Kenmore clothes dryers
14 reports to CPSC, the latest made Mar 25, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.
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- 14reports to CPSC
- Mar 25, 2024the latest report was made
- Sep 10, 2011the earliest
- 13with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Maker
- Sears Holdings Management CorporationMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Clothes dryersGas or electric not saidCPSC’s product type: Clothes Dryers, Not Specified (code 127), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Laundry, Fabric Care & Sewing
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)
“Kenmore Elite” and “Kenmore Elite Residential Dryer”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2021 | 1 |
| August 2018 | 1 |
| January 2018 | 1 |
| May 2017 | 1 |
| November 2016 | 1 |
| July 2016 | 1 |
| February 2016 | 1 |
| April 2014 | 1 |
| August 2012 | 2 |
| July 2012 | 1 |
| December 2011 | 1 |
| September 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- First aid 2 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
- No one hurt 11 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
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No one hurt Made Mar 25, 2024, sent to the company Mar 27, 2024, published by CPSC Apr 10, 2024
The product, in the report: Kenmore dryer. White
Drum in my kenmore dryer split leave dangerous edges. This is my second one as it was a replacement for another that did the same thing. It is a kenmore dryer SN DW21ZE00532074. Model # 111.69142120.
- Model
- 111.69142120
- Serial number
- DW21ZE00532074
- Bought from
- Sears
- Where
- Ford City, Pennsylvania: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 21, 2021, sent to the company Feb 11, 2021, published by CPSC Feb 26, 2021
The product, in the report: Kenmore washing machine 120v 69Hz 10A
Top of kenmore elite washing machine ‘blew off’. Literally...the top became detached from washer and flew off...only being held on by hoses. Dented the wall and dryer next to it as well.
- Model
- 29272001
- UPC
- Not available
- Serial number
- 204KWRE2P270
- Bought from
- Sears, Nebraska
- Bought
- Jun 1, 2012, about then
- Where
- Papillion, Nebraska: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Kenmore Elite, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 19, 2018, sent to the company Aug 24, 2018, published by CPSC Sep 10, 2018
The product, in the report: This is a Kenmore front-loading dryer that is stacked on top of the matching washer. It is white and 27 in wide.
I was using my clothes dryer, set to the timed mode when my son smelled melted plastic. We rushed to the dryer to see smoke emerging from behind the control panel area. I placed my hand on the control panel area and found it to be extremely hot and could see what appeared to be a flame behind the lights in the control panel. we immediately pulled the plug on the appliance and quickly took everything out of the dryer drum.
- Model
- 417.84052500
- Serial number
- Xd51309840
- Bought from
- Sears, Illinois
- Bought
- Mar 5, 2005, about then
- Where
- Leland, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jan 23, 2018, sent to the company Jun 8, 2018, published by CPSC Jun 22, 2018
The product, in the report: Dryer
Caller is reporting that her dryer circuit board overheated and caught fire. She stated that she heard a crackling and then she smelled an odor of electrical fire. She was able to unplug the unit and to contact a service technician. The technician contacted the company and confirmed that the circuit board had melted, they requested that he returned the defective board for a replacement at a cost of $60.
Caller is concerned that this dryer is faulty and could have caused a house fire and that the company should provide a free replacement and to recall these dryers.
- Model
- 110.87761800
- Serial number
- MW4602809
- Bought from
- Sears Auburn
- Where
- South grafton, Massachusetts: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Kenmore Elite Residential Dryer, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made May 31, 2017, sent to the company Aug 16, 2017, published by CPSC Aug 30, 2017
The product, in the report: cloths dryer
we bought a Kenmore dryer at a sears outlet. the date is 11/08/2014 we have used this dryer for a little over 2 years,we moved from [REDACTED] to [REDACTED] we used the dryer 1 time my wife said and it got so hot that we had to unplug it to let it cool down. when it cooled down we plugged it in and it would not work.i ask around what would make it not start up and was told it could be the thermal fuse. i ordered the part and when i took off the back plate on the dryer the wiring harness and the connection inside the dryer was burnt off.there had to be a fire inside the dryer. i called sears to see if this was part of a recall and to see if they could help us in the repair of the dry. they said we could pay for the repairman and any parts they would need to repair it. so this is my next step, to contact you and see if this has happened to other customers which is a concern , did others have the same issue and what help can we get to address the issue. model number is 11061402311 THANK YOU [REDACTED] [REDACTED]
- Model
- 1106142311
- Serial number
- n/
a - Bought from
- sears outlet, Ohio
- Bought
- Nov 8, 2014
- Where
- BAILEY, North Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 58, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Nov 12, 2016, sent to the company Nov 21, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 6, 2016
The product, in the report: Kenmore stack able dryer model # 417.88042700
To whom it may concern, On 11/08/2016 I was woken up by a loud explosion sound at 3am. After looking around, I realized my dryer had caught fire. There is a terrible smell from an electrical fire which I can’t get rid of. I am very lucky my 16 year old daughter woke me up or my whole condo would have burnt to the ground. This unit is a Stackable dryer from Sears with model # 417.88042700. I would imagine Sears and Kenmore should be notified and responsible for replacing my dryer. I am scared to have the unit repaired, as this might be an ongoing issue. I need to know what to do and how to go about getting the unit replaced. I have multiple pictures which indicate where the fire came from. If you would like a copy, I would be happy to email them to you. I need a response as soon as possible; not having a dryer is a huge problem. Thank you
- UPC
- xd80507527
- Serial number
- 417.88042700
- Bought from
- Sears, Washington
- Bought
- Nov 10, 2009, about then
- Where
- redmond, Washington: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 38, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jul 29, 2016, sent to the company Aug 8, 2016, published by CPSC Aug 22, 2016
The product, in the report: Kenmore Dryer Model 110-76962501, Serial No. MS2804698
I own a Kenmore dryer Model No. 110-76962501, Serial No. MS2804698. It was working fine until last Monday, July 25, 2016 when I opened the door prior to the end of the cycle (something I frequently do). I went to grab a piece of clothing so it wouldn’t over dry and the dryer didn’t stop but pulled my arm into it. I was injured and thought I had broken my arm. I have a huge bruise on my left arm near my elbow. I was in pain for two days.
I telephoned Sears corporate on July 28 2016 to report it as a safety hazard (1-800-479-6351) and was told by [REDACTED] that she spoke to her supervisor who said they can arrange for a repair but I would have to pay for it. I went on to explain it was a safety issue and felt the machine should stop working if something like this breaks.
Please help to assist in this matter. Thank you.
- Model
- 110-76962501
- Serial number
- MS2804698
- Bought from
- Sears
- Where
- Cranford, New Jersey: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 64, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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No one hurt Made Feb 15, 2016, sent to the company Feb 23, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 8, 2016
The product, in the report: Electric Clothes Dryer. Kenmore Elite smartheat Quietpak 9 HE4 model 110.85872400
While using my clothes dryer, began to smell burning, unit then stopped. upon inspection, found that the control board caught fire at the wiring harness connection. * I have photos, but this site did not allow me to upload them with this report
- Model
- 110.85872400
- Serial number
- MR4712770
- Bought from
- Sears
- Bought
- Jan 1, 2005
- Where
- Madison, Connecticut: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 17, 2014, sent to the company Apr 25, 2014, published by CPSC May 9, 2014
The product, in the report: Standard Kenmore Dryer Series 80
This dryers outside skin on the lower left near the burner, reaches over 175 degrees routinely when the dryer is operating. It has intermitantly reached 200 degrees. Sears has sent two technicians out and neither has corrected the concern. Now Sears has stopped answering my e-mails and is ignoring my attempts to contact them. The Model number is 110.72802101. It is a series 80. It was purchased in 2003 and has no problem drying clothes. This dryer has been properly maintaned as noted by both Sears technicians. The paint is not discoloring so if you didnt ever touch the dryer in the lower left area, you would never know there is a problem. My concern is that there are probably many more dryers out there like this with the same concern and the owner not aware of it. I am told Whirpool is the manufacturer but two attempts to get Whirlpool to do something have resulted in me being told that I will have to deal with Sears.
- Model
- 110.72802101
- Serial number
- MP 373097
- Bought from
- Sears, Michigan
- Bought
- Apr 1, 2004, about then
- Where
- Commerce Township, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 61, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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First aid Made Aug 27, 2012, sent to the company Sep 5, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 19, 2012
The product, in the report: Kenmore Elite Evenheat w/ Auto Temp Control DDOT-NAT-1206006-EL22 See numbers below.
Smell of gas and burning metal in laudry room. Open dryer to investigate. Touched black spot and received severe burn (instant blistering and malformation of skin). Appears to be very similar to similar recall involving Kenmore Elite Dryer 796.90512900. Recall does not include our dryer...it should.
- Model
- 110.72062101
- Serial number
- MM4503981
- Bought from
- Sears, California
- Bought
- Aug 1, 2011, about then
- Where
- Camarillo, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 41, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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First aid Made Aug 22, 2012, sent to the company Oct 12, 2012, published by CPSC Oct 26, 2012
The product, in the report: clothes Dryer
Caller is reporting that today, August 22, his dryer was repaired after he was burned when trying to retrieve the clothes that had completed the drying cycle. He treated the burns himself He then noticed brown marks just inside the drum. He said that he valve was definitely leaking.
Technician stated that he replaced the valve at the cost of $349.37 and is requesting that this amount be returned to him at manufacturer expense,,,
- Model
- 110.76922502
- Serial number
- MT2406342
- Bought from
- Sears
- Bought
- Jun 26, 2006
- Where
- Clifton, New Jersey: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 58, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made Jul 17, 2012, sent to the company Aug 30, 2012, published by CPSC Sep 14, 2012
The product, in the report: Dryer
The consumer stated that there was a defect on the dryer that the lint goes inside the dryer. The consumer stated that is 2008 she had to contacted the retailer and they sent out a technician to clean out the lint from inside the machine.
The consumer stated that on 07-02-2012 (est.) she decided to contact the retailer again because she smell smoke coming from the dryer. The consumer stated that the technician went to service the dryer on 07/12/2012 and he informed her that the lint was still going inside the machine. The consumer stated that the technician informed her that she would need to have someone service the dryer every 6 months to clean the lint that was going inside the dryer.
The consumer stated that the lint inside seems to be burning and it does not matter on what cycle she uses the dryer. The consumer stated her clothes come out of the dryer smelling like smoke.
The consumer stated that this product needs to be investigated because it poses a fire hazard.
The consumer stated that she will be contacting the manufacturer to file a complaint.
- Model
- 11085866400
- UPC
- Unknown
- Serial number
- MS4921055
- Bought from
- Sears, Florida
- Bought
- Mar 3, 2006
- Where
- Parkland, Florida: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Kenmore Elite, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Dec 12, 2011, sent to the company Dec 20, 2011, published by CPSC Jan 5, 2012
The product, in the report: Kenmore model # 417-94042500 Front load (white) dryer.
I have a Kenmore Dryer Model # 417 94042500 new since 12-8-06 with no problems until last night when a fire broke out inside the unit. After extinguishing the fire through the front lint opening, I removed the unit and pleaced it outside. I pulled off the back panel and view the cause of the fire. A spec or techinical sheet (paper) was taped to the inside of the dryer by manufacturing. The tape and paper had worked itself away from the side of the dryer and must have rested against the burner/vent housing, which casued the paper to start on fire. I was very thaknful we were at home when this started. I called Kenmore customer Care and I was dissatisified with their response of the unit is “out of warranty” and I will have to pay for a tech. to come out and service it. Clearly this is a manufacturing issue of the assembler placing the paper close to the burner/vent housing. This is not your normal warranty issue>it was casued by poor placement of the paperwork inside this unit! I have a picture of the inside paperwork (which Kenmore was not even interensted in seeing) that caught on fire.
- Model
- 417-94042500
- Bought from
- Sears
- Bought
- Dec 8, 2006
- Where
- wayland, Michigan: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 50, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Sep 10, 2011, sent to the company Sep 19, 2011, published by CPSC Oct 3, 2011
The product, in the report: Kenmore dryer serial no MD1727320 model/stock no. 96429100. 64291 White
My dryer seems to be heating too hot. Clothes smell burnt even when drying on permanent press. Kenmore model 96429100. It may be a potential fire hazard.
- Model
- model/
stock no. 96429100.64291White - Serial number
- MD1727320
- Bought from
- 2nd hand
- Bought
- Sep 2, 2011
- Where
- Dallas, Texas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 24, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Kenmore, made or sold by Sears Holdings Management Corporation
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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