The lids, just like the handles on the pots and pans, have been coated so they won't become burning hot when on top of the stove. One reviewer wrote, "I love my new 10-piece Circulon cookware set.

Yeah, that was a dumb mistake :( Against this backdrop of disappointment, the folks at Circulon asked me to try their ScratchDefense 12-inch Frying Pan as an alternative that would serve my needs ...