GORILLA GRIP Stainless Steel Kitchen Tongs: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-20

Summary

These tongs are a $12.99 tool with no owner history, no published warranty length and no spare parts, so the honest way to think about them is that they work or you buy another pair. The maker rates the BPA-free silicone tips to 550°F on the current product page while older material for the same model states 484°F, and the only handling limit published anywhere is a warning not to rest the tongs on a hot stovetop. There is nothing to consume and nothing to subscribe to, so the yearly running cost is zero, and the pair is worth buying at the direct black price rather than the red one at $18.99.

Common problems and fixes

Resting them on a hot stovetop damages the tips — the maker’s only published heat warning is not to rest the tongs on a hot stovetop or other heated surface, and while the silicone tips are claimed to withstand up to 550°F, no temperature limit is published for the steel body. Keep the tongs on a cold surface or on the hanging hook between uses; nothing about heat damage is covered by the brand’s guarantee, which carries no duration, terms or claim process. [1][2]
The heat figure is published twice and the two numbers disagree — the current product page says the BPA-free silicone tips withstand temperatures up to 550°F, while older material circulating for this model states 484°F, and no maker page carrying the lower number could be found. Treat 550°F as the maker’s current claim and plan for the lower one when a listing quotes it. [1]
No warranty length exists anywhere — product pages carry a “Quality Guarantee” block with no duration, terms or claim process attached, and the FAQ, shipping and returns, refund and terms pages carry none either; the brand’s own terms page also disclaims that its product descriptions and warnings are accurate or error-free. The published route is an email to hello@gorillagrip.com or customerservice@gorillagrip.com with the order ID, and no return window in days is stated. [1][2][3][4][5]
No spare parts exist — the brand publishes no replacement heads, hinge kits or springs for this product, so a hinge that loses tension or a tip that wears flat means replacing the tool rather than repairing it. Dishwasher-safe care is the only maintenance statement published, and there is no manual or spec sheet on the brand’s site. [1][2][10]
The listing no longer matches its own name — the storefront now titles the line “Silicone Tong Set” while the body still describes durable stainless steel construction, and the brand’s “Pro” tongs and its separate all-silicone BBQ tongs sit beside it in the same catalog. Check that the page you are buying still describes a stainless steel body with silicone tips. [1]
Nothing about these tongs has been independently tested — no hands-on test of this exact model was found, and no owner reports, forum threads or retailer questions could be retrieved, so the rust-resistant body, the scalloped gripping edges and the pull lock are maker statements only. [1][6][7][8]

Parts and consumables

No replaceable parts or consumables reported. The brand publishes no replacement heads, hinge kits, springs or tips for this product, and there is nothing to service beyond cleaning the tongs in a dishwasher. [1]

Yearly running cost

None. The tongs are a passive hand tool with no electricity, no consumable, no subscription and no service parts, so the only ongoing expense is buying a new pair when the tips or the hinge wear out. Direct shipping is free on orders over $25 and standard delivery takes 3 to 7 business days, so a single $12.99 pair pays shipping on top of the tool; a $25.99 4 Pack ships free. [1][2][3]

When it is a good buy

Gorilla Grip’s own store (October 2026) lists the black 7-inch and 9-inch set at $12.99, the black 9-inch and 12-inch set at $16.99, the black 12-inch and 14-inch set at $19.99, the 3 Pack at $20.99 and the 4 Pack at $25.99. The same 7-inch and 9-inch pair in other colours runs from $13.99 in turquoise to $18.99 in red, and no material difference between the colours is documented. [1]

At or under $12.99: a sensible buy, because you get the full advertised set from the maker — scalloped silicone gripping edges, a slip-resistant grip with a thumb rest, the pull lock and the hanging hook — with a published returns route.
$13 to $16: paying for colour or for length, with no functional difference documented.
$17 to $19: weak value; the red 7-inch and 9-inch pair at $18.99 against $12.99 for the functionally identical black set.
$20 to $26: reasonable if a household wants several lengths; the $20.99 3 Pack undercuts buying two 2-packs.
Above $26: not defensible, because no independent test, no stated warranty duration and no owner history justify a premium over the direct price.

Alternatives:

Gorilla Grip 9-inch and 12-inch set — the better choice when you want a longer pair than 7 and 9 inches; $16.99 (Gorilla Grip store, October 2026). [1]
Gorilla Grip 3 Pack (7, 9 and 12 inches) — the better choice when you want all three lengths in one set; $20.99 (Gorilla Grip store, October 2026). [1]
Gorilla Grip 4 Pack (7, 9, 12 and 14 inches) — the better choice when you want every length the brand makes; $25.99 (Gorilla Grip store, October 2026). [1]