Review on Hario NEXT Syphon Coffee Silicone by Traci Westhoff

I have been using this siphon almost every day since I received it in mid-December. To date I have had no complaints and can warmly recommend it to anyone who is interested. That is, until five minutes ago, the lower chamber cracked for no apparent reason. I took great care of the siphon and was rinsing out a room temperature coffee pot with warm water when I heard it crackle. I fully understand that all items have an expected lifespan, but this seems incredibly premature for an item that shows no outward signs of defects or cracks. upset.