Warranty
3-year limited
Cuisinart Cuisinart Classic 4-Slice Toaster
CuisinartCPT-180 / CPT-180P1
Partial
Type
Toasters
Price
$59.95 (checked 2026-11-10)
Food-contact
Stainless steel exterior; Metal slots/elements; BPA-free food-contact parts (polymer somewhere; not fully named)
Made in
—
Warranty
Confirm at purchase
CuisinartTOB-40NNAS
Partial
Type
Toaster ovens
Price
$108.22 (checked 2026-11-03)
Food-contact
Cavity: stainless steel per Cuisinart copy; sides “coated” per booklet (coating not named); Wire rack and broiling rack (finish not stated); Baking/drip pan (material not stated); “No intentionally added PFAS” (Cuisinart claim)
Made in
Not stated on maker or Amazon page (unverified)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (booklet)
CuisinartGK-1
Partial
Type
Kettles
Price
$129.95 (checked 2026-11-12)
Food-contact
Kettle body and interior: stainless steel, water-level markings inside (Cuisinart booklet + Amazon copy); Lid: stainless steel per Cuisinart copy (lid seal, if any, not named); Removable filter: material not named (UNVERIFIED); No water window (booklet parts list)
Made in
Not stated (unverified; booklet is printed in China)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (Cuisinart booklet)
Cuisinart Cuisinart Metal Classic 2-Slice Toaster
CuisinartCPT-160 / CPT-160P1
Partial
Type
Toasters
Price
$44.95 (checked 2026-11-10)
Food-contact
Stainless steel exterior housing; Metal toasting slots / elements (bread contact); Slide-out crumb tray (material not named; BPA-free food-contact claim implies polymer somewhere)
Made in
China (typical; confirm on unit)
Warranty
3-year limited (Abt listing)
CuisinartCSB-179 (CSB-179P1)
Partial
Type
Immersion blenders
Price
$59.95 (checked 2026-11-07)
Food-contact
Blending shaft: stainless steel, 8 in (maker); Blade guard (bell): stainless steel (maker booklet); Blade: stainless steel (maker booklet); Spindle bushing/seal inside the guard: material not named
Made in
Not stated on the product page (unverified)
Warranty
Limited 3-year warranty (Cuisinart instruction booklet)
CuisinartBFP-703BC / BFP-703BCP1
Partial
Type
Blenders
Price
$134.95 (checked 2026-11-12) · Discontinued · still sold new
Food-contact
Blender jar: glass (Cuisinart booklet; booklet says 40 oz, Amazon title says 48 oz); Cutting assembly: stainless steel blades (booklet); Leakproof rubber gasket under the blade assembly (booklet; rubber type not named); Cover and 2-oz measured pour lid: material not named (Amazon calls the pour lid 'clear'); 3-cup food processor attachment: work bowl material not named
Made in
Not stated (unverified; booklet printed in China)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (Cuisinart booklet)
Fail Fails
CuisinartTOA-60
Fail
Type
Air fryers
Price
$248.98 (checked 2026-11-12) · Discontinued · still sold new
Food-contact
Oven cavity sides: coated, 'nonstick easy-clean interior' (Cuisinart booklet + Amazon copy; coating not named); AirFryer basket: wire basket, metal and plating not named; Baking pan and oven rack: material not named
Made in
Not stated (unverified; booklet printed in China)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (Cuisinart booklet / Amazon item details)
CuisinartJK-17 / JK-17P1
Fail
Type
Kettles
Price
$69.99 (checked 2026-11-12)
Food-contact
Stainless steel interior (Cuisinart Amazon copy); Blue backlit water window with level markings (plastic; in the water path); Removable scale filter (material not named); Booklet: 'All materials that come in contact with food are BPA free'
Made in
China (Amazon item details)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (Amazon item details)
CuisinartTOA-65
Fail
Type
Air fryers
Price
$289.95 (checked 2026-11-12)
Food-contact
Oven cavity sides: coated with non-stick (Cuisinart booklet; coating type not named); Air-fry basket: metal, plating not named; Baking pan and oven rack: material not named
Made in
Not stated (unverified; booklet printed in China)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (Cuisinart booklet)
CuisinartDLC-2A
Fail
Type
Food processors
Price
$29.95 (checked 2026-11-08)
Food-contact
Work bowl 24 oz with handle: plastic, BPA free (Cuisinart; Amazon material: Plastic); Lid: plastic; Auto-reversing SmartPower blade: stainless steel, sharp and blunt edges (maker)
Made in
Not stated (Cuisinart says designed in Italy; manufacture country unverified)
Warranty
Limited 18-month warranty (Cuisinart)
CuisinartANS-TOA2528
Fail
Type
Air-fry baskets
Price
$14.88 (checked 2026-11-01)
Food-contact
Nonstick coating (type not named) over steel
Made in
—
Warranty
Lifetime warranty (Amazon listing claim)
Cuisinart Cuisinart PerfecTemp 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
CuisinartDCC-3200 / DCC-3200NAS
Fail
Type
Coffee
Price
$89.95 (checked 2026-11-02)
Food-contact
BPA-free plastic parts contacting water/coffee (manual: "All parts that come in contact with coffee or liquids are BPA free"); Gold-tone permanent filter (or #4 paper); Glass carafe on warming plate; Charcoal water filter in reservoir
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Limited warranty (length not confirmed this check)
Cuisinart Cuisinart PerfecTemp Programmable Kettle
CuisinartCPK-17 / CPK-17P1
Fail
Type
Kettles
Price
$99.99 (checked 2026-11-12)
Food-contact
Stainless steel body; Plastic water window (water contact); Removable scale filter (material not fully disclosed)
Made in
China (Amazon item details, 2026-11-12)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (Amazon item details)
CuisinartCategory
Fail
Type
Blenders
Price
— (checked 2026-11-01)
Food-contact
Plastic jar (typical)
Made in
—
Warranty
Confirm at purchase

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ModelTypeVerdictPriceFood-contact materialsMade inWarranty
Pass Passes
Cuisinart 722-24CookwarePass$45.94
checked 2026-11-10
18/10 stainless steel cooking surface, uncoated (Cuisinart copy on Amazon); Aluminum disc encapsulated in the base (not food-contact)Not confirmed by Cuisinart (unverified)Lifetime (Amazon item details / brand copy)
Univen UPC 744539900140Air-fry basketsPass$26.99
checked 2026-11-09
304 stainless steel basket; 304 stainless steel tray—Confirm at purchase
Partial Partial
Cuisinart TOA-60AFRAir-fry basketsPartial$28.99
checked 2026-11-09
Wire mesh basket (alloy/plating not disclosed)—Confirm at purchase
Cuisinart TOA-70NASAir fryersPartial$219.95
checked 2026-11-11
Stainless steel interior (US product page claim); Easy-clean coated interior sides (CA manual language — verify SKU); Air-fry rack/basket (mesh; coating not named in booklet); Dual-sided ceramic nonstick grill/griddle (skip)China (typical)3-year limited
Cuisinart CPT-180 / CPT-180P1ToastersPartial$59.95
checked 2026-11-10
Stainless steel exterior; Metal slots/elements; BPA-free food-contact parts (polymer somewhere; not fully named)—Confirm at purchase
Cuisinart TOB-40NNASToaster ovensPartial$108.22
checked 2026-11-03
Cavity: stainless steel per Cuisinart copy; sides “coated” per booklet (coating not named); Wire rack and broiling rack (finish not stated); Baking/drip pan (material not stated); “No intentionally added PFAS” (Cuisinart claim)Not stated on maker or Amazon page (unverified)Limited 3-year (booklet)
Cuisinart GK-1KettlesPartial$129.95
checked 2026-11-12
Kettle body and interior: stainless steel, water-level markings inside (Cuisinart booklet + Amazon copy); Lid: stainless steel per Cuisinart copy (lid seal, if any, not named); Removable filter: material not named (UNVERIFIED); No water window (booklet parts list)Not stated (unverified; booklet is printed in China)Limited 3-year (Cuisinart booklet)
Cuisinart CPT-160 / CPT-160P1ToastersPartial$44.95
checked 2026-11-10
Stainless steel exterior housing; Metal toasting slots / elements (bread contact); Slide-out crumb tray (material not named; BPA-free food-contact claim implies polymer somewhere)China (typical; confirm on unit)3-year limited (Abt listing)
Cuisinart CSB-179 (CSB-179P1)Immersion blendersPartial$59.95
checked 2026-11-07
Blending shaft: stainless steel, 8 in (maker); Blade guard (bell): stainless steel (maker booklet); Blade: stainless steel (maker booklet); Spindle bushing/seal inside the guard: material not namedNot stated on the product page (unverified)Limited 3-year warranty (Cuisinart instruction booklet)
Cuisinart BFP-703BC / BFP-703BCP1BlendersPartial$134.95
checked 2026-11-12
Discontinued · still sold new
Blender jar: glass (Cuisinart booklet; booklet says 40 oz, Amazon title says 48 oz); Cutting assembly: stainless steel blades (booklet); Leakproof rubber gasket under the blade assembly (booklet; rubber type not named); Cover and 2-oz measured pour lid: material not named (Amazon calls the pour lid 'clear'); 3-cup food processor attachment: work bowl material not namedNot stated (unverified; booklet printed in China)Limited 3-year (Cuisinart booklet)
Fail Fails
Cuisinart TOA-60Air fryersFail$248.98
checked 2026-11-12
Discontinued · still sold new
Oven cavity sides: coated, 'nonstick easy-clean interior' (Cuisinart booklet + Amazon copy; coating not named); AirFryer basket: wire basket, metal and plating not named; Baking pan and oven rack: material not namedNot stated (unverified; booklet printed in China)Limited 3-year (Cuisinart booklet / Amazon item details)
Cuisinart JK-17 / JK-17P1KettlesFail$69.99
checked 2026-11-12
Stainless steel interior (Cuisinart Amazon copy); Blue backlit water window with level markings (plastic; in the water path); Removable scale filter (material not named); Booklet: 'All materials that come in contact with food are BPA free'China (Amazon item details)Limited 3-year (Amazon item details)
Cuisinart TOA-65Air fryersFail$289.95
checked 2026-11-12
Oven cavity sides: coated with non-stick (Cuisinart booklet; coating type not named); Air-fry basket: metal, plating not named; Baking pan and oven rack: material not namedNot stated (unverified; booklet printed in China)Limited 3-year (Cuisinart booklet)
Cuisinart DLC-2AFood processorsFail$29.95
checked 2026-11-08
Work bowl 24 oz with handle: plastic, BPA free (Cuisinart; Amazon material: Plastic); Lid: plastic; Auto-reversing SmartPower blade: stainless steel, sharp and blunt edges (maker)Not stated (Cuisinart says designed in Italy; manufacture country unverified)Limited 18-month warranty (Cuisinart)
Cuisinart ANS-TOA2528Air-fry basketsFail$14.88
checked 2026-11-01
Nonstick coating (type not named) over steel—Lifetime warranty (Amazon listing claim)
Cuisinart DCC-3200 / DCC-3200NASCoffeeFail$89.95
checked 2026-11-02
BPA-free plastic parts contacting water/coffee (manual: "All parts that come in contact with coffee or liquids are BPA free"); Gold-tone permanent filter (or #4 paper); Glass carafe on warming plate; Charcoal water filter in reservoirNot confirmed this checkLimited warranty (length not confirmed this check)
Cuisinart CPK-17 / CPK-17P1KettlesFail$99.99
checked 2026-11-12
Stainless steel body; Plastic water window (water contact); Removable scale filter (material not fully disclosed)China (Amazon item details, 2026-11-12)Limited 3-year (Amazon item details)
Cuisinart CategoryBlendersFail—
checked 2026-11-01
Plastic jar (typical)—Confirm at purchase
Quick answer: the cleanest Cuisinart buys are the Chef's Classic 722-24 stainless skillet (uncoated) and, for hot water, the GK-1 gooseneck kettle (stainless inside, no water window; filter material not named). Skip the CPK-17 and JK-17 kettles if you want plastic out of the water path. Already own a TOA oven? Swap the stock basket for the Univen 304 stainless basket and tray. The walls stay coated, but your food sits on steel. For a kettle that passes, see the kettle guide.

The map, line by line

Product lineWhat touches food or waterCoating?Our read
GK-1 Digital Gooseneck KettleStainless body, lid and interior with inside level marks; removable filterNonePartial: filter and lid-seal materials not named
CPK-17 PerfecTemp and JK-17 cordless kettlesStainless interior plus a blue-lit water window; "BPA free" food-contact partsNoneFail: plastic window in the water
TOA-60 and TOA-65 air-fryer toaster ovensCoated oven walls, wire basket, baking panBooklets: sides "coated" (TOA-60) and "coated with non-stick" (TOA-65)Fail
TOA-70 and TOB-40 ovens"Stainless steel interior" in Cuisinart copy, but booklets say the sides are coated; TOA-70 adds a ceramic nonstick grill plateUnnamed coating; Cuisinart says no intentionally added PFASPartial
Air-fry baskets for TOA ovensCuisinart TOA-60AFR bare wire basket; ANS-TOA2528 nonstick basket; Univen 304 stainless basketANS-TOA2528 is nonstick1 pass, 1 partial, 1 fail
SmartPower Duet BFP-703 blenderGlass jar, stainless blades, rubber gasket, lid of unnamed materialNonePartial: the only glass-jar Cuisinart we found
Hurricane, CPB-300 and other countertop blendersTritan (Hurricane) or other "BPA-free" plastic jarsNoneFail
Smart Stick CSB-179 hand blenderStainless shaft, blade and guardNonePartial
CPT-160 / CPT-180 toastersMetal slots and elements; "BPA free" food-contact partsNone claimedPartial
DCC-3200 coffee maker, DLC-2A mini chopperBPA-free plastic brew path; plastic work bowlNoneFail
Chef's Classic 722-24 skillet18/10 stainless cooking surfaceNonePass

Reading Cuisinart listings

Checked but not scored

Recall check 2026-11-12 (America/Los_Angeles): CPSC SaferProducts API (records through 2026-11-12) and Health Canada recall open data (updated 2026-11-10), matched by brand and model. Cuisinart-brand recalls on file cover certain older food processors, a compact blender and juice extractor combo, grill brushes, gas grills, a waffle iron sold in Canada and an electric smoker sold in Canada. Conair's other recalls are hair dryers, an iron and a steam mop. None match any model on this page. FDA doesn't recall countertop appliances, so it wasn't applicable. Prices were checked on the linked Amazon or retailer pages on the date shown on each card.

Product notes

Pass Passes

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless 10-Inch Open Skillet

Pass

Cuisinart · Model 722-24 · 4.3★ (11045 ratings)

$45.94 · checked 2026-11-10

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Why: Cuisinart describes an uncoated 18/10 stainless cooking surface ('no coating to flake off') with the aluminum disc sealed between stainless layers in the base. Food touches stainless only. It's the budget mainstream counterpart to the All-Clad D3 and Tramontina picks.

Food-contact
18/10 stainless steel cooking surface, uncoated (Cuisinart copy on Amazon)Aluminum disc encapsulated in the base (not food-contact)
Made in
Not confirmed by Cuisinart (unverified)
Warranty
Lifetime (Amazon item details / brand copy)
Watch-outs
  • Disc base (not fully clad)
  • Food can stick without preheating and oil (typical of uncoated stainless)
  • Country of manufacture not confirmed by Cuisinart
Sources (1)

Univen 304 Stainless Basket + Tray for Cuisinart TOA-60/65/70

Pass

Univen · Model UPC 744539900140 · 4.6★ (194 ratings)

$26.99 · checked 2026-11-09 · Basket + tray set on Amazon (sold by Goodman's). Goodman's own store lists the basket alone.

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Why: Third-party part described as 'polished 304 stainless steel' basket and tray, with no coating. It's the uncoated route for Cuisinart TOA owners. The grade is the seller's claim (no mill certificate published).

Food-contact
304 stainless steel basket304 stainless steel tray
Fits
Cuisinart TOA-60, TOA-65, TOA-70
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Confirm at purchase
Watch-outs
  • 304 grade is seller-stated, not independently verified
  • Some reviewers report fit issues
  • Country of manufacture not stated (Univen describes itself as a family-owned American business)
Sources (2)

Partial Partial

Cuisinart AirFry Basket for TOA-60 (OEM)

Partial

Cuisinart · Model TOA-60AFR · 4.7★ (83 ratings)

$28.99 · checked 2026-11-09 · Amazon (third-party seller) $28.99 on 2026-10-31. Cuisinart parts page indexed at $28.50 but returned 404 when we checked.

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Why: Bare wire basket with no coating claimed, but neither Cuisinart nor the Amazon listing names the metal or says whether it is plated. Plated steel is common on toaster-oven baskets, so we treat it as unverified.

Food-contact
Wire mesh basket (alloy/plating not disclosed)
Fits
Cuisinart TOA-60 only
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Confirm at purchase
Watch-outs
  • Material not disclosed
  • Sold by third-party seller on Amazon
Sources (2)
Cuisinart Cuisinart AirFryer Toaster Oven with Grill (TOA-70NAS)

Cuisinart AirFryer Toaster Oven with Grill (TOA-70NAS)

Partial

Cuisinart · Model TOA-70NAS

$219.95 · checked 2026-11-11

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Why: Cuisinart’s TOA-70NAS page lists a stainless steel interior and no intentionally added PFAS; includes oven rack, baking pan, air-fry rack/basket, and dual-sided ceramic nonstick grill/griddle. Canadian manual notes an “easy clean” coated interior sides. Skip the ceramic grill plate. Basket substrate/coating still not named in the booklet — partial, verify carton.

Food-contact
Stainless steel interior (US product page claim)Easy-clean coated interior sides (CA manual language — verify SKU)Air-fry rack/basket (mesh; coating not named in booklet)Dual-sided ceramic nonstick grill/griddle (skip)
Made in
China (typical)
Warranty
3-year limited
Watch-outs
  • Skip ceramic grill/griddle plate
  • Basket coating still unnamed in manual
Sources (2)

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Cuisinart Cuisinart Classic 4-Slice Toaster

Cuisinart Classic 4-Slice Toaster

Partial

Cuisinart · Model CPT-180 / CPT-180P1

$59.95 · checked 2026-11-10

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Why: Stainless housing, metal slots; manual/BPA-free food-contact language implies some polymer in the food-contact set (often crumb tray). Same logic as CPT-160.

Food-contact
Stainless steel exteriorMetal slots/elementsBPA-free food-contact parts (polymer somewhere; not fully named)
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Confirm at purchase
Watch-outs
  • Unnamed BPA-free polymer parts
Sources (1)

Photo source: Product photo via retailer · Mirrored locally from public product page

Cuisinart Custom Classic Toaster Oven Broiler (TOB-40NNAS)

Partial

Cuisinart · Model TOB-40NNAS · 4.2★ (7665 ratings)

$108.22 · checked 2026-11-03

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Why: Cuisinart's product copy says “stainless steel interior” and “no intentionally added PFAS”, but its own instruction booklet says “the sides of the oven are coated”, and the Amazon listing calls it a “non-stick interior”. The coating is not named. No fluoropolymer is claimed and PFAS is disclaimed, so partial rather than fail. The baking pan and broiling rack material is not stated.

Food-contact
Cavity: stainless steel per Cuisinart copy; sides “coated” per booklet (coating not named)Wire rack and broiling rack (finish not stated)Baking/drip pan (material not stated)“No intentionally added PFAS” (Cuisinart claim)
Made in
Not stated on maker or Amazon page (unverified)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (booklet)
Watch-outs
  • Booklet says interior sides are coated; coating unnamed
  • Pan and rack materials not stated
Sources (4)

Cuisinart Digital Gooseneck Kettle (1 L)

Partial

Cuisinart · Model GK-1 · 4.1★ (678 ratings)

$129.95 · checked 2026-11-12

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Why: Cuisinart's booklet calls it a 'Stainless Steel Kettle with water level markings' and lists no water window, and Cuisinart's Amazon copy says the body, lid and interior are stainless. That's the cleanest Cuisinart kettle we found. It stops at partial because Cuisinart doesn't say what the removable filter or any lid seal is made of, and never says outright that no plastic touches the water.

Food-contact
Kettle body and interior: stainless steel, water-level markings inside (Cuisinart booklet + Amazon copy)Lid: stainless steel per Cuisinart copy (lid seal, if any, not named)Removable filter: material not named (UNVERIFIED)No water window (booklet parts list)
Made in
Not stated (unverified; booklet is printed in China)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (Cuisinart booklet)
Watch-outs
  • Filter and lid-seal materials not named by Cuisinart
  • Matte black exterior finish over stainless
Sources (3)
Cuisinart Cuisinart Metal Classic 2-Slice Toaster

Cuisinart Metal Classic 2-Slice Toaster

Partial

Cuisinart · Model CPT-160 / CPT-160P1

$44.95 · checked 2026-11-10

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Why: Popular stainless-look toaster. Manual states food-contact parts are BPA-free — that claim usually means some polymer is in the food-contact set (often the crumb tray). Slot toasting is still on metal elements, but the unnamed BPA-free parts keep this at partial, not pass.

Food-contact
Stainless steel exterior housingMetal toasting slots / elements (bread contact)Slide-out crumb tray (material not named; BPA-free food-contact claim implies polymer somewhere)
Made in
China (typical; confirm on unit)
Warranty
3-year limited (Abt listing)
Watch-outs
  • BPA-free food-contact claim without naming the polymer
  • Crumb tray material unverified
Sources (3)

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Cuisinart Smart Stick Variable Speed Hand Blender CSB-179

Partial

Cuisinart · Model CSB-179 (CSB-179P1)

$59.95 · checked 2026-11-07

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Why: The closest mainstream stick blender to a pass. Cuisinart's own booklet says the fixed blade is stainless and is "partially covered by a stainless guard", and the product copy calls the 8-inch blending shaft stainless steel. So the shaft, bell and blade are all metal per the maker. It stops at partial because Cuisinart doesn't name the bushing/seal where the blade spindle exits the guard, which also sits in your food.

Food-contact
Blending shaft: stainless steel, 8 in (maker)Blade guard (bell): stainless steel (maker booklet)Blade: stainless steel (maker booklet)Spindle bushing/seal inside the guard: material not named
Made in
Not stated on the product page (unverified)
Warranty
Limited 3-year warranty (Cuisinart instruction booklet)
Watch-outs
  • Spindle bushing/seal material not named
  • Skip the plastic cup and chopper bowl for plastic-free use
Sources (2)

Cuisinart SmartPower Duet Blender/Food Processor (glass jar)

Partial

Cuisinart · Model BFP-703BC / BFP-703BCP1 · 4.3★ (4525 ratings)

$134.95 · checked 2026-11-12

Discontinued by the maker — listed on Amazon as of 2026-11-12 (re-check stock before buying). Stock moves fast; re-check the seller page before buying.

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Why: The only current-ish Cuisinart countertop blender we found with a glass jar. Cuisinart's booklet lists a glass jar, stainless cutting assembly and a 'leakproof rubber gasket' under the blades, plus a cover and pour lid of unnamed material. Blending happens in glass and steel, but a rubber gasket and the lid touch food, and the 3-cup food-processor attachment's bowl material isn't named. Partial.

Food-contact
Blender jar: glass (Cuisinart booklet; booklet says 40 oz, Amazon title says 48 oz)Cutting assembly: stainless steel blades (booklet)Leakproof rubber gasket under the blade assembly (booklet; rubber type not named)Cover and 2-oz measured pour lid: material not named (Amazon calls the pour lid 'clear')3-cup food processor attachment: work bowl material not named
Made in
Not stated (unverified; booklet printed in China)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (Cuisinart booklet)
Watch-outs
  • Cuisinart lists the BFP-703BC as discontinued. Still sold new on 2026-11-12 on Amazon by third-party seller JADA Lifestyles ($134.95). Re-check the seller before buying.
  • Rubber gasket under the blades; lid material not named
  • Amazon item details say 220 V but the title says 120V; confirm voltage before buying
  • Replacement glass jar SPB-JAR4 is sold as a Cuisinart part
Sources (4)

Fail Fails

Cuisinart Convection AirFryer Toaster Oven (TOA-60)

Fail

Cuisinart · Model TOA-60 · 4.4★ (27245 ratings)

$248.98 · checked 2026-11-12 · Only third-party offers on Amazon on 2026-11-12 (marketplace price, list shown $263.86).

Discontinued by the maker — listed on Amazon as of 2026-11-12 (re-check stock before buying). Stock moves fast; re-check the seller page before buying.

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Why: Cuisinart's booklet says 'The sides of the oven are coated', and Cuisinart's Amazon copy calls it a 'Nonstick Easy-Clean Interior'. The coating isn't named. Like the Breville and KitchenAid ovens whose makers say nonstick walls, it fails. The bare wire air-fry basket can be swapped for a stainless one, but the cavity stays coated.

Food-contact
Oven cavity sides: coated, 'nonstick easy-clean interior' (Cuisinart booklet + Amazon copy; coating not named)AirFryer basket: wire basket, metal and plating not namedBaking pan and oven rack: material not named
Made in
Not stated (unverified; booklet printed in China)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (Cuisinart booklet / Amazon item details)
Watch-outs
  • Discontinued by Cuisinart (cuisinart.com lists the TOA-60 under discontinued). Still sold new on 2026-11-12 on Amazon by third-party seller SwiftTraders ($248.98, ships in 2-3 days). Re-check the seller before buying.
  • Coated cavity sides; coating not named
  • Uncoated basket swap: Univen 304 stainless basket + tray (see map)
Sources (3)

Cuisinart Cordless Electric Kettle 1.7 L

Fail

Cuisinart · Model JK-17 / JK-17P1 · 4.4★ (1714 ratings)

$69.99 · checked 2026-11-12

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Why: Cuisinart's own copy lists a 'blue backlit water window with water level markings', the same kind of plastic window that fails the CPK-17, and the booklet says 'all materials that come in contact with food are BPA free', which means plastic parts touch the water. Stainless interior, but it fails.

Food-contact
Stainless steel interior (Cuisinart Amazon copy)Blue backlit water window with level markings (plastic; in the water path)Removable scale filter (material not named)Booklet: 'All materials that come in contact with food are BPA free'
Made in
China (Amazon item details)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (Amazon item details)
Watch-outs
  • Plastic water window in the water path
Sources (2)

Cuisinart Digital AirFryer Toaster Oven (TOA-65)

Fail

Cuisinart · Model TOA-65 · 4.1★ (4820 ratings)

$289.95 · checked 2026-11-12 · Only a third-party buy box on 2026-11-12. Cuisinart's own price wasn't checked (cuisinart.com blocked our fetch).

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Why: Cuisinart's booklet says it plainly: 'The sides of the oven's interior are coated with non-stick.' The Amazon copy calls it a 'premium nonstick air fryer toaster oven'. The coating type isn't named. A nonstick cavity fails our rule, even though the basket can be swapped.

Food-contact
Oven cavity sides: coated with non-stick (Cuisinart booklet; coating type not named)Air-fry basket: metal, plating not namedBaking pan and oven rack: material not named
Made in
Not stated (unverified; booklet printed in China)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (Cuisinart booklet)
Watch-outs
  • Nonstick-coated cavity sides (maker's words)
  • Third-party seller only on 2026-11-12
Sources (2)

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus 3-Cup (24 oz) Processor DLC-2A

Fail

Cuisinart · Model DLC-2A

$29.95 · checked 2026-11-08

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Why: Cuisinart's long-running mini chopper. The 24-ounce work bowl and lid are BPA-free plastic; only the reversible blade is stainless. The DLC-2A is not covered by the Cuisinart food-processor recalls we found in the CPSC and Health Canada databases (those cover other full-size models).

Food-contact
Work bowl 24 oz with handle: plastic, BPA free (Cuisinart; Amazon material: Plastic)Lid: plasticAuto-reversing SmartPower blade: stainless steel, sharp and blunt edges (maker)
Made in
Not stated (Cuisinart says designed in Italy; manufacture country unverified)
Warranty
Limited 18-month warranty (Cuisinart)
Watch-outs
  • Plastic bowl and lid
Sources (2)

Cuisinart Non-Stick Airfryer Basket

Fail

Cuisinart · Model ANS-TOA2528 · 4.7★ (1301 ratings)

$14.88 · checked 2026-11-01

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Why: Cuisinart sells it as a 'Non-Stick' basket with 'Durable Nonstick Steel Construction'. Coated cooking surface, so it fails. It is the mainstream 'upgrade' many TOA-60/65 owners buy.

Food-contact
Nonstick coating (type not named) over steel
Fits
Cuisinart TOA-60, TOA-65 (listing description also mentions AFR-25 / TOA-28)
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Lifetime warranty (Amazon listing claim)
Watch-outs
  • Coating chemistry not disclosed
  • Listing has conflicting model-fit text
Sources (1)
Cuisinart Cuisinart PerfecTemp 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker

Cuisinart PerfecTemp 14-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker

Fail

Cuisinart · Model DCC-3200 / DCC-3200NAS

$89.95 · checked 2026-11-02 · $89.95 (list $119.95) for DCC-3200P1 per cuisinart.com and Home Depot listings in search results 2026-11-02; cuisinart.com blocked our direct fetch, so treat as unverified.

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Why: Cuisinart's manual says all parts that touch coffee or water are BPA-free, which means plastic is in the water path. The glass carafe doesn't change that. Fails our plastic-free rule.

Food-contact
BPA-free plastic parts contacting water/coffee (manual: "All parts that come in contact with coffee or liquids are BPA free")Gold-tone permanent filter (or #4 paper)Glass carafe on warming plateCharcoal water filter in reservoir
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Limited warranty (length not confirmed this check)
Watch-outs
  • Plastic reservoir
Sources (2)

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Cuisinart Cuisinart PerfecTemp Programmable Kettle

Cuisinart PerfecTemp Programmable Kettle

Fail

Cuisinart · Model CPK-17 / CPK-17P1 · 4.4★ (19436 ratings)

$99.99 · checked 2026-11-12 · Was $99.00 on 2026-11-03. Amazon lists country China and a limited 3-year warranty.

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Why: Popular mainstream kettle with a blue-backlit plastic water window in the water path. Maker does not publish a full water-contact bill of materials; plastic window alone fails our rule.

Food-contact
Stainless steel bodyPlastic water window (water contact)Removable scale filter (material not fully disclosed)
Made in
China (Amazon item details, 2026-11-12)
Warranty
Limited 3-year (Amazon item details)
Watch-outs
  • Plastic water window
  • Incomplete official water-contact disclosure
Sources (2)

Photo source: Product photo via retailer · Mirrored locally from public product page

Cuisinart countertop blenders (typical plastic jar)

Fail

Cuisinart · Model Category

Price: varies / not listed · checked 2026-11-01

Why: Cuisinart countertop blenders in common SKUs use plastic jars. Included for mainstream coverage.

Food-contact
Plastic jar (typical)
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Confirm at purchase
Watch-outs
  • Category pattern
Sources (1)

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