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Here's exactly what Forneau's lifetime warranty covers, what it doesn't, and how to file a claim — no vague promises, just the real policy.
The essentials in 30 seconds
- Forneau offers a lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects across pans, boards, and knives
- Scratches on the titanium surface are cosmetic wear, not a defect covered by warranty
- You can return or exchange any product within the stated satisfaction window
- Warped bases from misuse or dishwasher damage on wood-handled knives aren't covered
- Contact support with proof of purchase and photos to start any warranty or return claim
Forneau backs its titanium cookware, cutting boards, and knives with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. It does not cover normal wear like scratches, nor does it promise an indestructible product — titanium is tough, but it's not magic. Here's the full breakdown, so you know exactly where you stand before and after you buy.
What the Forneau warranty covers
The warranty covers manufacturing defects: a base that delaminates, a handle that fails under normal use, an induction bottom that doesn't make proper contact with your stove, a knife tang that loosens. If something was built wrong, we fix it or replace it — that's what "lifetime" means here.
- Defects in the aluminum cores or stainless steel induction base
- Handle attachment failures under normal cooking use
- Cutting board warping from material defect (not from dishwasher misuse)
- Knife blade or tang defects present at the time of manufacture
This is the same promise a lot of buyers are looking for when they say they want something that'll actually last a decade or more instead of ending up in the trash after a year like a worn-out nonstick set.
Good to know
Titanium scratches with use — that's cosmetic, not a defect, and it won't release anything into your food. The lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects, not normal wear from daily cooking.
What it doesn't cover
This is the part most brands bury in fine print. We'd rather say it upfront: titanium scratches with use. It's a hard metal, but no bare metal cooking surface stays pristine forever, and we never claim ours does. A scratch from a metal spatula or a knife mark on the board is cosmetic wear — it doesn't compromise the surface, and because there's no coating to begin with, there's nothing to flake off into your food.
- Scratches, patina, or discoloration from normal cooking
- Damage from dropping, denting, or external impact
- Warping from thermal shock (empty pan left on max heat, then plunged in cold water)
- Dishwasher damage to the wood-handled knife (hand wash only)
- Dulling of the knife edge from normal use — that's what the honing steel is for
- Damage from using the cookware for anything other than cooking
One honest note here: titanium cookware needs a bit of a learning curve. Preheat before adding fat, use a little oil or butter, and food release improves a lot compared to cooking cold. Skip that step and food will stick — that's physics, not a defect, and it's not covered by warranty.
How to file a warranty or return claim
Getting a claim started is simple and doesn't require sending the product back first in most cases.
- Have your order number or proof of purchase ready
- Take clear photos of the issue (the base, the handle, the affected area)
- Contact Forneau customer support through the website's contact form or support email
- Describe what happened and when — normal use, accidental drop, dishwasher cycle, etc.
- Our team reviews the claim and responds with next steps: repair, replacement, or explanation if it falls outside coverage
We ask for honesty about what happened, because that's what lets us tell the difference between a defect and wear — and it's also what keeps a lifetime warranty sustainable instead of a marketing line that quietly expires.
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Warranty duration by product
| Product | Warranty | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium pans, sauté pans, woks, saucepans | Lifetime | Base, core, induction bottom, handle defects |
| Titanium cutting board | Lifetime | Material defects, warping not caused by misuse |
| Chef's knife (steel blade, wood handle) | Lifetime | Blade and tang defects, handle attachment |
| Full cookware sets | Lifetime, per item | Same terms as individual pieces |
For a closer look at what's actually inside each pan, see our titanium cookware buying guide and our full cookware set guide.
Satisfaction guarantee: terms and timeline
If you're not happy with a purchase, you can return or exchange it within the stated window from delivery — this applies to pans, the cutting board, and knives alike. The product should be in a condition that allows resale or restocking (unused, or lightly used while you test it, depending on the item).
- Return window starts from the delivery date, not the order date
- Contact support before sending anything back, so we can guide you through it
- Refunds are processed to the original payment method once the return is received
- Exchanges (size, product swap) follow the same process as a return
This matters because a lot of buyers have been burned before — by brands that advertise a lifetime warranty but make it nearly impossible to use, or by "non-toxic" claims that turned out to be false advertising. A clear return policy is part of being a brand people can actually trust with a kitchen purchase that's supposed to last.
Frequently asked questions
Quelle est la durée de garantie d'une poêle Forneau ?
Forneau pans come with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects — issues with the aluminum cores, the stainless steel induction base, or the handle attachment. It doesn't cover scratches or damage from misuse.
Puis-je retourner un produit Forneau si je ne suis pas satisfait ?
Yes. Forneau pans, cutting boards, and knives can be returned or exchanged within the stated window after delivery, as long as the item is in a condition that allows a return. Contact support first to start the process.
Les rayures sont-elles couvertes par la garantie ?
No. Titanium is a hard metal, but it still scratches with normal use — that's expected and purely cosmetic. It doesn't affect performance and nothing flakes off into food, since there's no coating to begin with. Scratches aren't a manufacturing defect, so they fall outside warranty coverage.
Que faire si ma poêle en titane se déforme ?
If warping happens from normal cooking and turns out to be a material or manufacturing issue, it's covered under the lifetime warranty. Warping caused by thermal shock — like running a hot empty pan under cold water — is considered misuse and isn't covered. Contact support with photos either way; we'll tell you which category it falls into.
Comment contacter le service client pour une demande de garantie ?
Reach out through the contact form or support email listed on the Forneau website, with your order number and photos of the issue. Our team reviews every claim individually and responds with clear next steps.
Est-ce que la garantie couvre l'usure normale du couteau ?
The blade and tang are covered against manufacturing defects, but a dulling edge from regular cutting isn't a defect — it's normal use. A few passes on a ceramic or diamond honing steel before cutting restores the edge. The wood handle should be hand washed only; dishwasher damage isn't covered.
