Purchased the pot from home goods on 1/17/21. I used it for the first time on Easter to cook sauerkraut and the hole top rim of the inside of the pot has black spots imbedded into the pot and will not come of. Home goods Cockesyville, MD would not let me return it to their store because of COVID restrictions. They told me to reach out to the manufacturer. I would like a full refund. Model #7745-22PP Cost $29.99 + tax (6%) SKU#520482