Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I was a bit skeptical about the rivets issue, believing that a small number of folks simply ended up with a bad batch so I went ahead and ordered the 8 quart stockpot this past Dec 2016. First thing I did was to test whether it had the "corroding rivets" issue. Fresh out of the brand new packaging box, I rinsed the inside with water and then filled it with just under 8 quarts of cold tap water, making sure the rivets were submerged. Then I also added 2 tablespoons of white distilled vinegar (a mild acid). I placed it over the stove and turned up the heat until the water temperature was high enough to start a few small bubbles to form on the bottom of the pot (guessing it reached around 150F) then turned off the heat and placed the lid on and allowed it sit for 8 hours. Eight hours later, the results show the rivets did react with the very, very mildly acidic water and vinegar combination. I can feel small pits in the rivets with my fingers and some material has definitely been eroded. Save yourself the trouble. Do not buy this pot unless you want to find out on your own - the hard way. Cuisinart needs to recall this product and check each pot for this defect before it puts it back on sale again. This may be a health and safety issue that warrants such action.