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394 reports to CPSC, the latest made Sep 3, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Nov 4, 2026.

  • 394reports to CPSC
  • Sep 3, 2026the latest report was made
  • Apr 15, 2011the earliest
  • 24with the company’s comments
Brand
KitchenAid
Makers
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION and Sears Holdings Management CorporationMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
DishwashersCPSC’s product type: Dishwashers (code 214), in Kitchen: Appliances
Other ways the reports write the brand (28)

“Kitchen Aid”, “Kitchen aid”, “Kitchenaide”, “Kitchen Aide”, “KitchenAide”, “kitchen aid”, “Kitchen-Aid”, “KitchedAid”, “Kitchen-aid”, “KITCHEN AID”, “Kichen Aid”, “Kictchen Aid”, “KirchenAid”, “Kitchen Aid (Whirlpool)”, “Kitchen Aid Dishwasher”, “Kitchen Aid Superb”, “Kitchen Aide Dishwasher”, “Kitchen-Aide”, “KitchenAid (Manuf by Whirlpool)”, “KitchenAid Brand Home Appliances”, “KitchenAid Superba”, “KitchenAid dishwasher”, “KitchenAid model KUDP01ILWH dishwasher”, “Kitchenaid Dishwasher Model # KUDP01FLSS6”, “KithcenAid”, “KithchenAid”, “Ktichenaid” and “kitchen aide”

By month

5 reports from October 2025 to September 2026; the most in September 2026, 1. 389 earlier reports, since April 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
September 20261
May 20261
March 20261
December 20251
November 20251
July 20252
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
August 20232
July 20232
June 20231
April 20231
February 20232
January 20235
December 20224
November 20222
October 20223
September 20222
August 20222
July 20222
June 20221
May 20222
April 20223
March 20221
February 20222
January 20221
November 20211
October 20211
August 20212
July 20212
June 20212
April 20212
March 20213
December 20203
August 20201
July 20201
June 20201
May 20201
April 20201
February 20201
January 20201
October 20191
September 20193
July 20194
April 20193
January 20192
November 20182
October 20181
September 20181
July 20181
June 20181
May 20181
February 20181
January 20181
December 20172
November 20171
October 20174
September 20171
August 20172
July 20172
June 20171
May 20171
April 20171
March 20172
February 20174
January 20173
November 20163
October 20162
September 20162
July 20161
April 20161
February 20162
December 20152
November 20152
October 20155
September 20151
August 20154
July 20152
June 20151
May 20152
March 20153
January 20151
December 20141
November 20143
October 20142
August 20141
July 20144
June 20143
April 20143
March 20143
February 20142
January 20144
December 20132
November 20137
October 20133
September 20134
August 20132
July 20132
June 20136
April 20135
March 20133
February 20138
January 20131
December 20125
November 20123
October 20124
September 20122
August 20127
July 201210
June 20128
May 20129
April 20125
March 20127
February 201214
January 201224
December 20116
November 201111
October 201110
September 20119
August 20119
July 20115
June 20114
May 20116
April 20112

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Hospital admission 1 CPSC: Injury, Hospital Admission
  • Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 7 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • First aid 12 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 17 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • Hurt, care not known 3 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 333 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 9 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury
  • Not said 11 CPSC: Unspecified

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.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Oct 14, 2018, sent to the company Nov 6, 2018, published by CPSC Nov 21, 2018

    The product, in the report: Kitchenaid dishwasher model KUDI02IRBS1. Stainless steel, under cabinet model. 24”

    Dishwasher smoking. Purchased a Kitchenaid dishwasher model KUDI02IRBS1 about 10 years ago. Dishwasher performed very well during this time. Put the unit into use yesterday and noticed a smell of smoke coming from the top right corner. Immediately shut unit off and flipped fuse box switch to off. Upon inspection of the unit I discovered the main control box over-heated or shorted out causing melting and fire at that site. I was going to simply change out the control box but discovered scorching marks going down some of the wiring harness leading from the melted control box. I’m opting to remove the dishwasher from service and replace with a new dishwasher for peace of mind. I took pictures and video of the issue.

    Model
    KUDI02IRBS1
    Serial number
    FT0303580
    Bought from
    The Appliance Place, Virginia
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2007, about then
    Where
    Colonial Heights, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 54, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Sep 17, 2018, sent to the company Nov 6, 2018, published by CPSC Nov 21, 2018

    The product, in the report: dishwasher

    (09/16/2018) The consumer stated that smoke started coming out of the door of the unit during the wash cycle. The consumer checked the circuit breaker but it had already tripped.

    When the consumer opened the door of the unit , smoke came pouring out. The power connector and the control board is burned.

    Model
    KUDS35FXSS9
    Serial number
    P34021934
    Bought from
    Dewitt Appliancces, Oregon
    Bought
    Oct 16, 2014, about then
    Where
    Oregon City, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Jul 6, 2018, sent to the company Sep 10, 2018, published by CPSC Sep 24, 2018

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid Dishwasher, Model KUDP01ILBS5, Serial number FR3303529, purchased from Steve’s Appliances in Mounds View, MN, on October 13, 2004.

    On June 28, 2018 we awoke to the strong smell of electronics burning. After investigating, we determined that it was our KitchenAid Dishwasher. There was the extremely strong smell of burning electronics coming from the front control panel, along with scorch marks, ash and small flames. The surrounding cabinet was very lightly scorched. We immediately turned the appliance off at the circuit breaker and the fire put itself out.

    Model
    KUPD01ILBS5
    Serial number
    FR3303529
    Bought from
    Steve’s Applicances, Inc., Minnesota
    Bought
    Oct 13, 2004
    Where
    Shoreview, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Jun 7, 2018, sent to the company Aug 22, 2018, published by CPSC Sep 6, 2018

    The product, in the report: Kitchen aid dishwasher model number KDFE304DSS0, serial number: F42812441 purchased Sept 2014

    Started Kitchen aid dishwasher - model number KDFE304DSS0 Serial number: F42812441(purchased Sept. 2014), several minutes into the cycle the dishwasher turns off because it has tripped the circuit breaker. The dishwasher is on its own circuit so I reset breaker and tried to restart the dishwasher. The circuit breaker trips again and retrips each time I tried to reset. Called a certified Kitchen aid repair service company and requested an appointment. Service person arrives exams the dishwasher shows me blackened wires on the wiring harness that connects with control board. I have pictures of blackened wiring harness and blackened connector to the control board. If my circuit breaker had not tripped the wiring would have started a fire!

    Model
    Kitchen aid KDFE304DSS0
    Serial number
    F42812441
    Bought from
    do not know
    Bought
    Sep 1, 2014, about then
    Where
    vancouver, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand kitchen aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. First aid

    Made May 9, 2018, sent to the company May 17, 2018, published by CPSC Jun 1, 2018

    The product, in the report: Kitchen aid Dishwasher 30” Black, under counter

    I had just started my dishwasher, Kitchen Aid, and after approximately 5 to 10 minutes I heard loud popping and when I turned around there were sparks and small flame coming from the top of my dishwasher. I immediately went to cancel and shut down to open door, it wouldn’t take the cancel. But thank God the circuit breaker tripped and shut down. There was smoke coming out. It was a horrible smell and a lot. Thank God I was in the kitchen when this occurred. My 84 yr old mother and 89 year old dad, who is on hospice reside with me. She didn’t even hear the popping from the next room. The smoke did affect my mother who has asthma, but thank God her inhaler took care of it. Took a while to get smoke out from kitchen, dining, living room area since this is all open together. This was so dangerous. It did cause some scorching to my counter top edge which is wood. I did call Whirlpool and they had a tech come out to check. The harness went on fire. Damaged inside of door and control panel. Burned plastic and insides. They have agreed to pay 50% of a New dishwasher from there site on line and the installation and removal of the damaged machine. They gave me a reference number good for 30 days.

    Model
    KUDS301XBL1
    Serial number
    F11221155
    Bought from
    Lowes, Delaware
    Bought
    Oct 6, 2011, about then
    Where
    Newark, Delaware: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 84, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Parent
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  6. No one hurt

    Made Feb 24, 2018, sent to the company May 8, 2018, published by CPSC May 30, 2018

    The product, in the report: Kitchen Aid dishwasher. Stainless steel door and tub.

    Kitchen Aid dishwasher. Have owned for 5-6 years. Began washing dishes in the evening. Heard loud pop sound in kitchen. Found acrid black smoke coming from dishwasher door. Turned off electricity to dishwasher. Evaluation the next day by a technician found soot and melted plastic in the control panel inside the dishwasher door, primarily involving the area where wires connected to the computer control panel.

    Model
    unknown
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    West Coast Appliance
    Bought
    Feb 24, 2012, about then
    Where
    Medford, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 74, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made Jan 3, 2018, sent to the company Jan 11, 2018, published by CPSC Jan 29, 2018

    The product, in the report: Kitchen Aid Dishwasher model KKDTE204DSS

    Our Kitchen Aid dishwasher ( Model # KDTE204DSS) was purchased 27 October 2014 from Ferguson Enterprises in Newport News, VA.

    On 24 Dec 2016 we woke up and noticed that the granite countertops were extremely hot to the touch and when we opened the dishwasher steam and super hot air came gushing out. Everything plastic was completely melted. ( ie. kids sippy cups, [REDACTED], measuring cups etc). The repairman told us he sees this frequently and that the control board went bad and the dishwasher had stayed in the heated dry mode all night. What a scare to think of a house fire on Christmas Eve with all my kids and grandkids in the house! I have since done some research and found that this was not an anomaly and that the control units have caused a large number of fires but yet nothing has been done and there has not been a recall.

    The final straw was this Christmas when I discovered wet carpet in a closet while getting holiday decorations out. We called a plumber and he traced the water back to the dishwasher. The water had been leaking for some time apparently from the diverted motor seal. We never had any water visible - it spread laterally along the subfloor. We now are dealing with over $10,000 of damage while they tear up and replace the tile floor, replace cabinets and wallboard all damaged by the leak! All for a shoddy and inferior 10 cent part. Again the repairman and the water mitigation company told us that this is something they see all the time. Why? When a company has been made aware of a problem and there is a clear danger to the public why are they not held accountable. I had to write you about this because the thought of some other family being injured or killed because of a dishwasher fire would be on my conscience. I have written to Kitchen Aid as well and will look forward to hearing back from both bother you I can no longer use this product with any confidence and would like to see it replaced as well as a public recall or repair of known defective parts.

    Thank you.

    Model
    KDTE204DSS
    Serial number
    F44129128
    Bought from
    Ferguson Enterprises
    Bought
    Oct 27, 2014
    Where
    Yorktown, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Dec 22, 2017, sent to the company Feb 1, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 15, 2018

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid Dishwasher Stainless Steel Model KUDS35FXSS9 Serial Number F33314465

    KitchenAid Dishwasher Model KUDS35FXSS9, Serial F33314465

    While dishwasher was operating, noticed a burning smell originating from inside the dishwasher door. At the same time, the breaker on the circuit feeding the dishwasher tripped. Removed dishwasher cover from dishwasher door and saw wires had overheated and were burning into the insulation of the interior of the dishwasher door.

    Model
    KUDS35FXSS9
    Serial number
    F33314465
    Bought from
    Gerhard’s Appliance
    Bought
    Sep 26, 2013
    Where
    Doylestown, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No one hurt

    Made Dec 10, 2017, sent to the company Feb 1, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 15, 2018

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid dishwasher Model KUDS30FXPA4 Serial #. F22204485 purchased June 2012

    Our KitchenAid dishwasher was started and after a few minutes we noticed a very acrid, burning smell. We immediately turned off the electricity to the machine. When the repairman came, he discovered that the control board was scorched and connections were beginning to burn. I have photographs of the burned, scorched board. If we had not been present there is the possibility that we would have had a serious fire.

    There was a class action suit regarding this problem which we found out about after the fact. We don’t understand why Whirlpool has not done a recall on this and why we were not notified about the problem.

    Model
    KUDS30FXPA4
    Serial number
    F22204485
    Bought from
    MAC, Inc.
    Bought
    Jun 5, 2012
    Where
    Kent, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid dishwasher, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. No one hurt

    Made Nov 27, 2017, sent to the company Jan 30, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 13, 2018

    The product, in the report: Kitchen Aid dishwasher

    Kitchen Aid dishwasher was in use when there was a loud cracking sound, sparks and smoke coming out of the dishwasher (we believe the control panel).

    Model
    KUDE201XSS4
    Serial number
    F12901436
    Bought from
    Fergusons
    Bought
    Jul 22, 2011
    Where
    Wallingford, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  11. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Oct 28, 2017, sent to the company Dec 1, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 15, 2017

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid Built In Dishwasher

    Please be advised that the top rack failed this morning almost with catastrophic results. The washer completed its cycle and the top rack was being pulled out for emptying when without warning the right side gave way. Luckily for Kitchenaid, my 71 year old reflexes held onto the rack preventing it from spewing glass on our new kitchen ceramic floor. The only injury was a slight blood prick and abrasion to the side of the middle finger. Was able to gingerly empty the rack free of glassware and ceramic cups without incident. Observation of failure area showed that the two side rail support lugs failed one apparently by straight shear and the other actually pulled out from the plastic bracket. Was able only to salvage the pulled out lug. Note that this washer is a replacement for a Kitchenaid Dishwasher that had failed due to a severely overheated circuit board. Filed all of the paperwork and yet to receive any monetary compensation from this call action suit. The washer had been installed in May 2016.

    Model
    KDTM354DSS4
    UPC
    883049323220
    Serial number
    F61534227
    Bought from
    Orvilles, New York
    Bought
    May 21, 2016
    Where
    Orchard Park, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 71, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  12. No one hurt

    Made Oct 17, 2017, sent to the company Jan 31, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 14, 2018

    The product, in the report: dishwasher Kitchen Aid

    Consumer is reporting that while the dishwasher was in use it started to emit smoke, his spouse alerted him and he switched off the power by the circuit breaker. He stated that the unit was halfway through the cycle when the incident occurred. The smoke was dispersing from the side and the top panel of the dishwasher. After the circuit breaker was switched off the smoke eventually dissipated and he opened the door of the dishwasher.

    Consumer stated that the smoke from the dishwasher damaged his cabinets, they were blackened from the smoke.

    The manufacturer was not contacted as yet.

    Consumer is concerned that this dishwasher is a fire hazard and should be reported.

    Model
    KUDS30FXF1
    Serial number
    F05301195
    Bought from
    Sears, Connecticut
    Bought
    Oct 2, 2010, about then
    Where
    Oakville, Connecticut: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  13. No one hurt

    Made Oct 14, 2017, sent to the company Jan 31, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 14, 2018

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid dishwasher

    Standard use consumer dishwasher. Control board caught fire, filled kitchen with smoke. Melted control board also damaged push button panel and wiring harness.

    Model
    KUDM01TJWH0
    Serial number
    FK3503703
    Bought from
    Sargent Appliance
    Bought
    Feb 23, 2001
    Where
    OAKLAND, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  14. No one hurt

    Made Oct 12, 2017, sent to the company Jan 31, 2018, published by CPSC Feb 14, 2018

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher, built in stainless steel

    I had started a regular load of dishes in my Kitchen Aid dishwasher, when it started spewing acrid electrical smoke. I attempted to open the door, which usually stops it, but it didn’t stop. Water was spraying, and there was much more smoke. I closed the door and attempted to stop it using the Cancel button, but it didn’t stop. I ended up running down to the basement to flip the breaker to cut off the power to the unit. It scorched my cabinet side and the drawer of the cabinet closest to the dishwasher. Had I not been in the room, I fear it would have been a disaster.

    The company (Whirlpool) took my info, and arranged for the product to be “looked at” by G & G Appliances. They have been a disaster - only recorded messages from an 800 number, the serviceman never showed up, and I am having the dishwasher removed Saturday.

    The Normally, we run the dishwasher at night when we go to bed, to,save energy costs. Had we done that Saturday evening, the results would have been much, much worse.

    Model
    KUDI 01FLSS6
    Serial number
    FS0817370
    Bought from
    Appliance Giant, New York
    Where
    clifton park, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  15. No one hurt

    Made Sep 29, 2017, sent to the company Oct 13, 2017, published by CPSC Oct 27, 2017

    The product, in the report: Kitchenaid Dishwasher, Stainless Steel

    My dishwasher caught fire. I opened the front and found that the electric board had caught fire. The design is poor. Not only did the electric board catch fire, but the wires leading up to the board have melted into the plastic casing over time. Poor design apparently has the area so hot that it’s melting the wires and perhaps also causing the board to overheat and catch fire.

    I’ve gone online and this is a COMMON problem of some Kitchenaid/Whirlpool dishwasher models. MANY complaints. I’m surprised these have not been recalled. I’m grateful I was home.

    Model
    KDTM354DSS0
    Serial number
    F45209867
    Bought from
    Sears Outlet, Arizona
    Bought
    Sep 8, 2015
    Where
    Gilbert, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  16. No one hurt

    Made Aug 29, 2017, sent to the company Sep 28, 2017, published by CPSC Oct 13, 2017

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid stainless steel dishwasher, WIDTH 23 7/8 inches, DEPTH 27 1/2 inches,HEIGHT 34 1/2 inches, built-in

    The wheels on the lower rack fall off! They end up next to the heating element and melt. This is a fire risk! Every single wheel has fallen off!

    Model
    KUDE20FBSS0
    Serial number
    F33814518
    Bought from
    Orville’s home appliances
    Bought
    Oct 5, 2013
    Where
    Gasport, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  17. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Aug 2, 2017, sent to the company Aug 18, 2017, published by CPSC Sep 1, 2017

    The product, in the report: Stainless dishwasher

    In four days I have gotten three cuts from the Whirlpool Kitchenaid dishwasher model KDTE 254 ESS. I am A heavy kitchen user and am visiting my parents’ who purchased this appliance nine months ago. The cuts I have received were from the top plastic panel on the inside of the dishwasher, the same Part that you use to program the cycles. It is very sharp on the edges and has cut me so deeply three times In four days that I have needed the assistance of another person to help stop the bleeding and dress the wound. I called whirlpool just now and their response was deeply insatisfying, they called my complaint cosmetic. I am beside myself and will be pissed if I have permanent scars from this damage.

    Model
    kdte254ess
    Bought
    Sep 10, 2016
    Where
    Middleton, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 36, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  18. No one hurt

    Made Jul 15, 2017, sent to the company Jul 24, 2017, published by CPSC Aug 7, 2017

    The product, in the report: Kitchenaid dishwasher

    My 4 year old Kitchenaid dishwasher’s control panel caught on fire

    Model
    KUDC10FXSS6
    Serial number
    F33734753
    Bought from
    sears, Connecticut
    Bought
    May 1, 2014, about then
    Where
    Bristol, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  19. First aid

    Made Jul 13, 2017, sent to the company Aug 24, 2017, published by CPSC Sep 11, 2017

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid Diswasher Model KDTM604EPA0

    When the diswasher is open and begin unloading there are sharp corners that can produce injury to your ankles( i.e. Brusing, cuts and bleeding).

    Model
    KDTM604EPA0
    Serial number
    F6190562
    Bought from
    Spencers, Arizona
    Bought
    Aug 2, 2016
    Where
    Scottsdale, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 64, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen-aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  20. No one hurt

    Made Jun 29, 2017, sent to the company Oct 6, 2017, published by CPSC Oct 23, 2017

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid Dishwasher, Model # KUDS35FXSS3, Serial # F13507888 The Retailer’s records list a date of manufacture of 10-3-11

    The evening of June 20, 2017, shortly after starting a load of dishes, smoke and an electrical-fire smell started coming from my dishwasher. I opened the dishwasher, which was early in the wash cycle. I turned off the breaker switch, then I removed the dishes and drained the water. The next day I called to schedule a service appointment.

    On June 26, 2017, a qualified service professional from Harry’s TV & Appliance, 11110 N.Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73120, telephone number 405-755-4000, came and inspected the dishwasher. He stated the fire had destroyed the controls, console, latch, insulation, wire harnesses and the fuse. The estimated cost to repair is $724. The technician emphasized that after replacing the clearly damaged parts, he might be able to determine the cause of the fire, which could require further repairs or might result in a determination that the dishwasher was beyond repair and not safe to use.

    Model
    KUDS35FXSS3
    UPC
    I don’t know
    Serial number
    F13507888
    Bought from
    Harry’s TV & Appliance
    Bought
    Dec 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Nichols Hills, Oklahoma: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 60, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  21. First aid

    Made May 7, 2017, sent to the company May 15, 2017, published by CPSC May 30, 2017

    The product, in the report: Kitchen Aid Dishwasher. Model number: KDTE104ESS1 SERIAL #: F55063961

    I was loading the Kitchen Aid dishwasher model numberKDTE104ESS1 and my leg hit the side of the open door. There is a very sharp edge on it and it cut deeply into my leg. This also happened with my wife a couple of weeks ago and cut the top of her foot.

    Model
    KDTE104ESS1
    Serial number
    F55063961
    Bought from
    Hunts TV and Appliance, now Bob Wallace Appliance, Alabama
    Bought
    May 1, 2016, about then
    Where
    Florence, Alabama: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 62, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand KITCHEN AID, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  22. No one hurt

    Made Apr 17, 2017, sent to the company Jun 5, 2017, published by CPSC Jun 19, 2017

    The product, in the report: 24-inch Stainless Steel Dishwasher

    I was washing a load of dishes in my dishwasher, as usual. While it was running, I heard a pop and smoke started coming out of the control panel. When I pressed cancel, the button sparked. I opened the door, and thankfully that stopped everything. There was absolutely nothing on the bottom, nothing on the heating element. The problem was the control panel. I am writing this complaint to you, because I am concerned about what the outcome could have been if I was not standing right there to stop it.

    Model
    KUDP01ILBS3
    Serial number
    FP4501124
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2004, about then
    Where
    West Olive, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  23. No one hurt

    Made Mar 31, 2017, sent to the company May 15, 2017, published by CPSC May 30, 2017

    The product, in the report: Model # KDFE104DSS; Dishwasher

    On 3-1-17 I purchased a Kitchen Aide dishwasher from Lowes in Elk Grove, California. Store #1148. A family of 5 has been using this dishwasher including small children ages 8 and 3 years old. We began noticing gray stains on the dishes etc. Finally we realized that the plastic from the dishwasher racks was melting onto the dishes. We have the dishes as evidence. This is very concerning as to the health risks this could cause. We have all been eating off of the contaminated dishes. I have contacted the manager [REDACTED] at Lowes and he was not very helpful. I feel we deserve a new dishwasher/ dishes etc, and damages for all our troubles. Please help us get justice. Thank you, [REDACTED]

    Bought from
    Lowes
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2017
    Where
    Elk Grove, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 3, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aide, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  24. No one hurt

    Made Mar 3, 2017, sent to the company Apr 10, 2017, published by CPSC Apr 24, 2017

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid Dishwasher, stainless steel. Model #KUDC10FXSS6

    dishwasher fire started with harness and burnt circuit board

    Model
    KUDC10FXSS6
    UPC
    I don’t know
    Serial number
    F32612816
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2014, about then
    Where
    Des Moines, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  25. No one hurt

    Made Feb 26, 2017, sent to the company Apr 6, 2017, published by CPSC Apr 20, 2017

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid built in dishwasher black door front stainless steel interior

    Woke up in the middle of the night to electrical smelling smoke. In investigating where it was coming from it was traced to the kitchen. In not immediately finding the problem, I went to the basement to shut off the dishwasher thinking it might be the problem, the breaker on that circuit was already tripped off. In investigating further. I could smell the burnt smell coming out of the dishwasher door vent. I opened up the door front to find the computer plastic box had melted and burned. My wife started the dishwasher before going to bed.

    Model
    Kuds30ixbla
    Serial number
    F34806883
    Bought from
    Ray’s appliance
    Bought
    Aug 30, 2013, about then
    Where
    Oshkosh, Wisconsin: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 50, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  26. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Feb 22, 2017, sent to the company Mar 9, 2017, published by CPSC Mar 23, 2017

    The product, in the report: Please refer to first page for product model information and a description of the incident.

    This dishwasher has very sharp edges on the top inside corner of the door’s edge, and when folded down to load or unload, poses a substantial risk of cuts, scrapes and contusions bad enough to warrant stitches: it can slice a layer of skin clear off. I have sustained two such injuries while briefly brushing past the folded down door, once on each corner.

    Duct tape was placed over the sharp edges, however, this product poses a serious hazard to any household, especially those with small children and should never have been offered in this form. It should be discontinued until a better and safer design can be created.

    The product was purchased from Lowe’s Home Improvement in 2015. The product information is: KitchenAid MOD: KDTE254ESS1 SER: F54418555 Type 582-2

    Model
    KDTE254ESS1 SER: Type 582-2
    Serial number
    F54418555
    Bought from
    Lowe’s, North Carolina
    Where
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  27. No one hurt

    Made Feb 22, 2017, sent to the company Mar 24, 2017, published by CPSC Apr 7, 2017

    The product, in the report: Stainless steel under counter KitchenAid dishwasher.

    This report is regarding a KitchenAid under counter dishwasher, model #KUDS01DJSS0 (the user guide also lists the number 8269908A on the front cover); serial number FL4239840, type 577-0. We did not purchase this dishwasher; it was installed by the prior owners of this house. My guess is that the dishwasher is around 10-12 years old.

    The evening of Tuesday, February 21, 2017 the dishwasher was loaded, filled with detergent, and turned on to run with the “normal” cycle setting. Approximately 15 minutes after the unit was turned on it began to make a strange grinding noise; about 10 seconds later smoke appeared from the top right corner of the control panel and 2-3 seconds later we could see flames coming out from the same corner of the control panel with sizzling/popping noises.

    We keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen, so as I called 911 for the fire department my husband managed to extinguish the fire before it affected anything else in the kitchen. Thankfully no one was hurt. The fire department arrived about 5 minutes later and helped verify that the fire was indeed out, and helped get the dishwasher disconnected from the power source/wiring to ensure an electrical fire would not start up again in the unit.

    Needless to say this was a scary incident and if the dishwasher was running when we were not at home and this happened I would hate to think of what might have happened to our house. While I never run the dryer when I’m not at home I will now NEVER run the dishwasher when I’m not at home either. And I will never buy the brand KitchenAid.

    Model
    KUDS01DJSS0
    UPC
    can’t locate
    Serial number
    FL4239840
    Bought from
    not sure-did not purchase, Colorado
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2007, about then
    Where
    Englewood, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  28. No one hurt

    Made Feb 19, 2017, sent to the company Mar 23, 2017, published by CPSC Apr 6, 2017

    The product, in the report: Kitchen aide dishwasher stainless steel top mount controls

    My wife was running our dishwasher when we heard a buzzing noise . When I went in to check the noise fire was coming out of the upper right side . I immediately opened the door and extinguished the fire . Luckily we were home when this occurred or our house could have easily caught fire . This failure is completely unacceptable for a high end kitchen-aide dishwasher or any other home appliance .The appliance did not kick a circuit breaker to cut power . I expect someone to contact me with an except able resolution . Model # KUDS01FLSS3 SER # FR1723018

    Thank You [REDACTED]

    Model
    KUDS01FLSS3
    Serial number
    FR1723018
    Bought from
    Sears, Utah
    Where
    W.V.C, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 53, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen-Aide, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  29. No one hurt

    Made Jan 15, 2017, sent to the company Feb 6, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 21, 2017

    The product, in the report: Built in dishwasher, stainless steel housing and washing drum

    Dishwasher was in operation washing a load of dishes when it started emitting noxious fumes of a burning smell. Dishwasher tripped circuit breaker and stopped operation. Further investigation disclosed that the circuit board literally melted and became charred.

    Model
    KUDS30FXSS9
    Serial number
    F31904918
    Bought from
    Sears, Georgia
    Bought
    Apr 14, 2013
    Where
    College Park, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  30. No one hurt

    Made Jan 13, 2017, sent to the company Apr 13, 2017, published by CPSC Apr 27, 2017

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    Consumer is reporting that his dishwasher while in use for approximately 20 mins, he heard a noise which sounded like an electrical arcing. He noticed that black smoke was dispersing from the door , he opened the door and the unit had cancel the operation because the control panel had melted. This incident tripped the circuit breaker as well. He disconnected the unit and remove it from under the counter top.

    Consumer stated that he purchased another dishwasher and the defective unit was hauled away. He is concern that this product is a fire hazard and should be recalled.

    Model
    KUDM01TJBT0
    Serial number
    FL0712114
    Bought from
    installed in home
    Where
    Sterling hgts, Michigan: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  31. No one hurt

    Made Jan 10, 2017, sent to the company Feb 1, 2017, published by CPSC Feb 15, 2017

    The product, in the report: Kitchenaid dishwasher

    Kudc10fxss7 dishwasher electric panel burned and emitted electrical burned smell in kitchen. Tripped electric breaker and stopped working. Wires melted together in panel and burned groove in sound barrier and insulation in dishwasher door.

    Model
    Kudc10fxss7
    Serial number
    F34506835
    Bought from
    Lowes
    Bought
    Dec 31, 2013
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 45, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  32. First aid

    Made Nov 30, 2016, sent to the company Dec 8, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 22, 2016

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    This complaint refers to KitchenAid dishwasher model KDTM404ESS. The control panel is on the top of the door. It overhangs the sides of the door and is sharp. It sliced my daughter’s leg, resulting in a bloody gash, about 1.5 inches long. KitchenAid made the top piece too long. It overhangs the sides of the door, has a sharp edge, with an edge that seems unfinished. When the door is open, it can slice your skin.

    Model
    KDTM404ESS
    Serial number
    F63102500
    Bought from
    ABW, Virginia
    Bought
    Oct 17, 2016, about then
    Where
    Arlington, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 22, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  33. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Nov 7, 2016, sent to the company Nov 18, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 5, 2016

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid dishwasher

    This relates to a KitchenAid dishwasher Model No. KDTM404ESS1, Serial No. F6128849. The problem relates to the control panel which is at the top of the door, i.e., when you close the door you do not see the controls. The control panel protrudes slightly from the ends of the door and on the interior corners has a curved edge which is not flush with anything under it. That is, it creates somewhat of a “scoop.” When the door is open to either fill or empty the unit, that corner, or scoop, is at the top edge of the open door. On several occasions, my wife has cut her leg on this edge. I did so yesterday and by the afternoon began to develop cellulitis. I am current on 10 days antibiotic for the infection which is quite painful. When my wife first cut herself, we complained to KitchenAid and the representative indicated that they had never had such a complaint. That representation is dubious since the CPSC has an incident reported from 2012. I checked at the store where we purchased the dishwasher (Ferguson’s) and all KitchenAid and JennAir dishwashers appear to have this defect. Bosch dishwashers do not. This design defect hits the leg approximately 6 to 7 inches above the floor. It obviously presents a hazard to young children who might be in the vicinity of an open door one of these units.

    Model
    KDTM4004ESS1
    Serial number
    F61218849
    Bought from
    Ferguson, North Carolina
    Bought
    Apr 20, 2015
    Where
    Winston-Salem, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 66, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  34. First aid

    Made Nov 5, 2016, sent to the company Nov 17, 2016, published by CPSC Dec 2, 2016

    The product, in the report: Kitchenaid Dishwasher

    Loading a dishwasher, the door is in the open (or down position). The edge of this appliance on both top corners is very sharp. I have cut myself twice, and I am an adult. If a child were to walk around this, they could be injured worse.

    Model
    KDTE104ESS2
    Serial number
    F63615724
    Bought from
    Best Buy, Mississippi
    Bought
    Sep 3, 2016
    Where
    Ocean Springs, Mississippi: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 48, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  35. No one hurt

    Made Oct 26, 2016, sent to the company Nov 3, 2016, published by CPSC Nov 18, 2016

    The product, in the report: dishwsher

    Kitchenaid dishwasher control panel caught fire while running normal cycle. Model number is KUDC101XWH8 and serial number is F33104336. I purchased dishwasher on 9/3/2013. Even though the thing caught fire it did not trip the circuit breaker.

    Model
    KUDC101XWH8
    Serial number
    F33104336
    Bought from
    ABC Warehouse
    Bought
    Sep 3, 2013
    Where
    Livonia, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  36. No one hurt

    Made Oct 18, 2016, sent to the company Oct 25, 2016, published by CPSC Nov 8, 2016

    The product, in the report: KUDS30IXWH Dishwasher

    I have a Kitchenaid KUDS30IXWH dishwasher that was purchased in February of 2012. Recently, I heard a noise from inside the washer, followed by smoke. I called for service, and the service tech confirmed it was a fire in the control board. They wish to repair the unit instead of replace, but i am very concerned with this as we still do not know what actually caused the issue.

    Model
    KUDS30IXWH
    Bought from
    HH Gregg
    Bought
    Feb 12, 2012
    Where
    Hainesville, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  37. First aid

    Made Sep 9, 2016, sent to the company Sep 19, 2016, published by CPSC Oct 3, 2016

    The product, in the report: DISHWASHER

    My KitchenAid dishwasher smoked and caught on fire. Model number KUDE60FXSS3 s/n F13001552

    Suspect main board failed at main power connectors

    Model
    KUDE60FXSS3
    Serial number
    F13001552
    Bought from
    Custom Distributors
    Bought
    Aug 31, 2016, about then
    Where
    UNION, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 60, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  38. No one hurt

    Made Sep 2, 2016, sent to the company Oct 5, 2016, published by CPSC Oct 20, 2016

    The product, in the report: dishwasher

    (08/31/2016) The consumer stated that she smelled something burning in the dishwasher. The next morning when she went to use it, the unit did not work. The consumer’s husband took the door cover off and saw that there was black on the control panel. He opened the control panel and saw burnt components on part of the panel.

    (09/01/2016) The consumer contacted the firm to advised them of the issue . A service person will be dispatched on 9/13.

    Update: Repair man came on 8/13. Ordered 3 parts new harness wires, control panel, and control board. Repair company called later in the day on 8/13 and is unable to get harness wires.

    Model
    KUDC10FXSS7
    Serial number
    F40714620
    Bought from
    Sears
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2014, about then
    Where
    Cheswick, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  39. No one hurt

    Made Jul 4, 2016, sent to the company Jul 12, 2016, published by CPSC Jul 26, 2016

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid dishwasher. Model: KUDS01FLBL3. Serial number: FR1506290

    Our KitchenAid dishwasher suddenly and mid cycle started smoking with choking electrical wire fumes and extreme heat (flames) originating from the door control panel. Cleaning cycle was immediately stopped and the dishwasher unplugged from electricity. It took about 20 minutes until the control panel cooled down and smoke stopped. A web search found a class action law suit had been filed against KitchenAid for thousands of others with same problem. This could have burned down our house, if we had not been attentive and stopped- unplugged the spdishwasher immediately.

    Model
    Superba Dishwasher Model KUDS01FLBL3
    Serial number
    FR1506290
    Where
    Walnut Creek, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 57, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  40. No one hurt

    Made Apr 15, 2016, sent to the company Apr 25, 2016, published by CPSC May 9, 2016

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid Dishwasher MOD #:KUDSO1ILBS3, SER # FR0503009, Type: 577-0, It was build in by the builder NV Homes in 2004.

    A KitchenAid dishwasher ignited to fire during a normal wash cycle.

    Model
    KUDSO1ILBS3
    Serial number
    FR0503009
    Bought from
    builder-NV Homes
    Where
    Rockville, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  41. No one hurt

    Made Feb 19, 2016, sent to the company Feb 29, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 14, 2016

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid Model KUDKO1lLB53 Dishwasher

    My KitchenAid Dishwasher Model KUDKO1lLB53 electrical panel caught fire today. There was smoke pouring from the front of the dishwasher and the panel started melting. The panel was still burning hot even after turning off the circuit breaker. My home filled with smoke and a horrible burning smell which is still in the house after 12 hours. The dishwasher would not turn off by pushing cancel and I got it to turn off only by turning off the main circuit breaker. The fire caused the front panel to start melting and bubbling.

    Model
    KUDKO1lLB53
    UPC
    5770
    Serial number
    FR1504297
    Bought from
    with purchase of home
    Where
    Hidden Valley Lake, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  42. No one hurt

    Made Feb 3, 2016, sent to the company Feb 12, 2016, published by CPSC Feb 29, 2016

    The product, in the report: Kitchenaidishwasher model KUDS35fXBL9 and serial number F32401728

    I have a whirlpool kitchenaidishwasher dishwasher that I paid over 600.00 for and the parts on the racks are plastic it is only a couple years old and the top rack broke and when I pulled the rack out to empty it the parts broke and the rack came loose and through my dishes on the floor the plastic is very brittle and all the rack parts on both sides have to be replaced and I already replaced other parts that broke a year ago. The dishwasher is going to cause a terrible accident if there are small children there when it breaks and all those dishes fly out of there and break all over the floor very dangerous

    Model
    KUDS35FXBL9
    Serial number
    F32401728
    Bought from
    HHGregg
    Bought
    Jul 15, 2013
    Where
    Homer City, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 68, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  43. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Dec 31, 2015, sent to the company Jan 11, 2016, published by CPSC Jan 28, 2016

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    My dishwasher was running in the wash cycle. I heard a crackling noise and smoke started pouring out the sides of the dishwasher. I tried to shut it off but the controls weren’t responding. I called the fire department and they pulled the machine out and disconnected the power wire. The fire dept had to put up a fan at my front door until the air read clear on their meter. I have a bad sore throat today from that plastic burning odor and smoke. I called kitchen aid today and they are sending a tech here in a few days to see what happened.

    Model
    KUD101ILBS2
    Serial number
    FP3805830
    Bought from
    Appliance World, New York
    Bought
    Sep 22, 2003
    Where
    Huntington Station, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 63, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen-Aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  44. No one hurt

    Made Dec 7, 2015, sent to the company Dec 17, 2015, published by CPSC Jan 4, 2016

    The product, in the report: Kitchen Aide Dishwasher. Model KUDS01DLBL

    This is a dishwasher. We were using it in a normal fashion when smoke started coming out of the electrical board. We had to shut off power and call the fire department. Fortunately, we were home and this was controlled before anyone was harmed or before the fire caused house damage.

    Model
    KUDS01DLBL1
    Serial number
    FP0803201
    Bought from
    Poirier Sales & Service, Massachusetts
    Bought
    Sep 23, 2003
    Where
    Needham, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaide, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  45. Not said

    Made Nov 30, 2015, sent to the company Dec 8, 2015, published by CPSC Dec 22, 2015

    The product, in the report: Kitchen Aid Dishwasher

    On Saturday 11/28 in the evening we experienced a dishwasher fire with our Kitchen Aid dishwasher. The electric panel caught fire resulting in smoke, foul smelling burning rubber like smoke and required us to use a fire extinguisher to put it out. Thankfully we were home and able to stop the damage past just within the dishwasher itself. The model number KUDP01 FLBT6 and serial number FR3801027 type 577-0. I also reported this incident just now to kitchen aid.

    Model
    KUDPO1 FLBT6
    Serial number
    FR3801027
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  46. No one hurt

    Made Nov 29, 2015, sent to the company Dec 7, 2015, published by CPSC Dec 21, 2015

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher, Stainless Steel

    During the running of my dishwasher, the control board caught fire and released noxious fumes into my kitchen. After removing the front panel of the dishwasher, I could see that half of the control board was covered with black soot.

    Model
    KUDS30IXSS8
    Serial number
    F30409459
    Bought from
    Sears, Minnesota
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2013
    Where
    Shoreview, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 50, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  47. No one hurt

    Made Oct 30, 2015, sent to the company Nov 9, 2015, published by CPSC Nov 24, 2015

    The product, in the report: kitchenaid dishwasher kud301xwh1

    Kitchenaid Dishwasher model number kuds301Xwh1. Last night my son opened the dishwasher and pulled out the fully loaded top rack. It, and all the glassware loaded in it, collapsed out of the dishwasher. Fortunately, my son, who is 17, was strong enough to catch the rack. A wine glass and a bowl shattered.

    Upon closer inspection, the roller assembly of the upper rack failed. The plastic axels that the rollers attach to have deteriorated over time. A quick internet search shows that this is a common occurence. And for us, this is the second time these pieces have failed. The first was just a few years ago.

    A consumer should not have to worry that the top rack’s attachment mechanisms might randomly fail, sending several pounds of glassware onto the consumer and the floor. There is clearly a major design/manufacturing fault in this product that is putting consumers at a major risk simply through use of a product as designed and intended.

    We only ever use the “normal” function on the dishwasher, so the plastic, by definition, is subjected to “normal” heat and water conditions. I have most of the failed parts.

    Model
    kuds301xwh1
    Serial number
    f10102243
    Where
    Glenshaw, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 17, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  48. No one hurt

    Made Oct 26, 2015, sent to the company Nov 5, 2015, published by CPSC Nov 20, 2015

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid Dishwasher

    Our 6 year old KitchenAid dishwasher caught on fire. The wiring harness assembly burned during the drying cycle and we were fortunately home to shut down the unit before the kitchen burned. Model: KUDK03FTSS3 Serial: FW3814349

    Model
    KUDK03FTSS3
    Serial number
    FW3814349
    Where
    Hamilton, New Jersey: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 41, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  49. No one hurt

    Made Oct 24, 2015, sent to the company Nov 5, 2015, published by CPSC Nov 20, 2015

    The product, in the report: Kitchen aid KUDS301XSS7 stainless steel 24 inch dishwasher

    Kitchen Aid KUDS301XSS7 Dishwasher was installed under three years ago. The dishwasher was running and the house was filled with a burning plastic smell. I called a service tech to check it out assuming that the warranty was over. The tech opened up the control panel area to find that the wires to the control panel part W10529951 were burned and plastic was starting to melt.

    Model
    KUDS301XSS7
    Serial number
    F23922324
    Bought from
    Best Buy
    Bought
    Oct 29, 2012
    Where
    Saratoga, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  50. Not said

    Made Oct 19, 2015, sent to the company Oct 28, 2015, published by CPSC Nov 12, 2015

    The product, in the report: Stainless Steel Kitchen Aid Dishwasher

    *Turned dishwasher on when going to bed. A couple hours latter I awoke to the smell of smoke. I found the dishwasher emitting a lot of smoke. I immediately turned off the power and found the control board had sever melting and the heat started melting a wiring harness.

    This is a Kitchen Aid dishwasher. Model KUDP01FLSS0 Serial No. FM4405426

    Model
    KUDP01FLSS0
    Serial number
    FM4405426
    Where
    Churchvill, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  51. No one hurt

    Made Oct 11, 2015, sent to the company Oct 20, 2015, published by CPSC Nov 3, 2015

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid undercounter, professionally installed dishwasher Model KUDP01FL.

    Turned on dishwasher detected a strong odor and breaker flipped. Opened dishwasher to assure there was nothing jamming/blocking the water heads or flow. Reset breaker and turned dishwasher on again. This time odor was stronger and smoke was coming out of the door panel. Breaker tripped again.

    Ordered new dishwasher. In the mean time since my spouse and I are both engineers, we took the door panel apart and took pictures of the obvious shot/breakdown of the control board. At the power connection to the board, the board had big hold melted in it.

    Obviously this is a common occurrence (http://kitchenaidfire.com), with over 1000 cases documented of the same problem and nearly 100 of the exact same model that I have (KUDP01FL).

    Model
    KUDP01FL
    Bought from
    Lowe’s, Pennsylvania
    Bought
    Jul 31, 2003
    Where
    Murrysville, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  52. No one hurt

    Made Sep 21, 2015, sent to the company Nov 24, 2015, published by CPSC Dec 16, 2015

    The product, in the report: dishwasher Model KUDPO1DL8T5 Serial FR3201354

    (09/20/2015) The consumer stated that the dishwasher had not been in use since the morning. The dishwasher was empty and turned off. The consumer heard the dishwasher come on by itself. She went into the kitchen and saw black smoke coming from the unit. It sounded like fireworks were coming from control panel. When her husband opened the unit, flames started coming from the control panel. Also water was coming from the dishwasher. The consumer turned the power off at the circuit breaker. After about 20 minutes, the consumer turned the power back on. Smoke started coming from the control panel again and water was coming out on the unit. The unit had to be turned off again at the control panel.

    No injuries.

    Model
    KUDPO1DL8T5
    Serial number
    FR3201354
    Bought from
    Sears, Colorado
    Bought
    Sep 5, 2009
    Where
    Lakewood, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  53. No one hurt

    Made Aug 12, 2015, sent to the company Aug 20, 2015, published by CPSC Sep 4, 2015

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid dishwasher MODEL # KUDP01FLBT5 Serial # FR3201246

    Smoke and noxious smell in kitchen. Smoke and a electric arcing sound emanated from the dishwasher within a few minutes of starting it. I turned off the dishwasher circuit breaker. Upon removing the front panel, I found wires, a plastic wire connector and the door insulating pad badly burned and melted. The wires and connector are attached to the circuit board mounted in the top of the door panel.

    Please note, this dishwasher was previously reported on this web site in 2011. See report as I reported on www.saferproducts.gov on 05/12/11; Report # 20110512-e1dfe-2147479237.

    Resulting from the prior incident on 05/12/11, Kitchenaid replaced the wiring harness and all circuit boards in the dishwasher. The dishwasher has worked without problems since then.

    Model
    MODEL # KUDP01FLBT5
    Serial number
    Serial # FR3201246
    Bought from
    PC Richards
    Bought
    May 1, 2006, about then
    Where
    Smithtown, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 60, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  54. No one hurt

    Made Aug 11, 2015, sent to the company Aug 18, 2015, published by CPSC Sep 1, 2015

    The product, in the report: Kitchen aid Dishwasher

    Kitchen aid Dishwasher model KUDI01ILBS3, serial number FR09066601 , 11 years old, catch fire in the control panel producing smoke and flames. The flames were quickly extinguished upon opening the door and blowing them out. Kitchenaid has been called and agreed to come out to check the unit.

    Model
    KUDI01ILBS3
    Serial number
    FR0906661
    Where
    Carmel, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  55. No one hurt

    Made Aug 5, 2015, sent to the company Aug 13, 2015, published by CPSC Aug 27, 2015

    The product, in the report: Kitchen Aid dishwasher model #KUDS301XSS4

    Dishwasher caught on fire while running a load of dishes. This was a Kitchen Aid dishwasher model #KUDS301XSS4. Obviously defective and dangerous.

    Model
    KUDS301XSS4
    Bought from
    Abt Appliances
    Bought
    Jul 29, 2011
    Where
    Glenview, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 55, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  56. No one hurt

    Made Aug 4, 2015, sent to the company Aug 28, 2015, published by CPSC Sep 14, 2015

    The product, in the report: dishwasher

    (07/29/2015) The consumer stated that his wife was getting ready to unload the dishwasher. When she pulled the top rack out, the rack collapsed. The plastic part that supports the rack had broken. The rack contained glasses and small glass bowls.

    There were no injuries.

    (07/29/2015) The consumer contacted the place of purchase. The store notified the manufacturer.

    (07/31/2015) The consumer was contacted by Whirlpool. The consumer advised the firm of the incident. He was informed that that there was a known defect with the part. He was also advised that the part had been changed to metal. The consumer was offered the metal parts but was told that the parts are not under warranty because it is considered cosmetic. The consumer would have to pay for the parts to be installed.

    The consumer has a neighbor who is paraplegic and who has the same dishwasher. He is concerned for his safety when using the unit.

    Model
    KUDS35FXSS5
    Serial number
    F22015204
    Bought from
    R.C. Willey, California
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    Roseville, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  57. No one hurt

    Made Jul 16, 2015, sent to the company Aug 11, 2015, published by CPSC Aug 25, 2015

    The product, in the report: dishwasher

    On 07/15/15 the consumer set the dishwasher to a wash cycle. About 15 minutes later the consumer noticed smoke coming from the dishwasher. The consumer states the dishwasher was “off” and when he opened the door he noticed burn damages near the control panel. The consumer opened the control panel and noticed melted wires.

    The consumer has not contacted the firm and does not plan to.

    The consumer states there are no prior incidents. The consumer states the dishwasher is used 3 times a week.

    The consumer believes the dishwasher poses a fire hazard.

    Model
    KUDC10FXSS3
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    F13316428
    Bought
    Apr 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Hesperia, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  58. Hurt, care not known

    Made Jul 15, 2015, sent to the company Aug 13, 2015, published by CPSC Aug 27, 2015

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    This caller is reporting his dishwasher fire that occurred Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 Purchased from retailer sometime during the middle of 2011.

    The caller smelled a burning smell that was present throughout his house.

    He contacted repair tech who came to his home the same day, inspected his dishwasher and advised him that the wiring harness and the control board had burned up.

    He is reporting this incident as a severe fire hazard because if he had not smelled the smoke then it could have escalated into a fire especially if he and his wife were sleeping or away from the home any period of time.

    The dishwasher was not running and had not been used this day. The caller has signed to be included in a huge class action suite. There are no injuries.

    The caller has not contacted the manufacturer but he does intend to contact them.

    Model
    KUDL01ILBS2
    Serial number
    FP3902307
    Bought from
    Sears, California
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2011, about then
    Where
    Pacific Palisades, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen-Aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  59. Not said

    Made Jun 15, 2015, sent to the company Jun 22, 2015, published by CPSC Jul 8, 2015

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid dishwasher

    Our KitchenAid dishwasher caught fire while using it. My wife started to smell electrical burning and the next thing there was sparks, fire, and smoke coming from the side of the dishwasher. She opened the door of the washer and sparks and smoke continued for 30 more seconds.

    Model
    KUDC03IVWH2
    Serial number
    FY3403359
    Bought from
    SEARS, California
    Bought
    Jun 9, 2009, about then
    Where
    San Rafael, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  60. Hurt, no treatment

    Made May 28, 2015, sent to the company Jun 5, 2015, published by CPSC Jun 19, 2015

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    My sister’s KitchenAid dishwasher, Model KUDE40FXSS5 had the water pump hose blow off. There is a recall on this model for that problem, but the recall does not include the Serial Number of her machine. However, her machine had exactly the same problem as the recalled units. Her machine does not have the improved hose clamp (Part Number W10548435) that is applied on the recall.

    http://www.trailappliances.com/files/pdf/bc/recalls/KitchenAid-dishwasher-recall-letter.pdf

    Her Serial Number is F21907405. The recall only includes machines with Serial Numbers up to FS213---------.

    I contacted KitchenAid Customer Service. They said that since her machine is not included in the recall, they could offer no assistance.

    I believe that the KitchenAid recall should be expanded to include all machines that do not have the improved hose clamp.

    If this hose blows off, a huge amount of water is expelled from the machine onto the floor. Besides the water damage to the floor, this could easily cause a fire if water gets into the electronics, which are located nearby. My brother received an electrical shock (fortunately not severe) while cleaning up water from the floor.

    Model
    KUDE40FXSS5
    Serial number
    F21907405
    Bought from
    Contractor
    Bought
    Sep 12, 2012
    Where
    Rancho Palos Verdes, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 60, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Other Relative
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  61. Not said

    Made May 21, 2015, sent to the company Jun 3, 2015, published by CPSC Jun 17, 2015

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid Dishwasher

    While my KitchenAid dishwasher was running its wash cycle, it began to smell as if something was burning. Opening the front door would not stop the machine as it normally had done in the past. At which the right side of the control panel began to smoke and have sparks/flames shooting out of it. Only was to stop the machine was to cut-off power from the circuit breaker which did not trip automatically.

    Model
    KUDIO1ILBT2
    Serial number
    FP2401350
    Bought from
    SEARS, New York
    Where
    Hicksville, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  62. Not said

    Made Mar 27, 2015, sent to the company Apr 7, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 21, 2015

    The product, in the report: White KitchenAid undercounter dishwasher

    Shortly after starting my Kitchenaid Dishwasher I hear a loud popping noise, about 5 times. Went to the kitchen and saw flames shooting out of the dishwasher. Have a separate switch that allowed me to cut power to the unit. Black smoke and a nasty odor permeated the house. Needed to open the windows for several hours on a chilly day. Also have to get the water out of the dead dishwasher.

    Model
    KUDROITJHWO
    Serial number
    FK5309559
    Bought from
    Grant’s Appliance, Illinois
    Bought
    Mar 8, 2001
    Where
    Downers Grove, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  63. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Mar 18, 2015, sent to the company Apr 1, 2015, published by CPSC Apr 15, 2015

    The product, in the report: stainless steel dishwasher

    On 02/28/15 the consumer states his daughter set the unit to a wash cycle. The consumer states his daughter called him worried because there was smoke coming from the unit. The consumer’s daughter had burned her finger when she tried opening the unit. The consumer states the unit stopped on its on. The consumer was not home but arrived shortly after he received the phone call from his daughter. When the consumer got home the unit was off but he still unplugged the unit from the wall.

    On 03/02/15 the consumer’s wife contacted the firm and left a voice mail informing them of the incident. On 03/09/15 (estimated) the consumer’s wife received a call back from the firm and was told that the unit was not recalled. The firm arranged for a technician to examine the unit, free of charge.

    On 03/11/15 (estimated) the technician went to the consumers home and examined the unit. The technician told the consumer that the control panel had failed and caught on fire. The technician said the unit was not repairable. The technician told the consumer that the firm would contact them regarding this matter. The consumer spoke with [REDACTED] who offered a discount off of another KitchenAid dishwasher but the consumer does not feel safe using another KitchenAid appliance. The consumer was then offered a $150 credit towards another brand dishwasher.

    The consumer spent $1250 (including tax and installation) on the dishwasher and is surprised that the unit failed after 6 years. The consumer believes the unit is a fire hazard and should be recalled.

    There are no prior incidents. The unit is used at least once a day.

    Model
    KUDT03FTSS3
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    FW4210659
    Bought from
    Spencers TV & Appliance, Arizona
    Bought
    Nov 2, 2008
    Where
    Gilbert, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 17, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  64. No one hurt

    Made Mar 11, 2015, sent to the company Apr 22, 2015, published by CPSC May 6, 2015

    The product, in the report: dishwasher

    The consumer stated that she started having a problem with the dishwasher about three months after it was purchased.

    The two plastic wheels that hold the top rack keeps breaking. The consumer stated that the top rack falls in your hands whenever the rack is pulled out.

    The consumer stated that parts were ordered and replaced twice by her husband.

    About two weeks ago, the consumer pulled the rack out. The rack was filled with dishes. Her hands were in between the rungs and the rack fell on her hands.

    No medical attention was required.

    (03/11/2015) The consumer contacted the company to advised them of the issue. The consumer was advised that a replacement part would be sent to her.

    Model
    KUDS30FXWHO
    Serial number
    F04701888
    Bought from
    Best Buy, North Carolina
    Bought
    Jan 7, 2012, about then
    Where
    Fayetteville, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 50, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  65. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jan 21, 2015, sent to the company Feb 13, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 3, 2015

    The product, in the report: Kitchen Aid Dishwasher; black color

    On 01/18/15 the consumer set the unit to a normal wash cycle. Shortly after she noticed black smoke emitting from the unit and opened the unit’s door in effort to stop the cycle. Then the consumer shut off the circuit breaker and opened the windows to air out the smoke. The consumer contacted her local fire department. The consumer states the firemen checked the unit to make sure it was not “on” and put a heat sensor on the unit.

    On 01/19/15 the consumer contacted Pepco, her electricity supplier and informed them of the incident. [REDACTED], an adjuster from Pepco insurance came to the consumer’s home and took pictures of the unit. [REDACTED] advised the consumer that the smoke would go away once the unit is removed from her home and advised the consumer to contact KitchenAid for assistance with repairs.

    On 01/19/15 the consumer contacted the firm and informed them of the incident. The firm arranged for a technician to examine the unit on 01/27/15.

    On 01/17/15 the consumer noticed a strange odor coming from the unit shortly after she set it for a normal wash cycle. The consumer opened the unit’s door and examined the unit. The consumer did not see any damages or smoke so she let the unit complete the cycle.

    The consumer states there are not property damages. The consumer noticed the unit’s control panel is burned and she believes the control panel failed and caused the unit to emit black smoke.

    The consumer uses the unit daily and sets it to a normal wash cycle.

    Model
    KUDI0ZIRBL1
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    FS47015202577-0
    Where
    Seattle,, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 70, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  66. No one hurt

    Made Dec 9, 2014, sent to the company Jan 14, 2015, published by CPSC Jan 29, 2015

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher Stainless Steel tub

    The consumer stated that they put in a load of dishes in the dishwasher after dinner.

    After 15-20 minutes, they noticed smoke coming out of the dishwasher. The consumer opened the door to the unit to shut it off but the unit continued to work. The consumer stated that there was an approximately 4 inch flame on the top-right corner of the inside of the door (adjacent to control panel). The consumer’s brother cut the circuit to the unit.

    The consumer stated that he contacted the manf on 11/26/14. The manf sent out an authorized technician on 11/28/14. The consumer stated that the manf offered to replace the damaged parts. Later, the consumer was informed that the parts were no longer available for this model. The consumer was not offered any other assistance, he is still waiting to hear back from them to see if they will assist towards a new unit purchase.

    Model
    KUDP01DLBL2
    Serial number
    FP2301072
    Bought from
    Sears, California
    Bought
    Sep 1, 2003, about then
    Where
    San Diego, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  67. No one hurt

    Made Nov 30, 2014, sent to the company Dec 8, 2014, published by CPSC Dec 22, 2014

    The product, in the report: White kitchenaid dishwasher

    Kitchenaid dishwasher caught on fire tonight. Smoke was visible, followed by visible flames from the control panel on the top right corner.

    This is incredibly dangerous as I usually run my dishwasher at night while I’m asleep. Thankfully, I caught it.

    There are reports of this happening to many many others, yet there is no recall or warning to let people know about this very hazardous situation.

    Model # KUDIO1ILWH5

    Serial # FR402537

    Model
    KUDIO1ILWH5
    Serial number
    FR2402537
    Where
    Austin, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 33, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  68. No one hurt

    Made Nov 29, 2014, sent to the company Dec 8, 2014, published by CPSC Dec 22, 2014

    The product, in the report: Kitchenaid dishwasher KUDL01ILBS5

    Our kitchenaid dishwasher Model KUDL01ILBS5 went on fire on 11/28/14. There were flames and fumes being emitted out of the front of the machine. I was not in the house at the time, but my cleaning lady was, and she turned off the machine to stop the fire. The house was full of fumes of burned electrical wiring. Luckily, no one got burned.

    Model
    Kitchenaid dishwasher KUDL01ILBS5
    Bought from
    Sears, Texas
    Bought
    Oct 18, 2003
    Where
    Houston, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  69. No one hurt

    Made Nov 5, 2014, sent to the company Dec 9, 2014, published by CPSC Dec 23, 2014

    The product, in the report: dishwasher

    (10/31/2014) The consumer stated that the dishwasher was in middle of the normal wash cycle. The consumer stated that there was a strange grinding noise coming from the dishwasher. She saw flame shooting out of the right top of the dishwasher. There was also an electrical smell. The consumer disconnected the unit at the circuit breaker.

    (11/03/2014) The consumer contacted the company and advised them of the incident. The consumer was advised that she was the first person to call about a fire incident. The consumer was given a service date for someone to come out for an inspection.

    Model
    KUDI01ILWH0
    Serial number
    FM4204224
    Bought from
    ABC Warehouse, Michigan
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2001, about then
    Where
    Saint Ignace, Michigan: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  70. No one hurt

    Made Oct 25, 2014, sent to the company Nov 21, 2014, published by CPSC Dec 8, 2014

    The product, in the report: Kitchenaid Stainless Steel Dishwasher KUDC03FVSS0

    The dishwasher was being used to wash dishes once a day. Approximately 10 days ago, the dishwasher begin to emit a burning smell, growing in intensity each day. We decided to not let the dishwasher run at night so it could be monitored. On 10/24/14, the dishwasher failed completely and would not start.

    Upon consulting the internet, we found that others had complained of a burning smell and the problem was with the control board. We disassembled the door panel and found that the control board had been completely burned through, and a connector and wiring harness were also burned and melted.

    The control board is mounted in a plastic cradle, and the top of the door has a large plastic tray. We feel that there was substantial risk of a major fire and that the product should be investigated for recall. In addition, the fumes that were being emitted as the product burned up were potentially toxic and dangerous to humans and pets.

    Kitchenaid had replaced this unit in 2009 since our original dishwasher developed a leaking tub, which was guaranteed forever. That unit was bought from a big box store in 2007.

    Model
    KUDC03FVSS0
    UPC
    not known
    Serial number
    FY1009336
    Bought from
    Kitchenaid replaced
    Bought
    Oct 30, 2007, about then
    Where
    Anaheim, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 69, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  71. No one hurt

    Made Oct 10, 2014, sent to the company Oct 21, 2014, published by CPSC Nov 4, 2014

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid dishwasher

    Our dishwasher burst into flames and smoke. I unplugged it under the sink. It filled the house with foul smelling smoke. we opened the doors and set up fans. I could see the top control panel was burnt, meted and warped with smoke damage coming out of both right and left ends and the latch. I removed the inner metal panel of the door and we could see all the wires black and a widespread burned and melted area with a hole melted completely through the circuit board and connections all fried. also a burn hole back into the dishwasher. I used a plastic garbage sack slid over the dishwasher door and secured with tape around the bottom to contain the foul smell of the burnt parts so we could sleep later on after running the fans for 3 1/2 hours.

    Model
    KUDS01DJBT0
    Serial number
    FK3501219
    Bought from
    LOWES, Idaho
    Bought
    Dec 7, 2002
    Where
    Boise, Idaho: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 59, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  72. No one hurt

    Made Aug 8, 2014, sent to the company Aug 15, 2014, published by CPSC Aug 29, 2014

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid dishwasher. Model # KUDI01ILBL2

    KitchenAid Dishwasher control panel caught on FIRE. Model KUDI01ILBL2. Serial # FP3514559

    Model
    KUDI01ILBL2
    UPC
    N/A
    Serial number
    FP3514559
    Where
    Alexandria, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  73. No one hurt

    Made Jul 28, 2014, sent to the company Aug 5, 2014, published by CPSC Aug 19, 2014

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    Kitchen Aid Undercounter Dishwasher Started on Fire Model KUDP01FLBL0 Serial FM4201561

    Started dishwasher yesterday morning, July 21th 2014....thankfully I was home. I was sitting in my home office about 15 feet from kitchen. Thought what I heard was the faint sound of a coffee grinder being used in the kitchen. Went to see what the noise was and saw smoke coming from around the top of the dishwasher door. Proceeded to open the dishwasher door, kitchen filled with smoke. After the smoke cleared I looked at the bottom inside of the dishwasher thinking a piece of plastic may have fallen on the element. That was not the case. Door was extremely hot and could see the smoke coming out from INSIDE the door. Shut off the circuit breaker to the dishwasher then proceeded to removed the screws on the panel of the inside of door to see if in fact the cause of the smoke was in the door. Upon removing panel could plainly see the circuit panel caught fire and was burning at the time I first saw the smoke. We purchased this home 1.5 years ago, home was built in 2002, with this dishwasher and we also have a Kitchen Aid flat-top Oven/Range which we have also had nothing but what appears to be electrical issues. I will never buy another Kitchen Aid appliance....EVER. I am taking photos of everything and keeping the dishwasher for documentation purposes as well.

    Model
    KUDP01FLBL0
    Serial number
    FM4201561
    Bought from
    N/A
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2004, about then
    Where
    Kalispell, Montana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 43, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  74. Not said

    Made Jul 23, 2014, sent to the company Jul 31, 2014, published by CPSC Aug 14, 2014

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    Dishwasher had caught on fire

    Model
    KUDC10IXSS1
    Serial number
    F109029-00
    Bought from
    Appliance land
    Bought
    Jul 12, 2011
    Where
    Olney, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aide, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  75. No one hurt

    Made Jul 2, 2014, sent to the company Jul 11, 2014, published by CPSC Jul 25, 2014

    The product, in the report: Kitchen Aid Dishwasher

    I was pulling out the top rack of the dishwasher to unload it. There is a plastic part on the wheels that broke off. The two wheels fell off causing the rack to came off its tracks. This caused the rack to come crashing down towards the floor.

    I was able to catch the rack so there was no injury or damage.

    I am writing because this is the second occurrence (after I fixed it the first time).The same weak (my opinion) plastic part broke. I think it a design flaw.

    My fear is that a small child could be hurt if they were they were close and the parent were unable to catch it or if a young child unloaded the dishwasher themselves. The rack can become heavy when loaded.

    Model
    KUDE40FXSS3
    Serial number
    F13403698
    Where
    Louisville, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 50, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchedAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  76. No one hurt

    Made Jul 2, 2014, sent to the company Jul 11, 2014, published by CPSC Jul 25, 2014

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid Dishwasher model # KUDS24SEBL1. bulit in dishwasher, color black, stainless steel inside

    KitchenAid Dishwasher Model KUDS24SEBL1 heating element went on without dishwasher operating. Researched and discovered that there has been an issue with the control board on this dishwasher for many years. Had we been out of town or asleep at the time, the outcome would have been quite different.

    Model
    KUDS24SE
    Serial number
    FF3008068
    Bought from
    Smithtown Appliance, New York
    Bought
    Oct 20, 2000
    Where
    st. james, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 64, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  77. No one hurt

    Made Jun 28, 2014, sent to the company Jul 9, 2014, published by CPSC Jul 23, 2014

    The product, in the report: Kitchen aid dishwasher

    I have a Kitchenaid diswasher - model: kudio1IL. I started it last night to wash the dishes and about 10-15 minutes later started smelling an odd odor coming from the kitchen. I walked out into the kitchen and my dishwasher was smoking from the upper right hand corner. Very bad smell. It appears the upper part of the dishwasher - right hand side - is melted now from a possible electrical fire.

    Model
    kudio1il
    Serial number
    fp4624087
    Bought from
    sears or home depot, Colorado
    Bought
    Jun 17, 2006, about then
    Where
    colorado springs, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand kitchen aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  78. No one hurt

    Made Jun 20, 2014, sent to the company Jun 30, 2014, published by CPSC Jul 15, 2014

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid Dishwasher Model KUDS01IJWHI

    Dishwasher ignited itself on fire. No injuries sustained. Only damage was to the dishwasher itself, as I was present to control the fire.

    Dishwasher is 12 years of age; Never had a problem with it. Normal use, turned it on, and while I was present in the kitchen, after less than 10 minutes of operation the control board behind the display panel started popping, sputtering, sparking, smoking and instantly ignited.

    Billowing black/grey smoke and bright white/orange flames from the operators panel, I opened the dishwasher door and the flames started to subside, with the smoke still pouring out - smelling of burning plastics, insulation, and circuitry. While the door was open, the circuitry for the control being shorted, the dishwasher spewed hot soapy water everywhere.

    I slammed the door shut and flames started right back up again. I reached for the dry-chem fire extinguisher and the phone to call 911, but thought to unlatch the dishwasher door again. The flames subsided, and I terminated my 911 call attempt. I pulled out the dishwasher from under the counter to disconnect the power, and found it was hard-wired into the wall. I proceeded downstairs to turn off the associated breaker.

    Through good fortune I was present at the time. Many are the times when I set the dishwasher to it’s task and head out the door to work. My wife, kitchen, home, my business at home, and my best canine friend are all very lucky that it didn’t happen while we were away.

    Model
    KUDS01IJWHI
    Serial number
    FM1701507
    Bought from
    Great Indoors Appliance Store
    Bought
    May 9, 2002, about then
    Where
    Clarksburg, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 51, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  79. No one hurt

    Made Jun 11, 2014, sent to the company Jun 19, 2014, published by CPSC Jul 3, 2014

    The product, in the report: stainless steel KitchenAid dishwasher

    My less-than-three-year-old high-end KitchenAid dishwasher was running on a 1hour wash/heat dry cycle when it made several loud pops that sounded like explosions, followed by a crackling/fizzling sound. My daughter and husband were nearby and raced to the dishwasher. My husband immediately cut off power to the appliance using the power switch on the wall. Then, he opened the dishwasher door and the kitchen and 1st floor rooms filled with smoke. Thank goodness my husband was home, as my daughter would not have known to cut the power. The damage could have been much worse.

    On June 10, when the certified KitchenAid service technician examined the inside of the dishwasher door, he found charred parts and smoke damage. The parts that must be replaced include: control panel, control board, inline fuse, and complete wiring harness - only some of these parts are covered by warranty. He said that he had never seen anything like this. Of course, if my husband had not switched off the power immediately, this could have caused a fire and the technician would not have been the one to examine the remains of the dishwasher.

    I contacted KitchenAid by tweet yesterday. They called me and have offered to pay for repair of my dishwasher. However, I am concerned that, if the fire was due to a manufacturing defect, the repaired dishwasher might catch fire again.

    Model
    KUDS35FXSS3
    Serial number
    F13608716
    Bought from
    Belcher’s Appliance
    Bought
    Sep 15, 2011
    Where
    Hopkinton, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 21, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  80. No one hurt

    Made Apr 29, 2014, sent to the company Jun 3, 2014, published by CPSC Jun 17, 2014

    The product, in the report: dishwasher

    (04/26/2014) The consumer stated that she heard a crackling noise but could not locate it. She smelled something burning. Her husband went down to check the circuit breaker and discovered that the breaker was off. He flipped the breaker. Smoke started coming out of the handle of the dishwasher and the vent of the dishwasher. The dishwasher was not is use. The consumer unplugged and disconnected the dishwasher. Also,the circuit board was was melted.

    (04/28/2014) The consumer called the manufacturer to tell them about the fire but wanted to get information on the parts. The consumer was not given any information.

    The manufacturer offerd to send someone out to look at the product.

    The consumer’s dishwasher is still not working even though Whirlpool has sent a repairman 3 times.

    Model
    KUDM01TJWH0
    Serial number
    FM0137904
    Bought from
    Grant, Illinois
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2002, about then
    Where
    Posen, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  81. No one hurt

    Made Apr 11, 2014, sent to the company May 29, 2014, published by CPSC Jun 12, 2014

    The product, in the report: dishwasher with a stainless steel tub

    (04/09/2014) The consumer stated she started the dishwasher on the wash cycle. About five to ten minutes into the cycle, she heard a popping sound. Smoke and flames were coming from the top of the door.

    The consumer stated that when her husband open the door to the dishwasher. the fire went out. The spin bars on the bottom was still spinning which shot water out onto the floor. The dishwasher had to be disconnected at the breaker.

    (04/11/2014) The consumer contacted the manufacturer. She spoke with [REDACTED]. The consumer explained what had happened. The consumer was offered a $100 toward a new dishwasher. The consumer accepted the offer. The consumer wanted pictures of the control panel, but she was advised that the product could not be taken apart.

    Model
    KUDS01IJBL0
    Serial number
    FL1613954
    Bought from
    Burns Electric, Ohio
    Where
    Tiffin, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  82. No one hurt

    Made Apr 2, 2014, sent to the company Apr 10, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 24, 2014

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher. Under-counter. Standard size. White

    We had a near disaster. I feel there was a defect with my dishwasher that could have been catastrophic.

    Kitchenaid Dishwasher Type: 677-0 MOD KUDS01DLWH3 SER FR1002759

    Something shorted out inside the enclosed and factory sealed door of the dishwasher. The dishwasher had been running for a substantial period before the fire, maybe as much as 30-45 minutes. Fortunately, I was sitting close by and heard popping. I investigated and saw open flames shooting out the side of the dishwasher door. I immediately stopped and uplugged everything before damage to anything other than the dishwasher occurred. Flames continued to be visible for probably 30 seconds after I unplugged everything. Thick black smoke came billowing out. If I hadn’t been there, I’m sure it would have started a fire and probably burned the house down. If we had started the dishwasher and gone to bed, or if I wasn’t in the room at the time, it would have been much worse, maybe even life-threatening.

    The dishwasher is fairly old. We bought it at least 5 years ago, and it may have been as long as 7-10 years ago. A

    Model
    Type: 677-0
    Serial number
    KUDS01DLWH3
    Bought from
    Sears, Arizona
    Bought
    Apr 1, 2006, about then
    Where
    Mesa, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 52, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  83. No one hurt

    Made Mar 12, 2014, sent to the company Mar 21, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 4, 2014

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid dishwasher, model KUDI01TJBL1, serial no. FM4610793

    I started my dishwasher. After approximately 10 minutes, the dishwasher began to emit an electrical arcing noise and smoke appeared at the top of the door. I opened the door and saw arc flash and flame coming from the top of the door, right hand side. I had to disconnect power fro the appliance to disable it.

    Model
    KUDI01TJBL1
    Serial number
    FM4610793
    Where
    Ogden, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 44, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  84. No one hurt

    Made Mar 12, 2014, sent to the company Mar 21, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 4, 2014

    The product, in the report: I have pictures of the damaged circuit board and wires

    I have a Kitchen Aid Dishwasher that the circuit board shorted out while the unit was running and could easily have caught fire. I am a retired fire fighter and identified the smell of plastic / electrical burning and finally pinpointed it to the area of the running dishwasher. I noticed smoke coming out of the side of the dishwasher door and shut off the unit. I opened the dishwasher compartment and could feel the heat on the inside of the Stainless Steel door. I have since Purchased a replacement circuit board and changed it out which also required me to repair the melted wire plug. I am currently using the repaired dishwasher.

    Model
    KUPUO201006
    Serial number
    FU0201006
    Bought from
    Appliance Smart, Minnesota
    Bought
    Sep 1, 2009, about then
    Where
    Northfield, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aid Dishwasher, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  85. No one hurt

    Made Mar 12, 2014, sent to the company Mar 20, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 3, 2014

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    On 3-10-14, we started the dishwasher. Kitchenaid KUDP01ILBL5 SER # FR2501653. After several minutes, while still in the kitchen, I heard a crackling/buzzing sound. Looked at dishwasher, and white smoke was pouring out of the washer from the washer door. Had to manually turn breaker off to stop washer, for as the smoke bellowed, the washer continued to run. House is now filled with foul electrical fire smell. Checked the Internet, and find out that hundreds if not thousands of these have caught fire in circuit board area (which is definitely where it was coming from). Please do a recall as soon as possible, as this surely would have burned the house down if we had not been standing right nearby at the time! The time to deal with this has come - people are going to be hurt or killed by these fires if something is not done. There is no excuse for this to be happening, even if the washer is almost 10 years old.

    Model
    KUDP01ILBL5
    UPC
    unknown
    Serial number
    FR2501653
    Bought from
    Kelly’s Applianaces
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2004, about then
    Where
    Stayton, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 71, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  86. No one hurt

    Made Feb 27, 2014, sent to the company Apr 3, 2014, published by CPSC Apr 17, 2014

    The product, in the report: Almond colored, under the counter Dishwasher

    2/27/14-The consumer stated that she tried to retrieve a dish from her dishwasher (that was turned off), and noticed that this dish was extremely hot to the touch. She also noticed that plastic cups located on the top rack had melted and fused together. Heat and a plastic burning odor were emanating from the dishwasher. The consumer left the dishwasher door open to cool down and ventilate for 3 hours. The consumer stated that the silverware tray that holds the silverware inside of the dishwasher was melted and “warped”. She had to use two hands and apply force to retrieve the silverware tray from the inside of the dishwasher. The consumer disconnected the dishwasher from the wall outlet and turned off the circuit breaker of the dishwasher. She discontinued the use of the product. 2/27/14- The consumer contacted the manufacturer and spoke with [REDACTED] (from Tennessee); he said that the dishwasher was not under warranty and that he would have to report it to their Safety Department. [REDACTED] transferred the call to [REDACTED] in the Safety Department, who took a report and offered to schedule a technician at the consumer’s expense. The consumer declined. The consumer is not interested in repairing the dishwasher. The consumer thinks that this product poses a fire hazard.

    This product is not affected by a recall.

    Model
    KUDP01DLBT6
    Serial number
    FR4501318
    Bought from
    Sear’s, Arizona
    Bought
    Nov 12, 2004
    Where
    Scottsdale, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  87. No one hurt

    Made Feb 21, 2014, sent to the company Mar 4, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 19, 2014

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid undercounter dishwasher

    KitchenAid undercounter dishwasher during normal operation. Spouse started dishwasher and went to bed. I returned home about 1 hour later to find kitchen full of smoke. Traced smoke to dishwasher. Dishwasher was stopped due to malfunction and fire. Removed control panel cover which revealed a blackened and melted green circuit board and melted circuit board cover and melted secondary cover. Dishwasher installed in wood cabinet with wood framing and facia above fire source ( control panel / circuit board). Disconnected power cord. Online research revealed many consumer reports of dishwasher fires which in some cases ignited surrounding cabinets. Testimony and comments from consumers of KitchenAid and Maytag dishwasher owners who were unable to get help from the manufacturer. Reports of these dishwashers being repaired and catching fire again.

    Model
    KUDR01TJ BL0
    Serial number
    FL1913250
    Bought from
    Sears, Nevada
    Bought
    May 18, 2001, about then
    Where
    South Lake Tahoe, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 59, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  88. No one hurt

    Made Jan 19, 2014, sent to the company Jan 28, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 12, 2014

    The product, in the report: Black Kitchenaid dishwasher with stainless steel interior.

    My dishwasher caught fire shortly after it wash started by my wife. I thankfully was sitting in the next room and heard what sounded like something shorting out. I hopped out of my chair and found smoke pouring out of the corner of the dishwasher. After opening the door I saw flames coming out of the backside of the same corner of the door. I took cover off of the top of the door to find that the control circuit board had caught fire and burned through multiple connectors and wires. Thankfully this was caught before it spread to the cabinetry and lord knows what else from there.

    Model
    KUDP01ILBL2
    Serial number
    FP3003300
    Where
    Rensselaer, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 32, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  89. No one hurt

    Made Jan 17, 2014, sent to the company Mar 13, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 28, 2014

    The product, in the report: dishwasher

    (12/23/2013) The consumer started the dishwasher. After about 15 minutes she smelled smoke. She saw smoke coming from the dishwasher. The consumer unplugged the unit.

    (12/27/2013) The consumer contacted the manufacturer. A technician came out on 12/30. He found that the main board, harness and door latch were burned. The technician advised the consumer that he would contact KitchenAid to let them know what repairs were needed.

    After not hearing from the manufacturer, the consumer called to find out what was going on. She was advised of the same repair information that the technician had stated. The consumer told the manufacturer that she did not feel comfortable with a repair. The consumer was offered another dishwasher that would cost her $200 to be delivered. She refused the offer. The consumer was not offered a refund or a voucher credit.

    Model
    KUDS03FTSS2
    Serial number
    FW0208379
    Bought from
    Sears, California
    Bought
    Jan 7, 2009
    Where
    Pacific Palisades, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  90. No one hurt

    Made Jan 16, 2014, sent to the company Feb 24, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 11, 2014

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    The consumer says that she turned the timer on to go off two hours after she left. The dishwasher never came on. She turned it on last evening. Fifteen minutes into the cycle it started sparking and black smoke emitted out of the dishwasher.

    The consumer opened the door and it shut off automatically. She shut off the circuit breaker also. She says it appears the problem started in the control panel. Her husband tried to turn it on again but the same thing started to happen. The only way to shut off the dishwasher rat that point was to turn off the circuit breaker.

    Model
    KUDP01ILBTO
    Serial number
    FM4303791
    Bought from
    Lowe’s
    Where
    E. Granby, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  91. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jan 8, 2014, sent to the company Jan 16, 2014, published by CPSC Feb 3, 2014

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid Dishwasher Model #: KUDS011JBL0 Serial #: FM0524816

    Turned on the dishwasher and about 10-15 minutes later, just as we were dozing off, we heard an awful noise and realized it was our dishwasher. By the time we got up and flipped on the lights, our kitchen was filling with smoke. Smoke was boiling out of the control panel/door, but yet it it never lost power shutting itself off. [REDACTED] was finally able to get it to stop but it continued to burn from the inside of the control panel/door. It filled our house with smoke and a terrible burned chemical smell.

    Model
    KUDS011JBL0
    Serial number
    FM0524816
    Bought from
    Luyben and Boike, Alabama
    Where
    Alabama: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 43, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  92. No one hurt

    Made Dec 31, 2013, sent to the company Jan 9, 2014, published by CPSC Jan 27, 2014

    The product, in the report: Kitchen Aid dishwasher - color black - stainless steel interior - built in dishwasher

    We have a Kitchen Aid dishwasher that caught on fire last night. My wife and I started a load of dishes, and shortly after smelled electrical burning and saw smoke coming out of the control panel area. Luckily we were sitting near by to see this. We quickly ran to the dish washer to open the door and shut it off. The dishwasher kept running with the door open. We then tried to hit the cancel button, and the appliance still wouldn’t shut off. I had to run down into the basement to shut power off to the dishwasher at the electrical box. Our kitchen was filled with smoke, and our whole house smells like an electrical fire.

    *Also we would like to know if these washers are able to be safely fixed. We are sure of the extent of damage yet, as the repair man has not come yet. But have the replacement circuit boards been safely redesigned? We are concerned of still having a fire hazard in our house if we make repairs, as we’ve heard these dishwashers can catch on fire even when they are off. Any information or suggestions you could give us would be very much appreciated.

    Model
    KUDi01iLBL0
    Serial number
    FM3805471
    Bought
    Aug 11, 2002, about then
    Where
    Canandaigua, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchen Aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  93. No one hurt

    Made Dec 30, 2013, sent to the company Apr 21, 2014, published by CPSC May 5, 2014

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    The consumer purchased the dishwasher in Oct 2012. The consumer stated it was installed around Dec 2012.

    The consumer stated that his wife put in a load of dishes. The consumer stated that the dishwasher started smoking after about 10 minutes. The consumer stated that they smelled burning (electrical burning).

    The consumer shut off the power. The consumer tried to use the dishwasher again and the same thing happened.

    The consumer stated that he hit the cancel button to drain out the water.

    The consumer stated that it tripped the GFI circuit breaker within 1 minute.

    The consumer pulled out the unit to inspect. The consumer stated that there was melting on the unit around the wiring.

    There are recalls on this unit.

    Model
    KUDC10FXSS5
    Serial number
    F241633NN
    Bought from
    Sears, Ohio
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2012
    Where
    Painesville, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  94. Not said

    Made Nov 25, 2013, sent to the company Dec 4, 2013, published by CPSC Dec 18, 2013

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    Smoke began to emanate from dishwasher. Smell of burning electrical parts. Power to dishwasher had to be cut off at the circuit breaker. Repair service found that board in control panel in door had begun to burn. Service was surprised that there was no fire yet.

    Model: KitchenAid KUDS01FLSS5

    Model
    KUDSO1FLSS5
    Serial number
    FR3009518
    Bought from
    I don’t know, California
    Bought
    Jul 14, 2004, about then
    Where
    Rancho Palos Verdes, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified
  95. No one hurt

    Made Nov 18, 2013, sent to the company Dec 19, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 6, 2014

    The product, in the report: Dishwasher

    Caller purchased his dishwasher 10/23/2003 and had no problems with the dishwasher until 10/23/2013 when the control board caught fire inside the door while it was running.

    The caller had loaded and started the dishwasher, went to their den but then after possibley an hour he smelled smoke.

    He went to the kitchen to investigate, saw that there was a lot of smoke coming from the right side of the door.

    He opened the door thinking it would stop the dishwasher but it did not so he went to the breaker and threw it off.

    There are no injuries being reported

    He has not contacted the manufacturer and does not expect to contact them due to the life expectancy and the age of the dishwasher.

    He is reporting so that others with these dishwashers will know to be aware

    Model
    KUDS01DLBT1
    Serial number
    FP1401865
    Bought from
    Keith’s Appliances, Connecticut
    Bought
    Oct 23, 2003
    Where
    Bozrah, Connecticut: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  96. No one hurt

    Made Nov 16, 2013, sent to the company Nov 25, 2013, published by CPSC Dec 10, 2013

    The product, in the report: Kitchenaid dishwasher, model number: KUDK03CTSS1, serial number: FU4001106, stainless steel.

    Our Kitchenaid dishwasher control board caught fire! I see that there is a class action lawsuit for some models but it doesn’t appear that anything has been done about this ongoing issue with Kitchenaid dishwashers. Our dishwasher was purchased in 2006, model: KUDK03CTSS 1, Serial number: FU4001106. We came home one day to a VERY potent melted electronic/plastics smell and discovered that the dishwasher was no longer working. When we had a repair person out, we found that the circuit/control board had caught on fire and was charred/melted through. The wires connected to this were also melted/charred. This is very scary as it could have easily spread and burned our house down. We are scared to have this repaired now as this appears to be an ongoing issue. Kitchenaid needs to recall these affected dishwashers before someone is killed by this defect!

    Model
    KUDK03CTSS 1
    Serial number
    FU4001106
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2006, about then
    Where
    Shoreline, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 27, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  97. No one hurt

    Made Nov 15, 2013, sent to the company Dec 19, 2013, published by CPSC Jan 6, 2014

    The product, in the report: dishwasher

    (11/09/2013) The consumer stated that he noticed that the cycle did not finished from the night before. There was no power to the control unit. Water was still in the bottom of the dishwasher. He took the control unit out and discovered that ¼ of the control panel had burned and melted.

    Model
    KUDA03CTBS0
    Serial number
    FU3304310
    Bought from
    Sears, California
    Bought
    Aug 6, 2007
    Where
    Hemet, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kitchenaid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  98. No one hurt

    Made Nov 11, 2013, sent to the company Nov 19, 2013, published by CPSC Dec 4, 2013

    The product, in the report: white kitchen aid dishwasher

    I started my dishwasher and went outside , I came back in and my house was filled with smoke and the smell of burning electrical wiring. I discovered the smell and smoke was coming from the control panel of the dishwasher. I turned of the circuit breaker.

    Model
    KUDI01ILWH5
    Serial number
    FR3106843
    Where
    houston, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 53, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand kitchen aid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  99. No one hurt

    Made Nov 3, 2013, sent to the company Nov 12, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2013

    The product, in the report: Kitchen Aid under counter stainless steel dishwasher 24”

    Dishwasher caught fire from control panel

    Model
    KUDS01DJSS0
    Serial number
    FL4441230
    Bought from
    Abt Electronics
    Bought
    Feb 12, 2003
    Where
    Highland Park, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 61, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  100. Not said

    Made Nov 2, 2013, sent to the company Nov 12, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 26, 2013

    The product, in the report: KitchenAid model KUDP01ILWH dishwasher

    Fire in control panel Nov 1, 2013

    KitchenAid model KUDP01ILWH

    Model
    KUDP01ILWH
    Where
    Ontario, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand KitchenAid model KUDP01ILWH dishwasher, made or sold by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Unspecified

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Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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    Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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