Napoleon · Grill & Oven Mats
Napoleon Side Shelf Mat 70123
Lower-concern cookware shelf mat; stainless steel construction avoids nonstick coatings.
The Napoleon Side Shelf Mat 70123 is a stainless steel side shelf insert for grills, no nonstick coating or water-repellent coating treatment documented. No brand PFAS claims exist, but the material itself (stainless steel) carries lower PFAS risk than coated cookware. Standard cookware accessory with no red flags in public data.
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Stainless steel mesh/insert shelf mat
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Uncoated safe material
Bare, uncoated material (cast iron, stainless, carbon steel, or glass) with no surface treatment to contain PFAS.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Napoleon 70123 is a stainless steel mesh shelf insert designed to sit inside a grill or oven. Stainless steel is a passive material with no intentional coatings, glazes, or polymer finishes that degrade or leach under heat. This construction sidesteps the primary hazard zones for cookware and food-contact surfaces: nonstick polymer degradation, ceramic glaze contamination, and enamel flaking.
The brand's record and disclosure
Napoleon is a North American grill manufacturer with a longstanding commercial and residential presence. The company does not publicly disclose material sourcing, heavy metal testing, or manufacturing standards on this product line. No recalls, lawsuits, or formal safety complaints are on record for this specific mat model. The brand's silence on material certification is typical for shelf accessories rather than cookware; regulatory oversight is lighter for non-food-contact grill components.
How it compares in its category
Grill shelf mats occupy a lower-risk category than nonstick cookware because they are not primary cooking surfaces and do not come into direct contact with food. Stainless steel mesh is a default material in this category and avoids the flame retardant and off-gassing risks of fabric or silicone-coated alternatives. This product is materially typical and safe relative to ceramic-coated or polymer-lined shelf mats.
If you buy it
Hand wash with warm soapy water and dry immediately; stainless steel resists corrosion but spots from mineral residue and food debris may accumulate. Do not use abrasive scouring pads that scratch the surface; soft brushes or cloths are sufficient. Inspect annually for any deformation, rust spots, or mesh separation, and replace if structural integrity is compromised. This mat is designed for routine oven/grill temperatures (up to 600F typical) and should perform reliably for many seasons with basic care.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Corrosion and surface degradation
Stainless steel mesh can develop surface rust or pitting if not dried after washing or if exposed to prolonged moisture and salt spray in outdoor grill environments. Degradation is slow and cosmetic rather than a chemical hazard, but compromised mesh may allow food debris to fall through.
Heavy metals in welded seams
No published testing or recalls indicate lead, cadmium, or other heavy metal contamination in Napoleon stainless steel shelf mats. Welded seams are typical for this product type and pose no established health risk if the base material is food-grade stainless steel.
Non-stick coating off-gassing
This product is bare stainless steel with no nonstick polymer coating, so Teflon-type coating fume risk and polymer degradation hazards do not apply.
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Stainless steel mesh does not shed fibers or microplastics under normal grill use. No evidence of fragmentation or contamination from this product class in published literature or product complaints.
Manufacturing and assembly residues
Machine oil, cutting fluid, or stamping residues may remain on new stainless steel components if not thoroughly cleaned before shipment. A rinse with hot soapy water before first use is a prudent precaution to remove any shop residue, though no specific contamination has been reported for this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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