Farberware Reversible Plastic Cutting Board Set: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-30
Summary
A budget three-board BPA-free polypropylene cutting board set (SKU 5190590) with reversible surfaces and a hand hole. The main long-term issues are the usual plastic-board ones: knife marks, possible faster knife dulling, and bacterial harboring in deep cuts, with general guidance to replace about every two years. No replaceable parts or consumables are sold for it, so the only running cost is replacing the set.
Common problems and fixes
- Knife marks and scratches — owners of Farberware poly boards report scratching from knives, and plastic shows marks more readily than wood. Fix: treat as a beater board and replace once deeply cut. No warranty term found in the sources. [3] [5]
- Deep cuts harbor bacteria — general plastic-board guidance recommends replacing plastic boards about every two years with heavy use. [3]
- Microplastic exposure concern — some research suggests plastic boards may increase microplastic exposure; health impact is unclear per a toxicologist cited. [3]
Parts and consumables
No replaceable parts or consumables reported. [1] [4]
Yearly running cost
No consumables, pods, electricity, or subscriptions. The only recurring cost is replacing the set; general guidance suggests about every two years with heavy use. The manufacturer/retailer site listed the set at $17.99, shown as sold out at time of reading (checked 2026-10-30). [1] [3]
When it is a good buy
- farberwarekitchen.com listed the set at $17.99, shown as sold out at time of reading (checked 2026-10-30). [1]
- CherryPicks reported an average of $16.97 across 24 Farberware cutting boards, with a range of $5.04 to $54.58, last checked 2026-10-25; this is an aggregate figure, not the price of this set. [4]
- Choose the Farberware 3-piece wood/bamboo set (SKU 5190597) when knife-edge retention and lower marking matter more than dishwasher convenience. [3] [4]
- Choose a single Farberware board (8 x 10 in, SKU 5135445, or 11 x 14 in) when only one size is needed. [4] [6]
Sources
- Farberware Plastic Cutting Board Set, 3-Piece Set (manufacturer/retailer page)
- Farberware Licensing Company — Customer Service (support routing)
- Wirecutter — The Best Cutting Boards (general plastic-board guidance)
- Kitchen Gadget Reviews — Farberware Poly Cutting Board (general Farberware poly board owner quotes)
- Farberware Reversible Plastic Cutting Board, 8x10 in (manufacturer page, same line)