Holes in new Cast Iron pan

[mj1]

I was cooking burgers in my new cast iron grill pan and noticed two tiny holes in the inside bottom of it. The only reason I could even see them was because they were bubbling. The grease got in them which caused the holes to bubble. They're small holes, but big enough that I could fit a toothpick in them. Is this ok/normal? Or does this mean the pan is defective and should be exchanged? If I saw something like this in any other pan I would probably take it back, but I'm not familiar with cast iron, so I don't know what's normal.

[Russellkhan]

Hi, and welcome to DC!

As for your pan, I think I'd take it back. That sounds like bad quality control to me.

[Linda123]

I believe I would take it back too.

[Adillo303]

Yeah! What everyon else said.

AC

[mj1]

Do you think it would be ok to exchange it for the same brand/model? It's Emerilware which is manufactured by All-Clad.

[Jcas]

If getting the same brand i would definately go over it first, it may have just been a one off with a defect or something.

[jet]

I purchased all of my cast iron new, and some brands definately have a QC issue. Don't just pick up the first one you see. Look through all of them, and check other stores if necessary.

[Russellkhan]

Sorry to say, but Emerilware cast iron is junk made in China. Expect quality issues with all of it. I would recommend getting something made in the US or Europe.

[Adillo303]

T have had good luck with this:
Lodge Manufacturing

[GB]

Take it back and get a Lodge pan.