Ceramic Nonstick 6-in-1 Contact Grill vs Tefal SM1552 Sandwich Maker: which is safer?

GreenPan Ceramic Nonstick 6-in-1 Contact Grill is the clear pick. Tefal SM1552 Sandwich Maker carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

GreenPan

Ceramic Nonstick 6-in-1 Contact Grill

PFAS grade

A 100/100

Overall grade

B 88/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Ceramic nonstick coating (proprietary, Teflon-type coating-free)

Confidence

78%

PossibleAluminum leaching from coating degradation

PossibleCeramic coating microabrasion and flaking

PossibleFormaldehyde or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from handles/housing

Why this gradeBuy

T-fal

Tefal SM1552 Sandwich Maker

PFAS grade

F 5/100

Overall grade

F 0/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

Teflon-type coating (Teflon) nonstick coating on cooking plates

Confidence

78%

PossibleTeflon-type coating degradation and fume risk

PossibleCoating delamination and microparticles

PossibleBacterial or mold growth in crevices

Why this grade

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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