Dishwasher Fire, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Sears Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAidFire.com June 17, 2014 Class Action filed in United States on November 3, 2011 (see "Solutions" below) Class Action filed in Canada on September 9, 2013 On September 9, 2013, Klein Lyons together with Alberta law firm James H. Brown & Associates filed a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool Corporation, Sears Holdings Management Corporation, Sears Roebuck and Co., Inc., Sears Canada Inc., Whirlpool Canada Co. and Whirlpool Canada LP, for manufacturing and selling defective dishwashers that can have serious failings including spontaneous fires from a defective control panel. The lawsuit has been brought on behalf of Canadian consumers who purchased Whirlpool, KitchenAide and Kenmore branded dishwashers. The lawsuit alleges that the dishwashers are dangerously defective. Specifically, the electronic control board on the dishwashers may overheat, causing a fire. The complaint in that action alleges that the dishwashers contain a dangerous defect and the product is a fire hazard. Each dishwasher is equipped with an electronic control board and has a unreasonable propensity to over-heat. The Defendants have known about this product defect for years, and yet have failed to take appropriate corrective action, including warning consumers, recalling or repairing the product and is in breach of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act and the Sale of Goods Act. www.kleinlyons.com/class/whirlpool/news-sep13-whirlpool.pdf
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Problem: Dishwasher fires - affecting millions of KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Sears Kenmore, and Maytag dishwashers (all manufactured by Whirlpool). Product design/defect causes predictable opportunity for control circuit board failure leading to fire. NBC 17 News Anchor's Sears Kenmore (Whirlpool) dishwasher catches fire. NBC News 3 Cleveland: Dishwasher Fires View article here: http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/228162/45/Investigator-Latest-dishwasher-fire-suspected-in-Geauga CBS Chicago Channel 2: Dishwasher Danger View article here: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/11/21/2-investigators-dishwasher-danger SEE MORE TV NEWS COVERAGE Dishwasher Fire Incident Reports (US & Canada) Brand: KitchenAid Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: Smoke and fire melted wires and plastic components. If I was not home and did not put out the fire and shut the electricity the kitchen counter would catch on fire and then the whole house. Model number: KUDS01FLSS6 Serial number: FS0324280 Full Name: Address: Town/City: Burlington State/Province: Ontario Postcode: L7L3W3 Country: Canada Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Dont remember Date of the incident? May7 2014 How much did you pay for it? 500 -700 --- Brand: Whirlpool Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: dishwasher What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: When in use, started making loud noises then caught on fire. Model number: DU940QWDZ3 Serial number: FF1307051 Full Name: Nick Address: Town/City: Albert Lea State/Province: Minnesota Postcode: 56007 Country: USA Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Was here in 1999 when we purchased home. Purchase date: unknown Date of the incident? 5/4/2014 How much did you pay for it? n/a --- Brand: Sears Kenmore Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: dishwasher What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: Circuit board caught on fire as the unit was running. Model number: 665.16059400 Serial number: FR3701006 Full Name: Bill Address: Town/City: State/Province: Postcode: Country: Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Purchase date: Date of the incident? How much did you pay for it? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: dishwasher What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: My wife was in kitchen.....dishwasher just started.....she heard a noise and then saw smoke rising from dishwasher control panel.....there was a strong smell of burning plastic......we immediately pressed the "Cancel, drain" button and switched off the power. Model number: 665 Serial number: 16034402 Full Name: andrew Address: Town/City: brookline State/Province: MA Postcode: 02445 Country: Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: approx 2008 Date of the incident? February 13th 2014 How much did you pay for it? unknown --- Brand: Whirlpool Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: dishwasher What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: I started the dishwasher and came back in to a room full of smoke. Smoke is coming from control panel. Model number: GU1100XTLQ1 Serial number: FR0547571 Full Name: HEATHER Address: Town/City: Pretty Prairie State/Province: Kansas Postcode: 67570 Country: Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Purchase date: Date of the incident? 06/14/2014 How much did you pay for it? --- Brand: KitchenAid Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: Dishwasher What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: 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. The sizzling sound got increasingly louder until my husband turned off the power. 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. If the replacement control board & panel contain the same defect as the original, the risk of fire will be just as great as before. Model number: KUDS35FXSS3 Serial number: F13608716 Full Name: Anne Address: Town/City: State/Province: MA Postcode: Country: Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Purchase date: 9/15/11 Date of the incident? 6/8/2014 How much did you pay for it? around $1000.00 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore Other brand: Type of appliance: -- choose -- Other appliance: Dishwasher What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: May 27/2014 I noticed the smell of wires burning so I unplugged various things around the kitchen then took my kids out to the bus. I came in and went downstairs for 5 minutes and came up and the house was full of smoke. There was flames shooting out of the front door about 3 inches below the start button. I opened the dishwasher and the inside was full of smoke and pushed cancell to try to get it to stop unsuccessfully. Thank god my neighbour is a fireman because I ran and got him. He turned the power off at the electrical panel. I usually run the dishwasher at night but forgot to turn it on the previous night-thank god!!! Model number: 665.16462300 Serial number: FR2514495 Full Name: Gail Address: Town/City: Grand Bend State/Province: Ontario Postcode: N0M1T0 Country: Canada Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears, Masonville Place, London, ON Purchase date: August/2004 Date of the incident? May 27/2014 How much did you pay for it? ? Around $1000. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: Dishwasher What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: Front panel started spewing smoke. Hitting the "cancel" button had no effect. Had to kill operation via circuit breaker. Front panel was already browning from the internal fire and very hot to the touch. Model number: 665.16262400 Serial number: FS0403718 Full Name: Alex Address: Town/City: Essex Fells State/Province: NJ Postcode: 07021 Country: USA Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005? Date of the incident? 5/28/14 How much did you pay for it? --- Brand: KitchenAid Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: dishwasher What happened: Other Other issue: overheated electrical Explain incident in detail: Dishwasher emitted a strong overheating electrical smell. It came from outside the dish compartment. Model number: KUDS01ILWH1 Serial number: SM5001582 Full Name: Dianne Address: Town/City: St. Paul State/Province: MN Postcode: 55116 Country: USA Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Warner Stellian Purchase date: ???2004 Date of the incident? May 30, 2014 How much did you pay for it? --- Brand: KitchenAid Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: DISHWASHER What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: The circuit board caught fire and shorted out the unit, we had to turn off the circuit breaker. If we turn it back on it smells like buring wires, the counter top was damaged by heat and flame. Model number: KUDP01LBS5 Serial number: FR2601942 Full Name: RICHARD Address: Town/City: Owings Mills State/Province: Maryland Postcode: 21117 Country: usa Phone: Email: Store purchased from: cUMMINS APPLIANCE Purchase date: 2005 Date of the incident? How much did you pay for it? 985 --- Brand: KitchenAid Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: dishwasher What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: Dishwasher was running and was in mid cycle, then started to smoke and emit common plastic melted/burning odor grey/white smoke was also emitted from upper right of washer. Washer would not stop on opening, indicating damage to control system. Upper right corner of the door where was warm to touch. Smoke stopped when circuit breaker for washer was turned off. I am a volunteer firefighter with some years of experience and signs clearly indicate to me that there was an electrical fire starting inside the dishwasher. Model number: KUD501FLSS5 Serial number: FR3514009 Full Name: Peter Address: Town/City: Lewisburg State/Province: PA Postcode: 17837 Country: USA Phone: Email: Store purchased from: AJ Madison Purchase date: 2003 Date of the incident? 5/24/2014 How much did you pay for it? 800 --- Brand: Whirlpool Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: Dishwasher What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: Circuit board fire. Lucky enough to be home during incident. Repair technician said if we didn't catch it the fire would've continued on and water would've flooded the kitchen. Unit would not shut off during incident, had to kill the water and electrical supply in order to do so. Model number: DU1050XTPS1 Serial number: FR4103370 Full Name: Jay Address: Town/City: State/Province: Postcode: Country: Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Purchase date: Date of the incident? How much did you pay for it? --- Brand: KitchenAid Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: dishwasher What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: Dishwasher stopped mid cycle, shorted out--but did not pop fuse. Smoke and very acrid electrical smell emitted. Manually had to turn off breaker. Inside the control panel the wiring had completely melted and flame and soot marks were visable Model number: KUDS301XBL4 Serial number: F13608030 Full Name: Patricia Address: Town/City: State/Province: Postcode: Country: Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Purchase date: Date of the incident? How much did you pay for it? --- Brand: KitchenAid Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: Dishwasher What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: Control board fire Model number: KUDIO1TJWHO Serial number: FM0241008 Full Name: Michael Address: Town/City: Hayward State/Province: Wisconsin Postcode: 54843 Country: USA Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: July 2002 Date of the incident? June 1st 2014 How much did you pay for it? 600.00 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16032-400 Serial number: FR3602355 Full Name: Stephen Address: Town/City: Philadelphia State/Province: PA Postcode: 19118-3907 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears, King of Prussia, PA Purchase date: 10/10/2006 How much did you pay for it? $555.92 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board caught fire, while the machine was running. We were not in the kitchen at the time, but noticed a strong smoke odor when coming upstairs, towards the kitchen. The fire had already burned itself out. There is still water in the bottom of the dishwasher. The control panel in the top of the dishwasher door is melted and charred, and there is some smoke damage to the kitchen shelving near the dishwasher. The house circuit breaker did not go off. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 05/06/2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 451 14352 Serial number: 223 614 432 Full Name: William Address: Town/City: Kamloops State/Province: British Columbia Postcode: V2B 5N9 Country: Canada Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Kamloops B.C. Purchase date: July 14, 2005 How much did you pay for it? $500.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board overheated and caught fire during the drying cycle Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 04, 2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDLO1ILBS6 Serial number: FR4101766 Full Name: Kevin Address: Town/City: Walnut Creek State/Province: California Postcode: 94598 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Electric buring smell coming from dishwasher while it was running. Now doesn't work and control board makes clicking noisies. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/1/2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 17584200 Serial number: fm3701918 Full Name: Tammy Address: Town/City: New Lenox State/Province: IL Postcode: 60451 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? White and gray smoke. Sparks. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 2, 2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS301XSSO Serial number: F04602186 Full Name: Mary Address: Town/City: Sterling State/Province: MA Postcode: 01564 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Percy's Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? while running -heard a "pop" shut down circuit board could REALLY smell electrical fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4-30-2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 655.17013401 Serial number: FS1502146 Full Name: Raymond Address: Town/City: Snohomish State/Province: WA Postcode: 98290 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Came with House Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board caught fire. Smoke started pouring out of the top of the door while it was running. I turned off breaker and disassemble door enough to put out the fire. Once disassembled it was clearly the the control board that burnt and melted.Glad I was home and it was during the day. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/15/2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17462300 Serial number: FR2814961 Full Name: Alan Address: Town/City: Farley State/Province: Missouri Postcode: 64028 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 07/16/2004 How much did you pay for it? 676.96 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 06/10/2014 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILBL2 Serial number: FP3312810 Full Name: Edward Address: Town/City: New York State/Province: New York Postcode: 10014 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: PC Richard Purchase date: 2008 How much did you pay for it? about 800.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke and foul smell or burning plastic came from the door. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/10/2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS35FXSS3 Serial number: F13608716 Full Name: Anne Address: Town/City: Hopkinton State/Province: MA Postcode: 01748 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Purchase date: 9/15/11 How much did you pay for it? about $1000 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board/panel caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/8/2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16572202 Serial number: FP2301076 Full Name: Lonnie Address: Town/City: Guthrie State/Province: OK Postcode: 73044 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 5/03 How much did you pay for it? 600.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/5/14 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01DLBL0 Serial number: FM3902041 Full Name: Lisa Address: Town/City: Arvada State/Province: CO Postcode: 80004` Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: The Great Indoors (Sears) Purchase date: 7/21/03 How much did you pay for it? 561.85 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started full dishwasher. Within 4 minutes or so heard electrical buzz sound. Went to kitchen noticed white smoke coming from front right control panel area and noticed burning smell. Shut off breaker. Called 911. Dishwasher removed from house by firefighters. Technician later removed control panel cover and noticed black, burned, charred area on control board. Had I not been home, my house could have caught fire! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/5/2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16483300 Serial number: FR0705642 Full Name: Tiffani Address: Town/City: Miami State/Province: OK Postcode: 74354 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/3/2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDE20IXSS Serial number: F11505794 Full Name: john Address: Town/City: Vero beach State/Province: Florida Postcode: 32966 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Jetsons Purchase date: December 2011 How much did you pay for it? 1000.00 dollars What went wrong (control board caught fire)? IT WAS SMOKING SO WE SHUT THE BREAKER OFF Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. April 15, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1TJWHO Serial number: FM0241008 Full Name: Michael Address: Town/City: Hayward State/Province: WISCONSIN Postcode: 54843 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: July 2002 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. June 1st 2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJBTO Serial number: FK4001720 Full Name: Richard Address: Town/City: Narragansett State/Province: RI Postcode: 02882 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Morrone Electric, Westerly, RI Purchase date: 2/8/02 How much did you pay for it? $830.30 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Heard popping noise and black acrid smoke was pouring out of door shortly after it started. Have pictures of control board. Lucky I was home. Pulled circuit breaker. House still smells. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 31,2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16262400 Serial number: FS0403718 Full Name: Alex Address: Town/City: Essex Fells State/Province: NJ Postcode: 07021 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005? How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/28/2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU850SWP Serial number: W10073650 Full Name: James Address: Town/City: Surrey State/Province: BC Postcode: V4N6K8 Country: Canada Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Trail Appliances Purchase date: August 2010 How much did you pay for it? included in purchase of townhouse What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke coming from Dishwasher Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 10, 2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kudp01ilbs6 Serial number: Fr4102222 Full Name: Alex Address: Town/City: Uxbridge State/Province: Ma Postcode: 01569 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Builders appliance Purchase date: 12/2004 How much did you pay for it? 2000 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Wife turned on dishwasher and smelled burning several minutes later from another room. Luckily she came back in time to turn it off as it caught fire. 1st floor was filling with smoke, she screamed up to the kids in bed and got them out of the house in case things went very wrong. Luckily turning off the dishwasher stopped the fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/27/14 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2500XTPB6 Serial number: FS3402527 Full Name: Aaron Address: Town/City: Waukesha State/Province: WI Postcode: 53188 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Our dishwasher started on fire this week. There was a noise, followed by a burning smell from the door. Shortly thereafter, there was a small flame visible from the top of the door briefly. Luckily we were home, near the dishwasher and were able to put it out immediately. I hesitate to think what would have happened otherwise. Our dishwasher (model #GU2500XTPB6, serial, FS3402527) shows a manufacturing date of 8/19/05 on the back. This appears similar (or identical) to a recall you had the same year regarding the control panel. However, our serial number is not on the recall list, although other GU2500 units were. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/21/2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudi01lbs2 Serial number: fp4007214 Full Name: Laura Address: Town/City: Pacifica State/Province: CA Postcode: 94044 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My daughter happened to be at the sink when dark gray smoke started pouring out of the upper right corner of the dishwasher Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 26th 2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16292400 Serial number: FR4201471 Full Name: Paul Address: Town/City: Watertown State/Province: Connecticut Postcode: 06795-2426 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/26/2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 26, 2014 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17379301 Serial number: FR2609330 Full Name: Kenneth Address: Town/City: Stittsville State/Province: Ontario Postcode: K2S 2A5 Country: Canada Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Unknown (Sears Canada I assume) Purchase date: Unknown. Was in the house when we bought it How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? On May 22, I started the d/w. A few minutes later I smelled smoke. I came into the kitchen and saw smoke billowing out of the control panel area of the d/w. I could not shut off the d/w from the panel and rushed to the breaker panel to disconnect power to the d/w. I phoned Sears Canada today (May 25, 2014) and was told they had no information about any recall; referred me to Kenmore at 1-800-349-4358. I have yet to call them. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 22, 2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17473300 Serial number: FR2602314 Full Name: Steven Address: Town/City: Sacramento State/Province: CA Postcode: 95819 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 12/23/2005 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher had been running for just a few minutes when smoke began to come from the control panel. The dishwasher would not turn off when opened. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/24/2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1050XTPS1 Serial number: FR4103370 Full Name: Jay Address: Town/City: Omaha State/Province: NE Postcode: 68136 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Fire burned and melted control board. Lucky to catch the problem mid-fire. Unit would not shut off, had to kill water and electricity to do so. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 05/21/2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDC10IXWHO Serial number: F04308205 Full Name: jared Address: Town/City: Troy State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 45373 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 12/2011 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? some smoke in kitchen, melted wiring harness and control board, still waiting for them to repair it. (this happened last friday 5/16/14) Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5-16-14 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.1646 Serial number: FR3511378 Full Name: Debra Address: Town/City: Prince George State/Province: BC Postcode: V2K 4N7 Country: Canada Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 1000 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board located on the top right of the door caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 16, 2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLBL2 Serial number: FP3101799 Full Name: Robert Address: Town/City: Kingwood State/Province: TX Postcode: 77345 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Champagne's Appliances Purchase date: 09/26/2003 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Shortly after starting a load of dishes my wife smelled smoke and walked in to the kitchen to see flames and smoke coming out of the dishwasher. She shut off the power to the dishwasher, then grabbed a fire extinguisher and was able to extinguish the fire. Fortunately we had not left the home or gone to bed after starting the dishwasher. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 05/13/2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17262400 Serial number: FR4202482 Full Name: Kevin Address: Town/City: Gatineau State/Province: Quebec Postcode: J9H 6L4 Country: Canada Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? 799 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Periodic burning smell over the past couple of years. Finally dishwasher would not complete cycle - flashing clean. Checked heater element and thermistor. Then checked control board and can see visually that part of the board around one of the relay's was so badly burned that it broke the copper connections. Also the plastic housing in that area was burned/melted. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FL SS1 Serial number: FP1214753 Full Name: Wayne Address: Town/City: Phoenix State/Province: AZ Postcode: 850113 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Mario's Appliance Purchase date: March 2011 How much did you pay for it? $525 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke poured out of top. Electrical smell Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. April 9, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDE70FXSS3 Serial number: F14006631 Full Name: Janet Address: Town/City: Waterloo State/Province: ON Postcode: N2K 2R6 Country: Canada Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Purchase date: October 2011 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel caught on fire at night while we were sleeping in bed. The electrical panel, wiring harness, motor, and insulation were all damaged beyond repair. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. April 27, 2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1145XTPQ3 Serial number: FS0302440 Full Name: Rebecca Address: Town/City: Delmar State/Province: Ny Postcode: 13054 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Not sure Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? Not sure What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Machine shut down. Strong odor of melted plastic thruout the house. Found black soot surrounding control panel. And inside the dishwasher. Melted bits of plastic fell from inside control panel. Base was still filled with water. Because of the strong odor emitted from the machine we had to remove it. The floor was full of water which damaged the floor and side cabinet. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/29/14 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.13852k601 Serial number: FT3603101 Full Name: Brett Address: Town/City: Manhattan State/Province: IL Postcode: 60442 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Sears- Orland Park, IL Purchase date: approx. Sept. 2006 How much did you pay for it? not sure What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My wife woke me up because she smelled something burning. Ran downstairs and saw dishwasher smoking. I ran to basement and turned off circuit breaker.(surprised that it didn't trip). Next day I took off top control panel and was amazed how bad circuit board had burned. TOOK PICTURES FOR NEWS,WHIRLPOOL, AND LAWSUIT. SMELL WAS HORRIBLE= TOOK DAYS TO GO AWAY= MAKES YOU FEEL SICK. THESE COMPANIES SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFECTS. !!! WARN EVERYONE YOU KNOW BECAUSE WHIRLPOOL MAKES MANY OTHER BRAND NAMES AND THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR MANY YEARS!!!!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04-25-2014 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? kitchenaidfire.com --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16029401 Serial number: FS0904974 Full Name: Paul S. Town/City: Davis State/Province: Ca Postcode: 95616 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 3/05 How much did you pay for it? 450 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire at 3am during time delay washing cycle while family was sleeping. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/21/14 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1100XTLB0 Serial number: FP1605784 Full Name: Judith G. Town/City: Pasadena State/Province: MD Postcode: 21122 Country: United States Store purchased from: Stiller Appliance Purchase date: 4/21/2003 How much did you pay for it? $399 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/29/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBL0 Serial number: FM4504833 Full Name: Taigon W. Town/City: Kamas State/Province: Utah Postcode: 84036 Country: United States Store purchased from: Mountainland Appliance Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? 500.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board caught fire while the machine was cleaning a load of dishes. It was billowing smoke and smelled of burnt electronics. Lucky we were home. It could have burned the entire house down. When we caught it on fire we ran down and shut off the breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/29/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILWH2 Serial number: FP4416734 Full Name: Jeff R. Town/City: Vicksburg State/Province: Michigan Postcode: 49097 Country: United States Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: March 2004 How much did you pay for it? $550.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Circuit board caught fire when not on Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 29 2014 --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: KUDPO1ILBT5 Serial number: FR2301130 Full Name: Jerilinn R. Town/City: Ste Genevieve State/Province: Mo Postcode: 63670 Country: United States Store purchased from: Marzuco Electric Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Black smoke started pouring out of vents Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/23/2014s --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01IJBSO Serial number: FK4202706 Full Name: WILLIAM H. Town/City: SHIP BOTTOM State/Province: NEW JERSEY Postcode: 08008-4532 Country: United States Store purchased from: ANCHOR APPLIANCE Purchase date: 05/05/2001 How much did you pay for it? 899.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? CONTROL BOARD CAUGHT FIRE Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/26/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01DLBL3 Serial number: FR1702417 Full Name: Robert S. Town/City: Canfield State/Province: OH Postcode: 44406 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sheelys Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? $800-$900 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Diwhwasher was running for 20 minutes or so and I started to smell something. Eventually I noticed the dw had smoke coming from the right side of the control panel. I opened the door to shut dw off and the dw kept running and smoking. I quickly ran down to shut circuit breaker off. Smoke filled home and was very noxious electrical fire smell. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/24/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudpqo1ilwh6 Serial number: fr5204690 Full Name: annette v. Town/City: minerva State/Province: Texas Postcode: 44657 Country: United States Store purchased from: d&d tv and appliance Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? wire started to melt in control board Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 24, 2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517032401 Serial number: FS0706984 Full Name: Janet K. Town/City: Middleton State/Province: N.S. Postcode: B0S 1P0 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Sears Halifax NS Purchase date: Feb. 26, 2005 How much did you pay for it? $600. What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Turned on dishwasher in evening, went to sleep. Woke up next morning and water in the bottom of dishwasher. Drained it using turkey baster, nothing caught in drain. Opened control panel and the plastic housing is melted due to fire within control panel. Wires are fried to a crisp. Cannot operate. Breaker panel was not tripped. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 23, 2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FL Serial number: FR0306782 Full Name: Paul S. Town/City: Highland Village State/Province: TX Postcode: 75077 Country: United States Store purchased from: Great Indoors Purchase date: 3/27/2004 How much did you pay for it? 1000.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Controller board caught fire while not in use. What the hell???? Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/15/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FLSS5 Serial number: FR3207042 Full Name: Jennifer C. Town/City: Del mar State/Province: CA Postcode: 92014 Country: United States Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/10/2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16463300 Serial number: fr2408496 Full Name: Abdo A. Town/City: LACHINE State/Province: Quebec - QC Postcode: H8S4M1 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board get on fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/6/2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 565.16029400 Serial number: fr4001832 Full Name: Stacey Town/City: Mason State/Province: OH Postcode: 45040 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke came pouring out of the right hand corner of the dishwasher. It smelled like burnt plastic. The room filled with smoke. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/18/2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516033401 Serial number: FSO502756 Full Name: Stephanie T. Town/City: Monument State/Province: CO Postcode: 80132 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 699.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started the washer, heard a loud noise, then thick black smoke, sparks out of the front. Would not turn off until husband came and turned off circuit breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 19th, 2014 --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: mdb6650awd Serial number: 27822942zs Full Name: John M. Town/City: Clinton State/Province: Ma Postcode: 01510 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 08/2001 How much did you pay for it? 400.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Wiring harness shorted out 3 time since 2001. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. sparks and burning harness --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDC03FVSS3 Serial number: FY4505188 Full Name: Todd M. Town/City: St. Augustine State/Province: FL Postcode: 32092 Country: United States Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: 07/2010 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Strong electrical burning smell, smoke. Unit now dead Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 03/16/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01IL Serial number: FM4510110 Full Name: Mark E. Town/City: Brunswick State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 44212 Country: United States Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 1/25/03 How much did you pay for it? 537.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire, opened door and unit would not stop. Killed braker in basement to stop it. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/15/14 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516462300 Serial number: FR3417024 Full Name: C Bruce H. Town/City: Pfafftown State/Province: nc Postcode: 27040 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? $712.76 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Wiring harness and control board burned, caught fire. Dishwasher inoperable after that. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/27- 2/28 2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK02CRBS1 Serial number: FT2105637 Full Name: Jimmy F. Town/City: Lake Forest State/Province: IL Postcode: 60045 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: August 2006 How much did you pay for it? too much apparently!! What went wrong (control board caught fire)? strong smell of burning nylon ( plastic ). shut it off. threw it out. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/13/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDk02CRBL4 Serial number: FU1001174 Full Name: David D. Town/City: Gaithersburg State/Province: Maryland Postcode: 20882 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2007 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Wires in the wire harness inside door burned and melted into the black plastic protective covering on the inside of the door. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 03/15/2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17362301 Serial number: FR2616100 Full Name: Kimberly L. Town/City: Mount Airy State/Province: MD Postcode: 21771 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board caught on fire and at the same time the inside heating element overheated and made a burnt brown make on the inside of the tub on the lower left side. When the repairman person came to fix the dishwasher he said the burnt make inside the tub was only cosmetic now it had started leaking from that place and sears wont do anything about it. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. october 2009 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01TJBL1 Serial number: FM4610793 Full Name: Ross G. Town/City: Ogden State/Province: UT Postcode: 84414 Country: United States Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 11 2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KudMo1TJWHO Serial number: fk3604422 Full Name: donald s. Town/City: babylon State/Province: ny Postcode: 11702 Country: United States Store purchased from: pc richards Purchase date: approx 2003 How much did you pay for it? 875.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? after numerous repairs wires and thermo cutoffs .I think this unit is a safety hazard during use the unit started to smoke and smelt burnt plastic Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/10/2014 --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: MDB7749SBW2 Serial number: F33003800 Full Name: Patrick R. Town/City: Vancouver State/Province: Washington Postcode: 98685 Country: United States Store purchased from: 78th St Appliance store Purchase date: 2/2014 How much did you pay for it? 600.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dish washer is only a month old and has a very strong electric burning smell, causing all the dishes to smell and taste like the nasty smell. Store and maytag say that they will charge a service call to look at it even though we purchased an extended warranty and the fact its only a month old. After finding this web site. when door is open and smell around the control board area and the door latch area the smell is so strong. What do I do wait to burn my kitchen down. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3-3-14 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 1674991 Serial number: fd3811488 Full Name: Jill S. Town/City: Bellevue State/Province: ohio Postcode: 44811 Country: United States Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught on fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. march 7, 2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudp01ilbs6 Serial number: fr3601117 Full Name: Mike V Town/City: Salmon Arm State/Province: BC Postcode: V1E4N6 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Purchase date: DECEMBER 19 2004 How much did you pay for it? $1020 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Flames and smoke from upper right hand corner of door Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 8 2014 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1500XTLQ2 Serial number: FP3406753 Full Name: Paul A. Town/City: Newport News State/Province: VA Postcode: 23608 Country: United States Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: September 2003 How much did you pay for it? Contractor Paid for it, What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Noticed small flames flickering out the door handle and thick smoke pouring out the top right of the dishwasher. Was able to get the door open and noticed rolling flames on the top right on the inside of the door. Put the fire out. Turned the circuit breaker off for the dishwasher. No other issues. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 03/06/2014 --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: MDB7100AWW Serial number: 27777891ZS Full Name: Yu GG. Town/City: Waterloo State/Province: ON Postcode: N2T 2V9 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Front control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 5, 2014 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU940SCGB1 Serial number: FJ0605060 Full Name: Eric B. Town/City: Bellingham State/Province: WA Postcode: 98229 Country: United States Store purchased from: Not sure (bought home with it) Purchase date: Unsure How much did you pay for it? Unsure What went wrong (control board caught fire)? We heard a loud pop (like a circuit breaker going off) and went to the kitchen and the dishwasher was smoking and it had a terrible smell. The wires underneath are burnt and I suspect the control panel is a well. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/5/2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17032400 Serial number: FR3701505 Full Name: Susan A. Town/City: Albany State/Province: CA Postcode: 94706 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? Around $650 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control panel caught fire while running the dishwasher. Other parts of my dishwasher were recalled which I did not know. But Sears claims the control panel was not recalled and for this reason they will not replace the dishwasher. My house could have burnt down along with me, my sons, and dog. The dishwasher caught fire after I went to bed Unbelievable how may hours I spent on the phone with Sears and the most patronizing and unintelligent people I have ever dealt with in my life. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 3rd, 2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD1O1TJBLO Serial number: FK4106608 Full Name: Paulette F. Town/City: Mountain Home State/Province: ID Postcode: 83647 Country: United States Store purchased from: Mountain Home Sears Purchase date: 2007 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dish washer was running. I was in the kitchen. I heard an awful noise looked at the dishwasher saw black smoke coming out of the top. Opened it and I could see arcing in were the door latch was. Went to breaker shut off power. Black smoke all in my house. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. February 17 2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS301XSS0 Serial number: F05103874 Full Name: T. G. Town/City: Deerpark State/Province: Il Postcode: 60010 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2011 How much did you pay for it? $1,100 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? 2 1/2 years old. Circuit board caught fire and burned circuit board components, melted connectors shorted wires and burned the insulation from white to black. Kitchenaid service inspected and declared wiring harness, connectors all circuit boards, and tub unrepairable and advised to keep power off from circuit breaker, do NOT use because the defective electrical components will cause a FIRE. Kitchenaid Warranty refused to replace with comparable model nor to reimburse 100%. Please fully replace or refund. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Feb 2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudp01flss5 Serial number: fr3005707 Full Name: Maria R. Town/City: Scottsdale State/Province: AZ Postcode: 85255 Country: United States Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher had been on for 10 minutes and was washing a load. The dishwasher then began shooting out sparks of fire and a horrible smell of burning wires and plastic was oozing out of the dishwasher, this was on the right hand side. My husband immediately opened the dishwasher from the left side and the washer was still washing! The washer wouldn't stop and our home was filling up with smoke. My husband had to unplug the electrical cords from under the sink to get the washer to stop washing. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/25/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01ilbl2 Serial number: FP2701559 Full Name: Raven T. Town/City: mississauga State/Province: ontario Postcode: L5M7E3 Country: Canada Store purchased from: The Brick Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board over heated, smoke and an awful smell came from the dishwasher. I turned off the circuit breaker. The connectors, circuit board and a few components including wiring are burnt and melted. I consider myself lucky. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. February 15, 2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517463300 Serial number: FR2707811 Full Name: Paula D. Town/City: St Paul State/Province: Mn Postcode: 55105 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears St Paul Purchase date: 7/17/04 How much did you pay for it? 750.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started dishwasher and left the room for 10 minutes, came back and room was filled with smoke. The only way to turn it off was to unplug it. Control panel started on fire. Sears service man verified that that was the cause of the fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/21/13 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1200XTKB0 Serial number: FM2544215 Full Name: Dawn S. Town/City: Yakima State/Province: Washington Postcode: 98908 Country: United States Store purchased from: Bemis Appliance TV & Video Purchase date: 02/02/2002 How much did you pay for it? $459.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Was washing for about 20 minutes when we heard a loud pop (explosion). Went to take a look and the front was billowing white electrical smelling smoke. pressed "cancel" it wouldn't stop, had to "run" to the garage and shut the breaker off. If we weren't home, there definitely would have been a fire!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/16/2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16493300 Serial number: fr3310624 Full Name: william Town/City: carlsbad State/Province: ca Postcode: 92008 Country: United States Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: uncertain How much did you pay for it? $900 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Circuit board popped, smoke came out of vents in door, machine kept working, circuit breaker did not cut off circuit. Called fire department. 2/17/14. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. california --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudi02crbs1 Serial number: FS5102557 Full Name: David F. Town/City: Charlotte State/Province: NC Postcode: 28269 Country: United States Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: Jan 2006 How much did you pay for it? 850 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? During cycle, smelled strange smell and saw smoke. Dishwasher would no longer function or turn on. Resulted in the control board overheating/burning in several locations, and wiring harness to the board was completely charred and burned. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/10/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudp01dlbs6 Serial number: fr4501822 Full Name: Ron M. Town/City: Portland State/Province: Or Postcode: 97232 Country: United States Store purchased from: Standard TV and Appliance Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Noticed a burning plastic smell, then an arcing sound and smoke. Unplugged the unit and the main control board was partially charred. The area of the circuit board around one of the blade type connectors, I think "P8", is where the damage is most severe. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/16/2013 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: Gu1200xtkb0 Serial number: Fm0626708 Full Name: Norma L. Town/City: Cypress State/Province: Tx Postcode: 77429 Country: United States Store purchased from: Came with new house Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/13/2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 58716072201 Serial number: th332221022 Full Name: carolyn c. Town/City: springville State/Province: tennesee Postcode: 38256 Country: United States Store purchased from: sears store in murray ky. Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 300.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire. heater stays on. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2004 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516032401 Serial number: FS1413582 Full Name: John D. Town/City: Berkley State/Province: Ma Postcode: 02779 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? $850 est. What went wrong (control board caught fire)? lots of smoke coming from the machine during use. burn mark an inch in diameter on the front right panel near the start button Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/10/2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16263400 Serial number: FR4703816 Full Name: Tom S. Town/City: Wells State/Province: MN Postcode: 56097 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Made strange noise (gurgling?) and then smoke was pouring out of the the control panel, then the dishwasher stopped working. House smelled for 2 days. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/2/14 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FL Serial number: FR3303502 Full Name: Natalie C. Town/City: Toronto State/Province: Ontario Postcode: M6R2E1 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Caplan's Appliances Purchase date: November 2004 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. February 6, 2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 587.15269900a Serial number: th21444015 Full Name: Josh E. Town/City: Pearl City State/Province: Illinois Postcode: 61062 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 4/10/12 How much did you pay for it? 317.78 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Filled the kitchen with smoke, looked like coil overheated Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/6/14 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDMO1TJ / 8269906C Serial number: FM0628322 Full Name: Ricardo F. Town/City: miami State/Province: Florida (FL) Postcode: 33175 Country: United States Store purchased from: Brandsmart USA Purchase date: Do not recall. How much did you pay for it? Do not recall. What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Had just set the dishwasher to clean. My sister & I were in the kitchen. Next thing we know, there is smoke coming out of the top interior of our Kitchen Aid dishwasher. I dashed to the circuit breaker to turn it off. Our presence in the kitchen/quick action saved us from a fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/27/2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kuds01FLSS5 Serial number: 8531579 Full Name: patti b. Town/City: laguna niguel State/Province: California Postcode: 92677 Country: United States Store purchased from: Howards Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? $1300.00 ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? dish washer running on wash cycle and burning smell with black smoke pouring out of control sensors. we have the burnt control board for proof. bar code #RH00EZZB on control board. called kitchen aid reps and they said "too bad it's not under warranty anymore," then hung up. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/26/14 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: WDF530PAYW3 Serial number: P23208725 Full Name: Miguel B. Town/City: Dacula State/Province: Georgia Postcode: 30019 Country: United States Store purchased from: BrandsMart USA Purchase date: 8/25/2012 How much did you pay for it? 403.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board caugth fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 17th, 2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17059400 Serial number: fso405550 Full Name: jeni b. Town/City: loveland State/Province: co Postcode: 80538 Country: United States Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 2004-2005 How much did you pay for it? 600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board started smoking and the dishwasher would not turn off. We had to turn the breaker off for the dishwasher to stop smoking. Control board was shot all burnt. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. jan 31st 2014 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2400XTPB1 Serial number: FR3803282 Full Name: Kimberly K. Town/City: Kenosha State/Province: WI Postcode: 53142 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 09/07/2004 How much did you pay for it? 606.49 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? We saw a bright flash and then heard a loud pop then smoke started piling out of the vent. We turned the dishwasher off via a shut-off switch on our wall. After inspection, the motherboard had started on fire and melted wires and plastic. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 01/28/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDA03CTBS3 Serial number: FW1901455 Full Name: Bobby M. Town/City: League City State/Province: Tx Postcode: 77573 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2008 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Wiring going into connection box caught. fire and melted wires and connectors. None of the breakers had blown so they are not safe. So i will be replacing it with a different manufacturer. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1-16-2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDA0 Serial number: FU4101689 Full Name: Sandi J. Town/City: Sequim State/Province: WA Postcode: 98382 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: May 2009 How much did you pay for it? 1200.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Tried to start dishwasher, didn't start, so we opened it up and discovered burnt wires! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/8/14 --- Subject: Form response: Whirpool Safety Defects Brand: KitchenAid Other brand: Type of appliance: Other Other appliance: dishwasher What happened: Fire Other issue: Explain incident in detail: Dishwasher stopped mid cycle, shorted out--but did not pop fuse. Smoke and very acrid electrical smell emitted. Manually had to turn off breaker. Inside the control panel the wiring had completely melted and flame and soot marks were visable Model number: KUDS301XBL4 Serial number: F13608030 Full Name: Patricia R. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: FR3401364 Serial number: KUDPOLFLBT5 Full Name: Edward R. Town/City: Spotswood State/Province: NJ Postcode: 08884 Country: United States Store purchased from: Better Living Purchase date: 2009 How much did you pay for it? $900.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Turned it on, and smoke started pouring out of the top and a terrible burning plastic smell filled my kitchen. It wouldn't turn off until I turned the breaker off. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/18/2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16462300 Serial number: FR3519210 Full Name: Luc L. Town/City: Gatineau State/Province: Quebec Postcode: J9J 3H7 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: August 2004 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong? control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. December 30, 2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516262401 Serial number: fs1701183 Full Name: Everitt B. Town/City: Wolcottville State/Province: In Postcode: 46795 Country: United States Store purchased from: sears dealer store kendallville, in Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 500 What went wrong? The control board caught fire, smoke and an awful smell emitted from the dishwasher vent. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/27/2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS2 Serial number: FP3611649 Full Name: Scott G. Town/City: Shawnee State/Province: KS Postcode: 66218 Country: United States Store purchased from: Direct from Whirlpool Purchase date: 7/26/2003 How much did you pay for it? $707.00 What went wrong? Smoke started coming out the vents on the right side of the door. Sparks were shooting out. I immediately unplugged the unit. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/30/2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 655.16052400 Serial number: FR3802684 Full Name: Jeff A. Town/City: Ardsley State/Province: New York Postcode: 10502 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: October 2, 2004 How much did you pay for it? $855.98 including tax and installation What went wrong? At 11:00PM on Sunday, December 22nd, I started our Kenmore Elite dishwasher before going to bed. This is when I usually would run the dishwasher. I happened to go back to the kitchen about 15 minutes later, which is not my normal practice, heard a sparking/sizzling sound coming from the dishwasher and saw black smoke eminating from the right side of the control panel. While I was lucky to have caught this before flames began, there was the distinct smell of a fire in our home. The local fire department was not called. I made sure there was no fire and turned off the power supply. I hate to think what could have happened if I did not go back to the kitchen that night. I had never heard of any problems involving fires with dishwashers. When I checked on the internet the next day to see if others incurred such problems, I was astonished at the number of incidents involving dishwashers sold by Sears and other which were made by Whirlpool. My home and family were put in potential peril and nobody from these companies informed us of a possible problem. I never received a recall or repair notice from Sears. When I did call Sears Corporate Headquarters last week and spoke with someone in their Customer Solutions area (not regular Customer Service) I was told that nothing would be done on my behalf other than them generating a report of my call as our dishwasher was no longer under warranty. Frankly, I found that answer outrageous. What if our home was damaged, or worse, my wife or I hurt because of this fire, would that still be their answer? I have since purchased a Bosch dishwasher which was installed in my home yesterday. It was not purchased at Sears where I have no intention of ever shopping again. I have retained my old Sears Elite dishwasher in case it is required by you or someone else connected with this case. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. December 22, 2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL5 Serial number: FR3209949 Full Name: John B. Town/City: Pomaria State/Province: SC Postcode: 29126 Country: United States Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 11-11-2004 How much did you pay for it? $518.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke started coming out of the control panel. Luckily, we were able to turn off circuit breaker before flames erupted. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. April 10, 2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01IL Serial number: FP2902852 Full Name: David C. Town/City: Barberton State/Province: OH Postcode: 44203 Country: United States Store purchased from: Interstate Kitchen Supply Purchase date: 06/26/2003 How much did you pay for it? $580 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My wife turned the unit on. Shortly after starting she heard what she called a loud "scratching" noise. She then saw and smelled smoke coming out of control panel. She turned off the breaker. A few minutes later I returned home from work and could smell that something electrical had been burning. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/29/2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16024401 Serial number: FSO402118 Full Name: Angelia R. Town/City: Stanleytown State/Province: VA Postcode: 24168 Country: United States Store purchased from: Bought house with it Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? a flash of light occurred about 5 minutes after staring it, and smoke, burning appeared on right side of the panel. We had to cut the breaker to cut power to get it to stop. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. December 28 2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16059400 Serial number: FS1106717 Full Name: David L. Town/City: South Hill State/Province: VA Postcode: 23970 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/25/2013 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: F12150975 Serial number: DU850SWPS4 Full Name: Dejan P. Town/City: Waterloo State/Province: On Postcode: N2T0A5 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Builder Purchase date: 2011 How much did you pay for it? unsure What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Worked fine for a year. All of a sudden I turned it on and smoke started coming out of it. Started to smell really bad, heard cracking, sparks, I turned it off and ran downstairs and pulled the breaker off. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. dec 24, 2013 --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: DWU7500AAX Serial number: A1249870KF Full Name: Russ D. Town/City: Frederick State/Province: MD Maryland Postcode: 21702 Country: United States What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Flames and smoke from upper right hand side of front door while dishwasher was running in the rinse cycle Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/24/2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517052402 Serial number: FS4603981 Full Name: Albert G. Town/City: New Ipswich State/Province: NH Postcode: 03071 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: November 16,2005$5 How much did you pay for it? $529.88 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught fire and quit working Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12-19-2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66513773K601 Serial number: FT4002831 Full Name: Donald G. Town/City: Friday Harbor State/Province: WA Postcode: 98250 Country: United States Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 12/01/2008 How much did you pay for it? $1000.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The wiring around the control board are blackened. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/10/2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1ILBS5 Serial number: FR2301146 Full Name: William B. Town/City: Playa Vista State/Province: CA Postcode: 90094 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 9/15/2005 How much did you pay for it? $799 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/23/2013 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU 2500 XTPSO Serial number: FR2801371 Full Name: Luke S. Address: 123 Old Monroe Ln Town/City: Columbus State/Province: nc Postcode: 28722 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 12/06 How much did you pay for it? 699 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board Caught Fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 01/27/2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.13743K601 Serial number: FU3104322 Full Name: Heather M. Town/City: Calgary State/Province: AB Postcode: T2N 0S3 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2007 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? electrical burning smell, smoke coming from control panel Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 19, 2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516369301 Serial number: FR1809038 Full Name: Troy L. Town/City: Adairsville State/Province: GA Postcode: 30103 Country: United States What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10-20-2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudl01ilb55 Serial number: fr3001654 Full Name: Paul Town/City: Brenham State/Province: Texas Postcode: 77833 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board burnt melted plastic, dishwasher nonfunctioning now. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 20, 2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS2 Serial number: FP3006973 Full Name: Eric B. Town/City: Prior Lake State/Province: MN Postcode: 55372 Country: United States Store purchased from: ? Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire while in use Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/25/2014 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2500XTPQ Serial number: FT0604183 Full Name: John S. Town/City: Lakewood State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 44107 Country: United States Store purchased from: B&B Appliance Purchase date: 02/26/2006 How much did you pay for it? $529.90 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 01/23/2014 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2400XTPS3 Serial number: FS1211630 Full Name: Michael B. Town/City: Lake Stevens State/Province: WA Postcode: 98258 Country: United States Store purchased from: Washington Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? We were running the dishwasher while eating dinner. The control board stated popping and hissing when sparks, flames and black smoke started coming out of it. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/20/14 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUPD01FLSS5 Serial number: FR3207187 Full Name: Margaret H. Town/City: Westfield State/Province: NJ Postcode: 07090 Country: United States Store purchased from: Elm Radio and Television Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I heard a pop and a few minutes later smoke was coming out of the machine. I opened the door and the control board was extremely hot . Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/18/2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBL2 Serial number: FP3003300 Full Name: Jason D. Town/City: Rensselaer State/Province: NY Postcode: 12144 Country: United States Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My wife started the dishwasher and then left the kitchen. Luckily I was sitting two rooms away and heard what sounded like something electrical shorting out. I jumped up and went into the kitchen to find smoke pouring out of the corner of the dishwasher. I hit the cancel button and opened the dishwasher to find a flame coming out of the back side of the door. I grabbed my tools and opened up the top of the door to find that the control panel had caught fire and had melted through multiple connectors and wires by the time I got to it. Thankfully someone was there to hear this happen or lord only knows what kind of fire this may have started. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/18/2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16029400 Serial number: FR4605664 Full Name: Brian C. Town/City: Apex State/Province: NC Postcode: 27523 Country: United States Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I initially smelled smoke. I then heard a loud pop and witnessed large amounts of smoke coming out of handle area of dishwasher door. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 01/16/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUd01Flss5 Serial number: FR3207187 Full Name: John H. Town/City: Westfield State/Province: No Postcode: 07090 Country: -- choose --- Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Jan 18 2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDR02FSSS2 Serial number: FT3503253 Full Name: Michael L. Town/City: Albuquerque State/Province: NM Postcode: 87111 Country: United States Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Circuit board very nearly caught fire. Wire connector block to the circuit board is partially melted. Insulation on the inside of the door also shows evidence of melting due to hot wires laying against the insulation. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/14/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS03FTSS2 Serial number: FW0208379 Full Name: Darragh D. Town/City: Pacific Palisades State/Province: CA Postcode: 90272 Country: United States Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: 1/7/2009 How much did you pay for it? $1,000+ What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Not only did the control board catch fire, but a month prior the fire, the main valve leaked and wrecked the flooring around the dishwasher. I was standing in the kitchen, on my phone, when within 15 minutes of after starting the dishwasher, smoke started to pour from the door and vents. I immediately unplugged the unit, Thank goodness I was in the kitchen!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/22/13 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ICBTO Serial number: FM4303791 Full Name: Anne N. Town/City: East Granby State/Province: CT Postcode: 06026 Country: United States Store purchased from: Purchase date: 11/30/2002 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/15/2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-16052400 Serial number: FR4403574 Full Name: Virginia P. Town/City: Wright City State/Province: MO Postcode: 63390 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2/2005 How much did you pay for it? 500 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Turned dishwasher on before bed. Had to return to kitchen for something I had forgotten and smoke was billows out of dishwasher and flame. Tried to open door to stop but machine would not stop. Flipped the breaker. Took off control panel and the circuit board had fried. House smelled horrible from the smothering plastic. Thankful I had not gone to sleep. It could have been disaster. Fortunately, damage was confined to dishwasher, but had I not discovered it house could have burned. Machine is a safety hazard!!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/14/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS03FTWH2 Serial number: FW1102161 Full Name: Chad M. Town/City: Windsor State/Province: Ontario Postcode: N8S2V2 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? popping sound, then smoke and melting wires smell. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 12, 2014 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2300XTLS3 Serial number: FR2606104 Full Name: CHARLES W. Town/City: SURREY State/Province: BC Postcode: V3W8W6 Country: Canada Store purchased from: TRAIL APPLIANCES SURREY Purchase date: approx mid 2009 How much did you pay for it? approx $650 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board fire. My wife started the dishwasher and left the room for few moments. She then heard a loud bang and went to the kitchen to see lots of sparks and lots of black smoke blowing out of the upper right side of the door. Fortunately, she immediately opened the door and the cycle stopped and eventually the smoke stopped coming out of the unit. Of course the unit was out of warrantee (not that would likely to have made any difference). A very worrisome aspect to this fire is that as with others who have had this fire situation, the main power breaker did not blow nor did the thermal fuse! I turned off the power breaker and removed the access panel to the control board to find that the fire had burned much of the relay end of the board and melted the pins and the cable connector on one of the multi-conductor connection harnesses. I am a certified Electronics Technician and as a rule, one does not replace a damage part without understanding why the failure occurred in the first place. As there was no apparent reason why the board should catch fire, I was very hesitant to simply replace the control board ($130), with no indication that the new board would not also go up in flames. Since then, we now only run the dishwasher when we are in the room ...very annoying!..... and keep out fingers crossed that it won't catch fire again. Oddly enough, the thermal fuse failed January 11, 2014 (yesterday) ... I will be replacing that item shortly but again, no indication as to why it failed. Are we about to have ANOTHER FIRE? Whirlpool is rightly earning lots of bad word-of-mouth publicity by not acknowledging the serious fire hazard of these machines! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Sept 20 2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS3 Serial number: FR1724339 Full Name: Monica R. Town/City: Calabasas State/Province: CA Postcode: 91302 Country: United States Store purchased from: Came with House Purchase date: 2009 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Not sure yet, started smoking during a normal wash cycle. Thankfully it was during the day and I was the only one home. Unplugged the unit and placed a call with KitchenAid/Whirlpool. They offered to have someone come and assess the issue and then we will decide what to do from their. Found this site to be very interesting. Had never heard of such a thing. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/8/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS6 Serial number: FR4714767 Full Name: Terry U. Town/City: Sechelt State/Province: BC Postcode: V0N3A7 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Upon selecting wash cycle anbd closing door, within seconds smoke started coming out of the side of the door. Opened the door but the dishwasher would not stop. Ran to hose circuit breaker panel and turned off the power to the dishwasher. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 07Jan2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSo1FLSS6 Serial number: FS1538505 Full Name: Courtney A. Town/City: Atlanta State/Province: GA Postcode: 30345 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sewell Appliance Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? $800 (est) What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Black smoke coming from the dishwasher. Horrible smell of burning. Main board, ribbon and interface all burned, wires burned as well. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. December 20, 2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS30FXSSO Serial number: F03901475 Full Name: Shelly G. Town/City: Saint Johns State/Province: Florida Postcode: 32259 Country: United States Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: 1/29/2011 How much did you pay for it? 919.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board burned up and MELTED.It has caused serious safety concerns. It has also effected other components inside electrical panel.This high end dishwasher has been the worst purchase we have ever had. We thought buying a high end product and paying that much would be enough but not this time. You get what you paid for this time didn't seem to equate with what we thought Kitchenaid represents. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. November 23, 2013 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2400XTPB7 Serial number: FT0709062 Full Name: William S. Town/City: Garner State/Province: NC Postcode: 27529 Country: United States Store purchased from: Purchased with new home Purchase date: April 2006 How much did you pay for it? N/A What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Electrical burning smell from dishwasher while running Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. No fire as of yet, burning smell began 11/2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665 Serial number: 16979200 Full Name: Christy P. Town/City: Spring Lake State/Province: MI Postcode: 49456 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears-new home builders Purchase date: Oct. 2002 How much did you pay for it? $520 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Heard weird sounds so looked backwards and saw darker grey smoke coming from the control panel. So, I stood up and started walking over. As I was walking I heard a loud pop and then there were flames coming out of the control panel. I opened the door to turn it off and my husband unplugged the unit. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 5, 2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101ILWH6 Serial number: FR4205439 Full Name: Joseph H. Town/City: Yardley State/Province: PA Postcode: 19067 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/01/04 How much did you pay for it? 579.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke coming out Control Panel. Fire Co visited the premises and identified the dishwasher as a suspect. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/18/13 --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: MDB7130AWQ Serial number: 10264416ZD Full Name: Ron M. Town/City: Merrimack State/Province: New Hampshire Postcode: 03054 Country: United States Store purchased from: Fletcher's Applaiance, Nashua NH Purchase date: 3-24-01 How much did you pay for it? $529.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? During wash cycle control board started making crackling sounds and smoke poured out from inside panel. Stopped machine asap before major fire erupted.Electical firesmoke filled house. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1-01-14 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILBT3 Serial number: FRO404219 Full Name: John W. Town/City: Lancaster State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 43130 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears/Lancaster, Ohio Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? ariybd 900.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher was running and flames shot out of the vent on the front of the dishwasher panel. I hit the cancel button but the dishwasher turned itself on again and additional flames shot out of control panel. We opened the door to break the circuit and have called Sears several times. Their first available appointment time is nine days from now. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Ohio --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDi01iLBL0 Serial number: FM3805471 Full Name: Joseph F. Town/City: Canandaigua State/Province: New York Postcode: 14424 Country: United States Store purchased from: Purchase date: 2002 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Electrical popping noise. Smoke coming from panel. Dishwasher would not shut off. Had to turn power off at the electric box in basement. Filled kitchen with smoke. Whole house smells like an electrical fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12-30-13 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudp01flss0 Serial number: fm4505748 Full Name: Keith K. Town/City: Groton State/Province: MA Postcode: 01450 Country: United States Store purchased from: Hunter Appliance, Littleton, MA, USA Purchase date: Dec 2003 How much did you pay for it? $800.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire burned out sensor pad as well Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. December, 18, 2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01IJBLO Serial number: FL1613954 Full Name: Shirley E. Town/City: Tiffin State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 44883 Country: United States Store purchased from: Burns Electric Purchase date: 2001 What went wrong 5 to 10 minutes after starting it, we heard a popping sound. Smoke was pouring out of the top and upper sides of the door. A second later flames started shooting out of the top and right upper side of the door. Smoke filled the kitchen along with an extremely noxious odor. Thank god we were home! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/8/2014 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1200XTK30 Serial number: FM1321417 Full Name: Ken G. Town/City: Spring Grove State/Province: PA Postcode: 17362 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2002 How much did you pay for it? $375 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire, breaker tripped, kitchen filled with smoke. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/29/14 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1145XTPQ7 Serial number: FT1204015 Full Name: michael l. Town/City: charlottesville State/Province: VA Postcode: 22902 Country: United States Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 6/10/2006 How much did you pay for it? 398.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire halfway through cleaning cycle - smoke billowing out of control panel - had to throw breaker to stop fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/19/2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudko1ilbso Serial number: fm3301372 Full Name: Sonja D. Town/City: Raleigh State/Province: NC Postcode: 27614 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 4-6 years How much did you pay for it? $700.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control panel is burnt on the back side and blew fuse, I called a certified repair company and they recommended I contact Kitchen Aid for replacement of either components or unit itself turned off breaker to unit. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/12/14 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2400XTPS1 Serial number: FR3703064 Full Name: paula d. Town/City: raymore State/Province: mo Postcode: 64083 Country: United States Store purchased from: Appliance Direct Lee's Summit MO Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board burned- couldn't fall asleep that night, smelled a strong plastic/electrical/burning smell upstairs; heard dishwasher stop running with a clunk (breaker had tripped thank god) came downstairs to investigate & house was full of that same electrical burn smell. could not believe smoke alarms had not gone off! next day husband took apart the panel and we saw the burned smoke damage on the panel Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04/10/2014 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 3K013 Serial number: F13802183 Full Name: Robin P. Town/City: Dwight State/Province: Illinois Postcode: 60420 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/26/2011 How much did you pay for it? 829.66 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke in the dishwasher Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK03FTSS3 Serial number: FW4315784 Full Name: Tim A. Town/City: Sandy State/Province: Oregon Postcode: 97055 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Dec 2007 How much did you pay for it? 700.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher started having a burning wire smell. Started researching the problem and found this website. Also found others that have the same model as mine. Mine has not caught fire yet but we have stopped using it. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04/04/14 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.13793K600 Serial number: FT1001885 Full Name: David M. Town/City: Beavercreek State/Province: OHIO Postcode: 45434 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: On or about 2008 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire, burned wiring harness, dishwasher won't function Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/10/14 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBS6 Serial number: Fr4403555 Full Name: Patrick L. Town/City: Chico State/Province: CA Postcode: 95926 Country: United States Store purchased from: Lowe's Purchase date: Jan 2005 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher stopped mid cycle, the clean light started blinking and there was a burnt plastic smell. I immediately unplugged the dishwasher. Later I discovered the control board was burnt and the plastic tray for the control board was melted. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04/05/2014 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: gu2548xtps3 Serial number: fs0201400 Full Name: Wesley K. Town/City: Plano State/Province: TX Postcode: 75025 Country: United States Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 600+ What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board shorted and was on its way to fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04/04/2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS03CTBL2 Serial number: FW 0903592 Full Name: Eric W. Town/City: Lynnwood State/Province: Wa Postcode: 98036 Country: United States Store purchased from: Conklin appliance Purchase date: 07/04/2008 How much did you pay for it? 700.00 + tax What went wrong (control board caught fire)? This dishwasher still works control board good, however the board to the left is a little brown. The wires are melted together and stiff and brittle and melted into the insulation in multiple places. So I'm sure mine was real close to a complete meltdown and fire. I had to find out if mine was part of this problem. My wife at times did smell burning plastic. Now it makes more sence we did not run the dish dryer much. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Starting in 2011 but I took apart 04/05/2014 to see damage --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17052400 Serial number: fr5006063 Full Name: Joseph F. Town/City: Perkasie State/Province: Pa Postcode: 18944 Country: United States Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Jan 2014 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDT03FTSS0 Serial number: FU2404761 Full Name: Rita R. Town/City: Terrell State/Province: NC Postcode: 28682 Country: United States Store purchased from: Queen City Appliance Purchase date: 06-27-2007 How much did you pay for it? $1012.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board, dispenser motor and touch pad all replaced 3-6-13. $591.87 Now 3-30-2014 wires all melted. Detergent dispenser melted cover - Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3-30-2014 - no fire just melted wires --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI0 Serial number: FP2901281 Full Name: Lori S. Town/City: Calabash State/Province: NC Postcode: 28467 Country: United States Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 6/04 How much did you pay for it? $824 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher was running & burning smell started. Wouldn't start next time- pulled control panel & control board was burned & melted along with wires & harness Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/20/14 --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: MDB7749AWB2 Serial number: F12705186 Full Name: Gary S. Town/City: Wakefield State/Province: MA Postcode: 01880 Country: United States Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: June 2011 How much did you pay for it? 700.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board wiring harness caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 26, 2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17372300 Serial number: FP4004857 Full Name: Robert C. Town/City: St. Albert State/Province: Alberta Postcode: T8N-3R2 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Don't recall How much did you pay for it? Don't recall What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher was set to run on a delayed cycle overnight. Control board caught fire during the cycle (which did not complete) and filled house with smoke and burning plastic smell. Control board is burnt completely through and the dishwasher is essentially a write off. Just in time for Christmas Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. December 25, 2013 --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: MDB7709AWS2 Serial number: F04304453 Full Name: George M. Town/City: Lockport State/Province: Il Postcode: 60441 Country: United States Store purchased from: Menards Purchase date: Dec 2010 How much did you pay for it? $400 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started smoking and horrible smell like wires burning Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/07/2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17469300 Serial number: fr3313910 Full Name: Michael K. Town/City: Manassas State/Province: Va Postcode: 20111 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: August 26, 2004 How much did you pay for it? 595.52 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Spontaneously caught fire in middle of day when not in use. Filled house with electrical and plastic burning smell. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. December 7, 2013 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU850DWGBO Serial number: FH3005824 Full Name: Jen F. Town/City: Newtown State/Province: CT Postcode: 06470 Country: United States Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Burning plastic smell when running, shut off power and board inside and wires melted. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/5/2003 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL5 Serial number: FR3209852 Full Name: CARMELA T. Town/City: JAMESTOWN State/Province: NC Postcode: 27282 Country: United States Store purchased from: LOWES Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? CONTROL PANEL BURNED AND MELTED Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11-25-2013 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2500XTPT1 Serial number: FR1303228 Full Name: James S. Town/City: Loma Linda State/Province: CA Postcode: 92354 Country: United States Store purchased from: Harlowe's Appliances Purchase date: Spring 2008 How much did you pay for it? about $500.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. November 22, 2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FLSS5 Serial number: FR3408196 Full Name: Jason C. Town/City: London State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 43140 Country: United States Store purchased from: Jacks Appliance Purchase date: 9/2004 How much did you pay for it? dont recall What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Crackling sound and smoke rolling out upper right hand side of door. I was lucky I was right next to it. I opened the door then turned the power off. Found control board near relays burnt and melted plastic housing behind it. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/24/13 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16464300 Serial number: FR2310180 Full Name: Nancy H. Town/City: Elkridge State/Province: Maryland Postcode: 21075 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 6/16/04 How much did you pay for it? 599.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Five minutes after turning on, we heard popping sound. Smoke, then black smoke was coming out of top rt panel of door. Sparks and more black smoke continued until breaker switch was turned off. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/24/13 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16592202 Serial number: FP2901540 Full Name: Andrew T. Town/City: Calgary State/Province: Alberta Postcode: T2J3N6 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Unknown Purchase date: Unknown How much did you pay for it? Unknown What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Nov 22, 2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: HUDIO1IL Serial number: FP0302227 Full Name: Aaron K. Town/City: Ann Arbor State/Province: MI Postcode: 38105 Country: United States Store purchased from: Big George Home Appliance Purchase date: 1/25/2003 How much did you pay for it? $539.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoked while running, filled kitchen with smoke, through circuit breaker, inventigated. Melted plastic and charred parts in electrical panel in top of door. Luckily we were home and smeeled it imediately. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/22/2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KDPU02SRBT3 Serial number: FU0201006 Full Name: Lonny S. Town/City: Northfield State/Province: MN Postcode: 55057 Country: United States Store purchased from: Appliance Smart Purchase date: ? 2009 How much did you pay for it? Somewhere around $800.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I started smelling something plastic burning and traced it back to the dishwasher. I noticed smoke coming out of the door panel and shut it off. I opened the unit and the stainless steel inside panel was very hot. I took the front door panel apart to find that a plug that goes into the main electronic panel had melted significantly.I was lucky and I was home. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11-22-13 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS40FVSS-S Serial number: 8573025B Full Name: Andrew V. Town/City: Oakland Park State/Province: Florida Postcode: 33309 Country: United States Store purchased from: Brandsmart USA Purchase date: 04-19-10 How much did you pay for it? 898.88 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I heard two loud popping sounds and then saw flashes of light coming from the machine.I pulled the plug and the machine shut down I opened the door and smelled a strong odor of burnt wiring. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12-12-13 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU3200XTPB0 Serial number: FS1503366 Full Name: Mark M. Town/City: Mount Vernon State/Province: WA Postcode: 98274 Country: United States Store purchased from: Anderson Appliance Purchase date: 8/25/2005 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Got up from bed because I felt something was wrong and found large amount of smoke coming from door. Attemped to shut off at on/off switch and then by opening door without success. finally shut off at breaker. The upper right corner of the door (basically the control panel was hot) I have not attempted to dismantle. Called whirlpool and they are sending out a repair tech free of charge on Dec 26. Babs with whirlpool safety was helpful although I was irritated with a difference she was willing to argue about smoke vs fire. I've been a professional firefighter for 28years and, its simple, where there's smoke there's fire. Besides most often its the smoke that kills. I'm sure this is being stressed by the legal team for them to make this point. But thats just stupid. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12-11-2013 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1055XTss2 Serial number: FW0201312 Full Name: Robin B. Town/City: Rochester State/Province: NH Postcode: 03867 Country: United States Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The unit had never worked very well. After a series of (5) repairs (and me insisting it was the control panel) the unit was up and running and a fireball shot out form the bottom (almost hitting my kid) as the unit short circuited. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. April 2013/ unit down almost hurt child --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16592201 Serial number: fm4401637 Full Name: michael w. Address: 17 frazee avenue Town/City: south amboy State/Province: new jersey Postcode: 08879 Country: United States Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: ? How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? while washing dishes black smoke and flames started shooting out of right side of front panel Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/11/2013 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: Gu1100xtlb1 Serial number: Fr2745510 Full Name: Steve P. Address: 176 Westchester Dr. Town/City: Macon State/Province: Ga Postcode: 31210 Country: United States Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher running control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/10/13 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds01ilbs0 Serial number: FM3501511 Full Name: Byron W. Address: 12308 Staunton Court Town/City: Raleigh State/Province: North Carolina Postcode: 27613 Country: United States Store purchased from: Jeffery's Appliance Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board burnt melting the wiring harness. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/2/2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FLSS6 Serial number: FR5010712 Full Name: Kelle S. Address: 971 Rock Gap Rd Town/City: Berkeley Springs State/Province: WV Postcode: 25411 Country: United States Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? 750.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started dishwasher and took dog out to bathroom came back in few minutes to find smoke coming from right corner and smell of burning plastic. Had no idea of the Kitchen aid problem Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/9/2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16262400 Serial number: FR4602589 Full Name: AC B. Town/City: Berkeley Springs State/Province: WV Postcode: 25411 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 29 Jan 2005 How much did you pay for it? $800 plus What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Obvious signs of fire in control board with scorching and burnt smell occurred during operation. Wash cycle was unable to finish and dishwasher is inoperable. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 07 October 2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Superba Serial number: KUDS01ILWH3 Full Name: Sarah B. Town/City: Channahon State/Province: IL Postcode: 60410 Country: United States Store purchased from: Grants Appliances Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I turned the dishwasher on and it had been running for about 10 mins on regular cycle. My husband came downstairs to find smoke coming pooring out of the top of the dishwasher. Thank the lord we were home at the time! My husband discovered that the mother board "fried" and melted the connectors and wires that were attached to it. Never, ever thought that my dishwasher door would start on fire! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/2/2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudp01dl Serial number: fs1403199 Full Name: Peter J. Town/City: St. Eustache State/Province: QC Postcode: j7p5p5 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Kitchenaid warehouse Purchase date: September 2006 How much did you pay for it? 600.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Not sure what went wrong but the kids were in the kitchen and came upstairs screaming the dishwasher was smoking. My wife and I ran downstairs to see the dishwasher was on fire on the bottom . It was not on nor had it been used in a few days. Thank god we were home, the way it caught fire we would have lost our whole house. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. dishwasher and cabinet burned, smoke damage --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kuds01flss3 Serial number: Fr1925568 Full Name: Kate K. Town/City: Eugene State/Province: Oregon Postcode: 97401 Country: United States Store purchased from: Appliance and tv center Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? 650.00 (about) What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I started a wash cycle and within about 5 minutes an odd noise. Started and dark smoke came out of the door. Luckily, I was home and in the kitchen to stop the machine and flip the circuit breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. November 30, 2013 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2200XTSB2 Serial number: FU2002506 Full Name: Kevin F. Town/City: Marietta State/Province: PA Postcode: 17547 Country: United States Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? 500+ What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/20/13 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-17514202 Serial number: FP3104175 Full Name: William R. Town/City: Tallahassee State/Province: Florida Postcode: 32312 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Tallahassee, FL Purchase date: August, 2003 How much did you pay for it? ? I don't recall What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I believe that the control board caught fire. Very soon after starting the washer, smoke came pouring out of the washer, filling the kitchen with smoke. I could find no way to turn the unit off except for going to the electrical "breaker box" and switching it to the "Off" position. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. November 25, 2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-16033401 Serial number: Fs0101641 Full Name: Maria o. Town/City: Valley stream State/Province: Ny Postcode: 11580 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught on fire. It started smoking and wouldn't turn off when we opened it. Smoking profusely until we cut off the power. Kids crying and we all had headaches ! Very scary!!!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/24/13 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665 17369300 Serial number: FP4506411 Full Name: Roger H. Town/City: Wellington State/Province: Oh Postcode: 44090 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 400 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught on fire while my son was home alone. He cannot smell and didn't know it had happened. When I came home I immediately smelled the burnt smell and discovered that it had caught on fire. Luckily it did not spread. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/24/13 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17039402 Serial number: FS4708214 Full Name: Wynter N. Town/City: Mulino State/Province: OR Postcode: 97042 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/28/2005 How much did you pay for it? 499.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? One and a half y6ears ago, circuit board melted in spots, blew the fuse hooked to the side of the board and melted through the plastic cover. Was told the new replacement model of the board fixed the "overheating" problem. On 11/15/2013 I smelled horrible smoke and the dishwasher stopped. No lights, nothing. Took the washer apart. Wires going to the control board burnt and melted. Control board burnt and melted in place. The wires that hook the washer to the house wiring burnt and melted. The wire nut melted also. I don't feel safe even trying to repair this washer again. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/15/2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1IJBSO Serial number: FL2415127 Full Name: Charles L. Town/City: Kingston State/Province: Ontario Postcode: K7M-8K5 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: June, 2001 How much did you pay for it? $1300.00 + What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Near end of cycle,still water in tub. No response from control panel but lights still on. We were in bed at the time, discovered this next morning, funny electrical smell in kitchen. I called Whirlpool, explained the situation and customer service knew right away it must be the control module so I ordered one for $217.00 including tax & shipping. After I installed the new one and checked that it works. I examined the faulty one and saw melted and burned components. Our house could have caught fire. That's when my wife began a possible recall search and came across this site. I am shocked by all of these reports, yet, still got charged for the repair part. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/14/2013 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds02frss2 Serial number: ft4818671 Full Name: norman p. Town/City: north kingstown State/Province: ri Postcode: 02852 Country: -- choose --- Store purchased from: wickford appliance Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? flames and smoke from top of door (control panel) while dishwasher running. had to turn off breaker to dishwasher. very dangerous, thankfully everyone was ok. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12-12-13 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS2 Serial number: FP3005036 Full Name: Steven M. Town/City: Livermore State/Province: Ca Postcode: 94550 Country: United States Store purchased from: Home Expo Purchase date: 7/27/2003 How much did you pay for it? 1,000 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control unit in Dishwasher caught fire. Heard popping noises and smelled burning from Dishwasher. Turned off circuit breaker to unit. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/12/13 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU3200XTPQ0 Serial number: 3801535 Full Name: Kelley-Anne B. Town/City: Huntsville State/Province: Ontario Postcode: P1H 1G5 Country: Canada Store purchased from: Leons Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel caught fire while wash cycle was on. Only way to get it out was to turn off breaker. The smell is horrible in our house. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Dec 10, 2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16469300 Serial number: FP4903865 Full Name: Timothy H. Town/City: Sturetvant State/Province: WI Postcode: 53177 Country: United States Store purchased from: Bought with house Purchase date: 10/2006 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Loaded the dishwasher at 8:30 pm and went to bed at 9:30 pm. Woke up with a house full of smoke at 1:50 am. Breifly looked for the cause of the smoke and could not find it. Got everybody (6 kids) out of the house and called the fire dept. I will never EVER by anything from Whirlpool / Sears. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/3/2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 58715072201 Serial number: TH33464153 Full Name: Tom Town/City: Rockford State/Province: Illlinois Postcode: 61109 Country: United States Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: approx. Nov. 2005 How much did you pay for it? about 500. What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/27/2013 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17464300 Serial number: FR3110886 Full Name: Gary Sellner Address: 12736 Verdin St. NW Town/City: Coon Rapids State/Province: MN Postcode: 55448-1293 Country: United States Phone: 612-281-6064 Email: gbsellner1@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 12/05/2003 How much did you pay for it? 685.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Circuit board started smoking then popping noises like firecrackers, then I turned off the breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/20/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.113.147.165) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17262400 Serial number: FR4903447 Full Name: Roger Address: Cormier Town/City: Dieppe State/Province: New Brunswick Postcode: E1A 8A1 Country: Canada Phone: 506-852-1005 Email: roger.cormier@philips.com Store purchased from: Sears Canada Purchase date: November 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board over heated, smoke and an awful smell emitted from the dishwasher vent, I ran into the garage and shut of the circuit breaker. The connectors, circuit board and a few componenets are burnt and melted. A few more minutes could have caused a full fledge fire in the house. We got lucky. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. November 18th, 2013. How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 156.34.2.223) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17462300 Serial number: fr3117070 Full Name: Dana Britt Address: 172 North Main St. Town/City: Newport State/Province: NH Postcode: 03773 Country: United States Phone: 6038633958 Email: cathy.britt@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 7/1/2004 How much did you pay for it? 599.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/17/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.62.128.112) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU110XTPBA Serial number: fu4203695 Full Name: Edward S. Hinson Address: 31204 N. Chipmonk Road Town/City: Chattaroy State/Province: Washington Postcode: 99003 Country: United States Phone: 50-92922256 Email: edhinson1@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/03/07 How much did you pay for it? $518.38 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. September 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.165.173.220) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK03CTSS1 Serial number: FU4001106 Full Name: Shannon Wiedey Address: 1854 NE 170th St. Town/City: Shoreline State/Province: WASHINGTON Postcode: 98155 Country: United States Phone: 2062955897 Email: shanweedley@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: Around 2006 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire/melted and melted wires Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/29/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.22.240.117) -- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDA03CTBS0 Serial number: FU3304310 Full Name: Anthony Carniglia Address: 42072 Shadow Ln. Town/City: Hemet State/Province: California Postcode: 9544 Country: United States Phone: 951-652-8372 Email: anthony.carniglia@verizon.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 08/06/2007 How much did you pay for it? 899.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board burned up. I noticed the cycle from the night before hadn't finished. There was still water in the bottom of the unit. When I tried to re start the unit, there was no power to the controls. I took the control board out and noticed 1/4 of the control board melted and burned. Additionally some wires below the control board had melted into the insulation. I have pictures of the damage. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/09/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.38.210.4) --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: MDB9150AWS Serial number: 10096558YY Full Name: John Ray Address: 444 Spruce St. Town/City: Riverside State/Province: California Postcode: 92507 Country: United States Phone: 9515000313 Email: packhwk58@msn.com Store purchased from: Home Depot Purchase date: early 2001 How much did you pay for it? over $800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started loud electrical buzzing sound and black/brown smoke came out of door. I found some components of the control board are loose due to poor soldering Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/13/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 66.215.158.219) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1145XTPQ3 Serial number: FS1206935 Full Name: Thomas Thompson Address: 6400 S. Cedarwood Rd. Town/City: Mentor State/Province: OH Postcode: 44060 Country: United States Phone: 440-953-5253 Email: Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: unsure How much did you pay for it? $400.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel started smoking. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/14/2013 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.13.41.56) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1ILBS1 Serial number: FP0502987 Full Name: Theresa Kubiak Address: 1623 Cherokee Rd Town/City: Ann Arbor State/Province: MI Postcode: 48104 Country: United States Phone: 734-332-0815 Email: a2tkubiak@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Big George Appliances Purchase date: 03/21/2003 How much did you pay for it? $849 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? After starting dishwasher, heard popping noises, we smelled smoke, smoke was coming out of corner of control panel, dishwasher would not and will not shut off unless circuit breaker turned off Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/13/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 107.221.196.141) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDE70FXSS3 Serial number: F13403858 Full Name: Anthony Address: Nikischer Town/City: Keswick State/Province: Virginia Postcode: 22947 Country: United States Phone: 4342022803 Email: nikischergroup@comcast.net Store purchased from: from Builder in new house Purchase date: 2012 How much did you pay for it? included with house What went wrong (control board caught fire)? fused wires, tripped breakers, completely dead. Kitchenaid certified repair person refused to attempt repair once he saw fused wiring, then refused to provide anything in writing re: the problem. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. about 10/25/3 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.249.11.24) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16469300 Serial number: FR3412420 Full Name: Patricia Duell Address: 58 Forest Ave. Town/City: Princeton State/Province: NJ Postcode: 08540 Country: United States Phone: 9089044339 Email: rodish@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2/2004 How much did you pay for it? $719 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire at the end of the washing cycle/during drying cycle. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/6/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.142.103.21) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK01ILBS0 Serial number: FM3601848 Full Name: Philip J. Porter Address: 63 Port Tack Town/City: Hilton Head Island State/Province: SC Postcode: 29928 Country: United States Phone: 843-842-5050 Email: phil@philporter.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2008 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher became hot, made a bad sound, and started emitting a strong, noxious, electrical odor. Quickly went to turn power off at the electrical panel. Later unscrewed control panel and revealed burnt wires and circuit board (same wires as shown in the video). Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11-9-13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 64.203.238.158) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: gu2300xtls Serial number: 10018343 Full Name: Michael Kelly Address: 35 Pinware Crescent Town/City: Mount Pearl State/Province: Newfoundland Postcode: A1N5K3 Country: Canada Phone: 7097474252 Email: mickeyk@nf.sympatico.ca Store purchased from: Future Shop Purchase date: 16/11/2004 How much did you pay for it? 749.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Caught on fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/11/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 47.55.87.29) --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: MBD9100AWW Serial number: 27928501ZW Full Name: Lori Tegen Address: 6619 Eastside Dr NE Town/City: Tacoma State/Province: Washington Postcode: 98422 Country: United States Phone: 2539275886 Email: lstegen@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I went into the kitchen and the dishwasher started to put out thick black smoke in the upper right corner. I opened it right away to see if something plastic fell on the element. There was nothing. I called my husband to see what was wrong. When he closed the dishwasher door it started popping and crackling with more thick black smoke. My husband turned off the breaker to the dishwasher. He said his nose hurt (felt burned) for a day or two. I already have compromised lungs but since this happened I'm having breathing problems. I will see my doctor as soon as I can get an appointment. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/9/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.237.131.223) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DUL300XTLQ3 Serial number: FR1802689 Full Name: Andrea Binnebose Address: 805 S Carroll St Town/City: Slater State/Province: IA Postcode: 50244 Country: United States Phone: 2623841086 Email: ambinne@iastate.edu Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Came home house was full of smoke. Smoke coming from the handle part of the dishwasher. Had to shut breaker off to stop it from smoking.Front panel was very hot. Opened front panel and the control board burned a hole through the plastic cover.everything that is plastic is melted. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/09/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 216.51.199.126) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDM25SH Serial number: FK1127444 Full Name: Sanford Garfunkel Address: 7724 Fontaine Street Town/City: Potomac State/Province: Maryland Postcode: 20854 Country: United States Phone: 202 494 2027 Email: sandygarf@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Circuit City Purchase date: July 6, 2000 How much did you pay for it? $574 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Three times since purchased, the dishwasher lost all power. Each time the problem was burnt wires in the connection box. We are just lucky that we did not have a major fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2008, 2011, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 173.79.249.173) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kudso1flss6 Serial number: fr5118572 Full Name: Sandeep Mehta Address: 1611 Hunter Place Town/City: Columbus State/Province: IN Postcode: 47203 Country: United States Phone: 812-699-2070 Email: Kashmi@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board had caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 31-OCT-2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.246.200.180) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS6 Serial number: FR4204693 Full Name: Susan Fox Address: 6 Roan Lane Town/City: Saint Louis State/Province: MO Postcode: 63124 Country: United States Phone: 314-993-8845 Email: csfoxes@charter.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? $1200 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? White smoke pouring out of right side of top panel. Noxious smell (worse than plastic melting on coil) and would not turn off. Killed breaker to stop. Unfortunately, we own two of them and are no longer using either. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/02/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.107.203.152) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1101XTPQ Serial number: FR4201948 Full Name: BARBARA DOYLE Address: 2925 BRANSON ROAD WEST Town/City: MOBILE State/Province: AL Postcode: 36695 Country: United States Phone: 251 633-9753 Email: JUDITHD106@AOL.COM Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? CIRCUIT BOARD WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, CONTROL PANEL FIRE Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. OCT 26, 2012 How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 4.30.49.142) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517039401 Serial number: FS0503620 Full Name: Paul J. Hansen Address: 57 Higgins Rd Town/City: Kingston State/Province: MA Postcode: 02364 Country: United States Phone: 3398322707 Email: paul1964@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 3/16/2006 How much did you pay for it? 460.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board overheated and caught fire during evening. House filled with smoke frm burning plastic and wiring. Sears has offered nothing as far as a reasonable solution. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 31-Oct-2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 96.237.62.165) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLBT1 Serial number: FP1401865 Full Name: William Baborsky Address: 61 Blue Hill Rd. Town/City: Bozrah State/Province: CT Postcode: 06334 Country: United States Phone: 1-860-889-1587 Email: bbaborsky@snet.net Store purchased from: Keith's Appliance, Norwich, CT Purchase date: 10/24/2003 How much did you pay for it? $1276.24(delivered price) What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caugt fire while running,fortunately we were in the house and were able to break the electrical circuit and stop the noxious smell and smoke from filling the house within minutes. Today (10/31/2013) we were informed by an appliance repairman the machine would cost more to repair than buying a new one. Damage extended to components in addition to the circuit board Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/24/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.183.64.235) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1FLSS5 Serial number: FR3005789 Full Name: RD Wilson Address: 1723 NW Vine St Town/City: Roseburg State/Province: Oregon Postcode: 97470 Country: United States Phone: 5416737828 Email: russ@nlccroseburg.org Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: Oct 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke alarm alerted us at 11:30 pm. Entire downstairs filled with smoke. Fire department arrived to find dishwasher door melted and still hot. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/20/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.92.156.89) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1FLSS2 Serial number: FP2704802 Full Name: Brent Bachmann Address: 1231 Mountainview street Town/City: Kelowna State/Province: BC Postcode: V1Y 4M9 Country: Canada Phone: 250-763-6288 Email: vanbach@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2006/2007 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? White smoke pouring out of top right side of control panel. Plastic melted before I could get to the breaker an kill power. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. October 27 2013 How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.4.160.205) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.13592K600 Serial number: FW5057772 Full Name: Cynthia Collins Address: 7332 Cumberland Circle Town/City: Florence State/Province: Kentucky Postcode: 41042-8282 Country: United States Phone: 859-647-1274 Email: CindiCollins@kycourts.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: November 1, 2007 How much did you pay for it? $400.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board replaced. 2nd board malfunction. Board is shorting out and smelled smoke. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. October 27, 2013 How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 74.136.15.233) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66515932000 Serial number: FLO406854 Full Name: James and Margaret Johnson Address: 6298 sequoia circle Town/City: Eden prairie State/Province: Minnesota Postcode: 55346 Country: United States Phone: 952-934-8231 Email: pegandjim67@icloud.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2001 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board fire. Fuse did not work either. Had emergency repair today and confirmation made of fire in control board. Also that fuse did not shut down. All Sears will do is a coupon for 10%. Submitted yesterday but ga e incorrect model. TheyWon't even pay for service call. Do not feel safe using it. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. oct. 27, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.73.155.53) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU3200XTXQ Serial number: F11603211 Full Name: Steven Boisvenu Address: 5801 (37) Mile Road Town/City: Romeo State/Province: MI Postcode: 48065 Country: United States Phone: 734-838-3410 Email: Steven@QuestServ.Org Store purchased from: Sargent Appliance & Video Purchase date: 07/22/2011 How much did you pay for it? 479.95 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Electrical circuity started smoking and noticed flamed. Fire Department called and put fire out, and drag dishwasher on to front lawn. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/26/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 97.78.174.194) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: FLO406854 Serial number: 16515932000 Full Name: James and Margaret Johnson Address: 6298 Sequoia Circle Town/City: Eden Prairie State/Province: Minnesota Postcode: 55346 Country: United States Phone: 952-934-8231 Email: Pegandjim67@icloud.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Approximately 2000-2002 How much did you pay for it? Already in home What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Hissing, popping sound and then black smoke came billowing from machine. Already have had control panel replaced since living here. Opened door and caught before flames erupted. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10-27-13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.73.155.53) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17263400 Serial number: FS1307102 Full Name: Jeff Sebring Address: 2855 Dublin Rd Town/City: Street State/Province: MD Postcode: 21154 Country: United States Phone: (443) 243-6374 Email: Jeffasebring@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 12/15/05 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? White smoke pouring out of top right side of control panel. Plastic melted before I could get to the breaker an kill power. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/27/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 70.192.220.3) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDMOITJBSI Serial number: FM2705913 Full Name: J Parrot Address: 4805 Woods Rd Town/City: Fort Wayne State/Province: IN Postcode: 46818 Country: United States Phone: 2606373643 Email: info@shilohhall.com Store purchased from: HHGregg Purchase date: August 2002 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Fortunately we just went to bed and weren't asleep before smelling the smoke Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/23/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 184.18.68.41) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kudi01ilwh6 Serial number: Fr45081989 Full Name: Jim wallace Address: 3133independence ave Town/City: New hope State/Province: Mn Postcode: 55427 Country: United States Phone: 763-512-1588 Email: Jtw3133@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Appliancemart Purchase date: About7 years ago ? How much did you pay for it? 450 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Contol board caught fire. Looks to be on the bottom and moved up. Luckely the fire stopped there shorted itself out. Control board and wires connecting are charred. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/22/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.220.76.199) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: whirlpool gold Serial number: 388011261 Full Name: Carmela Di Girolamo Address: 2374 place de bienne Town/City: Laval State/Province: Quebec Postcode: h7k 3z5 Country: Canada Phone: 4506682259 Email: carmiedg@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Corbeil Electrique Purchase date: October 2003 How much did you pay for it? 900.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I heard a pop and then there was smoke and fire from the control board. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/23/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 184.144.205.87) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17362300 Serial number: FP4305078 Full Name: Michael Levesque Address: 4 Sunland Dr Town/City: Hudson State/Province: NH Postcode: 03051 Country: United States Phone: 603-401-0900 Email: fixermike@juno.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board burned up. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/24/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.168.66.7) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLBL5 Serial number: FR2501552 Full Name: Anna Chambers Address: 428 Green View court Town/City: Walnut Creek State/Province: CA Postcode: 94596 Country: United States Phone: 925-577-6078 Email: anlochambers@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire/smoke Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Oct 21/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.204.131.21) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDL01ILBS2 Serial number: FP2801338 Full Name: Torrence Anderson Address: 12220 Connell Dr Town/City: Overland Park State/Province: KS Postcode: 66213 Country: United States Phone: 9138972335 Email: betha@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/23/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 208.35.133.11) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS011JBSO Serial number: FM1429279 Full Name: Mark Flesher Address: 4013 Stonebridge Town/City: Eagan State/Province: MN Postcode: 55123 Country: United States Phone: 651-688-6549 Email: msflesher@msn.com Store purchased from: Warner Stellion Appliance Purchase date: appx. 2004 How much did you pay for it? Appx. $600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher tripped circuit breaker. Reset breaker and control board started smoking and popping. Removed control panel and board is fried. Evidence of wires and connectors starting to melt. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/23/2013 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 97.116.61.145) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kUDM01TJBL1 Serial number: FM1601427 Full Name: Craig Address: Melofchik Town/City: Belvidere State/Province: New Jersey Postcode: 07823 Country: United States Phone: 908-453-3511 Email: mfmelofchik@comcast.net Store purchased from: Home improvement store Purchase date: 2008 How much did you pay for it? $600.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Within 15 minutes of starting the dishwasher, heard a pop, walked into kitchen saw smoke and smelled something burning. Could not turn off dishwasher by either hitting cancel or by opening the door. Called fire department and they said that I was lucky that I was home when this occurred or otherwise house would have caught on fire. They also said that they are seeing this a lot. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/22/2013 How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.248.117.110) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1101XTOBA Serial number: fu4203695 Full Name: Edward S. Hinson Address: 31204 N. Chipmonk Road Town/City: Chattaroy State/Province: WA Postcode: 99003 Country: United States Phone: 509-435-2756 Email: edhinson1@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/03/07 How much did you pay for it? $518,38 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The circuit board on my dishwasher started smoking and caught on fire. It destroyed the control board and some of the wiring. Luckily we were at home and tripped the breaker to cut power to the dishwasher. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/07/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.165.185.10) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILWH2 Serial number: FP4009171 Full Name: Tony Schlimmer Address: 614 Fulton st Town/City: Grand Mound State/Province: Iowa Postcode: 52751 Country: United States Phone: 563 210 2800 Email: tsschlimmer@gmtel.net Store purchased from: American Tv &Appliance Purchase date: 02/03/2004 How much did you pay for it? $693 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started the wash cycle and whan my daughtrr walked I to the kitchen it was smoking real bad so I opened the dishwasher door and ran to vet my tools managed to open the door up and put out the small fire the started. I'm a vol fireman and I'm glad I was home!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. October, 19, 2013 How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 199.120.99.46) --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: mDC5100AWB Serial number: 27401027AE Full Name: Lisa doyle Address: 1901 Tustin ave Town/City: Philadelphia State/Province: Pa Postcode: 19152 Country: United States Phone: 2157220304 Email: Ladoyle123@aol.com Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: 6/18/2009 How much did you pay for it? 350.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Black smoke control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/11/2013 dishwasher non functioning no other damage we were in the kitchen at the time How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.83.128.100) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO11JBSO Serial number: FL1913287 Full Name: Bill Bierbower Address: 775 Owens Lake Rd Town/City: Alpharetta State/Province: Georgia Postcode: 30004 Country: United States Phone: 770-740-1883 Email: bbierbower@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchased with home Purchase date: Do not know How much did you pay for it? Purchased with home What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Strong burning smell coming from the top of the door behind the control panel Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Sept 18 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.167.162.22) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01IJ Serial number: 543793025 Full Name: Jonathan Soar Address: 4954 Gardiners Bay Circle Town/City: Sarasota State/Province: Florida Postcode: 34238 Country: United States Phone: 941 323 4886 Email: jonathansoar@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: unknown How much did you pay for it? UNKNOWN What went wrong (control board caught fire)? black smoke billowed from the door, acrid smell, turned off unit at master switch board, machine now dead Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/16/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.244.206.113) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KU0I01ILWH0 Serial number: MSC8 Full Name: Duane MacEwen Address: 115 Darrach Road Town/City: New Dominion State/Province: PE Postcode: C0A 1H6 Country: Canada Phone: 1-902-675-3410 Email: duane.macewen@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Canada Inc Purchase date: Nov 22, 2006 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? There was a lot of smoke coming from the door and a very acrid smell of burning plastic or wires. Had to switch off the circuit breaker to keep it from going on fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Oct. 14, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 142.177.19.186) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudl01f Serial number: fr2904749 Full Name: Peter Wellinghoff Address: 4976 S. 25th St. Town/City: Milwaukee State/Province: WI Postcode: 53221 Country: United States Phone: 4142487609 Email: dianelwell@yahoo.com Store purchased from: affordable bath & kitchen Purchase date: 6/2004 How much did you pay for it? 826.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Was running dishwasher when i noticed black smoke pouring out of the dishwasher. I then unplugged the dishwasher. If i was not home i believe it would have started on fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/14/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.11.29.122) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS2 Serial number: FP4319683 Full Name: Casey Curtis Address: 10158 Charissglen Lane Town/City: Highlands Ranch State/Province: CO Postcode: 81026 Country: United States Phone: 3034715077 Email: casey.curtis@comcast.net Store purchased from: Oakwood Homes Purchase date: 2001 How much did you pay for it? Around $800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Heard a fizzing in the dishwasher followed by electrical smoke coming from the control panel. Unplugged unit. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Oct 13, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.51.220.5) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.110739121 Serial number: FP2701202 Full Name: Richard Armbruster Address: 1050 Simcoe St Town/City: Moose Jaw State/Province: Saskatchewan Postcode: S6H 3J2 Country: Canada Phone: 306-694-0803 Email: rarmbruster@sasktel.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: TBD How much did you pay for it? TBD What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My wife and family were watching tv in the evening, dishwasher was running when they heard a shorting noise and there was smoke pouring out of the door and flame. She opened the door and the dishwasher would not shut off. She shut the door and hit the control cancel switch and the machine stopped. The electrical breaker did not trip. When I returned home shortly after I immediately recognized the smell of burned wiring and possibly plastic. I have not yet opened the control panel to inspect; will likely do that tomorrow after contacting the Electical Safety Authority. Very lucky we were home and/or not sleeping at the time as we usually run it at night. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Oct 10 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 204.83.124.51) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16029401 Serial number: FS0101595 Full Name: casey sweeney Address: 10426 white oak drive Town/City: carmel State/Province: IN Postcode: 46033 Country: United States Phone: 317-679-5838 Email: casey.sweeney@indy.gov Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher was started before taking kids upstairs to get ready for bed. Approximately 15 minutes later, smell of smoke came upstairs. Entire kitchen was full of smoke and fire was coming out of panel. Tried to open to cancel, but it kept running. Finally shut off power at fuse box and disconnected. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. october 4, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.90.74.24) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1DLSS1 Serial number: FM5202320 Full Name: Cindy Braddy Address: 11832 Utica Way Town/City: Westminster, Co. 80031 State/Province: Colorado Postcode: 80031 Country: United States Phone: (303) 421-2309 Email: ckbraddy@comcast.net Store purchased from: Oakwood Home Builder Purchase date: August 5, 2003 How much did you pay for it? $450.00 upgrade above standard unit What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board panel caught fire. Heavy black smoke billowing out. Husband ran over and unplugged unit. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. September 24, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.8.144.34) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16882000 Serial number: FL2505139 Full Name: John G Scarpa Address: 451 Oder Avenue Town/City: Staten Island State/Province: New York Postcode: 10304 Country: United States Phone: 646-226-2341 Email: js14412@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? 400.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My wife turned the dishwasher on and while it was operating she heard a noise and then smelled smoke. I ran down and found the circuit breaker had tripped. I investigated and found the circuit board had severely burned up causing the incident to happen. We did not incur any damage other than the lose of our dishwasher and the expense of having to buy a new one because of it. The new dishwasher cost us $750 and feel we should be reimbursed somewhat for having to buy a new dishwasher due to this incident. Thank you, John G Scarpa 646-226-2341 Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 9/27/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 96.250.214.71) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 655.17352301 Serial number: Fr2708132 Full Name: Georgia Martin Address: 2012 Passaic Way Town/City: Apex State/Province: NC Postcode: 27523 Country: United States Phone: 9108931890 Email: marting@campbell.edu Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 07/30/2004 How much did you pay for it? 349.88 + Tax+ Installment What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The Control board started smoking and popped. It wouldn't turn off, so I had to flip the circuit breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/2/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.182.79.228) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 17589200 Serial number: FM2501900 Full Name: William Esler Address: 819 N Damen Town/City: Chicago State/Province: IL Postcode: 60622 Country: United States Phone: 7732525969 Email: wcesler@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Silverdale WA Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? $450 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel caught on fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Sept 25 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.64.157.185) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLWH3 Serial number: FP4601095 Full Name: ROBERT K. MORTON Address: 305 OAKDALE Town/City: ROYAL OAK State/Province: MICHIGAN Postcode: 48067 Country: United States Phone: 248 797 8156 Email: BOBREEB@AOL.COM Store purchased from: WITBECK APPLIANCE Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? CONTROL BOARD CAUGHT FIRE, BURNED THROUGH PANEL, MELTED WIRING HARNESS ETC. BURNED OAK CABINET COVER, SMOKE DAMAGE TO HOUSE. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. OCTOBER 1, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.14.124.61) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD1021RBL0 Serial number: FS3101049 Full Name: Les Scheer Address: 3788 W 4875 S Town/City: Roy State/Province: Utah Postcode: 84067 Country: United States Phone: 435-279-0138 Email: Lessheer@comcast.net Store purchased from: RC Willey Purchase date: Have to look it up How much did you pay for it? Have to look it up What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Bad smell then smoke Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. September 20, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.10.181.26) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDR01TJBL0 Serial number: FK3401071 Full Name: Colleen Reynolds Address: 2625 46th Ave NW Town/City: Olympia State/Province: WA Postcode: 98502 Country: United States Phone: 360 866-8730 Email: reynolds88@comcast.net Store purchased from: McKinneys Appliance Purchase date: will have to look up How much did you pay for it? will have to look up What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control panel caught on fire. Popping noise, then extreme smoke. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. September 29,2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.168.7.6) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2600XTPSO Serial number: FR3501715 Full Name: MARY P SKALKO Address: 19 WELLSPRING DR Town/City: Cranston State/Province: RI Postcode: 02920 Country: United States Phone: 401 480-2073 Email: maryskal1@verizon.net Store purchased from: WICKFORD APPLIANCE Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 9/25/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 96.233.152.168) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLSP Serial number: FR4601238 Full Name: Edward Fox Address: 41 landing meadow road Town/City: smithtown State/Province: new york Postcode: 11787 Country: United States Phone: 631-361-3496 Email: edjfox@verizon.net Store purchased from: Smithtown Appliance Purchase date: 08/30/05 How much did you pay for it? 900 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? After 20 minutes of operation, dishwasher started to smoke and make buzzing noise. I was unable to shut off. I ran to basement and shut off at the circut breaker panel. Terrible lingering smoke smell. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 09/27/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 173.56.93.12) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.1604 Serial number: FS1204916 Full Name: Ruthelyn B Turner Address: 408 Flowers Drive Town/City: Hinesville State/Province: GA Postcode: 31313 Country: United States Phone: 912-877-7132 Email: cissy.turner@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears, Hinesville Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 549.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire I loaded and turned on the dishwasher. Approximately 20 minutes into the cycle I heard a loud pop, went into the kitchen and smoke was pouring out of the vent on the door. The machine would not turn off, the cancel button would not work, so I had to turn the circuit breaker off. Thank God I was home when this happened. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 28 September 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.51.191.107) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD03FVSS4 Serial number: F02102149 Full Name: Daniel Jerome Brown Address: 8110 S.W. Mapleleaf St. Town/City: Portland State/Province: Oregon Postcode: 97223 Country: United States Phone: 503-293-3833 Email: dannstacy@comcast.net Store purchased from: Loewes Purchase date: 2010 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My husband turned on the dishwasher then went off to work. Thank goodness he had to return to the house. The house was filled with a terrible burnt electric smell. The dishwasher was making a noise as if it wanted to keep running although the cycle was over. It would not turn off and we have to keep the breaker off or it will continue to run and burn. It would most probably have burned the house down had he not come home!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 09-23-13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 207.145.152.194) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17372301 Serial number: FR3225280 Full Name: Charles Ludwig Address: 85 Tuscarora Place NW Town/City: Calgary State/Province: Alberta Postcode: T3L 2G2 Country: Canada Phone: 403-547-4691 Email: Charles.ludwig@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: November 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Yesterday afternoon I loaded up the dishwasher and turned it on per usual. Approximately 15 mins later, a strange sound came from the unit and then small flames and white smoke came from the upper left vent hole. The smoke filled the room. I opened the door and the dishwasher wouldn't turn off. I ran downstairs and flipped off the breaker. It appears that the control panel caught fire. Luckily I was home at the time and also didn't happen at night while we were sleeping! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. September 25, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 184.64.34.44) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudio1flss3 Serial number: fp4601055 Full Name: scott Address: huerter Town/City: rochester State/Province: mn Postcode: 55902 Country: United States Phone: 5072723236 Email: scohuert@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: 11/16/03 How much did you pay for it? 897.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught on fir filled house with smoke and threw water on floor reallly bad smell from panel. heard a crackle sound and smoke was coming from side of panel . Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 9/25/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 66.188.207.151) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.13849k601 Serial number: FUG20-1669 Full Name: Gina Galagher Address: 163 Hillside Road Town/City: Poughquag State/Province: New York Postcode: 12570 Country: United States Phone: 845-724-4445 Email: winddance38@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? White smoke began to come out of the left hand steam vent located on top of door. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. September 20,2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.189.164.23) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01DLBS5 Serial number: FR3602213 Full Name: Derek Jennings Address: 991 John Bruce Road E Town/City: Winnipeg State/Province: Manitoba Postcode: R3X1Y8 Country: Canada Phone: 2049997075 Email: derek.jennings@mts.net Store purchased from: The Brick Purchase date: 08/30/2004 How much did you pay for it? $1048.95 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board Caught Fire. Was unable to turn off. Had to turn of breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 09/21/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? N/A (Visitor IP address: 207.161.124.17) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FLSS5 Serial number: FR3005583 Full Name: Gareth Richards Address: 7721Brockway Drive Town/City: Boulder State/Province: Colorado Postcode: 80301 Country: United States Phone: 3036690535 Email: gareth@outdoorprolink.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board overheated and started smoking - turned the unit off (unplugged) prior to any flames. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. September 16th, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.176.79.86) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FLSS5 Serial number: FR2602877 Full Name: Jodi Lewis Address: 1503 Marsh Pointe Town/City: Morehead City State/Province: NC Postcode: 28557 Country: United States Phone: 2522413450 Email: jbeitz@ec.rr.com Store purchased from: Hamiltons Purchase date: 6/2004 How much did you pay for it? 1250 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Popping sound, followed ny smoke and fire smell. Luckily husband was nearby. Wouldn't shut off, had to cut the power. So angry they knew of this hazard and have not issued a warning or recall!!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 9/10/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.106.182.152) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665. 15953000 Serial number: FL1810344 Full Name: Ted A. Fuhrer Address: 1291 Skye Drive Town/City: Pisgah Forest State/Province: NC Postcode: 28768 Country: United States Phone: 828-877-5998 Email: skyeking@citcom.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: approx. 2001 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? smoke then fire from control panel on upper right portion of door Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 09/09/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 208.104.141.20) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudk03ftss3 Serial number: fw2406468 Full Name: Joseph Collins Address: 77 Hamilton St Town/City: Sayville State/Province: NY Postcode: 11782 Country: United States Phone: 6315630929 Email: u119jc@optonline.net Store purchased from: PC Richards Purchase date: 2008 How much did you pay for it? 600.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? unit control board became charred, causing dishwasher to stop working. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 09/10/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.188.42.255) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16574201 Serial number: FP0902380 Full Name: George A Hehner Address: 1351 Coral Reef Street Town/City: Port St Lucie State/Province: FL Postcode: 34983 Country: United States Phone: 7728797919 Email: Uhehner@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke, flames and fire from the circuit board while DW was operating. No fuse blew or circuit breaker tripped. WE had to find and trip the main breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. FL How did you find us? -- choose -- If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.68.178.58) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16469300 Serial number: FP 4201569 Full Name: Ted Susu-Mago Address: 785 Palmer Road Town/City: Ashland State/Province: OR Postcode: 97520 Country: United States Phone: 541 488-2711 Email: sumago@ashlandhome.net Store purchased from: Sears, Medford, OR Purchase date: Approx 2007 (?) How much did you pay for it? Approx. $800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? At 1:10 AM on September 6th, in mid-cycle (Normal Wash)the Kenmore Elite control board caught fire, filling kitchen with smoke. Fire extinguished with fire extinguisher and circuit breaker turned off. Unit removed and control panel cut away. Pictures available upon request. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1:10 AM, September 6, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 66.241.74.84) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kud101flss6 Serial number: fr4003202 Full Name: danniel liukonen Address: 14024 whiterock rd. Town/City: burnsville State/Province: mn Postcode: 55337 Country: United States Phone: 9524315296 Email: dliukonen@aol.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 800.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. sep 3 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 74.36.111.212) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 6651374 Serial number: W10041450 Full Name: Erika Ross Address: Yarmouth Rd. Town/City: Toronto State/Province: ON Postcode: M6G1X4 Country: Canada Phone: 6472627677 Email: lisiblac@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2008 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board had minor malfunctions for several weeks before entire dishwasher began running extremely hot. Our plastic ware melted in the racks. There was a burning plastic smell and the heat from the motor burned through the supply hose. Supply hose is charred and black. We were sitting at the table right next to it when it began to melt down, so thankfully could shut it down immediately. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. September 8, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.43.142.1) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2400XTPQ3 Serial number: FS0303566 Full Name: Sandy gernert Address: 16 north st. Po box. 82 Town/City: Bloomville State/Province: Oh Postcode: 44818 Country: United States Phone: 419 983-3415 Email: Sgernert@woh.rr.com Store purchased from: Phillips electric Purchase date: Summer of 2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Left the room for five minutes. Came back and smoke was shooting out of the control panel and making a popping hissing noise. We tried to shut it off but it wouldn't so we had to turn off the breaker Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 9-1-13 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.102.50.181) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI02FRSS1 Serial number: FS4701535 Full Name: Julie Paeltz Address: 5130 Chukker Point Lane Town/City: Cincinnati State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 45244 Country: United States Phone: 513-248-1136 Email: julieap5@aol.com Store purchased from: Drees Zaring Builders Purchase date: closed January 2006 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Noticed plastic smell at times while dishwasher running. Dishwasher stopped running, while water in bottom of tub. Removed door and looked at control board/thermal fuse. control board halfway covered with soot and wires/electronic components melted. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. September 1,2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 184.57.205.196) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILBS5 Serial number: FR3404240 Full Name: Frank Address: Schmidlap Town/City: Spokane State/Province: WA Postcode: 99212 Country: United States Phone: 509-921-2000 Email: smearyweary@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Home Depot? Purchase date: 2005? How much did you pay for it? $500 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Upper right hand corner control board caught fire and sprayed soot onto countertop and melted front panel Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/30/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.132.51.163) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLBL1 Serial number: FM5201755 Full Name: Jeannine Kreider Address: 940 Mount Pleasant Road Town/City: Quarryville State/Province: PA Postcode: 17566 Country: United States Phone: 7177863978 Email: jk02@epix.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke was coming from upper right corner of unit; plastic/electronic smell; unit was still running; loud hissing/popping noise; called fire department Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. August 23, 2013 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.32.15.8) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDM01FKSS0 Serial number: EM0604546 Full Name: Mark Miller Address: 80 Marjoram Drive Town/City: Ajax State/Province: ON Postcode: L1S7P4 Country: Canada Phone: 905-426-1716 Email: mark_miller@bell.net Store purchased from: Faulkner Electric Ltd. Purchase date: Sept 2, 2001 How much did you pay for it? $1078 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Turned on dishwasher. Left home and returned 30 minutes later. House was filled with burnt plastic smell (electrical). Fortunately no damage other than the Dishwasher no longer functioning. Will call Kitchenaid. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. August 30, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 65.94.102.89) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17262400 Serial number: FS1307841 Full Name: Nathalie Couture Address: 134 Cloverbrae Town/City: North Bay State/Province: Ontario Postcode: P1A 4J4 Country: Canada Phone: 705-476-3235 Email: natcouturermt@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? At 2am, we were woken up by a strong smell of burnt plastic. We discovered that there was smoke from the front of our dishwasher's control panel. The front right side was melting. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. September 1st, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 64.25.179.36) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore Model number: 60517282401 Serial number: FS1601183 Full Name: Todd Green Address: 2816 36 St SW Town/City: Calgary State/Province: AB Postcode: T3E 3A1 Country: Canada Phone: 403-686-4939 Email: toddfwgreen@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I haven't disassembled it yet, but there is a smoke streak on the front from the control panel Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. We were lucky. Just the dishwasher is damaged. House stinks of plastic / burnt electrical. How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.146.32.198) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudk03ctwh2 Serial number: fw1405945 Full Name: vivian purchase Address: box 698 Town/City: lewisporte State/Province: newfoundland Postcode: a0g 3a0 Country: Canada Phone: 709 535 6701 Email: m.purchase@nf.sympatico.ca Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: jan 2009 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? dishwasher not being used or turned on, smelled smoke, saw flames, floor and wall burnt.wires and water hose melted, everything around dishwasher covered in soot. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. august 30, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 47.54.133.246) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS5 Serial number: FR3312463 Full Name: Richard Pitt Address: 5630 S Ashley Drive Town/City: Chandler State/Province: AZ Postcode: 85249 Country: United States Phone: 480-332-4172 Email: rickpitt@cox.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? With dishwasher running, a puff of smoke came from the right top of the unit. It smelled strongly of burned plastic. After removing the front panel and board cover, we discovered soot covering the circuit boards and some wires had their insulation melted off. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8-27-2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 70.176.202.155) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDLO1ILBS6 Serial number: FR4602495 Full Name: Dennis Nash Address: 220 Edgewood dr. Town/City: Seneca State/Province: SC Postcode: 29678 Country: United States Phone: 864-247-1332 Email: dnash@clemson.edu Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire smoked out the house! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/18/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 130.127.254.243) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 6651647300 Serial number: FR3003073 Full Name: ROB Address: URBAN Town/City: THUNDER BAY State/Province: ONTARIO Postcode: P7E2T2 Country: Canada Phone: 8074738261 Email: urbanr@tbaytel.net Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: sept 2004 How much did you pay for it? 1000 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? circuit board caught fire, melted wires Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. aug 26,2013 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 216.211.45.249) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: KUDS011JWHO Serial number: FL2517314 Full Name: TERENCE HARE Address: 322 W 32ND PLACE Town/City: SAND SPRINGS State/Province: OK Postcode: 74063 Country: United States Phone: 9186718277 Email: tghare@cox.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? 1100 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My wife pressed the begin cycle and it sounded like an arc-welder. I ran and shut off the breaker and found the stainless inside the door had soot on it. I disconnected the power and unscrewed the control panel and found the circuit board had melted the ribbon wires and connectors. would have kept burning if I had not turned off the breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. OK How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 72.192.88.129) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17053400 Serial number: FR3801285 Full Name: Melissa Pruett Address: 7202 9th Ct SE Town/City: Olympia State/Province: Washington Postcode: 98503 Country: United States Phone: 3602808240 Email: m_pruett@comcast.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I started the dishwasher then went to store to get some dog food. When I came home, the house had a burnt plastic/burnt electric smell and a white haze. The only appliance on was the dishwasher. Checked the circuit breakers, nothing had popped. Once husband came home, he took off cover and discovered that the control panel had probably caught on fire - most definitely was partially melted along with the pins that connect to the control board. I'm glad my house didn't catch fire while I was gone - very lucky! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 08/24/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.185.49.176) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01lLBL2 Serial number: FP4106521 Full Name: Bonnie Tipton Address: 42780 Berrong Ave Town/City: Winthrop Harbor State/Province: Illinois Postcode: 60096 Country: United States Phone: 847-872-4820 Email: sbsdtipton@comcast.net Store purchased from: Grand Appliance Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? We noticed a very strong odor of burning plastic in the house. Upon investigation we located it coming from our KitchenAid dishwasher which was in the Sani-Rinse Cycle. We tried to cancel and stop the dishwasher but it did not respond to the control panel command so we turned it off at the wall switch. If we had not been right there in the house I am afraid of what would have happened. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. August 24, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.239.184.120) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17059400 Serial number: FRA4703230 Full Name: Yan Reznik Address: 20947 Sherman dr Town/City: Castro Valley State/Province: CA Postcode: 94552 Country: United States Phone: 510-5370857 Email: yanreznik@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 12/2004 How much did you pay for it? 670 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? e Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds25shbs1 Serial number: fk0715436 Full Name: Joshua Archibald Address: 304 Tracy Lane Town/City: Apollo State/Province: Pennsylvania Postcode: 15613 Country: United States Phone: 724-420-1217 Email: ranger135xp@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Came with house Purchase date: possibly 2000 How much did you pay for it? N/A What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Washer completed cycle but appeared dead for next use. After checking that the unit had power, I found some suggestions about the thermal fuse and followed a guide from repairclinic.com. After getting to the control board, I discovered a severe electrical burn on the board on and around a rather large resistor. The resistor itself has evidentally burst from overheating. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/9/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.236.114.85) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.13773K601 Serial number: FT3301885 Full Name: Gregg Antworth Address: 2376 Arnold Crescent Town/City: Burlington State/Province: Ontario Postcode: L7P 4G3 Country: Canada Phone: 905.484.3953 Email: gregg.antworth@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Canada Purchase date: August 2006 How much did you pay for it? $1200 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire, board destroyed, also damaged wiring harness and vent motor harness Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 159.33.10.155) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 655.17032400 Serial number: FR3601375 Full Name: Elizabeth Kempinski Address: 47 Orchard Way Town/City: Novato State/Province: CA Postcode: 94947 Country: United States Phone: 4158975168 Email: aorjock@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears/San Rafael, CA Purchase date: 10/2004 How much did you pay for it? 461.16 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire 8/7/2013. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/7/2013. How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.102.182.146) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17795791 Serial number: FH 4413429 Full Name: Michael G. Kerns Address: 17450 Crews Rd Town/City: Wellsvlle State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 43968 Country: United States Phone: 330-532-2096 Email: mikernz@comcast.net Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher started smoking and as we entered kitchen it was still running. It would not shut off as we open the door so I had to run to the basement and shut off breaker. Everything inside the dishwasher that was plastic melted and the racks in places had turned brown from overheating. I don't think the control board caught fire but Iam sure it wasn't far from it Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/10/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.163.223.139) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK01TKBT0 Serial number: FM0203073 Full Name: Lorie Dold Address: 1044 Sandhurst Drive Town/City: Sandwich State/Province: IL Postcode: 60548 Country: United States Phone: 815-786-2615 Email: inhim25@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 03/07/2003 How much did you pay for it? Sears credit cart What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 07/10/2013 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.220.192.26) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101TJBL0 Serial number: FM0440236 Full Name: Chad Elumbaugh Address: 463 S Chestnut Town/City: Chebanse State/Province: Il Postcode: 60922 Country: United States Phone: 8159225971 Email: elumbaugh00@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher was running for about a minute then it popped and black smoke started rolling out of the vents.I opened the door to shut it off and unplugged it. I'm guessing by the sound of it the controlled board is shot Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/6/13 no fire damage How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.206.20.127) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds30 Serial number: fy2409602 Full Name: C Brown Address: 205 Quail Run Town/City: Hoschton State/Province: Georgia Postcode: 30548 Country: United States Phone: 404-944-0752 Email: fivebrowns@windstream.net Store purchased from: Appliance Smart Purchase date: 6/2010 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board smoked profusely, filling the house with smoke. Son was home and pulled door open to cut power. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/3/2013 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.28.195.106) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17462300 Serial number: FR3116820 Full Name: albert scherer Address: 1743 woods drive Town/City: beavercreek State/Province: ohio Postcode: 45432 Country: United States Phone: 9374290080 Email: xmarine1743@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? 660 plus What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Was sitting in kitchen with wife and dishwasher is running and all of a sudden black smoke and fire is coming out the top right side of our Kenmore Elite dishwasher, the control panel is on fire! She pulled the door open and it quit smoking. Had her close it to turn it off and the right upper corner started to glow red! Opened door quickly to break the electric connection. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 08/01/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 132.3.33.80) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17034400 Serial number: FR5105011 Full Name: Charlotte Henschel Address: 7 Crag Lane Town/City: Boyertown State/Province: PA Postcode: 19512 Country: United States Phone: 610)845-2378 Email: mchenschel@dejazzd.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke started coming out of the control board while it was running. I had set it on time wash, 6 hour delay since we were going out and I like to use our electric time of day rates. I was back and working at the kitchen table when I heard a popping like sound. About a minute later I looked and noticed smoke coming from the dishwasher. I opened the door and it kept running. I closed it and hit the cancel drain button, not sure if it would work. Fortunately it turned the dishwasher off and the smoke gradually subsided. This was really frightening since we often run our dishwasher when we are sleeping or when we leave the house. The kitchen still has the odor lingering 16 hours later. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. August 1,2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.214.24.129) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517269400 Serial number: FR5204221 Full Name: Doug Babcock Address: 944 Marshall Court Town/City: Dexter State/Province: MI Postcode: 48130 Country: United States Phone: 7344261349 Email: babs17@provide.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Electronic Control Unit got so hot it melted wiring, scorched circuit board, melted through its tray and began melting black front fascia. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 31, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 152.160.37.120) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS1 Serial number: FP1114076 Full Name: James Stallcup Address: 601 Comal Court Town/City: Keller State/Province: Texas Postcode: 76248 Country: United States Phone: 862-214-1427 Email: stallcupfamily@mac.com Store purchased from: Texas Appliance Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? maybe around $600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Turned dishwasher on and went to water flowers... Came back in about 20 minutes and there was burning electrical smell and smoke from dishwasher! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 28, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.170.88.76) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: Elite Serial number: Will have to look up old records Full Name: Nita Werner Address: 22600 SW Riggs Road Town/City: Beaverton State/Province: OR Postcode: 97007 Country: United States Phone: 5038808627 Email: nita@oeiassembly.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? $600? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher running when smoke and flames started to shoot out the top. Breaker did not kick off, couldn't shut off machine, even continued to run when the door was pulled open. Have pics of the melted motherboard before it was taken away. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Thanksgiving Day 2011 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? KATU (Visitor IP address: 173.164.69.141) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517354301 Serial number: SR2805267 Full Name: Eric Walther Address: 289 Buttonwood Drive Town/City: Elizabethtown State/Province: PA Postcode: 17022 Country: United States Phone: 717-367-5790 Email: dwaltman1@comcast.net Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: 7/22/2004 How much did you pay for it? $550.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? after starting the dishwasher on 10/15/12 8:00 at 8:15 my wife went to the kitchen and noticed smoke coming out of the dishwasher control panel. she tried to shut off and it was clicking, buzzing and you could see flames. I quickly found the breaker and shut if off as it did not trip. the house filled with smoke and we were so lucky we were home and awake or someone could have been killed an the house distroyed. as others no one will even talk to me either from Sears or Whirlpool. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/15/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 173.161.188.33) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 655.17462300 Serial number: FR 261402 Full Name: Andrew Virsik Address: 13212 Shutter Town/City: Lowell State/Province: Michigan Postcode: 49331 Country: United States Phone: 616-987-9367 Email: avirsik@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Aug. 15, 2004 How much did you pay for it? $600- don't remember exact; amount What went wrong (control board caught fire)? strange clicking noise and then flames and black smoke and soot coming out in the upper right corner of dishwasher door. Strong electrical burning smell in kitchen Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Sep. 8, 2012- minimal damage because we were in kitchen when it happened How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.112.117.214) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17469300 Serial number: FR3013046 Full Name: Lisa VanMansum Address: 4204 E 40th Ave Town/City: Spokane State/Province: WA Postcode: 99223 Country: United States Phone: 509-835-5351 Email: lisamikev@earthlink.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Luckily I was home.The strong burning smell was instant. I went to open the door, water sprayed everywhere. Closed door, and hit cancel- did not work. Then turned off breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 8, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 173.10.121.185) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kupdo1ilb52 Serial number: fp4407189 Full Name: Joy Vanderzanden Address: 6201 sw 192nd ave Town/City: Aloha State/Province: Or Postcode: 97007 Country: United States Phone: 503 649 5230 Email: jvander794@comcast.net Store purchased from: standard tv and appliance Purchase date: Feb 2004 How much did you pay for it? ????? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control panel caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. aug 30 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.246.178.79) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLBL6 Serial number: FR5004761 Full Name: Tamera Venzke Address: 4605 Pin Oak Lane Town/City: Bellaire State/Province: Texas Postcode: 77401 Country: United States Phone: 713-299-1779 Email: tvenzke@comcast.net Store purchased from: not sure we are renters Purchase date: 5 -6 years ago How much did you pay for it? approx 1,000 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Notice electrical burning smell and saw smoke coming out of the vent on the side of the dishwasher. Had to turn off the circuit and dishwasher. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/19/2012 no fire just smoke and now need a new dishwasher How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.197.31.38) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI02CRL3 Serial number: FU0601436 Full Name: KIP VIRK Address: 8367 - 141 STREET Town/City: SURREY State/Province: BRITISH COLUMBIA Postcode: V3W0V5 Country: Canada Phone: 604-618-0072 Email: kfm4002012@gmail.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? $800.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Badly Buned connector, plus Harness and board. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 18, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 207.6.94.2) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-16473300 Serial number: FR 2802961 Full Name: David Vale Address: 4880 SE Aldercrest Rd Town/City: Milwaukie State/Province: Oregon Postcode: 97222 Country: United States Phone: 503-786-0807 Email: Djpdx1@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The door spewed white smoke from the top, the panel began to melt, and the motor locked into a very screeching noise. I could not turn it off and I burned my hand when I opened it. My first floor filled with smoke and I turned it off from the circuit breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/25/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.27.204.81) --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: KUDI01ILBL1 Serial number: FP0105902 Full Name: ROBERT YORK Address: 17 POPLAR STREET Town/City: WEST HEMPSTEAD State/Province: NEW YORK Postcode: 11552 Country: United States Phone: (516)481-3498 Email: capecod82@optonline.net Store purchased from: P. C. Richard & Sons Purchase date: 02/01/2003 How much did you pay for it? $618.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board Caught Fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 09/17/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.120.231.109) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01F1WH2 Serial number: FP2801312 Full Name: THOMAS R. ZEICHMAN Address: 111 BARBERTON RD. Town/City: LAKE WORTH State/Province: FLORIDA Postcode: 33467 Country: United States Phone: 561-313-1049 Email: TZEICHMAN@YAHOO.COM Store purchased from: BRANDS MART Purchase date: 9/16/2003 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? CONTROL BOARD SHORTED OUT. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/17/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.38.89.84) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16052400 Serial number: FR4504422 Full Name: Christine Zura Address: 401 Center Street Town/City: Forked River State/Province: New Jersey Postcode: 08731 Country: United States Phone: 609-548-9526 Email: oweezie609@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears - Ocean County Mall Purchase date: July 2007 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught fire and destroyed wire harness and all electrical connections in the control panel. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 14 April 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 208.74.117.9) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1ILBS5 Serial number: FR3102835 Full Name: Dyanne Zutter-Worrick Address: 12620 Crabtree Falls Dr. Town/City: Bristow State/Province: VA Postcode: 20136 Country: United States Phone: 703-314-0515 Email: darlingdy@gmail.com Store purchased from: provided by buildre Purchase date: Dec 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? We smelled smoke and the kitchen and sunroom were filled with white smoke. I pulled the circuit on the home electric panel. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Oct. 22, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.255.170.239) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kudioilbl5 Serial number: Fr2704151 Full Name: Thomas zwolinski Address: 16 Abilene lane Town/City: Manalapan State/Province: New jersey Postcode: 07726 Country: United States Phone: None Email: 732 5472553 Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The smell of something burning Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/15/2012 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 74.105.199.116) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1ILBS5 Serial number: FR3102835 Full Name: Dyanne Zutter-Worrick Address: 12620 Crabtree Falls Dr. Town/City: Bristow State/Province: VA Postcode: 20136 Country: United States Phone: 703-314-0515 Email: darlingdy@gmail.com Store purchased from: provided by buildre Purchase date: Dec 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? We smelled smoke and the kitchen and sunroom were filled with white smoke. I pulled the circuit on the home electric panel. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Oct. 22, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.255.170.239) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILWH6 Serial number: FR3901385 Full Name: Michael R. Wuestefeld Address: 4 Morningview Place Town/City: Lake Oswego State/Province: OR Postcode: 97035 Country: United States Phone: 5036757060 Email: wuestemi@comcast.net Store purchased from: Standard Applicance & TV Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? unknown What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher failed 10/9/2012. during PST evening operation about mid-cycle. We first smelled the presence of an electrical fire and went to the kitchen, turned off the dish washer and tripped the supply breaker at the home power panel. We contacted Whirlpool to report the fire the next morning. They responded as if pre-prepared and transferred the call to the Product Safety department. They secured a service call for the next morning and authorized the expenses to investigate extent of damage. Repairman found heater element failed, board melted under the three clumped relays, one melted-missing spade terminal, melted board tray that also melted the ribbon cable and initially reported that the fuse did not open. He later changed his view on re-inspection during a call to prepare the failure report for Whirlpool. I checked the fuse after the repairman left and found it had not opened to interrupt the failure. Three follow up calls were not returned and we are left with a burned out dishwasher in the back yard pending our actions to resolve. We will save the failed parts for future examination. We doubt we will ever hear from Whirlpool since we purchased the unit in 2004, seven years after the warranty period ended and they have a report that the fuse terminated the event. My view is that their design is flawed and leads to high heat failures consistently beyond the warranty period, enabling them to walk away from any responsibility. Water intrusion is present in the power cabinet and could be a contributing factor. The repairman stated that the unit draws 9 amps which is 1.08 kilowatts. A board of this size and configuration should not be expected to last long and is more likely to fail electrically. An un-noticed fire in an appliance most often put to use prior to going to sleep to take care of the dinner dishes or prior to leaving for work to fire up with no one home is a home or life loss waiting to happen. How dare they knowingly not inform a customer of a known fire hazard created by them. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/19/2012 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? KGW-Portland Oregon (Visitor IP address: 71.237.135.69) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17019400 Serial number: FR5104070 Full Name: Dawn Williams Address: 3816 Nations Way Town/City: Berthoud State/Province: Colorado Postcode: 80513 Country: United States Phone: 970-532-3695 Email: jdawnwilliams@skybeam.com Store purchased from: Sears/new home construction Purchase date: December 2004 How much did you pay for it? $342.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire, could not turn off without tripping circuit breaker Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 25, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 208.68.49.130) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI02CRBS0 Serial number: FS4304908 Full Name: James E Wilson Address: 3908 Bosque Town/City: Plano State/Province: TX Postcode: 75074 Country: United States Phone: 972-423-8155 Email: je_wilson@verizon.net Store purchased from: Best BUY Purchase date: 6 years ago How much did you pay for it? 900 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher started smoking and stopped after being unplugged. The unit was opened and the control board wiring had been melting. This dishwasher has been a serious hazard and KitchenAid should be shamed of themselves for making such crap. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Texas How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 96.226.27.14) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KU0SO1LBTO Serial number: FM3401048 Full Name: Mark Weaver Address: 570 Marion Dr. Town/City: Womelsdorf State/Province: PA Postcode: 19567 Country: United States Phone: 6105895014 Email: marklo@emypeople.net Store purchased from: Martin Appliance Myerstown store Purchase date: Jan 13 03 How much did you pay for it? 600-800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? We had a smokey blow out of the circut board, and thankfully we were home, to shut the breaker off! Thankfully we did not have a house fire over it, we are very concerned about replacing it with a safe one!!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. August 30, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 198.228.201.156) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16032401 Serial number: FS1615232 Full Name: Stanley Walker Address: 3213 Paddock Circle Town/City: Flower Mound State/Province: TX Postcode: 75022 Country: United States Phone: 972 533 6114 Email: swalkerr@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: no info yet How much did you pay for it? no info yet What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I believe the control board caught file. There was black smoke pouring out of the upper-right corner of the door. The unit was running at the time. I could not turn it off. I had to throw the circuit breaker to stop the smoke. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/25/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 173.57.121.152) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17019400 Serial number: FR5104070 Full Name: Dawn Williams Address: 3816 Nations Way Town/City: Berthoud State/Province: Colorado Postcode: 80513 Country: United States Phone: 970-532-3695 Email: jdawnwilliams@skybeam.com Store purchased from: Sears/new home construction Purchase date: December 2004 How much did you pay for it? $342.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire, could not turn off without tripping circuit breaker Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 25, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 208.68.49.130) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 655.16273402 Serial number: FS3901612 Full Name: Christian Wilson Address: 1127 Calla Glen Ln Town/City: Green Cove Springs State/Province: FL Postcode: 32043 Country: United States Phone: 9042919229 Email: stimified@msn.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Jan 06 How much did you pay for it? 1000 Dollars. What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Panel caught on fire while it was running, luckly no other damage besides a total loss on the dishwasher. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. December 31, 2012 How did you find us? Blog If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 66.177.82.21) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17389300 Serial number: FR2505531 Full Name: Todd Walker Address: 13398 N Ferndale Dr. Town/City: Hayden State/Province: ID Postcode: 83835 Country: United States Phone: 2086998964 Email: tdub88@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board fire, had to shut off breaker to stop cycle. Control panel no longer works/responds. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11-12-2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.145.80.20) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01TJWH1 Serial number: FM2707506 Full Name: J. D. Warthen Address: 4413 Rendale Ct. Town/City: Olney State/Province: MD Postcode: 20832 Country: United States Phone: 301-774-2653 Email: jdwjr4413@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 7/23/2002 How much did you pay for it? $494.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Faulty ballast smell like something electrical was burning. Continued washing after normal time. Machine kept running on opening door. Had to turn circuit breaker off to turn machine off. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/9/2012 How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.28.78.162) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17372301 Serial number: 3123265 Full Name: Dale F. Wight Address: PO Box 903 Town/City: Joseph State/Province: OR Postcode: 97846 Country: United States Phone: 541-432-5465 Email: dmwight@eoni.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/05 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught fire. Electrical wires and connections melted and char Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. June 8, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.38.12.62) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16023400 Serial number: FR4602569 Full Name: Elester Williams Address: 251 Pine St Town/City: Beecher State/Province: IL Postcode: 60401 Country: United States Phone: 708-946-9646 Email: williamse@worldkitchen.com Store purchased from: New Home Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? came with new home What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Service technician analysis revealed damage to control board; damage to heater assembly and clean light blinks 7 times then pause, 7 times again and pause continuously which indicates a heater problem; dishwasher does not cycle; observed burn marks in control panel. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. September, 13, 2012 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.155.234.87) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2500 Serial number: 8535034 Full Name: Kai Whitney Address: 8131 Carlisle Way Town/City: Vallejo State/Province: CA Postcode: 94591 Country: United States Phone: 707 553 8122 Email: kaiwhitney@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/28/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.23.141.215) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16463300 Serial number: FR2006859 Full Name: Sharon Williams Address: 20110 68th Street Town/City: Live Oak State/Province: Florida Postcode: 32060 Country: United States Phone: 386-330-2275 Email: tmel012305@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 06-05-2004 How much did you pay for it? $1200.00 ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I started the dishwasher before going to bed. I went into my livingroom to finish watching the last few minutes of the news. I started to smell a smell of burning plastic. I followed the smell to my kitchen and turned on the lights and seen black smoke had filled my kitchen coming out of my dishwasher.There was sparks and flames shooting out the right hand side of the top of the dishwasher. My husband ran and open the door to stop the dishwasher from running and shut of the breaker to the dishwasher. Thank god I stayed up to watch the news a few minutes more. This all took place in about 5-10 minutes from when I started the dishwasher. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04-15-13 How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.88.126.227) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS2 Serial number: FP3105920 Full Name: Jason R Tavares Address: 2120 Barbeau Town/City: Longueuil State/Province: Quebec Postcode: J4M2T3 Country: Canada Phone: 450-674-0960 Email: jason.tavares@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2003/05/12 How much did you pay for it? approx. 1200$ What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I heard a loud rattling noise for a few minutes while the dishwasher was running, late in the evening. I opened to check if anything had fallen into the basin. Noticing nothing, I allowed the washing cycle to continue. The rattling noise remained, though with varying intensity. A few minutes later, a strong "burning plastic" smell was apparent and getting stronger. As I approached the unit, wisps of black smoke were coming out of the unit, in the top right corner of the door. I immediately hit cancel on the control panel and rushed to the breaker panel in the basement to cut power to the unit. The burning plastic smell took more than a day to dissipate. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2013/05/29 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 132.207.57.237) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17032400 Serial number: FR5112961 Full Name: Kathryn Tammen Address: 6343 NE Oregon St Town/City: Portland State/Province: OR Postcode: 97213 Country: United States Phone: 503-703-9700 Email: kaity_tammen@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 12/27/2004 How much did you pay for it? 449.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher was running, and the control board/electric panel caught fire and was smoking badly. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/25/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.105.190.178) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17572202 Serial number: FP3103960 Full Name: Ryan Taylor Address: 2915 Paron ln Town/City: Idaho Falls State/Province: ID Postcode: 83402 Country: United States Phone: 2085212807 Email: ryguy166@msn.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? 450 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/5/13 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.167.155.71) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16059400 Serial number: FR3701006 Full Name: William Tate Address: 2110 Foxfire Ln Town/City: DeLand State/Province: FL Postcode: 32720 Country: United States Phone: 3867473429 Email: bltate@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears dealer FL 03745 Purchase date: 03/01/06 How much did you pay for it? 505.85 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I was in the kitchen setting the coffee pot for the next morning. The dishwasher was running at the time. I heard a pop and crackling, looked over at the dishwasher and observed sparks/fire and acrid smoke coming from right side of control panel. I shut off the breaker and the flames subsided. The home was filled with smoke. I am very thankful that I was in the kitchen at the time and I firmly believe I stopped what could have been a disaster. Upon the next day I examined the dishwasher and found the control board and surrounding area burned. In searching for replacement parts came upon this article. I have bought a new dishwasher out of fear of the same problem occurring if I choose to repair this one. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04/03/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 184.90.253.58) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01ILBL5 Serial number: ? Full Name: JANET TORGERSON Address: 20505 104TH ST SE Town/City: SNOHOMISH State/Province: WA Postcode: 98290 Country: United States Phone: 3607944049 Email: JANIT53@MSN.COM Store purchased from: Judd and Black Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught fire and destroyed wire harness and all electrical connections in the control panel. Turned dishwasher on before going to bed but decided to stay up a little longer. Sitting there I heard a strange gurrgling sound from dw but it stopped. Didn't think much of it. 10 minutes later there was a loud pop and flames came out of the top of dw from the control panel. Then toxic smoke came billowing out. Flipped circuit breaker but smoke stunk up the house for days. To repair would have been $600. Because we are selling home, we purchased a new one..would feel really guilty passing on problem to new owner. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 1, 2012 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.170.69.52) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLSS5 Serial number: FR3312111 Full Name: Jasmine Tan Address: 20749 E. Alpine Meadows Cir. Town/City: Walnut State/Province: CA Postcode: 91789 Country: United States Phone: 626-2531453 Email: jst22197@aol.com Store purchased from: Dirksen's Appliance Purchase date: 8/22/2004 How much did you pay for it? 1,082.42 (include tax) What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Flame came out from the control panel then smoke. Everything happen same time. No warning at all. Almost cause fire if nobody was around that time. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. June 13, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.23.123.8) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD01ISBL5 Serial number: FR2401206 Full Name: Patrice Trottier Address: 2081 Montarville Town/City: St-Bruno-de-Montarville State/Province: Quebec Postcode: J3V 3V8 Country: Canada Phone: 450 653 7915 Email: patrice.trottier@videotron.ca Store purchased from: Corbeil Purchase date: 2004-06-11 How much did you pay for it? 1289.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire in 2006 had replace it. Never work well after Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. dont recall How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 66.130.178.203) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17373301 Serial number: FR2704981 Full Name: Jeff Tripp Address: 11555 SW Denfield St. Town/City: Beaverton State/Province: OR Postcode: 07005 Country: United States Phone: 503-643-4987 Email: jmtripp1@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 1200 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board got extremely hot and started melting until power was shutoff. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/2010 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 134.134.139.72) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17032400 Serial number: FR5112961 Full Name: Kathryn Tammen Address: 6343 NE Oregon St Town/City: Portland State/Province: OR Postcode: 97213 Country: United States Phone: 503-703-9700 Email: kaity_tammen@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 12/27/2004 How much did you pay for it? 449.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher was running, and the control board/electric panel caught fire and was smoking badly. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/25/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.105.190.178) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS2 Serial number: FP319369 Full Name: Michael Tierney Address: 23 Wagon Rd Town/City: Glastonbury State/Province: CT Postcode: 06033 Country: United States Phone: 860 633 9052 Email: Setierney@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: March 2004 How much did you pay for it? 1345.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Strong burning smell, shut off dishwasher smoke coming from control board. Had control board replaced for 227.00 in 2011 by Appliance Repair. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2011 How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? NBC (Visitor IP address: 69.182.135.242) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLBL6 Serial number: FR4402697 Full Name: Kevin Stolle Address: 6701 Foster Slough Rd Town/City: Snohomish State/Province: WA Postcode: 98290 Country: United States Phone: 425-377-0887 Email: k2stolle@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Direct Buy Purchase date: 10/23/2004 How much did you pay for it? $762 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire, smoke and flames from the top of the unit. Wire connectors and both control boards are burned/melted. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04/10/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.22.114.163) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: 666KUDS01FLSS6 Serial number: FR5119729 Full Name: Ryan Sarin Address: 1685 Steele St #1 Town/City: Denver State/Province: CO Postcode: 80206 Country: United States Phone: 303 860 9110 Email: Ryan@SerenePropertyMgmt.com Store purchased from: The Great Indoors Purchase date: 2005-01-06 How much did you pay for it? 1200.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel in door caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2012-05-31 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.177.203.208) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 17372301 Serial number: FR2718701 Full Name: Corey Smith Address: 390 Carter Moir Drive Town/City: Lancaster State/Province: PA Postcode: 17601 Country: United States Phone: 7174648770 Email: csmith@cpmgsite.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 7/15/04 How much did you pay for it? 544.88 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? black soot/smoke from upper right corner. wouldn't turn off. had to shut off circuit breaker. took apart - circuit board black. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/2/13 How did you find us? -- choose -- If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 72.95.57.186) --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: KUDIO1FLSS3 Serial number: FR1213024 Full Name: Chris Savell Address: 129Chadwyck Place Town/City: Madison State/Province: Ms Postcode: 39110 Country: United States Phone: 601-856-7913 Email: tsavell1@comcast.net Store purchased from: Cowboy Maloney Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? $900 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.107.81.189) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kud1011lbss4 Serial number: Fr20003307 Full Name: Allan smith Address: 116 Livingston ave Town/City: Babylon State/Province: Ny Postcode: 11702 Country: United States Phone: 3477236907 Email: Agsmith@optonline.net Store purchased from: Sears? Purchase date: 2 to 3 years How much did you pay for it? . What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board started smoking ( white smoke) then a really bad wire plastic Smell that lasted about 8 hours. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 25. 2013 How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.45.177.233) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66513753K602 Serial number: FU2005580 Full Name: David Svedman Address: 1625 Pine Dr Town/City: Grove State/Province: Ok Postcode: 74344 Country: United States Phone: 918-944-0252 Email: dsvedy@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 5/25/07 How much did you pay for it? 815.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? heard a couple of loud pops, saw smoke and small flame coming from the the kick plate near the floor on the right side. Had to use fire extinguisher. Removed kick plate and saw wires and sound proof material smoking and melting after flames were put out. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/19/2012 limited to dishwasher How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 72.215.18.146) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS301XBT4 Serial number: F13703543 Full Name: Richard J. Sherry Address: 211 Deumant Terrace Town/City: Buffalo State/Province: NY Postcode: 14223-2306 Country: United States Phone: 716-874-5472 Email: dicksherry@roadrunner.com Store purchased from: Orville's Appliance Purchase date: 10/24/2011 How much did you pay for it? 866.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher overheated and thermal fuse blew. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/28/2012 How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 74.77.106.227) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.15892100 Serial number: FM0514857 Full Name: Mary Ann Sgroi Address: 3750 24th Ave. Town/City: Marion State/Province: IA Postcode: 52302 Country: United States Phone: 319 377-9635 Email: mfsgroi@q.com Store purchased from: Sears, Cedar Rapids, IA Purchase date: 1/25/2002 How much did you pay for it? $520 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Less than 15 minutes after being started, the dishwasher made a couple of popping sounds and then smoked started coming out of the top of the door. As my husband opened the door, two flames came out of the top of the door and then the control panel died. The flames stopped, but smoke continued to pour out and there was a strong smell of burned plastic. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/5/2013 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 63.152.90.115) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLBL5 Serial number: FR3403588 Full Name: Marci Stifter Address: 3130 Parkland Dr Town/City: West Bloomfield State/Province: MI Postcode: 48322 Country: United States Phone: 2488843310 Email: marcistifter@gmail.com Store purchased from: ABC Wharehouse Purchase date: September 15, 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught on fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/17/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.185.60.113) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17512200 Serial number: FM 2102451 Full Name: Tom Swoish Address: 24 park st Town/City: Coldwater State/Province: Mi Postcode: 49036 Country: United States Phone: 517-677 -1939 Email: tswoish@smb-t.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: June 2002 How much did you pay for it? $500 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel caught fire. We noticed smoke and were able put out fire and un plug unit. Sears recall department does not have serial number on its recall list. They offer repair with same defective part and deny that there is a problem. I can assure you the risk and fire were real. Rather than have the fire risk in our home, I will be buying a new dishwasher brand with safe control panel technology. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 9/09/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 66.231.37.205) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 587.15149402 Serial number: TH6461550 Full Name: Laquita Steward Address: 100 whispering oak trail Town/City: mabelvale State/Province: ar Postcode: 72103 Country: United States Phone: 5013668944 Email: laquitaallen18@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2007 How much did you pay for it? 947 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Plastic melted the inside parts Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2009 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 166.147.72.27) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 668.13839K600 Serial number: FT4002168 Full Name: John M. Simon, Jr Address: 1718 Wilson Ave P.O. Box 245 Town/City: North Apollo State/Province: Pennsylvania Postcode: 15673 Country: United States Phone: 724-448-4325 Email: simonj@apolloridge.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 12/2005 How much did you pay for it? $500-$600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher started grinding and getting loud. Smelled of smoke and shut it down. Unhooked electrical and water with drainage. Checked bottom of dishwasher and engine was blackened with burn mark on subfloor. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2010 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? WTAE channel 4 news (Visitor IP address: 174.130.26.119) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS02FRSS Serial number: FT 4617577 Full Name: Colleen Sammond Address: 240 Country Club Blvd Town/City: Little Egg Harbor State/Province: NJ Postcode: 08087 Country: United States Phone: 609-432-8000 Email: csammond@comcast.net Store purchased from: Art Handlers Pleasantville NJ Purchase date: 02/07/08 How much did you pay for it? $1209.95 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board burned heavy smoke Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 0710/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.0.44.232) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK01ILBS5 Serial number: FR2702362 Full Name: Kyle Surgent Address: PO box 1216 Town/City: Wall State/Province: NJ Postcode: 07719 Country: United States Phone: 7324491100 Email: fastc5@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Doing a regular load of dishes when we saw smoke from dishwasher. Thought it was just steam from dry cycle until we smelled a bad burnt plastic smell. Opened dishwasher, it would not stop wash cycle. Ran to electrical panel to shut down main electrical switch which stopped cycle. Smoke continued to come from control panel. Terrible smell of burnt wires and plastic throughout house which set off alarms. Very thankful we were in kitchen when this happened because this happened within seconds. If left unattended, there would have been a significant fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.112.123.188) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66513753K602 Serial number: FU2005580 Full Name: David Svedman Address: 1625 Pine Dr Town/City: Grove State/Province: Ok Postcode: 74344 Country: United States Phone: 918-944-0252 Email: dsvedy@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 5/25/07 How much did you pay for it? 815.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? heard a couple of loud pops, saw smoke and small flame coming from the the kick plate near the floor on the right side. Had to use fire extinguisher. Removed kick plate and saw wires and sound proof material smoking and melting after flames were put out. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/19/2012 limited to dishwasher How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 72.215.18.146) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1FLSS6 Serial number: FS1220198 Full Name: Mark Shannan Address: 4709 Lookout Mtn. Cv. Town/City: Austin State/Province: Tx. Postcode: 78731 Country: United States Phone: 512-626-3777 Email: markshannan@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Factory Builder Stores Purchase date: 05/06/05 How much did you pay for it? $757 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My daughter told me she saw smoke coming from the dishwasher and ran to the other end of the house. I went in and saw it happening and had my iphone in my hand. I took video, but just missed a burst of flames,when I turned it on. Still got footage of smoke coming out of the unit. The odor was a terrible electrical fire smell. Found this website immediately after googling "Kitchenaid dishwasher smoke and fire" This has got to be stopped. What if we had been gone or asleep? Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Texas How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.210.42.37) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO2FRSS2 Serial number: FT4617107 Full Name: Charmian Stewart Address: 15 Hazel Ave Town/City: San Anselmo State/Province: CA Postcode: 94960 Country: -- choose --- Phone: 415 458-1793 Email: charmian@aol.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Toxic smelling smoke was coming from it. I opened it up and unplugged it. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. June 26, 2012. How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.103.158.254) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.1646.3300 Serial number: FR1906487 Full Name: Greg Steves Address: 4970 LA Quinta Pl Town/City: Victoria State/Province: british Columbia Postcode: v8y3g9 Country: Canada Phone: 250-595-1044 Email: steveshouse@telus.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Ran the dishwasher afterdinner, we were all in the kitchen when my wife noticed black smoke coming from the control panel. We immediately opened the door and turned off the breaker. THANK GOD WE WERE HOME Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. April 9, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.92.220.83) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.1703 Serial number: FR3901471 Full Name: Janet Scuorzo Address: 769 1st Street Town/City: Westfield State/Province: NJ Postcode: 07090 Country: United States Phone: 908-232-4372 Email: j_at_home@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? 500 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught on fire while operating Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/2/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.45.85.229) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 58716252401 Serial number: NoTH63253979 Full Name: Kim Smith Address: 4180 Blair Street Town/City: Hudsonville State/Province: Michigan Postcode: 49426 Country: United States Phone: 616 669-7234 Email: sron@att.net Store purchased from: Sears-Grandville, MI Purchase date: 08/16/06 How much did you pay for it? $300.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I had a local repairman come to fix it, because it hadn't worked in quite some time. Upon removal of the key pad and control board, it was discovered both had been charred! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. unknown (had not worked for quite some time) How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.235.165.95) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 587.15149402 Serial number: TH6461550 Full Name: Laquita Steward Address: 100 whispering oak trail Town/City: mabelvale State/Province: ar Postcode: 72103 Country: United States Phone: 5013668944 Email: laquitaallen18@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2007 How much did you pay for it? 947 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Plastic melted the inside parts Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2009 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 166.147.72.27) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-16359301 Serial number: FR2206681 Full Name: Cynthia Spatafora Address: 15 Minden Cir Town/City: Colorado Springs State/Province: CO Postcode: 80906 Country: United States Phone: 7196510948 Email: cindyspatafora@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. The thing that really concerns me is that im 99% positive that I had a tech come out in 2005/2006 to check this dishwasher because of the recall and it STILL caught fire! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 07/03/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.9.52.2) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudio1ilbl4 Serial number: fr2206621 Full Name: jason a short Address: 1172 trotwood blvd Town/City: winter springs State/Province: florida Postcode: 32708 Country: United States Phone: 908 875 6640 Email: jshort56@mac.com Store purchased from: lowes Purchase date: don't know exact date How much did you pay for it? 600 - 700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 05/17/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.232.38.213) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDR01TJBT Serial number: FM1214821 Full Name: Margaret Seyler Address: 32 Birch Street Town/City: Islip State/Province: New York Postcode: 11751 Country: United States Phone: 631-277-3533 Email: wseyler@optonline.net Store purchased from: P C Richard Purchase date: 4/21/2002 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04/01/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.119.17.194) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudm01tjbl0 Serial number: Fm0733586 Full Name: Vicky Sprouse Address: 9426 Birchwood rd Town/City: Garfield Hts State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 44125 Country: United States Phone: /16-429-0930 Email: vicrenee@att.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smelled hot and burnt and just stopped. No power to it anymore Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 01/17/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.76.11.77) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: 9743814 Serial number: FH3402227 Full Name: Terri Snell Address: 210 W. Grant, #318 Town/City: Minneapolis State/Province: MN Postcode: 55403 Country: United States Phone: 763-227-8520 Email: tasnell@gmail.com Store purchased from: ? Purchase date: ? How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board on top of the door caught fire, when the machine wasn't running. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/14/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.113.215.213) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16469300 Serial number: fp4502396 Full Name: R. Scott Snape Address: 578 Old Six Mile Rd Town/City: Central State/Province: SC Postcode: 29630 Country: United States Phone: 864-444-6412 Email: rssnape@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 01/20/2004 How much did you pay for it? ??? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control panel caught fire after what appeared to be arcing. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/13/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.71.149.224) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILWH1 Serial number: FP1111266 Full Name: George Somogyi Address: 4119 S Nolan Dr Town/City: Pearland State/Province: Texas Postcode: 77584 Country: United States Phone: 8329222861 Email: somog2@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Conn's Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? between $500-and 600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Electric sparks came out at the upper right part of the control panel. Fortunately I was present and immediately shut off the equipment. The Dishwasher is unusable. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/30/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.195.211.39) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.13793k600 Serial number: FT2104615 Full Name: Grant Seibold Address: 15101 SW Sapphire Dr. Town/City: Beaverton State/Province: Or Postcode: 97007 Country: United States Phone: 503-524-8218 Email: gtrh@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 6/9/06 How much did you pay for it? 750 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smelled burning plastic. Dispenser door stopped working. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/6/11 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.236.160.237) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudi02crbs1 Serial number: fs5102784 Full Name: Annette Smith Address: 15049 Woodland Loop Town/City: Penn Valley State/Province: Calif Postcode: 95946 Country: United States Phone: 530-913-5090 Email: netster_00@yahoo.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: jan o6 How much did you pay for it? 850 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? smelled something burning, had someone look at it they said wires melted in control panel and it is not safe to run. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. ca How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.137.196.149) --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: Kudso2srsso Serial number: F33402402 Full Name: Eric Scofield Address: 1987 newport ave Town/City: Santa Cruz State/Province: Ca Postcode: 95062 Country: United States Phone: 831 462 6826 Email: Ericscofield@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 06/11/05 How much did you pay for it? 999.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board had a meltdown. The thermal fuse took a little too long too blow! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 06/29/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.131.174.63) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kud101tjwh0 Serial number: fm0643052 Full Name: Jesse Sell Address: 3634 Town/City: Eugene State/Province: OR Postcode: 97401 Country: United States Phone: 734 709 5627 Email: jessesell@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5-23-12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.22.3.69) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1500XTL03 Serial number: FRO509538 Full Name: Delores Sweetser Address: 11420 E 36th Ave Town/City: Spokane Valley State/Province: WA Postcode: 99206 Country: United States Phone: 509.993.4516 Email: dsweets@earthlink.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Heard a loud pop. Ran into the kitchen and smelled burnt electric. Opened the door to stop the sparks/pops, but the washer wouldn't stop. My son ran downstairs and shutoff at the circuit breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11-28-2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.185.215.76) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01ILBT2 Serial number: FP2901363 Full Name: Steven Address: Clifford Town/City: Park Ridge State/Pr Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2600XTPQO Serial number: FR3102061 Full Name: Robert Maloney Address: 275 Garfield Ave Town/City: Mineola State/Province: New York Postcode: 11501 Country: United States Phone: 516 974-5494 Email: rmalone2@optonline.net Store purchased from: BestBuy Purchase date: 10/03/2005 How much did you pay for it? 571.89 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? We ran a load right after Christmas dinner and smoke started coming out from under the control board. The smoke became heavy, sparks shot out followed by flames. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/25/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.80.187.180) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDMO1TJWHO Serial number: FL1O16728 Full Name: Garry Melville Address: 32 Althea RD Town/City: Toronto State/Province: Ontario Postcode: M6S2P2 Country: Canada Phone: 416-762-8970 Email: garry.melville@sympatico.ca Store purchased from: Leons Purchase date: 04/16/2001 How much did you pay for it? 899.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. June 9 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 65.93.217.60) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kudk02crbs1 Serial number: Ft0703810 Full Name: Donald Morrison Address: 6564 lupine court Town/City: Placerville State/Province: Ca Postcode: 95667 Country: United States Phone: 916 420-4930 Email: Morrisond@saccounty.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/2/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.35.195.50) --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: kud101fkss0 Serial number: fm0701073 Full Name: John MARIAN Address: 3349 via la selva Town/City: Palos Verdes Estates State/Province: CA Postcode: 90274 Country: -- choose --- Phone: 310.266.3742 Email: jmarianphoto@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: pacific sales Purchase date: 2002 How much did you pay for it? 750 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board overheated while running with really strong smelling smoke Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. april 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 107.196.44.122) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILWH1 Serial number: fp1514689 Full Name: November Merzlock Address: 2010 douglas Town/City: pocatello State/Province: id Postcode: 83201 Country: United States Phone: 2082519108 Email: novmerz@aol.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught on fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/18/2012 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 63.155.35.77) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 587.15173400 Serial number: TH51323222 Full Name: Debra Moss Address: 24999 Unnerstall Dr Town/City: Wright City State/Province: Mo. Postcode: 63390 Country: United States Phone: 6362628626 Email: mossdebb@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 05-06-05 How much did you pay for it? 330.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My dishwasher was not even in use and it started smoking we ran and shut off breaker and still smoking my husband had to take off the cover then the control board we unplugged the wires while it was still smoking the inside of the control board all melted, smelled so bad we had to take outside. Sounds just like everyone else, can not believe I get on to see if anyone else had problems and I find everyone had a problem. If I was not home this would of burnt down my house!!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1-17-13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.179.151.210) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16469300 Serial number: FR3513532 Full Name: Douglas G McKenzie Address: 11 Leamington Gate Town/City: Winnipeg State/Province: Manitoba Postcode: R3Y1C1 Country: Canada Phone: 204-489-1235 Email: dgmckenz@mymts.net Store purchased from: Sears Canada Winnipeg Purchase date: fall of 2004 How much did you pay for it? ?? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Turned on for regular wash. A few minutes into wash cycle started to smell strong electrical burning/fire smell through out house. Immediately focused onto DISHWASHER. Smoking out of front panel near START switch. Opened door to stop machine. Turned off breaker manually, and took apart front panel. Electronic control module was burned/melted on right end through plastic cover and started to melt the actual back surface of dishwasher front panel. Many pictured taken. Local Sears floor staff refused to state ANY knowledge of Kenmore dishwasher fires. Called Sears Canada Safety Line and a statement was taken. They said a supervisor would read report and get back to me. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 28/01/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 207.161.216.254) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1IL Serial number: FM3401032 Full Name: Manharjit Address: Keighley Circle Town/City: Kanata State/Province: Ontario Postcode: K2K 3H8 Country: Canada Phone: 613-591-066 Email: 42mani@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Fire sparks and smoke on front electronic display Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Sep 11,2010 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? NBC (Visitor IP address: 173.206.35.102) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17033400 Serial number: FR3901342 Full Name: Jared Medlen Address: 1808 MACQUEEN LN Town/City: KNOXVILLE State/Province: TN Postcode: 37909 Country: United States Phone: 6154775983 Email: jbmedlen@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? dish washer was running. Was in bed herd a pop went to see what it was didnt find anything went into kitchen to get a glass of water and found smoke bellowing out of front of unit. opened it up to see if something fell on the heating coil. not it kept getting worse burnt burnt finger (not bad at all) on hot spot on the top front of the dish washer. at this point i knew it was an electrical fire so i pulled out an extinguisher and ran to turn off the breaker. i cam back and it started to go away. this was very dangerous. if i would not have wanted a glass of water i do not want to think of the danger my family would have been in and the damage that would have been cause to my house. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. August 31.2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.70.104.161) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDp01flss5 Serial number: FR3005564 Full Name: Kirk Macnider Address: 2125 Fieldcrest Drive Town/City: Bartlett State/Province: Illinois Postcode: 60103 Country: United States Phone: 847-431-1097 Email: kirkvw72@comcast.net Store purchased from: ABT Purchase date: 08/2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher was running. Smoke started to pour out the side and filled the kitchen with smoke. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/18/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.57.245.237) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS6 Serial number: FR5018167 Full Name: Norman Morse Address: 214 Scotch Plains Avenue Town/City: Westfield State/Province: NJ Postcode: 07090 Country: United States Phone: 9082331647 Email: nojmo@aol.com Store purchased from: PC Richards Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? I guess too much! What went wrong (control board caught fire)? On Sunday morning Feb. 26 the dishwasher started to smoke with a burning smell that filled the kitchen. I immediately turned off the circuit breaker for the dishwasher. I called Kitchenaid customer service and they stated, your one year warranty is expired and you can call any service repair company. In essence, she implied "it's your problem"! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/26/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.35.116.218) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILWH1 Serial number: FP0102040 Full Name: Kathleen May Address: 301 Washington St Town/City: Cumberland State/Province: MD Postcode: 21502 Country: United States Phone: 301-777-3300 (business/prefer email) Email: krmaymd@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Was replacement for prior model under warranty (tub leak) Purchase date: ~2003 How much did you pay for it? N/A What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Heard clicking/popping sound several minutes after dishwasher cycle started. From next room saw orange glow and ran in to kitchen to find R side of control panel on fire/smoking. Fire extinguished and circuit to unit turned off. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. April 22, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 207.255.212.125) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: unknown Serial number: unknown Full Name: Elena Mills Address: 3033 Lessiter Dr. Town/City: Lake Orion State/Province: MI Postcode: 48360 Country: United States Phone: 2486229007 Email: emills000@att.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005? How much did you pay for it? unknown What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher was running. Black smoke started coming out of it along with a strong/plastic electronic smell. Would not turn off when it was opened. Had to hit cancel button Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/27/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.59.35.43) --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: kud101fkss0 Serial number: fm0701073 Full Name: John MARIAN Address: 3349 via la selva Town/City: Palos Verdes Estates State/Province: CA Postcode: 90274 Country: -- choose --- Phone: 310.266.3742 Email: jmarianphoto@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: pacific sales Purchase date: 2002 How much did you pay for it? 750 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board overheated while running with really strong smelling smoke Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. april 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 107.196.44.122) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1IL Serial number: SP4601318 Full Name: Craig Morgan Address: 12255 Oak Rd. NW Town/City: Salem State/Province: OR Postcode: 97304 Country: United States Phone: 503-868-7834 Email: craig@salempaint.net Store purchased from: Kelly's Home Center Purchase date: 12/12/03 How much did you pay for it? 800 or so What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Noticed a burning smell and found smoke coming from the door in the area of the control board Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/04/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.20.250.160) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 587.16109801 Serial number: TH83324595 Full Name: Dennis Midkiff Address: 923 Red Oak Tree Drive Town/City: Fuquay Varina State/Province: NC Postcode: 27526 Country: United States Phone: 9192550565 Email: dmidkiff@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 8/1/2008 How much did you pay for it? $399 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started dishwasher just before leaving for work in the morning. Noticed it wasn't going through the cycles as normal, then thick smoke started coming out of the front vents. I immediately stopped the dishwasher and turned the power off at the light switch in the kitchen. The smoke smelled really bad, like burnt plastic. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/15/2012 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? NBC17 / Raleigh NC (Visitor IP address: 66.57.1.106) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-16572201 Serial number: FP1705930 Full Name: Alison Mosimann Address: 119 Poplar Rd Town/City: Ridgefield State/Province: CT Postcode: 06877 Country: United States Phone: 8604597133 Email: alisonm2008@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Don't remember How much did you pay for it? Don't remember What went wrong (control board caught fire)? While doing a load of dishes one evening the dishwasher started spewing out a terrible smelling smoke and then just stopped washing. The control panel was burning up. Power was cut and we haven't turned it back on since. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/13/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.51.160.76) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.173.72301 Serial number: FR26.16.731 Full Name: Clayman Myers Address: 22571 BULL RD Town/City: LEONARDTOWN State/Province: MD Postcode: 20650 Country: United States Phone: 3014757020 Email: claymyers@earthlink.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 07/15/2004 How much did you pay for it? 449.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board was smoking; could not stop dishwasher cycle Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 01/14/2013 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 216.36.19.147) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILWH1 Serial number: fp1514689 Full Name: November Merzlock Address: 2010 douglas Town/City: pocatello State/Province: id Postcode: 83201 Country: United States Phone: 2082519108 Email: novmerz@aol.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught on fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/18/2012 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 63.155.35.77) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK02CRBS2 Serial number: FT3602969 Full Name: Randall Michelson Address: 4009 Somers Ave Town/City: Los Angeles State/Province: CA Postcode: 90065 Country: United States Phone: 323-465-3232 Email: rmpix@me.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 5-18-2007 How much did you pay for it? $649.88 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board smoking and on fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 9-24-2012 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? CBS Chicago (Visitor IP address: 76.173.75.40) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kudp01ilbl2 Serial number: Fp2902926 Full Name: Frances Martin Address: 2590 curry loop Town/City: Belton State/Province: Texas Postcode: 76513 Country: United States Phone: 254 939 0355 Email: Martinsrblessed@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: ? How much did you pay for it? 299 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught on fire and completely melted in a clump Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/12/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.0.79.94) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01TJWH0 Serial number: FL5138124 Full Name: Karla Miller Address: 604 Hooker Road Town/City: West Sunbury State/Province: Pa Postcode: 16061 Country: United States Phone: 7248940109 Email: karla2982@aol.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? circuit- control board on door caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/27/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.144.232.91) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudk01tkblo Serial number: fl2601251 Full Name: steve mccoy Address: 828 250th Town/City: ogden State/Province: iowa Postcode: 50212 Country: United States Phone: 5152332627 Email: sjm@netins.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control panel caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 05/01 2012 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 216.51.237.188) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDD03DTSS2 Serial number: FY0918170 Full Name: SYAM MANNAVA Address: 2240 NW 164TH STREET Town/City: EDMOND State/Province: OK Postcode: 73013 Country: United States Phone: 4053232853 Email: S_b_mann@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Metro Builders supply Purchase date: 2009 How much did you pay for it? Dishwasher was installed when we build the house What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I did not start the dishwasher yesterday evening and wanted to start the dishwasher and it would not start. The control panel is very hot and is still burning hot even this morning. I am afraid to start the dishwasher. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/11/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.229.233.119) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLSS3 Serial number: FP5207868 Full Name: Nathalie Mainland Address: 7 Mark Place Town/City: Greenbrae State/Province: CA Postcode: 94904 Country: United States Phone: 415-461-5596 Email: nmainland@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board caught fire. We had to turn off the circuit breaker to turn the machine off and stop the fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/18/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.126.111.89) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: KUDS30IVWH0 Serial number: FY1201684 Full Name: Todd Murphy Address: 18641 Inglewood Ave. Town/City: Rocky River State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 44116 Country: United States Phone: 4403313726 Email: Toddemurph@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Stewart's Appliance Purchase date: 8/27/2009 How much did you pay for it? $650.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Our dishwasher gave off a hot wire smell while running and then quit. We tried to reset the breaker but now it doesn't work. The dishwasher is almost new. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/22/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.118.44.8) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1200XTLQ3 Serial number: FR0413683 Full Name: Daniel H. Morris III Address: 1402 Milkweed Ct Town/City: Frederick State/Province: MD Postcode: 21703 Country: United States Phone: 301-698-2728 Email: derdan@comcast.net Store purchased from: Lowes Home Improvement Purchase date: 03-01-2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board overheated and caught fire destroying the control board, wire harness, touch control circuits and the surrounding plastics. Dishwasher uneconomical to repair. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Oct 18, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.26.138.5) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudm01tjbl0 Serial number: fm1035363 Full Name: Dianna Meloche Address: 7478 Bingham Town/City: Brighton State/Province: Michigan Postcode: 48116 Country: United States Phone: 2484461757 Email: drmeloche@aol.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? 10 minutes after starting dishwasher heard popping noises then saw black smoke coming out of dishwasher. Opened the door and more popping and sparks came out the top. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/2/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.82.107.74) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1IL Serial number: SP4601318 Full Name: Craig Morgan Address: 12255 Oak Rd. NW Town/City: Salem State/Province: OR Postcode: 97304 Country: United States Phone: 503-868-7834 Email: craig@salempaint.net Store purchased from: Kelly's Home Center Purchase date: 12/12/03 How much did you pay for it? 800 or so What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Noticed a burning smell and found smoke coming from the door in the area of the control board Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/04/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.20.250.160) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDM01TJ Serial number: not sure Full Name: Brian Miller Address: 102 Woodpecker Trail Town/City: Guyton State/Province: GA Postcode: 31312 Country: United States Phone: 912-682-5265 Email: sublimer1981@gmail.com Store purchased from: In the house I purchased Purchase date: previous owner has booklets dating to 2001 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher was finished its process and as it was drying my step son noticed a burning smell. I saw smoke coming from the panel and I removed the panel to find the circuit board smoking with a hot spot burning where a connector plugs into it. I unplugged the connectors and put panel in my garage and now I have to air out my kitchen because it smells like burning plastic. I have cut off the circuit breaker for the unit. I went online and found this website. This happened to me roughly an hour ago. Guess I'm hand washing dishes. This thing could of burned my dang house down! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/11/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.244.163.154) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds02sass1 Serial number: fs4901875 Full Name: James M. Moody Address: 14272 Trailtop Dr Town/City: Chesterfield State/Province: Missouri Postcode: 63017 Country: United States Phone: 314-368-3412 Email: jmmoody@earthlink.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Nov 2008 How much did you pay for it? 950 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke coming from upper right door area along with burning plastic smell. I opened the circuit breaker to stop the fire and smoke. Now the unit will not turn on after resetting the breaker, I suspect the circuit board or fuse in dead now. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. August 9, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 97.91.146.174) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 587.16109801 Serial number: TH83324595 Full Name: Dennis Midkiff Address: 923 Red Oak Tree Drive Town/City: Fuquay Varina State/Province: NC Postcode: 27526 Country: United States Phone: 9192550565 Email: dmidkiff@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 8/1/2008 How much did you pay for it? $399 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started dishwasher just before leaving for work in the morning. Noticed it wasn't going through the cycles as normal, then thick smoke started coming out of the front vents. I immediately stopped the dishwasher and turned the power off at the light switch in the kitchen. The smoke smelled really bad, like burnt plastic. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/15/2012 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? NBC17 / Raleigh NC (Visitor IP address: 66.57.1.106) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-16572201 Serial number: FP1705930 Full Name: Alison Mosimann Address: 119 Poplar Rd Town/City: Ridgefield State/Province: CT Postcode: 06877 Country: United States Phone: 8604597133 Email: alisonm2008@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Don't remember How much did you pay for it? Don't remember What went wrong (control board caught fire)? While doing a load of dishes one evening the dishwasher started spewing out a terrible smelling smoke and then just stopped washing. The control panel was burning up. Power was cut and we haven't turned it back on since. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/13/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.51.160.76) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS6 Serial number: FR5018167 Full Name: Norman Morse Address: 214 Scotch Plains Avenue Town/City: Westfield State/Province: NJ Postcode: 07090 Country: United States Phone: 9082331647 Email: nojmo@aol.com Store purchased from: PC Richards Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? I guess too much! What went wrong (control board caught fire)? On Sunday morning Feb. 26 the dishwasher started to smoke with a burning smell that filled the kitchen. I immediately turned off the circuit breaker for the dishwasher. I called Kitchenaid customer service and they stated, your one year warranty is expired and you can call any service repair company. In essence, she implied "it's your problem"! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/26/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.35.116.218) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP02FRSS1 Serial number: FT0806240 Full Name: Jeff Dunko Address: 2518 Constitution Way Town/City: New Windsor State/Province: NY Postcode: 12553 Country: United States Phone: 8455670414 Email: adunko@hvc.rr.com Store purchased from: Michaels Appliance Center Purchase date: April 2006 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Strong burning plastic smell coming from dishwasher just as cycle started. Took door off to find circuit board and wires burnt. Same damage as shown online. Breaker did not trip and washer remained on. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 21, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.15.206.75) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.15914001 Serial number: fk4903056 Full Name: Jeffrey Liebert Address: 1001 HILLMAN RD Town/City: YAKIMA State/Province: WA Postcode: 98908 Country: United States Phone: 509-945-2289 Email: QUIETTIME@LIVE.COM Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: 02/15/2001 How much did you pay for it? $725.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? SPARKS ANG FLAMES SHOT OUT OF CONTROL PANEL. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 05/16/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.93.19.34) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 6665.17462300 Serial number: FR3116690 Full Name: Angie Lehman Address: 3321 royal oak court Town/City: Ellicott city State/Province: Maryland Postcode: 21043 Country: United States Phone: 4436950764 Email: attalehman@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Yesterday my dishwasher caught on fire with flames shooting out of the front panel. Luckily I was home. I have no idea which portion of the machine triggered the fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. October 22, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.40.32.136) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 587.15173400 Serial number: TH50739804 Full Name: Brian Lewis Address: 41 Wedgewood Circle Town/City: Taylorsville State/Province: NC Postcode: 28681 Country: United States Phone: 8282446690 Email: spiceylew@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? approximately $500? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Something caught fire as smoke was pouring out of the front handle---the unit was NOT on or running and had just been emptied. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. North Carolina How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 152.26.230.50) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 6651605400 Serial number: FR4403818 Full Name: Lisa L Laidler Address: 2484 Carrington Road, NE Town/City: Grand Rapids State/Province: Michigan Postcode: 49525 Country: United States Phone: 6164479055 Email: pllaidler@gmail.com Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: 1/2005 How much did you pay for it? $700+ What went wrong (control board caught fire)? CONTROL BOARD CAUGHT FIRE. UNIT IS FRIED. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 01/16/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.39.105.70) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1FLSS5 Serial number: FR3408082 Full Name: Kerry Locks Address: 494 Charles Avenue Town/City: Massapequa Park State/Province: NY Postcode: 11762 Country: United States Phone: 516798-2863 Email: klocks11@verizon.net Store purchased from: The Appliance Home Center Purchase date: 04/25/04 How much did you pay for it? 815.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught on fire! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/6/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 173.77.152.140) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudl02frss2 Serial number: ft4201929 Full Name: Hong Lee Address: 2345 Ballard Way Town/City: Ellicott City State/Province: MD Postcode: 21042 Country: United States Phone: 410-696-2870 Email: rayhlee@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: 10/2006 How much did you pay for it? 900 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? It was running a regular cycle and all of a sudden it started smoking and burning plastic smell. Smoke was coming from the door. The circuit breaker did not trip. The lights went dead and the smoke stopped. I turned off the breaker and took apart the door and found the area where the larger harnesses were melted and charred and burned the whole area of the circuit board. The harness had melted and the wires had also burned in sections and melted the plastic type liner in the door. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 08/09/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 65.205.57.66) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1500XTLT1 Serial number: FP1606466 Full Name: GEIL LEE Address: 100 BUFFALO STAGE Town/City: KALISPELL State/Province: MT Postcode: 59901 Country: United States Phone: 4067568727 Email: jimandgeil@gmail.com Store purchased from: Unknown Purchase date: Unknown How much did you pay for it? Unknown What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher was in the house when we bought it. The house was built in 2003 so it must have been bought about that time. The dishwasher was running and I was sitting in the front room. There was a couple funny noises and then they stopped. I started smelling electrical smoke and went in to see what was going on. The dishwasher would not stop so we had to flip the breaker. I was glad it had its own switch. Called a repairman who said it was the circuit board. He did some research to see if he could find a replacement. Instead he called and told me about these fire problems. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. April 12, 2012 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 184.166.177.100) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP02CRBLO Serial number: FS3803865 Full Name: MICHAEL LUCAS Address: 1259 SUMMIT PL Town/City: ESCONDIDO State/Province: CA Postcode: 92025 Country: United States Phone: 760 741 5050 Email: mlempire5@gmail.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 5/2/06 How much did you pay for it? 698.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Kitchen filled with smoke and plastic burning smell, We pulled door open to stop the cycle and turned off the circuit breaker. Opened window and turned on exhaust fan over kitchenAid range to clear smoke and odor. Called Kitchenaid to report event. They are sending a tech out to investigate on Monday May 7,2012 Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 4, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.111.201.53) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: `KUDS01DJBL Serial number: FK3601398 Full Name: Lawrence W Lehman Address: 5 Bayberry Hill rd Town/City: Townsend State/Province: Massachusetts Postcode: 01469 Country: United States Phone: 1 978 597 3556 Email: lwlehman@comcast.net Store purchased from: EXPO design center Purchase date: October 2000 How much did you pay for it? 830.00 Dollars What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Three time s micro switch and handle melted nad a thermo switch. Now it is staerting to smell again. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/30/02 &10/6 04 & 8/05/07 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? Channel seven (Visitor IP address: 24.63.183.189) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDMO1TJBLO Serial number: FK5108763 Full Name: Penny Leonard Address: 114 Family St. Town/City: Pierre Part State/Province: Louisiana Postcode: 70339 Country: United States Phone: 985-252-6196 Email: penny_leonard93@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Graugnard , Donaldsonville La. Purchase date: Sept. 18,2001 How much did you pay for it? $649.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire and burned all the wires house smelled the smoke for about 3 weeks we were lucky it was on an island because may have done damage to cabinets above Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 25,2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 209.240.61.22) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16022401 Serial number: FS0807931 Full Name: Edward and Dayna Liska Address: 1710 SW 43rd Lane Town/City: Cape Coral State/Province: FL Postcode: 33914 Country: United States Phone: 2395493078 Email: tecbal@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears - Fort Myers FL Purchase date: Around 2006 How much did you pay for it? About $450 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? After loading the washer and turning it on, in about 10 to 15 minutes we notice a electrical smell and noticed small flames and smoke coming out from the Control Panel of the dishwasher. Could not turn off the machine from the control panel but did turn it off from the circuit breaker box. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/25/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.54.197.212) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665 170 12401 Serial number: FS 050 1762 Full Name: Lexi Address: Clark Town/City: Kelowna State/Province: BC Postcode: V4T 2R5 Country: Canada Phone: 250-862-3052 Email: lexiclark@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Black smoke coming from the door. Dishwasher wouldn't shut off when it caught fire. Thankfully we were home in the kitchen when it caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. September 30, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.4.5.230) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17369301 Serial number: FR3418019 Full Name: Phil Laplante Address: 203 Village Close Town/City: Sherwood Park State/Province: Alberta Postcode: T8A 4Y2 Country: Canada Phone: 780-467-3164 Email: jr.mediaprod@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? Approx. $500.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel smoking and melted. Dishwasher destroyed. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. February 15, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.149.127.146) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01DLBT0 Serial number: FM3901551 Full Name: JAMES G. LOPARIC H Address: 4011 SHELLEY DRIVE Town/City: NORTH OLMSTED State/Province: OHIO Postcode: 44070 Country: United States Phone: 440-777-2544 Email: jim.loparich@pinnaclesales-ohio.com Store purchased from: SEARS NORTH OLMSTED Purchase date: 9/24/2002 How much did you pay for it? 679.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/27/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.65.173.186) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: dv1100xtpq1 Serial number: fr3601210 Full Name: betty lynn Address: 5633 hwy115 Town/City: Pocahontas State/Province: Arkansas Postcode: 72455 Country: United States Phone: 8707389400 Email: betty.s.lynn@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? smells like electeical fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. aug 3rd How did you find us? Radio News If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 184.156.234.109) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: unknown Serial number: unknown Full Name: Marianne Lepp Address: 19 St. James Ave. Town/City: Somerville State/Province: MA Postcode: 02144 Country: United States Phone: 617-666-0640 Email: ebisop931@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Best Buy? Purchase date: 2000 How much did you pay for it? $500 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/21/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 206.83.89.210) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1200XTLQ1 Serial number: FPO411301 Full Name: Tammy Longoria Address: 3201 Milford St. Town/City: Midland State/Province: MI Postcode: 48642 Country: United States Phone: 9898397431 Email: TammyK@rocketmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2/22/03 How much did you pay for it? $450 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I just started it and it was running, heard a loud bang noise and went to check the kitchen. Smoke was rolling out of the left hand corner opposite the steam vent. Smell was awful, stunk up the house. Opened it but water was still spraying. Had to turn off the circuit breaker to shut it off. Black marks on outside of control panel. It was scary to think I almost went to bed after starting it. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/28/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.247.215.82) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665 170 12401 Serial number: FS 050 1762 Full Name: Lexi Address: Clark Town/City: Kelowna State/Province: BC Postcode: V4T 2R5 Country: Canada Phone: 250-862-3052 Email: lexiclark@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Black smoke coming from the door. Dishwasher wouldn't shut off when it caught fire. Thankfully we were home in the kitchen when it caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. September 30, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.4.5.230) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1ILWH2 Serial number: FP2703666 Full Name: Andrew Lycans Address: 2607 Summit Street Town/City: Columbus State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 43202 Country: United States Phone: 614-419-2094 Email: davelycans@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board sparked, smoked and caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 16, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.165.68.32) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17369301 Serial number: FR3317099 Full Name: Brian Hinson Address: 20 Lawrence Landing Town/City: Conway State/Province: Arkansas Postcode: 72032 Country: United States Phone: 501-628-6874 Email: hinsonbd@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 03? How much did you pay for it? 600+ What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Was sleeping in the bedroom when my girlfriend came over to wake me up by yelling something is on fire! Woke up and found the dishwasher control panel was on fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Arkansas How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.214.179.176) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS1 Serial number: FP0810350 Full Name: JOHN LANGAKER Address: 5121 GABLE RIDGE LANE Town/City: HOLLY SPRINGS State/Province: NC Postcode: 27540 Country: United States Phone: 913-620-4156 Email: MDLSHOPPER@EARTHLINK.NET Store purchased from: WITH HOME BOUGHT IN 5/2012 Purchase date: WITH HOME BOUGHT IN 5/2012 How much did you pay for it? INCLUDED IN HOME PRICE What went wrong (control board caught fire)? BAD SMELL EMANTED FROM UNIT WHEN RUN YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, WITH HI-TEMP RINSE FEATURE TURNED ON FIRST TIME SINCE IN THIS HOUSE OVER 3 WEEKS. OPENED INSIDE AND CHECKED FOR ANY PLASTICS ON HEATING ELEMENTS, NONE FOUND, AND RESTARTED TO SEE WHITE SMOKE COME FROM TOP OF DOOR, SMELLING LIKE A CONTROL BOARD ON A FURNACE WE HAD YEARS AGO THAT BURNED IT'S BOARD. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/12/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.97.152.145) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP02CRBLO Serial number: FS3803865 Full Name: MICHAEL LUCAS Address: 1259 SUMMIT PL Town/City: ESCONDIDO State/Province: CA Postcode: 92025 Country: United States Phone: 760 741 5050 Email: mlempire5@gmail.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 5/2/06 How much did you pay for it? 698.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Kitchen filled with smoke and plastic burning smell, We pulled door open to stop the cycle and turned off the circuit breaker. Opened window and turned on exhaust fan over kitchenAid range to clear smoke and odor. Called Kitchenaid to report event. They are sending a tech out to investigate on Monday May 7,2012 Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 4, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.111.201.53) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516054400 Serial number: FR4501465 Full Name: Mitchell Feld Address: 1518 Addie Street Town/City: Sebastian State/Province: Florida Postcode: 32958 Country: United States Phone: 772-581-2789 Email: lewzinit@comcast.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? While the dishwasher was running I heard a crackling noise and smelled smoke in my kitchen. I then saw flames coming out from the front top of my dishwasher. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 20th, 2013 charred front top panel of dishwasher. How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.254.27.0) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUPDO1ILBL Serial number: FR3102769 Full Name: Markeeta Koch Address: 12825 S W Glenhaven St Town/City: Portland State/Province: Or Postcode: 97225 Country: United States Phone: 503-646-8481 Email: markeeta@frontier.com Store purchased from: Standard TV and Appliance Purchase date: 7-19-05 How much did you pay for it? $629 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? While the dishwasher waqs running I heard an explosion followed by a large plume of flame shooting out of the control panel. This was followed by smoke and a burning wire smell. Oddly, the dishwasher continued to run. I unplugged it to stop the dishwasher fearing a full house fire if it continued to run. Thank goodness no one was standing in front of it! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12-25-12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.53.99.130) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILWH5 Serial number: FR2705119 Full Name: Karen Address: Richardson Town/City: Squamish State/Province: British Columbia Postcode: V0N1H0 Country: Canada Phone: 604-898-5335 Email: karen.richardson@telus.net Store purchased from: Sears Canada Purchase date: 2007 How much did you pay for it? $850 approx What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Fire in front Control board caught fire melted multiple electrical connections and melted plastic case which holds circuit board. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. June 18, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.156.126.129) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP02FR Serial number: 314161280 Full Name: Toni Ketrenos Address: 6035 SE Stephens St Town/City: Portland State/Province: OR Postcode: 97215 Country: United States Phone: 503-750-3753 Email: tonik@newseasonsmarket.com Store purchased from: Standard TV & Appliance Purchase date: Dec. 2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Door became so hot it melted and warped the soap dish lid. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/05/12 How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? KGW.com (Visitor IP address: 67.189.88.13) --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: MDB7100AWW Serial number: 15723642YQ Full Name: Barbara Kastning Address: 71 Joysan Terrace Town/City: Freehold State/Province: New Jersey Postcode: 07728 Country: United States Phone: 732-780-1750 Email: BGardengal@verizon.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Approx. 8 years ago How much did you pay for it? Can't recall What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel started to make a popping sound; then back smoke started coming out the top of the door panel. Suddenly burst into flames. Husband put it out with a fire extinguisher. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Nov. 30, 2012 How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? ------------ (Visitor IP address: 173.63.42.205) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILBT5 Serial number: FR2802225 Full Name: Roger Kochan Address: 6680 Sunset Ave. Town/City: Independence State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 44131 Country: United States Phone: 216-642-0735 Email: roger6680@wowway.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire, I think Smoke & Flames came out of the right top side Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2-10-2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.4.144.80) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDR01TJWH0 Serial number: FL3119113 Full Name: Kerem Korunmus Address: 904W Hintz Rd Town/City: Arlington Heights State/Province: IL Postcode: 60004 Country: -- choose --- Phone: 847-400-7339 Email: murrkerem@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Don't know Purchase date: Don't know How much did you pay for it? Don't know What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My wife yelled at me that there was black smoke coming out out the diswasher from the top front where the start switch is located. She turned the dishwasher off. When I checked the dishwasher and opened the lid there was a horrific smell like something burned. I saw that the main line connectors had black soot. I also checked that the circuit breaker was tripped off. (As a side note, service company changed the same connector about 2 months ago when we called because we had no power to the dishwasher. Now I think it probably was the same problem. The service contractor told my wife that we should not use the Sani Cycle often, because the steam will get into the lid with electronics) I am now getting new dishwasher which is not a Whirlpool brand. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02-10-13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? - (Visitor IP address: 67.149.143.105) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01IL Serial number: FM3401032 Full Name: Mani Kooner Address: Keighley Circle Town/City: Kanata State/Province: Ontario Postcode: K2K 3H8 Country: Canada Phone: 613-591-0000 Email: 42mani@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Nov 2003 How much did you pay for it? 1200 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board cought fire/smoke/steam/smell Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Sep 11, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 173.206.35.102) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516582200 Serial number: fm3104456 Full Name: Kenneth Koswener Address: 11 Jodi Beth Drive Town/City: Mahopac State/Province: NY Postcode: 10541 Country: United States Phone: 845 621 4766 Email: bigbird_ny@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Yorktown NY Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 850 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board burned, smoke and flames. Out before other damage. Under service contract, but Sears won't replace, only repair. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/3/2012 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 170.146.225.4) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLss Serial number: FS1739162 Full Name: Angela Kostelecky Address: 5010 Del Ray Ave Town/City: Bethesda State/Province: MD Postcode: 20814 Country: United States Phone: 301.657.2953 Email: kostel3@verizon.net Store purchased from: Bray and Scarf Purchase date: 5/5/2005 How much did you pay for it? 1000 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? dishwasher emitted strong electrical smell and was billowing smoke Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5.9.12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 74.96.96.227) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1500xtkq0 Serial number: FL2305075 Full Name: John J Kapitany Address: 337 Fletcher ST Town/City: Tonawanda State/Province: New York Postcode: 14150 Country: United States Phone: 716-693-3448 Email: jkappy1@roadrunner.com Store purchased from: Orvilles Purchase date: 2001-2002 How much did you pay for it? 500.00- 600.00 dollars What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My wife did a load of dishes at around 4:00 pm and 10-15 minutes later the dishwasher started smoking.I was at work at the time it happened,my wife had to call the fire department and they made a report and took make model and serial number.She usually does the dishes before we go out or go to bed,were just lucky the house did not catch fire or worse,with us sleeping in bed. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 26,2012 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 74.77.39.233) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudwo3ctblo Serial number: fu3305286 Full Name: scott keene Address: 11027 n 64 lane Town/City: glendale State/Province: az Postcode: 85304 Country: United States Phone: 6236926029 Email: scottkeene28@msn.com Store purchased from: lowes Purchase date: 042708 How much did you pay for it? 779.80 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 05132012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 74.82.68.160) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS1 Serial number: FP0709688 Full Name: Tricia Killam Address: 2732 Route 106 Town/City: Boundary Creek State/Province: NB Postcode: E1G 4M6 Country: Canada Phone: 506 372-9736 Email: todd10@nb.sympatico.ca Store purchased from: Lounsbury Purchase date: March 14, 2003 How much did you pay for it? 1805.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 6, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 142.167.63.52) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJSS0 Serial number: FL4138946 Full Name: CINDA KLAGES-MCKENZIE Address: 78718 ECHOLS RD Town/City: HERMISTON State/Province: OR Postcode: 97838 Country: United States Phone: 541 567 8614 Email: MCKENZIE.TEAMMC@GMAIL.COM Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: 09/05/2002 How much did you pay for it? $1,236.97 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My dishwasher started out getting very hot then one day smoke (electrical smelling) started streaming out of the door of the dishwasher. We didn't see flames but we did have to open up the entire house to remove the smoke. The dishwasher has worked since. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04/28/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? nbc (Visitor IP address: 75.141.70.5) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS30IXSS2 Serial number: F11702601 Full Name: Pamela Kresse Address: 6250 Sand Hills Cir Town/City: Lake Worth State/Province: FL Postcode: 33463 Country: United States Phone: 561 358-6230 Email: pkresse@comcast.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: June 2011 How much did you pay for it? $750 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? It has been 3 times I have had to replace my dishwasher since Dec 2010 due to an electrical short in the door panel. I was told by the repairman that there have been numerous repairs with the same problem with this type of dishwasher that he has personally had to repair himself. I called Whirlpool and they told me that they understand, but there has never been a fire on this type of unit...REALLY? Because I smelled smoke and where there is smoke there is fire, right? Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. FL How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.139.228.103) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.1603340 Serial number: FS1305652 Full Name: Mark Kwiatkowski Address: 2375 Lancaster Lane Town/City: Round Lake Beach State/Province: Illinois Postcode: 60073 Country: United States Phone: 8477728373 Email: markskirlb@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 4/25/2005 How much did you pay for it? 579.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? We smelled something burning and discovered that it was coming from the dishwasher, and that the control panel was starting to smoke and I had to shut off the dishwasher at the fuse panel. I took apart the control panel and the board and housing were fried. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/25/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.174.23.30) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1148XTP63 Serial number: FS0201653 Full Name: Jennifer Address: Silver Town/City: Troy State/Province: Michigan Postcode: 48083 Country: United States Phone: 2486800147 Email: nsilver@comcast.com Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: 4/8/05 How much did you pay for it? $476.79 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Loud bomb. Fire and smoke coming out of dishwasher. Unit would not turn off had to manually shut off water and hit circuit breaker. Was so bad I thought we had an electrical fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/17/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.205.2.53) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1108XTLB0 Serial number: FP2004239 Full Name: G D Joiner Address: 961 Jackson Rd Town/City: Roberta State/Province: GA Postcode: 31078 Country: United States Phone: 478 836 4412 Email: 1oldgaredneck@pstel.net Store purchased from: unknown - installed by builder Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? came with house What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Wife started unit - in just a few minutes noticed a VERY strong burning plastic smell - she opened the dishwasher and it would not stop - she screamed for my assistance - I flipped the circuit breaker off - we opened several windows to get rid of the acrid smoke and kept observing the dishwasher for quite a few minutes with fire extinguisher at the ready....The next morning we discovered that the control panel circuit board had actually caught fire - by the grace of God we were home.... Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Saturday, June 08 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 72.29.33.96) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16052400 Serial number: FS1508282 Full Name: Vinod Joshi Address: 2724 NW 160th Terrace Town/City: Edmond State/Province: OK Postcode: 73013 Country: United States Phone: 405-285-1686 Email: vinodkjoshi@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My six year old came running out of the kitchen yelling that the dishwasher had smoke. I was able to shut it off and unplug it before it ignited. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 01/07/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 70.184.152.104) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBT3 Serial number: FR2005312 Full Name: Alison Joseph Address: 108 Bradley Hill Road Town/City: Milton State/Province: Vermont Postcode: 05468 Country: United States Phone: 802-524-4655 Email: davidalison01@comcast.net Store purchased from: Thibault Appliances ? Purchase date: ?2004? How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Black smoke which is coming from the circuit board and the lights keep blinking and making a zapping sound. Thankfully, I was home when it happened to turn it off! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 18, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.137.90.20) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17032400 Serial number: FR3901937 Full Name: Vivian Jung Address: 43 Erin Lane Town/City: Setauket State/Province: New York Postcode: 11733 Country: United States Phone: 16314744563 Email: vjung@optonline.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/18/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.190.9.201) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBS6 Serial number: FR4703787 Full Name: Kurt Johnson Address: 2362 BINLEY DR Town/City: HOUSTON State/Province: Texas Postcode: 770775511 Country: -- choose --- Phone: 2815007860 Email: kujotx@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smelled plastic burning near dishwasher, which was running. Turned it off at the switch. Disassembled it and found that that control board was burnt. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 09/03/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 70.140.190.80) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU3200XTPQD Serial number: FR4102827 Full Name: Wendy Isert Address: P.O. Box 60 Town/City: Dewberry State/Province: Alberta Postcode: T0B1G0 Country: Canada Phone: 780847-2638 Email: wisert@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Midwest Home Furnishing Purchase date: Feb.12/2005 How much did you pay for it? $800. What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Yes a COntrol Board Fire. THe washing cycle finished and then did not shut off. Made some odd noise then started to smoke.and sparks coming out of the front. The cycle showed that it was done, so I tried to shut if off with the cancel button. I then pulled the plug. THe smoke was getting to grow fast. We took it apart and all the wires are melted and so are alot of the other components. THANKFUL that I was home and in the kitchen at the time. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. December 12, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 66.112.182.89) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudpo2crbs2 Serial number: ft4610793 Full Name: Cynthia Ingersoll Address: 10514 Woodhollow Rd Town/City: Charlotte State/Province: NC Postcode: 28227 Country: United States Phone: 704-545-0785 Email: 77cing66@bellsouth.net Store purchased from: hh gregg Purchase date: 2007 How much did you pay for it? 900.00 + What went wrong (control board caught fire)? wiring harness and receptor switch burned / melted control panel malfunctioned because of it Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04/20/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 74.183.215.131) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS5 Serial number: FR2804423 Full Name: Robert Siefermann Address: 3 Cloverdale Pl Town/City: Wappingers Falls State/Province: NY Postcode: 12590 Country: United States Phone: 845 489-2603 Email: Siefer@optonline.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: August 2004 How much did you pay for it? 1200.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7-18-2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.125.233.216) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1200XTLB1 Serial number: FP1419699 Full Name: Michael Robert White Address: 2360 Salt Springs Road Town/City: McDonald State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 44437 Country: United States Phone: 330-530-6650 Email: mrwhite1957@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sheely's Furniture and Appliances Purchase date: 10/06/2006 How much did you pay for it? $473.93 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Sparks and flames.Kitchen filled with smoke. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/17/2013 How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 72.23.219.19) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16482300 Serial number: FR3406698 Full Name: Lee Win Liu Address: 8116 Hunters Place Town/City: Indianapolis State/Province: Indiana Postcode: 46236 Country: United States Phone: 317-826-0505 Email: Lwliu01@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 8/28/04 How much did you pay for it? $960.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Halfway thru a cycle, I could smell something burning. The machine shut off completely. I suspect the control board has overheated and may have even burned. Luckily I was srill awake Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 07/17/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.253.198.201) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01DLBS0 Serial number: FM4003161 Full Name: Randy Wolf Address: 107 Sands dr Town/City: Hebron State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 43025 Country: United States Phone: 740-928-8755 Email: prwolf@centurylink.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 4/21/2003 How much did you pay for it? $897.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/17/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 130.76.96.151) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17369301 Serial number: FR3317099 Full Name: Brian Hinson Address: 20 Lawrence Landing Town/City: Conway State/Province: Arkansas Postcode: 72032 Country: United States Phone: 501-628-6874 Email: hinsonbd@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 03? How much did you pay for it? 600+ What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Was sleeping in the bedroom when my girlfriend came over to wake me up by yelling something is on fire! Woke up and found the dishwasher control panel was on fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Arkansas How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.214.179.176) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS6 Serial number: FR4607949 Full Name: Daniel Heinle Address: 6073 Queens River Drive Town/City: Mableton State/Province: GA Postcode: 30126 Country: United States Phone: 7703171679 Email: djheinle@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Kitchen Aid direct Purchase date: 4/2005 How much did you pay for it? 1200 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? 20 minutes into the cycle, the dishwasher made a hissing sound, then flames shot out of the side of the front door. It wouldn't shut off or stop until I turned off the fuse. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/23/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.243.28.146) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILWH1 Serial number: FP1212001 Full Name: Edward J. Howie Address: 35 Fontana Lane Town/City: Rochester State/Province: NY Postcode: 14612-2973 Country: United States Phone: 585-227-9607 Email: tedhowie@juno.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 4/15/2003 How much did you pay for it? $527.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher caught fire last night (9/7). It was shooting water out of it and there was a strong burning smell. Smoke and sparks were coming thru the top of the door. The Fire Dept. came and shut the breaker down and secured the smoke and sparks. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 9/6/2012 How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 66.66.126.195) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kudto3ftwh2 Serial number: Fw0701987 Full Name: Mike Harvey Address: 2040 beranger way Town/City: Oakley State/Province: Ca Postcode: 94561 Country: United States Phone: 9253820987 Email: Fordmmanharveyz@aol.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board burnt Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. June 1 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.234.25.127) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2200XTSB3 Serial number: FU4203728 Full Name: Michelle houart Address: 3210 state highway 153 Town/City: Gideon State/Province: Mo Postcode: 63848 Country: United States Phone: 573-576-1192 Email: mhouart@semonetwork.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: May/2007 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started fire middle bottom underneath and spread to the wiring on the side. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 2 2013 How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 166.147.104.36) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17029400 Serial number: FR3701781 Full Name: Tony Heward Address: 727 Lincoln Street Town/City: Osage City State/Province: Kansas Postcode: 66523 Country: United States Phone: (785)230-2138 Email: hewardfam4@mchsi.com Store purchased from: Sears Topeka, Kansas Purchase date: November 2004 How much did you pay for it? $350 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? WARNING: Please spread the word! Don't start the dishwasher and leave it unattended. A couple of weeks ago, my wife started our Kenmore dishwasher when she left for her school day, and when my teenage daughter came home from school, she entered through our kitchen which was full of toxic fumes. We soon discovered that the severe toxic odor was coming from the front of the dishwasher. Inside, the dishes were still wet and the panel would not work. My first call to Sears led to their customer service technician telling us that the control panel went out and simply needed to be replaced and explained the ease of installing their do-it-yourself replacement control panel which we purchased at the cost of $134. Their directions followed with how to open the machines panel to get to the internal controls. Once taken apart, I found the truth behind the non-operable external control panel and the cause of toxic odor there were obvious signs that a fire had taken place and the melted components were beyond repair with the new panel box. Since then, I have spent hours in requesting for a safety recall of dishwashers from Sears/Kenmore (made by Whirlpool) after discovering that our dishwashers internal panel caught on fire and that this is a very common hazard as you will find by doing an online search of dishwasher fire hazards. These companies will take no responsibility and deny the existence of faulty components. Sears claims that there would be no problem for us if we had purchased the extended warranty. This extended warranty does NOTHING to prevent the fire hazards; it would simply cover the repair or replacement of the machine AFTER a hazardous fire. Their suggestion of what we should have done ($$$ for more service) DOES NOT cover our concerns of the hazards that exist. Sears/Kenmore says to call Whirlpool, and Whirlpool says it is not their dishwasher (once sold to Sears, it is theirs) and you have to deal with Sears. We feel frustrated about the poor customer service (it's obviously a financial rip-off) and fear for the safety and consumer protection of others that are unaware. The consumer must spread the word since these companies are not doing a voluntary recall. Take a moment to do an online search on dishwasher panel fires and see if your brand is one that has had hundreds of reports of fires. I can promise you, I will never make a purchase from Sears department store ever again! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 5, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 173.16.99.48) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1055XTVQ1 Serial number: F02063638 Full Name: John L. Hill Address: 1009 Creek Haven Dr. Town/City: Holly Springs State/Province: North Carolina Postcode: 27540 Country: United States Phone: 9192676781 Email: jlhill1097@yahoo.com Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: 5/15/2011 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? March in 2013 slight smell,shut off have to restart.April 5,burn smell,shut off/restart,off restart. April 6 start slight smell shut off. Wont restart.Try again on morning of April 7,wont start.Shut off breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Shut off befor How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? Wral2 in Raligh NC (Visitor IP address: 71.20.205.79) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17054402 Serial number: FS5101886 Full Name: Jared Hull Address: 325 Cardinal Glen Cir Town/City: Sterling State/Province: VA Postcode: 20164 Country: United States Phone: 703-421-2219 Email: hull.va@verizon.net Store purchased from: Sears in Sterling VA (Dulles Mall) Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/9/2013 How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.127.43.228) --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: mdb6650awb Serial number: 27830736cp Full Name: james hunter Address: 398 riverdale ave Town/City: ottawa State/Province: on Postcode: k1s1r9 Country: Canada Phone: 8199341280 Email: thehunters@rogers.com Store purchased from: Colonial Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? On our Maytag dishwasher, I noticed electrical hissing sound and arcing when closing the door. I then noticed sparks coming out of the unit. I turned off the power and took it apart to investigate. There is a design flaw. The wires leading from the bottom of the unit to the control panel on the door have been completely cut through by a piece of metal that is placed such that the wires cut against it each time the door closes. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 24 Feb 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.241.36.235) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS02FRSSO Serial number: FS4409726 Full Name: ROGER M. HIGHCOVE SR. Address: 2334 JANET DRIVE Town/City: JACKSONVILLE State/Province: FLORIDA Postcode: 32259 Country: United States Phone: 904-3349306 Email: RHIGHCOVE@BELLSOUTH.NET Store purchased from: SETZLER'S Purchase date: 12/2005 How much did you pay for it? UK What went wrong (control board caught fire)? THE SOAP DISH KEEPS MELTING AND THEN NOTHING WORKS. ALL THE LED LIGHTS BLINK. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 01-2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.18.204.85) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLSS3 Serial number: FR0209947 Full Name: DAVID HARVEY Address: 3661 HOWELL WOOD TRAIL Town/City: DULUTH State/Province: GA Postcode: 30096 Country: United States Phone: 678-410-9209 Email: HARVEYDJ@BELLSOUTH.NET Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/25/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.201.130.26) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66515899100 Serial number: FM0923647 Full Name: Martin F Halupka Jr Address: 508 Trailridge Dr Town/City: Richardson State/Province: Texas Postcode: 75081 Country: United States Phone: 972-783-2417 Email: mbhalupka@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 02/16/2002 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Nov 20, 2012 How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.184.244.105) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL3 Serial number: FP5007110 Full Name: Steven Hell Address: 22727 104th Street Town/City: Live Oak State/Province: FL Postcode: 32060 Country: United States Phone: (386)658-2683 Email: windstream.net Store purchased from: builder Purchase date: May 2004 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Inside of dishwasher caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2006ish How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.131.122.245) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517052400 Serial number: fr4805602 Full Name: Keith Hall Address: 1921 Sunburst Place Town/City: Sierra Vista State/Province: AZ Postcode: 85635 Country: United States Phone: 5204597072 Email: keithrichardhall@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? $? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board ignited. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4-16-2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.1.95.91) --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: 665.17462300 Serial number: FR2513641 Full Name: Bruce Hayden Address: 6040 Cytisus Ct. Town/City: Garden Valley State/Province: California Postcode: 95633 Country: United States Phone: 530-333-4186 Email: Folkmuse@thefolkmuse.com Store purchased from: Sears, Placerville, CA Purchase date: 6-8 years ago How much did you pay for it? I have forgotten. What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Failure of the printed Circuit Board Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/9/2013 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.19.14.21) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16362301 Serial number: FR3518877 Full Name: Kenneth Hall Address: 30978 Elm Drive Town/City: Lewes State/Province: DE Postcode: 19958 Country: United States Phone: 302-644-0520 Email: HiCarolina@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 9/16/04 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Heard an electical sound like a short. Went to investigate found smoke billowing from dishwasher door near control panel. Acrid smell. Had to turn off at breaker because it didn't trip. Entire control panel charred. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/12/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 64.12.116.71) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517262400 Serial number: FR4702980 Full Name: Timothy Hughes Address: 114 Claremont Dr Town/City: Naperville State/Province: IL Postcode: 60540 Country: United States Phone: 630-369-2504 Email: thughes411@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Aurora IL - Fox Valley Store Purchase date: Approx 2004 How much did you pay for it? Approx $750 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Heard a pop and smoke starting to come out from the top of dishwasher by control panel....opened unit as if I were going loan or unload it and it stopped. I then disconnected the unit. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. None How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.5.74.65) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS Serial number: 8531654 Full Name: Deborah Harkness Address: 415 Coral St. Town/City: Beach Haven State/Province: New Jersey Postcode: 08008 Country: United States Phone: 609-492-6953 Email: DHarkin1@aol.com Store purchased from: January 8, 2005 Purchase date: January 8, 2005 How much did you pay for it? $1,029 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Shorted out motor and smelled like an electrical fire. Door was closed. I wasn't home. Repairman said he had never seen anything like that before. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. October 9, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.83.37.157) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU810SWPU2 Serial number: FT2039466 Full Name: Melissa Joy Howell Address: 4054 Potomac Walk Court Town/City: Loganville State/Province: Georgia Postcode: 30052 Country: United States Phone: 7703170476 Email: melizardjoy@bellsouth.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I turned on my dishwasher on the evening of March 20 and I noticed it was making a terrible noise. When I opened the door, smoke was coming out of it and there was a intense burning smell. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/20/2012 How did you find us? Friend/Family If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.88.232.13) --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: KUDIO2FRBL1 Serial number: FS4701264 Full Name: STEVE & DEBORAH HANSKA Address: 2701 SUMMIT DRIVE Town/City: EDMOND State/Province: OK Postcode: 73034 Country: United States Phone: 405 330-1964 Email: GJBROOK@ATT.NET Store purchased from: METRO BUILDERS SUPPLY Purchase date: 12/13/06 How much did you pay for it? $699.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? STEVE NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND IT LED TO THE DISHWASHER. HE PULLED THE DOOR OPEN TO STOP THE CYCLE. OPENED IT UP AND WIRES WERE BURNED AND MELTED INTO THE BOARD. THANKFULLY HE SMELLED IT BEFORE HE CAME TO BED FOR THE NIGHT. OUR HOUSE COULD HAVE BURNED DOWN INCLUDING POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH TO US AND OUR CHILDREN. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. JUNE 22, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.16.206.49) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1500XTLT2 Serial number: FP2902478 Full Name: Vicky J. Hayes Address: 33 Brookside Drive Town/City: Williamsville State/Province: New York Postcode: 14221 Country: United States Phone: 716-308-8200 Email: vjh@jmichaelhayes.com Store purchased from: Kitchen World Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? About $650 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started cycle, within 5 minutes thick white, acrid smoke came pouring out of control panel, was on fire. Had to turn off circuit breaker in cellar to stop electric! Luckily we were home, otherwise could have burned down house! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. April 18, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.180.168.146) --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: KUDSO1ILBT2 Serial number: FP3401770 Full Name: Carol J. Haas Address: 2363 Castleton Dr. Town/City: Troy State/Province: MI Postcode: 48083 Country: United States Phone: 248-689-5076 Email: carolhintroy@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sargent Appliance Purchase date: 8/19/2003 How much did you pay for it? 895.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Circuit board caught fire and smoke poured out of top & sides of dishwasher. Fire department was called. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/1/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.14.62.31) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU980SCGQ3 Serial number: FK3301706 Full Name: Mark Clark Hamer Address: 71 Ashlin Court Town/City: Batesville State/Province: In Postcode: 47006 Country: United States Phone: 812-212-1908 Email: hamermarkc@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Gehrings Appliance Batesville Purchase date: 11/02 How much did you pay for it? $500? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Unit quit working, called for repair the technician pulled the cover off & told us the circuit board had gotten really hot at one time. Told us to start looking for a new unit. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.253.25.137) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kuds011jwh0 Serial number: fl1916158 Full Name: Becky Girling Address: 21416 vesper Town/City: macomb State/Province: mi Postcode: 48044 Country: United States Phone: 586-9 4 8-0659 Email: bgirling@Comcast.net Store purchased from: sargent appliances Purchase date: july 2001 How much did you pay for it? 650 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? While it was running flames and smoke were coming out of the top control handle. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2-18-2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.205.148.102) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17593202 Serial number: fp3102660 Full Name: James Louis Gregorec Jr Address: 1781 Charles Waite Street Town/City: Sycamore State/Province: Illinois Postcode: 60178 Country: United States Phone: 8158993006 Email: jtgregorec@msn.com Store purchased from: Sears Hardware Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? $ What went wrong (control board caught fire)? White smoke started billowing out of the control panel. Panel was extremely hot and would not shut off. Luckily, my wife was home and smelled the nasty smoke and killed the breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 06/11/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.44.50.62) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO2FRSS2 Serial number: FT3707257 Full Name: DAVID GRIFFEY Address: 195 HOMESTEAD DRIVE Town/City: SPARTA State/Province: KY Postcode: 41086 Country: United States Phone: 8596432128 Email: david.griffey@zoomtown.com Store purchased from: HHGregg Purchase date: December 2006 How much did you pay for it? $950 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire 2 years ago. Replaced it and it just caught fire again! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2011 and 5/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 208.102.111.51) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDM01TJBL Serial number: FM094816 Full Name: Ellen Goldammer Address: 760 Clearbrook Lane Town/City: Vadnais Heights State/Province: MN Postcode: 55127 Country: United States Phone: 6514299399 Email: egoldammer@comcast.net Store purchased from: Appliance Mart Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? $500 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Fire in electrical control board. We had the identical failure/fire in a Whirlpool in our last house, with more severe damage!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.53.158.211) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2400XTP86 Serial number: FS4015591 Full Name: David Goldfarb Address: 10110 Vestal Court Town/City: Coral Springs State/Province: Florida` Postcode: 33071 Country: United States Phone: 954-344-7326 Email: dwgoldfarb@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Whirlpool Quiet Partner III Dishwasher failed mid cycle with the "CLEAN" light flashing 7 times. The service repair sheet found underneath the dishwasher stated that this indicates there is a fault in the heater system. I disassembled the dishwasher and found a catastrophic failure of the Heater Relay on the Electronic control board. This failure seems to be consistent with all the actual combustion events that have been documented. I think we were lucky... Photos at: http://goldfarbs.net/photos/20121111whirlpool_diswasher_failure Note that the area where the charring occurred is intended to carry 120volt AC current directly to the heating element. The Relay is rated for 12A 120V according to the markings. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2012/11/08 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 74.233.87.184) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16293400 Serial number: FR4203390 Full Name: Glen B. Grierson Address: 3229 West 27th Avenue Town/City: Vancouver State/Province: British Columbia Postcode: V6L 1W8 Country: Canada Phone: 604-681-9942 Email: ggrierson@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: November 6, 2004 How much did you pay for it? CDN $1,099.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dense white smoke escaped the upper right side of the dishwasher door which I believe is the result of a control board fire. Fortunately, we were in the kitchen when it occurred so shut down power in time. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. November 27, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 96.53.47.234) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDKO3CTSSO Serial number: FU2102979 Full Name: James Green Address: 8045 Portico Town/City: Orange State/Province: CA Postcode: 92867 Country: United States Phone: 714-906-1022 Email: m.light@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Installed in New Home - Centex Purchase date: Sept 2004 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? While running a cycle I smelled something burning, like an electrical fire or plastic burning. We opened the dishwasher and the smell was quite noxious. This dishwasher no longer turns on. Holidays so no repair yet. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/20/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.208.104.113) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK03ITBT2 Serial number: FU4801997 Full Name: Elizabeth Gladding Address: 571 Paradise Park Town/City: Santa Cruz State/Province: CA Postcode: 95060 Country: United States Phone: 8314266932 Email: elizabethgladding@comcast.net Store purchased from: Western Appliance Purchase date: 12/14/2007 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Wires caught fire and shorted out Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 01/24/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.251.105.101) --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: 63516293400 Serial number: Fr4704200 Full Name: Glenn Address: Buffie Town/City: Winnipeg State/Province: Mb Postcode: R2k4m1 Country: Canada Phone: 2042284666 Email: Thebuffies@shaw.ca Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: Feb 2005 How much did you pay for it? $1200 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Wires heated up and control board and plastic around it melted and smoked Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 1st,2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.72.220.86) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBS2 Serial number: FP3003367 Full Name: Ken Greff Address: 906 3rd St Town/City: Mukilteo State/Province: WA Postcode: 98275 Country: United States Phone: 425-353-0945 Email: kgreff@w-link.net Store purchased from: Conklin Appliance World Purchase date: 11/21/2003 How much did you pay for it? $749.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board and wire plugs, caught fire ad melted at plug contacts, fuse at control board did not protect the circuit. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 9/15/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.47.156.222) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLWH2 Serial number: FP4403211 Full Name: David Garabedian Address: 240 Mendon Road Town/City: Sutton State/Province: MA Postcode: 01590 Country: United States Phone: 508-865-5409 Email: DGarab@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: August 2004 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Today, 8/11/2012, heavy black smoke came out of door. Luckily we were home. Six year old son saw smoke coming out of top electrical panel. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/11/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.10.243.64) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: Du840SWLQ0 Serial number: FR1328544 Full Name: Gdovin Address: 114 Briarcliff dr Town/City: Branson State/Province: MO Postcode: 65616 Country: United States Phone: Email: Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? rinsed a 1/2 load of dishes. we were sitting in another room and noticed the smell of burnt plastic. Very heavy. Found it to be comming from the dishwasher. Shut off breaker immediatly. opened it up to see were the smell was comming from because there was nothing inside on the element. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/19/2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS230BWHO Serial number: FE3842015 Full Name: Angine Garibyan Address: 18515 ENTRADA CT Town/City: NORTHRIDGE State/Province: CALIFORNIA Postcode: 91326 Country: United States Phone: (818) 599-5224 Email: angie@socalreservices.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Total control panel failure There was a horrible smell coming from the kitchen dishwasher. Technician changed control board about 5 years ago. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2004 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.104.222.128) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01IJBT0 Serial number: FM0211130 Full Name: Regina Gerbi Address: 183 Roosevelt Ave. Town/City: Torrington State/Province: Ct. Postcode: 06790 Country: United States Phone: 860-4825339 Email: tvl@snet.net Store purchased from: TV Lab Purchase date: 06/05/02 How much did you pay for it? $799.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? part# 8269140 front panel 8530909 control board also melted plastic isolator for thermal fuse. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/4/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.199.4.105) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17592200 Serial number: FM20012224 Full Name: Harold Gilliam Address: 15807 Polk Circle Town/City: Omaha State/Province: NE Postcode: 68135 Country: United States Phone: 4022012084 Email: mujibur@mac.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: don't remember How much did you pay for it? don't remember What went wrong (control board caught fire)? fire in control panel area Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7-26-2012 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? abc2news.com (Visitor IP address: 70.171.184.31) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: DU1050XTPS Serial number: FR3601520 Full Name: sheri gracey Address: 26911 lost woods cir Town/City: bonita springs State/Province: fl Postcode: 34135 Country: United States Phone: 2399493111 Email: jgracey8@comcast.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Loud sound smoke sparks coming out. Would not cancel, stop so needed to go to circuit breaker to shut down the dishwasher Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 08/05/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.238.68.81) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBS0 Serial number: FM3702251 Full Name: Jimmy Fiola Address: 6072 Pierre De Coubertin Town/City: Montreal State/Province: Quebec Postcode: H1N1S4 Country: Canada Phone: 514-251-9627 Email: jimmy.fiola@videotron.ca Store purchased from: Leon Purchase date: 2003-2004 How much did you pay for it? 1000$ What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started the dishwasher and left the house 20mins later received a call from my neighbor that my smoke detector is on and unable to walk into the house entire apartment full with heavy smoke. Firefighter came closed the entire street broke my bay window and find the source of the fire. Obvious that my dishwasher control board caught on fire. Fire destroy half of my kitchen, smoke damage to all my stainless appliance. Only material lost no human lost cat and dog save by firefighter in extremism. Firefighter agree that 5 more minutes and the fire would have been very hard to control. Have to re-do my kitchen, window to replace, stove and microwave to replace, many kitchen equipment to replace ( toaster, kettle etc), cleaning of the entire house including the central air and painting of the house to remove the smoke smell. Estimate damage cost between 10000$-15000$ damage so far if not more. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. August 14th 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.202.113.98) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16034401 Serial number: FS1104260 Full Name: Marta Fisher Address: 8860 W Bradbury Dr Town/City: Boise State/Province: Id Postcode: 83704 Country: United States Phone: 208-376-1883 Email: mfis@msn.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 4-3-2005 How much did you pay for it? 650 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Something caught fire. A pop, then black smoke upper right portion of front. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5-27-2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.167.135.64) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILWH3 Serial number: FP 500 5410 Full Name: John Fiksdal Address: 48010 Acorn Ct Town/City: Sioux Falls State/Province: SD Postcode: 57108 Country: United States Phone: 605.366-0838 Email: john_fiksdal@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Karl's Appliance Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? $600? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Burnt, charred control board in 2010. Replaced it (unfortunately) and it again started smelling and smoking last night. Shut it down and then discovered your web site. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/8/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 65.102.90.30) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17282401 Serial number: FS1701233 Full Name: Christine Fitzsimons Address: 4 Huget Crescent Town/City: Red Deer State/Province: Alberta Postcode: T4N 6P4 Country: Canada Phone: 403-391-7919 Email: mrsfitz@shaw.ca Store purchased from: S Purchase date: Sears How much did you pay for it? $950 approx. What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher was running for about 10 minutes when I smelled a burning wire smell. Went back into the kitchen to find a cloud of awful smoke billowing from the top right hand corner of the diswasher. Pulled the door open thinking maybe some plastic had fallen on the element, but soon realized the smoke was coming from the door itself. Opening all the doors & windows and turned on the exhaust fan to try & clear the smoke/smell. 2 hours later when visitors were over my husband was telling them what happened and happened to close the dishwasher tight (it was off). Smoke immediately started again (even though dishwasher was off - no lights at all). He then ran downstairs to the breaker panel and turned off the breaker. In taking the door apart to see what the issue was we found that there was black soot on the control board and the board itself was melted in a section approx 2" x 1". Normally I run the dishwasher at night - with all bedrooms upstairs (two-storey home). Scary! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Sunday, January 27, 2013 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 70.65.207.240) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 13963k012 Serial number: F11401494 Full Name: Gerald E Ford Address: 8563 Sherwood Town/City: Grosse Ile State/Province: Michigan Postcode: 48138 Country: United States Phone: 7345582755 Email: gford75@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears lincoln Park Mich Purchase date: 4/11/2011 How much did you pay for it? $1025.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? We opened the door on the dishwasher and smoke began billowing out of the unit Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 30, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.43.92.235) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD10111LBL0 Serial number: FM3301238 Full Name: John Finocchiaro Address: 385 Sorrento Dr. Town/City: Ballwin State/Province: MO Postcode: 63021 Country: United States Phone: 636-227-5532 Email: johnfino@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: May 2001 How much did you pay for it? $800.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire and melted the front and flames scorched my counter top. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Feb 4, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.196.176.187) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS Serial number: FSD1018832 Full Name: Dick Folk Address: 167 Douglas Shore Cl. S.E. Town/City: Calgary State/Province: Alberta Postcode: T2Z 2K8 Country: Chile Phone: 403-720-5556 Email: folkd@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Trail Appliances Calgary Purchase date: 11/Jul/2005 How much did you pay for it? Enough What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Since purchase have replaced thermal breaker at control panel 4 times ( kitchenaid has kit for this. Maybe they know they have a thermal problem at their control panel???). Finally relaced with aftermarket thermo-coupler and dishwasher functioned well for 2 years. This week it failed again showing a code that the heating element was not funtional. Tested heating element and found it to be OK (Yes, I am A technician) Acsessed the control panel and found wiring had been hot enough to melt insulation inside door of dishwasher and adhere to the wiring harness. Tested all cicuitry and found all to be ok. Reset panel as per instructions found on internet and dishasher is functioning, but am afraid to leave dishwasher running unattended as heat inside door may cause fire and I sure as hell want to be there if it does. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May `16 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.0.190.99) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILB6 Serial number: FS11224693 Full Name: christina fink Address: 2055 richard rd Town/City: Willow grove State/Province: PA Postcode: 19090 Country: United States Phone: 2674467717 Email: csummer13@msn.com Store purchased from: Gerhard's appliance Purchase date: 4/1/05 How much did you pay for it? $800.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? look like the control board caught on fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/29/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 173.49.215.103) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 17589200 Serial number: fm420324 Full Name: Anastacia Fosi Address: 4015 Iona Cir Town/City: anchorage State/Province: ak Postcode: 99507 Country: United States Phone: 9072324815 Email: anastacia_@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/2002 How much did you pay for it? 600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board started smoking and caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/6/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 66.58.156.230) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLBL2 Serial number: FP4405579 Full Name: Betty Foreman Address: 16781 Phelps Lane Town/City: Huntington Beach State/Province: CA Postcode: 92649 Country: United States Phone: 714-840-6469 Email: bettyforeman@verizon.net Store purchased from: Standards of Excellence Purchase date: 02/07/04 How much did you pay for it? 658.35 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I ran the dishwasher and at the end of the cycle a terrible burning odor filled the kitchen. I opened the dishwasher and the stench of burning rubber or electrical wire filled the dishwasher and all the dishes inside smelled of the same odor. Luckily I did not see any smoke or flames. After reading about all the other incidents, I immediately unplugged the unit. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/11/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 72.67.44.136) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17462300 Serial number: FR3116967 Full Name: Anthony Foote Address: 815 Cox Rd Town/City: Independence State/Province: Kentucky Postcode: 41051 Country: United States Phone: 859-363-1575 Email: footestepp@fuse.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board burnt up and melted the wiring harness. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/23/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 74.215.153.71) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDM01TJWH0 Serial number: FM0841219 Full Name: Alan Flum Address: 1286 Rockinghorse Ln Town/City: Lake Oswego State/Province: OREGON Postcode: 97034 Country: United States Phone: 3607188555 Email: alanflum@bellsouth.net Store purchased from: Came with House Purchase date: NA How much did you pay for it? NA What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke poured out of unit. I had cut power by the controls and breaker. I had the fire department come out and confirm that the hazard was removed. I opened the unit and found significant damage to the control board. All the power connectors had significant damage including charing and melting. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/11/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.246.37.62) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16539 Serial number: FM3208557 Full Name: MaryKay Kratz Address: 706 Clearview Road Town/City: Dravosburg State/Province: Pennsylvania Postcode: 15034 Country: United States Phone: 4124665385 Email: qcandco@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears West Mifflin, PA Purchase date: 01-04-03 How much did you pay for it? 500 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire, filled home with white smoke and melted attached wire connecting plugs. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 07/16/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.236.33.88) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS3 Serial number: FR0411973 Full Name: Monica Hibdon Address: 1845 Oak Trail Town/City: Oxford State/Province: Mi Postcode: 48370 Country: United States Phone: 249.379.4132 Email: hibdonmonica@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? Don't recall What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire while it was running and flames were shooting out of the door. Thank God I was close by. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 07/01/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.226.15.188) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILWH2 Serial number: FP2805069 Full Name: Richard Terrell Address: 708 Dewberry Dr. Town/City: Monroeville State/Province: PA Postcode: 15146 Country: United States Phone: 4128562289 Email: terrellzoo@verizon.net Store purchased from: Lowe's Purchase date: 01/2003 How much did you pay for it? ~800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board appears to have caught fire when dishwasher was running in the middle of the night. Very fortunate my wife smelled it and we found the problem. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 07/16/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 72.22.15.10) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17469300 Serial number: FR2812047 Full Name: Nejat Demir Address: 1075 VInebrook Lane Town/City: Alpharetta State/Province: GA Postcode: 30005 Country: United States Phone: 7707401480 Email: demir_nejat@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 7/2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/1/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.30.62.198) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665160224C1 Serial number: FS1510501 Full Name: Doreen Address: Horan Town/City: Sicklerville State/Province: NJ Postcode: 08081 Country: United States Phone: 856-346-2707 Email: mikedor5500@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears - Deptford Mall Purchase date: May 6, 2005 How much did you pay for it? $476.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? There was black smoke coming from the front door panel and when I opened the door it started to spark. There was a horrible burnt smell, I tried to turn it off by hitting cancel/drain and it started shooting out water, my husband shut the breaker off. Called Sears and they told me it is not under warranty and charged me $229 to have a service man come out to take a look. They said that would cover repairs for one year up to $500. I asked if they could not repair it, would it be replaced and she told me up to $500. I searched the Internet after I got off the phone and found this site. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 5, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.57.169.60) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 16572200 Serial number: PM4506482 Full Name: Tom Dean Address: 7 windcrest Town/City: oswego State/Province: il Postcode: 60543 Country: United States Phone: 6305511212 Email: tomdean99@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Sparking and smoke until I shut down the power. Luckly I wqas near by. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/23/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.173.129.208) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 8537787 Serial number: unknown Full Name: Greg DePratt Address: 6658 County Lane 276 Town/City: Carl Junction State/Province: Missouri Postcode: 64834 Country: United States Phone: 4172912442 Email: gdepratt@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? 400 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board was partially burned. house filled with smoke. Just started a load of dishes 10 minutes before. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/25/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 206.109.32.146) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU 3600XTVY2 Serial number: FO3508466 Full Name: Tom Donnelly Address: 6514 Harness Circle NE Town/City: Canton State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 44721 Country: United States Phone: 330 526-6515 Email: tdonnelly1@neo.rr.com Store purchased from: hhgregg Purchase date: 10/31/10 How much did you pay for it? 749.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Flames and smoke poured out of the area where the control board is housed. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/19/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.165.132.10) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1ILBT5 Serial number: FR3401494 Full Name: JOANN DAY Address: 424 MORIAS AVENUE Town/City: MILLVILLE State/Province: NJ Postcode: 08332 Country: United States Phone: 8563278660 Email: jodi2755@aol.com Store purchased from: Lowe's Purchase date: 10/01/2004 How much did you pay for it? 850.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I heard strange noises coming from running dishwasher and flames and smokes were gushing out. We stopped the dishwasher. Took the panel off and everything is burned up inside total burned. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. NJ How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 68.44.140.254) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL5 Serial number: FR3210022 Full Name: Karen Daily Address: 52 Oxford Place Town/City: Concord State/Province: VA Postcode: 24538 Country: United States Phone: 434 444-4775 Email: kvonbaron@gmail.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: ? How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? We smelled something electrical burning and then smoke started pouring out through the right top of the dishwasher. We opened the door and it kept running. After repeatedly opening and closing the door to shut it off, and it would not, we cut the circuit breaker. The control panel was charred black and had melted all the plug connections. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Sat. May 20, 2012 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? NBC News 3, Cleveland (Visitor IP address: 24.56.112.121) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17462300 Serial number: FR2714565 Full Name: mildred dejesus Address: 187 croton ave Town/City: ossining State/Province: New York Postcode: 10562 Country: United States Phone: 9149441673 Email: millyskeeze@hotmail.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: july 2004 How much did you pay for it? ?? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? the control board caught fire and it shut itself off and opened the door Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/13/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 96.232.101.216) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2548XTPS Serial number: FR3901800 Full Name: Carolyn Dries Address: 320 Homestead Ave Town/City: Bernville State/Province: Pa Postcode: 19506 Country: United States Phone: 6104889110 Email: carolyndries@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: 12/28/04 How much did you pay for it? 649 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04/08/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.60.15.62) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16493300 Serial number: FR2608887 Full Name: JENNIFER DUNHAM Address: TOO PERSONAL Town/City: TOO PERSONAL State/Province: TOO PERSONAL Postcode: TOO PERSONAL Country: -- choose --- Phone: 971-321-8275 Email: jennifer.dunham@standard.com Store purchased from: Sears at Lloyd Center Purchase date: 8/2004 How much did you pay for it? 500-800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? smoke and flames came out of control panel Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/20/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.92.159.212) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1FLSS2 Serial number: FP2704696 Full Name: Mark Dillard Address: 3598 Hounds Crossing Town/City: Carmel State/Province: IN Postcode: 46032 Country: United States Phone: 317 4405602 Email: mdill2121@aol.com Store purchased from: HH Gregg Indianapolis Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? approx . $800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? while running, fire and smoke started to shoot out the sides of the door. Luckily, we were home and were able to extinguish and shut off the power. Kitchenaid was contacted and is paying for our replacement which is NOT a Kitchenaid!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/16/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.90.117.133) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL3 Serial number: FP4905671 Full Name: PAUL DATTELLAS Address: 12 HAWKSTONE COURT NE Town/City: RYDAL State/Province: GEORGIA Postcode: 30171 Country: United States Phone: 770-842-5259 Email: pnldatt@comcast.net Store purchased from: LOWE'S Purchase date: 12-19-2003 How much did you pay for it? $498.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? DISHWASHER IN MIDDLE OF WASH CYCLE, STARTED TO SMOKE IN THE CONTROL PANEL OF DISHWASHER, WE WERE HOME AT THE TIME, SO I WAS ABLE TO PUSH THE CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH IN THE ELECTRICAL BOX. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. JULY 11, 2012 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? CONSUMER REPORTS (Visitor IP address: 24.99.114.58) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 655-15052-400 Serial number: FR38026-42 Full Name: Carol Deibel Address: 3845 Jarrettsville Pike Town/City: Jarrettsville State/Province: Maryland Postcode: 21084 Country: United States Phone: 410-557-4543 Email: caroldeibel@verizon.net Store purchased from: Bel Air Sears Purchase date: 01/08/05 How much did you pay for it? $799.97 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher was operating when smoke started pouring from the control panel and the dishwasher's wires burned up. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. June 25, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.179.144.211) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.13793k603 Serial number: FU2102123 Full Name: David Eames Address: 3303 29th Ave NE Town/City: Olympia State/Province: WA Postcode: 98506 Country: United States Phone: 360 915 8440 Email: dejen2@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 06/13/2007 How much did you pay for it? $1019.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board burned at 3 pin connector and thermal fuse blew. Replaced board, 3 pin connector and fuse. No smoke or discernible odor in house. Unit is hardwired and house breaker did not trip. Board/unit failed during a wash cycle. I did the repairs myself at a cost of about $125. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 01/09/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.170.90.207) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS6 Serial number: FR4715107 Full Name: carol elkind Address: 5 Hill Lane Town/City: E#ast Northport State/Province: NY Postcode: 11731 Country: United States Phone: 631-662-7663 Email: wildestbear@aol.com Store purchased from: Appliance Home Center Purchase date: 11/21/2004 How much did you pay for it? 999.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Motor went on fire on wash cycle, when opened it would not shut off, and never tripped the breaker Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/9/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.83.203.18) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS5 Serial number: FR2907521 Full Name: William Eirish Address: 1086 Mobile St Town/City: Aurora State/Province: Colorado Postcode: 80011 Country: United States Phone: 303 341 4816 Email: eirish1@comcast.net Store purchased from: Appliance Factory Purchase date: Jan 2006????? How much did you pay for it? ??? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board melted, wires melted, connector melted. Noxious odor before the melt down. Too many instances of fires with Whirlpool, dishwasher will go to junk yard. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. April 5th 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.245.56.192) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS3 Serial number: FP5107228 Full Name: Christine Curnow Address: 2490 Ridgewood Road NW Town/City: Atlanta State/Province: GA Postcode: 30318 Country: United States Phone: 404-355-4685 Email: thecurnows@yahoo.com Store purchased from: unknown, came with house Purchase date: unknown--ca 2004? How much did you pay for it? unknown What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Heard strange electrical sound coming from dishwasher mid-cycle and found smoke coming from both vents and foot high flames coming from right side of door panel. Panicked and decided to open door to shut off, then called 911--was so glad I was home or else could've been devastating! Firemen shut off at control panel. Strong smell of burnt electronics in house. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/20/2013 How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.172.125.144) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17489300 Serial number: FR340734 Full Name: Scott Clegg Address: 86 Town/City: Scottsdale State/Province: AZ Postcode: 85258 Country: United States Phone: +1 (480) 348-0264 Email: scott.c@cox.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Dec 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. AZ How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.251.126.209) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 655 . 15874000 Serial number: FM0212121 Type 575-0/15874 Full Name: theresa clarke Address: 81 walnut street Town/City: lynbrook State/Province: ny Postcode: 11563 Country: United States Phone: 516 887-6714 Email: theresa@graphic3studios.com Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: 01/14/2001 How much did you pay for it? $578.87 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Put dishwasher on and shortly after, smelled a burning plastic odor. Returned to kitchen to find thick smoke pouring out of the dishwasher door vent. Electrical control board fire continued to burn itself out, filling kitchen with acrid smoke. Upon disassembling the dishwasher door, we discovered black soot, burned electrical wiring, melted plastic and capacitor. Immediately Googled make/model and found this website. Called Kenmore Customer Service and was nastily told machine was not on recall list and since it was beyond warranty period all they could do was send a repair technician at full cost to us. Received same reply from Sears Customer Service. Dis-satisfied with both parties' suggestion that because the machine was beyond the "9 year life expectancy" that it was completely OK that the machine caught fire, a second call to Sears resulted in being connected to Sedgewick CMS (a 3rd party company that handles property damage claims for Sears) Unfortunately, because our only "Loss" was the dishwasher (no damage to walls, counter, cabinets because we were home at the time of the fire and tended to it immediately) they were unable to help us. Sedgewick CMS escalated the incident to Sears Customer Solutions Department which deemed a 25% discount off another dishwasher purchased from Sears was sufficient compensation. I disagree. An appliance catching fire is NOT EVER ACCEPTABLE! Product defect IS MOST CERTAINLY the manufacturer's/seller's responsibility - but neither company will take ownership. Will be notifying CPSC of incident. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/28/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 96.250.170.164) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILWH5 Serial number: FR24202475 Full Name: Kim crowder Address: P.o. Box 1013 Town/City: Decatur State/Province: Tn Postcode: 37322 Country: United States Phone: 423-618-8616 Email: Crowderk466@gmail.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 11/2002 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher was running & heard noise. Then saw smoke and smelled burning wires/plastic. Can see black soot on upper right side of door. Had to cut off all power to dishwasher to stop burning. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Tennessee How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.68.183.46) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDs02FRWH1 Serial number: FS4901181 Full Name: Antonello Cotugno Address: 7829 Glenwood Circle Town/City: Broadview Hts. State/Province: OH Postcode: 44147 Country: United States Phone: 4407835039 Email: acotugno@att.net Store purchased from: B & B Appliance Purchase date: 2008 How much did you pay for it? $1000 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher was running-we smelled a burning plastic smell then the dishwasher stopped in mid-cycle. I was going to try to repair it. When I took the door apart, the wires leading to the circuit board and part of the circuit board were melted. After seeing your site, I am not going to rpair. Will now have to replace. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Feb 3, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? NBC News 3 Clevealnd (Visitor IP address: 99.155.81.180) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLSS2 Serial number: FP4218308 Full Name: Renae Click Address: 1600 Westend Place Town/City: Round Rock State/Province: Texas Postcode: 78681 Country: United States Phone: 512-203-3207 Email: rclick@me.com Store purchased from: Builder supplied Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? don't know What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught on fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 11, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 72.182.8.178) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: 666KUDS01DLWH Serial number: FR1002487 Full Name: JO ANN CALLIGORI Address: 289 DEL MAR AVENUE # A Town/City: COSTA MESA State/Province: CA Postcode: 92627 Country: United States Phone: 949/631-6355 Email: jcalligori@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 05/09/04 How much did you pay for it? $1068.77 total bill What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught on fire. Luckily, I was in the room and able to contain the fire before any damage was done to anything other than the dishwasher itself. Very very lucky. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/4/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.200.231.214) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO!DLBL2 Serial number: FP2601372 Full Name: Carey Clarkson Address: po box 785 Town/City: Peterstown State/Province: WV Postcode: 24963 Country: United States Phone: 3047536251 Email: carey.clarkson@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 10/2004 How much did you pay for it? 600.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? In the kitchen and heard arching noise coming from dishwasher that was in an active wash cycle. Soon after I heard the arching noise a large amount of black smoke arose from the upper right corner of the control panel where the digital readout is displayed. Smoke had a strong smell of electrical insulation around wires burning. Went over to the dishwasher to turn it off however, dishwasher would not turn off. I had to disconnect power from circuit breaker box in order for the arching/smoke to stop. Dishwasher continued to smoke approx. 5mins after circuit was deenergized. Called Kitchenaid customer service and they tranferred me to the safety department and talked to BABS(1-866-640-7146) ext.7092. Technician coming out by end of day. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 06/22/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.121.194.34) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILWH Serial number: FR2702023 Full Name: Eric Chang Address: 22823 West Tamarack Lane Town/City: Saugus State/Province: CA Postcode: 91390 Country: United States Phone: 6615134284 Email: eric@ucla.edu Store purchased from: Serv-Well Purchase date: 11/20/2004 How much did you pay for it? $578 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? After starting the dishwasher, my wife smelled plastic burning. She opened the door to see what was happening. She thought there might have been something on the heating element. She opened the door and found black smoke coming out from the control panel. I pulled the plug and the smoking eventually stopped. We were about to go out to church and wouldn't have come back until the evening. I can only imaging what would have happened had we started the washer 10 minutes later... Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6/17/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.238.173.12) --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: 665.17482300 Serial number: FR2502690 Full Name: Julie Chalfant Address: 80 S. Mill River Road Town/City: South Deerfield State/Province: MA Postcode: 01373 Country: United States Phone: 413-665-6634 Email: chalfant123@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears, Hadley, MA Purchase date: Summer 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Heard buzzing/popping sound from door of dishwasher, then black smoke poured out of vents and catch. Inside control panel is burned. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/31/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.69.117.234) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBL3 Serial number: FR0504806 Full Name: Angela Covo Address: 2103 OAK WILD Town/City: San Antonio State/Province: TX Postcode: 78232 Country: United States Phone: 210-274-6572 Email: angela.covo@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? about $900 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Turned it on and smelled electrical burning. Turned it off and on again. Same thing. Did not want to take chance it would go on fire. Burning smell very strong and electrical. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. June 3 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 173.173.116.178) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1200XTLB2 Serial number: FP3509378 Full Name: Eve Cerna Address: 1115 Maple Ave Town/City: Rockville State/Province: MD Postcode: 20851 Country: United States Phone: 301-762-5225 Email: evern@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: 12/18/2003 How much did you pay for it? 428.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control panel caught fire and didn't trip off. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Tuesday April 24, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.143.113.160) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: du920gwdg3 Serial number: ff1023651 Full Name: shane cooper Address: 3721 8th street place Town/City: hickory State/Province: nc Postcode: 26801 Country: United States Phone: 828-244-2558 Email: scoop@defeet.com Store purchased from: with house Purchase date: 1996 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/7/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.76.137.47) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01DLBS0 Serial number: FM3301013 Full Name: Robert Cosci Address: 4312 Glencoe Ave. #1 Town/City: Marina del Rey State/Province: CA Postcode: 90292 Country: United States Phone: 3108214254 Email: zontal@mac.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: 2002 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My wife and I smelled an awful burning plastic smell about 15 minutes after starting it. We had just gotten into bed, as well. After running all through the house to see what was burning, I realized the dishwasher was off. Thinking the motor had burned out, I unplugged it and then checked the circuit breaker, which had not tripped. Within minutes of doing research online, I found this website. The next day I took the front panel off and removed the logic board which was partially melted. We're lucky we smelled it before it developed into a fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10-27-12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.90.10.19) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudso1ilwh2 Serial number: Fp2701596 Full Name: Michael J Casey Address: 3617 Birdsville Rd Town/City: Davidsonville State/Province: MD Postcode: 21035 Country: United States Phone: 442-203-0008 Email: Mpcasey@verizon.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught on fire during use. This unit had been installed by previous owner of my house. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. October 18, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.227.129.46) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01TJWHO Serial number: FLI318174 Full Name: Amy Costa Address: 3209 Monte Vista Avenue Town/City: Alameda State/Province: CA Postcode: 94501 Country: United States Phone: 916-384-6948 Email: pierceamymichelle@yahoo.com Store purchased from: unknown Purchase date: 2001 How much did you pay for it? unknown What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Horrible sound, bad smell and then control panel started flaming. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/27/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 65.208.210.98) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.15899100 Serial number: FM0520578 Full Name: Elvira Carey Address: 500 Willeo Creek Court Town/City: Roswell State/Province: GA Postcode: 30075 Country: United States Phone: 770-518-0534 Email: rvcarey@mindspring.com Store purchased from: Sears Roebuck & Co. Purchase date: 2/9/02 How much did you pay for it? aprox. $500 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/19/12 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.139.130.116) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kud601flss5 Serial number: fr2604531 Full Name: mike covello Address: 36 ashley circle Town/City: manorville State/Province: new york Postcode: 11949 Country: United States Phone: 6313272411 Email: mwcovello@aol.com Store purchased from: PC Richards Purchase date: 8/2004 How much did you pay for it? 1,900 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board burnt up Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/23/2012 How did you find us? -- choose -- If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.114.174.204) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS02FRSS1 Serial number: FT0111147 Full Name: John Coyne Address: 1300 Voorhees Ave Town/City: Manhattan Beach State/Province: CA Postcode: 90266 Country: United States Phone: 310 318 3356 Email: johnandpipcoyne@me.com Store purchased from: Dishwasher was in the house - house was purchased new Purchase date: March 2010 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? We noticed a burning acrid small in the kitchen We traced the smell to the dishwasher which we noticed had stopped its cycle We turned off the fuse to the dishwasher Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 8th 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 173.60.203.150) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DL Serial number: FP0402234 Full Name: Cheryl Crow Address: 503 Bayberry Drive Town/City: Severna Park State/Province: MD Postcode: 21146 Country: United States Phone: 4104215051 Email: cncrow@aol.com Store purchased from: The Appliance Store Purchase date: 2/26/2003 How much did you pay for it? 824.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Started dishwasher on quick wash cycle, within a few minutes heard noise, white flash came out of power button, smoke and yellow flame out of front, turned breaker off. Acrid electrical and plastic smell and smoke required us to open windows and doors to air house out. Fortunately I was there and not away from house or asleep when this occurred. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/22/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 64.12.117.8) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101ILBL6 Serial number: FR4204683 Full Name: Carole Ann Cost Address: 20 Holly Hill Rd Town/City: Richboro State/Province: PA Postcode: 18954 Country: United States Phone: 215-322-4727 Email: menjo1@comcast.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: 10-31-0-2004 How much did you pay for it? 550.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught on fire, House full of smoke Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12-06-20012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.225.157.160) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16032400 Serial number: FR4303737 Full Name: Melisa Crosby Address: 4645 NE 105th Avenue Town/City: Portland State/Province: OR Postcode: 97220 Country: United States Phone: 503-282-5426 Email: melcro@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: November 2004 How much did you pay for it? around $700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? A week before the fire, the clean light wouldn't turn off. Searched the internet for info, did a reset, all was fine until smoke and flames started pouring out of the upper right hand corner. Thank goodness I was home to see it and turn off the power! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. November 17, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 207.55.29.201) --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: KUDS01DJSS0 Serial number: FK5313802 Full Name: Frank Campagna Address: 8 Park Avenue Town/City: Red Hook State/Province: NEW YORK Postcode: 12571 Country: United States Phone: 8457580404 Email: pagna758@earthlink.net Store purchased from: Rhinebeck Whirlpool (no Longer in Existence) Purchase date: Sept 2001 How much did you pay for it? $1140 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? In middle of wash cycle to drying cycle began to smoke and then sparks then flame. Melted control board and plugs. Immediately went to fuse box and shut system down. Ordered a new Kitchenaid machine from Lowes Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 23, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 76.15.31.148) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIOlILBTO Serial number: FM3501411 Full Name: Ellen Apicco Address: 91 Chamberlain Road Town/City: Westford State/Province: MA Postcode: 01886 Country: United States Phone: 978-692-1985 Email: apicco91e@comcast.net Store purchased from: Hunter Appliance Purchase date: unknown How much did you pay for it? unknown What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board on door of dishwasher caught on fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 1, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.63.224.69) --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: 587.15072201 Serial number: TH33342044 Full Name: Francois Au Address: New York Town/City: New York State/Province: NY Postcode: 10025 Country: United States Phone: 212-349-1246 Email: fau212@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: About 2003 How much did you pay for it? $500? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? After cleaning the kitchen counter and the dishwasher, the control panel lights kept flashing. Smelt burning plastic and wire. Turned off the circuit breaker immediately. Opened the panel and saw the red (hot) terminal on the electronic control panel was melted and the electronic control panel was charred. See photos at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/754gdm8xie7vfbs/n5NmeovP1W Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 05/20/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.113.168.150) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16059401 Serial number: FS1701169 Full Name: Tony Anderson Address: 46158 Tutuilla Church Rd. Town/City: Pendelton State/Province: oregon Postcode: 97801 Country: United States Phone: 5419696440 Email: taanderson@wtechlink.us Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire while running and would not shutdown Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/15/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 70.199.230.32) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17462300 Serial number: FR2112587 Full Name: Richard Ashleman Address: 19803 15 Ave. NW Town/City: Shoreine State/Province: Washington Postcode: 98177 Country: United States Phone: 206.542.9147 Email: RASHLEMAN@COMCAST.NET Store purchased from: Sears, Shoreline Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 03/21/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.227.238.126) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLSS5 Serial number: FR3311815 Full Name: Stan Anderson Address: 3560 Town/City: Portland State/Province: OR Postcode: 97219 Country: United States Phone: 503 901-1009 Email: stanandersonbuilders@msn.com Store purchased from: Standard TV & Appliance Purchase date: October 2004 How much did you pay for it? Approx. $900.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire, turned black. I paid approx. $350.00 to have a repairman replace it. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. August 2012 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? KGW, NBC (Visitor IP address: 71.237.194.194) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17463300 Serial number: fr2067563 Full Name: David S. Aaronson Address: 2060 Sutter St. Town/City: San Francisco State/Province: CA Postcode: 94115 Country: United States Phone: (415) 425-8890 Email: david.s.aaronson@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 7/2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? It caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/25/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.198.35.24) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01DLBL1 Serial number: FM4901021 Full Name: Alex Address: not disclosing Town/City: Markham State/Province: Ontario Postcode: not disclosing Country: Canada Phone: not disclosing Email: redcowcan@gmail.com Store purchased from: Appliance Canada Purchase date: May 25, 2003 How much did you pay for it? $950 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher was running not a full load. After the wash cycle's running for about 10-15 minutes, strange noise started to sound and shortly after black smoke appeared. I immediately opened the dishwasher door to pause the cycle. Thank God that I was around along with the family during the day. It will be disastrous if it was running on delay or at night when no one is aware of the burning. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Mar. 10m 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.237.156.72) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1200XTKT Serial number: FM2804660 Full Name: Jeff Angle Address: 13694 Rockhaven Rd Town/City: Newbury State/Province: OH Postcode: 44065 Country: United States Phone: 440-564-5912 Email: fblack67@roadrunner.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 8-19-02 How much did you pay for it? Don't remember What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/15/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 184.56.241.240) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILWH6 Serial number: FR5112194 Full Name: RICKEY ADAMS Address: 1546 THOMAS LANE Town/City: SHUQUALAK State/Province: MS Postcode: 39361 Country: United States Phone: (662)570-5996 Email: ratzcg@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Came with house. Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Horrible plastic burning smell. Circuit board, plugs, fuse relay burnt to a crisp. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 08/12/12 How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 98.95.151.41) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIOlILBTO Serial number: FM3501411 Full Name: Ellen Apicco Address: 91 Chamberlain Road Town/City: Westford State/Province: MA Postcode: 01886 Country: United States Phone: 978-692-1985 Email: apicco91e@comcast.net Store purchased from: Hunter Appliance Purchase date: unknown How much did you pay for it? unknown What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board on door of dishwasher caught on fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May 1, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.63.224.69) Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDC2OCVSSO Serial number: FY2106330 Full Name: Kenny Bosch Address: 5755 Golden Rain Lane Town/City: New Berlin State/Province: Wisconsin Postcode: 53151 Country: United States Phone: 4144184976 Email: kennybosch@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)?a Almost since the beginning of operation the dishwasher would have a burning smell while operating. Date of incident, there was a strong burning smell and then smoke came out of the front. Fuse did not blowout. Lights and system no longer operate. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6-13-13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.2.200.195) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517053300 Serial number: FR0603580 Full Name: Karen Boekschoten Address: 114 Kenilworth Road Town/City: Asheville State/Province: NC Postcode: 28803 Country: United States Phone: 8282585329 Email: kljboekschoten@hotmail.com Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/31/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 97.95.234.127) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516462300 Serial number: FP4703196 Full Name: Cheryl Beermann Address: 2931 Twin Oaks Drive Town/City: Highland Park State/Province: IL Postcode: 60035 Country: United States Phone: (847) 926-0866 Email: c.beer@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: June, 2003 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Something in the door started smoking and flames started shooting out from the upper right hand part of the control panel. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 23, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.13.228.106) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudmoitjjwhi Serial number: em2504883 Full Name: wilbert black lll Address: 809 harang ave Town/City: metairie State/Province: la Postcode: 70001 Country: United States Phone: 504 888 5292 Email: ironwheelblack@yahoo.com Store purchased from: louisiana Purchase date: sept.4,2002 How much did you pay for it? 649.99control board cau What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. jan. 11,2013 How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 174.69.105.8) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDC20CVSS0 Serial number: FY1201795 Full Name: Carey Bedard Address: 11514 Foxford Dr Town/City: Knoxville State/Province: TN Postcode: 37934 Country: United States Phone: 8658989891 Email: careyb24@charter.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 12-6-2010 How much did you pay for it? about $600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Feburary8,2013 my dishwasher had no power to it. After doing all the commen thing to insure it wasn't a power issue I started to investicate how to fix it. When taking off the front of the dishwasher you instantly saw eight or so wires that had started to melt. I called kitchenaid on 2-11-13 and was told that I did not have an extended warrenty on it, which I knew but that there was a covered warrenty for the control panel and two prices for labor options for me to choose to have it fixed. My husband and I refuse to pay an additional $300 for smething that could have caught fire so therefore we are looking at a new company. We are very lucky that the dishwasher didn't catch fire and I hope this is resolved for everyone's safety! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2-8-2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.158.118.62) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16373301 Serial number: FR031194 Full Name: Jason Brink Address: 893 Hanlon way Town/City: Benicia State/Province: CA Postcode: 94510 Country: United States Phone: 925-580-7508 Email: Jason.c.brink@jci.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Burning plastic smell. Glad not to be asleep and was able to shut down before further damage. Found smell coming from door area controls,took apart and found burnt terminal on board and connection. Wanted to order another board and wire harness, but after reading all stories on line I don't think that is a good idea. I have children in this house. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 9, 2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.18.178.171) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66515932000 Serial number: FK3501890 Full Name: Kellie Byrne Burke Address: 174 Dark Hollow Road Town/City: Jonesborough State/Province: Tennessee Postcode: 37659 Country: United States Phone: 4238636501 Email: bbstrait1@me.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2001 How much did you pay for it? 750.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smelled burning smell and looked over and saw smoke coming out by the buttons on the front of the door. Opened it up to get it to stop running and it wouldn't quit running so I hit cancel/drain and then turn the breaker off. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 03/12/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? channel 8 (Visitor IP address: 76.7.124.42) --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: du920pwq Serial number: fm1036361 Full Name: john Bayne Address: 1818#2 canyon rd. Town/City: Wenatchee State/Province: Wa. Postcode: 98801 Country: United States Phone: 5096635676 Email: johnbayne@nwi.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: Jan. 2005 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? controls froze in heat position went all night melted plastic in dish washer Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3-16 2013 How did you find us? Bing If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 206.130.134.51) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS5 Serial number: FR2301497 Full Name: JOHN BARRER Address: 1323 OBERON WAY Town/City: MCLEAN State/Province: VA Postcode: 22102 Country: United States Phone: 7038931521 Email: JB@THEBARRERS.COM Store purchased from: Purchase date: 12/2005 How much did you pay for it? ~$1,000 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? CONTROL BOARD CAUGHT FIRE, SHORTED OUT CIRCUITRY SO THAT OPENING DOOR DID NOT STOP MACHINE. HAD TO TURN OFF BREAKER AT THE MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/23/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 173.73.8.232) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILBT5 Serial number: FR3504036 Full Name: Scott Brueske Address: 11868 River Vista Drive Town/City: Baxter, MN State/Province: Minnesota Postcode: 56425 Country: United States Phone: 218-820-0512 Email: sbrueske@charter.net Store purchased from: Schroeders Purchase date: 11-1-2004 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Circuit board in the door melted down and caught fire. If I didn't hsppen to be in the kitchen the house would have burned down. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4-24-13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 97.92.65.118) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kud101tjbt1 Serial number: fm2902963 Full Name: Hans Blaschek Address: 4012 Riverknoll Dr. Town/City: Champaign State/Province: IL Postcode: 61822 Country: United States Phone: 2176218499 Email: hansblaschek@gmail.com Store purchased from: Dick vandyke appliances Purchase date: April, 2003 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught on fire and melted the circuit board Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/18/13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.13.88.229) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 655.16293400 Serial number: FR4503932 Full Name: Rick Bachmeyer Address: 1373 Chestnut Grove Road Town/City: King State/Province: NC Postcode: 27021 Country: United States Phone: 3369830708 Email: rero773@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 1/08/05 How much did you pay for it? $1,178.53 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught on fire and burned up. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/30/2013 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 75.183.1.86) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: FL0503332 Serial number: 665 16914001 Full Name: Laura and Robert Bengtson Address: 217 Lexington Rd. Town/City: Glastonbury State/Province: CT Postcode: 06033-1289 Country: United States Phone: 860-659-2900 Email: rlbengtson@cox.net Store purchased from: Sears-Manchester, CT Purchase date: 02/12/01 How much did you pay for it? 784.38 incl tax and setup What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Had started the dishwasher up and was standing next to it washing up additional pots and pans. Heard a loud noise (popping and clunking). I continued washing dishes and noticed black smoke was coming out the top of the dishwasher. I immediately pulled open the dishwasher. The unit had been running less than two minutes. As a former professional safety engineer, I shudder to think what could have happened if I had turned this on and gone to bed as I sometimes do or if my teenage girls had been home alone when it happened. The local Sears store claimed no knowledge of any incidents. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/31/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 72.200.164.47) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1500XTLQ3 Serial number: FR3624483 Full Name: Rick Blair Address: 2620 Stout Street Town/City: Denver State/Province: CO Postcode: 80205 Country: United States Phone: 3033160697 Email: rick.blair@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Appliance Factory Outlet Purchase date: 3/20/2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher running, heard a strange popping noise, blackish soot and sparks in upper right corner of the dishwasher door. Strong smell of burnt electronics/plastic. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. April 12, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 206.124.10.104) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS3 Serial number: FR2228181 Full Name: Natalia Balabanova Address: 380 Cottonwood Lane Town/City: Naperville State/Province: IL Postcode: 60540 Country: United States Phone: 630-369-0245 Email: balabanovanatalia@gmail.com Store purchased from: purchased with the house Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? During the washing cycle, black smoke and fire flames started coming out from the side vent of the dishwasher's front door. Fortunately, I was near the kitchen (and awake) at the time, so I was alerted early by the smoke odor. My husband opened the dishwasher's front door in order to stop the operation of the dishwasher, but it continued the washing cycle and the front door continued burning. My husband ran to the fuse box on the lower level of the house and switched off the power supply of the dishwaher. After that I used a wet cloth to seal the vent in order to extinguish the smoldering combustion inside the dishwasher's door. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/13/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.57.54.168) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1100XTPQ3 Serial number: FS1107898 Full Name: Michael Burman Address: 110 Ravenway Dr Town/City: Seffner State/Province: FL Postcode: 33584 Country: United States Phone: 813-404-9037 Email: mburman23@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 599 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher kept stopping mid cycle and flashing "clean". Internet search said to take the lower panel off and use the troubleshooting chart to determine the problem. It said it was a heater circut problem. I took the control panel apart to troubleshoot the heater and found the Main Power supply connecter melted with substantial circut board burn marks. Mine didn't burst into flames but it obviously was not far from it! The house circut breaker never tripped and the internal fuse has never opened. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/25/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 96.243.136.11) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.13213K901 Serial number: F11248649 Full Name: Brian Bennett Address: 3927 sw 40th Ter Town/City: Topeka State/Province: Kansas Postcode: 66610 Country: United States Phone: 785-231-7961 Email: defensestrategies@att.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11-30-11 How much did you pay for it? $659 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board, wiring harness, and soap dispenser solenoid caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11-27-12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 99.179.126.185) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17582200 Serial number: FM3402758 Full Name: Jim Backer Address: 8938 Sycamore Lane Town/City: Maple Grove State/Province: MN Postcode: 55369 Country: United States Phone: 763-420-9408 Email: JBacker763@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 10-04-02 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board burnt up. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. MN How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.48.127.250) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17583200 Serial number: FM3802338 Full Name: Mark Brositz Address: 148 Robinson Hwy Town/City: McDonald State/Province: PA Postcode: 15057 Country: United States Phone: 412-216-4985 Email: Brositz@verizon.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 09/26/02 How much did you pay for it? $650 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 07/20/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 96.235.5.72) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLSS2 Serial number: FP4218567 Full Name: Brenda Boland Address: 4240 Bear Creek Ct Town/City: Naperville State/Province: il Postcode: 60564 Country: United States Phone: (630) 800-2005 Email: gbols@comcast.net Store purchased from: Came with the house Purchase date: 6-7 years old? How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? 10 minutes into turning on dishwasher, heard funny noise, looked in kitchen and saw a flash and heard a pop. Dishwasher began smoking and emitting horrible acrid smell. Opened door and heard crackling noises coming out of door. Afraid to go to bed now. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/17/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 50.129.196.119) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17059400 Serial number: FR4703168 Full Name: Scott J. Bacon Address: 12315 Tall Pines Way Town/City: Lakewood Ranch State/Province: Florida Postcode: 34202 Country: United States Phone: 941-753-9477 Email: justdiveit@verizon.net Store purchased from: Sears - Sarasota Purchase date: May 2006 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Classic burn pattern as with the other failures Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 5/5/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 108.33.63.67) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS5 Serial number: FR2301497 Full Name: JOHN BARRER Address: 1323 OBERON WAY Town/City: MCLEAN State/Province: VA Postcode: 22102 Country: United States Phone: 7038931521 Email: JB@THEBARRERS.COM Store purchased from: Purchase date: 12/2005 How much did you pay for it? ~$1,000 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? CONTROL BOARD CAUGHT FIRE, SHORTED OUT CIRCUITRY SO THAT OPENING DOOR DID NOT STOP MACHINE. HAD TO TURN OFF BREAKER AT THE MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/23/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 173.73.8.232) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK03FTSS2 Serial number: FU4402456 Full Name: Jim Bergeron Address: 220 Old Boston Post Rd Town/City: Old Saybrook State/Province: CT Postcode: 06475 Country: United States Phone: 860-575-9977 Email: jim@mcnarybergeron.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 5 years ago How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board and wire harness caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/27/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 107.3.39.96) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17019400 Serial number: FR3601071 Full Name: Lloyd Evan Bradow Address: 4614 Fey Road Town/City: Port Angeles State/Province: WA Postcode: 98363-5832 Country: United States Phone: 3609122371 Email: evanbradow@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Port Angeles Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? $500 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Very strong electrical burning smell. So strong I was afraid to use this machine anymore Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Removed before it caught on fire How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 70.199.224.121) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66513562k700 Serial number: fw5008794 Full Name: jennifer bjugan Address: 19004 ne halsey st Town/City: portland State/Province: or Postcode: 97230 Country: United States Phone: 5036667474 Email: havocbju@yahoo.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 2009 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel/board started switching to whatever it wanted i was lucky enough to osee this happen over and over it was clear it was shorting out and removed it and bought a new one before my house caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2012 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? kgw (Visitor IP address: 50.43.28.51) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLBL5 Serial number: FR3303514 Full Name: Scott Budoff Address: 61 Brundige Drive Town/City: Goldens Bridge State/Province: New York Postcode: 10526 Country: United States Phone: 9144148899 Email: sab1@budoffonline.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Loud pop and then fire/smoke came out of door Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/24/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 74.89.149.125) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDROITJWH Serial number: FL1012252 Full Name: Anne Bingham Address: 1942 Church Street Town/City: Wauwatosa State/Province: WI Postcode: 53213-2130 Country: United States Phone: 4144539404 Email: anne@AnneBingham.com Store purchased from: Milwaukee Washing Machine Purchase date: 4/14/2003 How much did you pay for it? $631.69 (incl tax) What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Heard two or three loud pops shortly after it was turned on; saw smoke pouring from vent holes. Firefighters said control panel shorted out. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 6, 2012 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.217.166.250) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS24SEWH4 Serial number: FH2603646 Full Name: Dorothy Burns Address: 13 Higate Rd. Town/City: Chelmsford State/Province: MA Postcode: 01824 Country: United States Phone: 978 256 7829 Email: burnsan@comcast.net Store purchased from: Hunter Appliance Littleton,MA Purchase date: 8-10 years ago How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? After turning it on it stopped mid cycle, made a strange noise, then started to smoke. It exuded a horrid odor. We opened it and deployed the fire extinguisher for fear of the house catching on fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. June 20, 2012 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.63.186.15) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101DLWH Serial number: FM3602131 Full Name: ROGER BOTTO Address: 6 BRANCH DRIVE Town/City: SMITHTOWN State/Province: NEW YORK Postcode: 11787 Country: United States Phone: 5169352908 Email: ROGER@BOTTOBROS.COM Store purchased from: Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 799.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? CONTROL BOARD CAUGHT FIRE FLAMES FROM TOP Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 05/15/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 69.112.207.77) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665 1587900 Serial number: FM03 15687 Full Name: Sandra Brecht Address: 3291 McKinley Ave Town/City: Warren State/Province: Michigan Postcode: 48091 Country: United States Phone: 586-756-9348 Email: sandra.brecht@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? It was running just fine then all the sudden smoke and sparks from the control board. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 04/25/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 24.192.172.221) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16509200 Serial number: FP0611853 Full Name: Wayne Becker Address: 2122 County Road 2400 Town/City: Salem State/Province: MO Postcode: 65560 Country: United States Phone: 573-72-2639 Email: whbecker55@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Heard a pop and smoke started coming out if the door. Buttons didn't do anything. Flames appeared before I cut the circuit breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. April 29, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.0.215.172) --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: mdb7100aww Serial number: 25654658zm Full Name: Drew Brooks Address: 2315 Mcgraw Town/City: Penticton State/Province: B.C Postcode: v2a 3p7 Country: Canada Phone: 250 492-6634 Email: drewbrooks123@live.ca Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? 1200.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire filled whole hose with smoke and fumes Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 06042012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 216.251.156.139) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1200XTL Serial number: 8533704 Full Name: Troy W Bomar III Address: 7505 Ranch Ct Town/City: Benbrook State/Province: TX Postcode: 76126 Country: United States Phone: 817-249-5833 Email: tnt123@charter.net Store purchased from: Texas Appliance Purchase date: 08/28/2002 How much did you pay for it? 469.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board Caught Fire while running-could not cancel or turn off-had to shut circuit breaker Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6 April 2012/possible heat damage How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 71.8.119.138) --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1500XTLB1 Serial number: FP1513477 Full Name: Robert Brown Address: 9 Pinetree Dr Town/City: Lancaster State/Province: New York Postcode: 14086-3415 Country: United States Phone: 716-683-7001 Email: thebrowns7@roadrunner.com Store purchased from: Edwards Appliance Purchase date: 6/23/2003 How much did you pay for it? 486.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher was running and I noticed smoke than flames. I opened the door to shut it off but the dishwasher did not shut off. I attempted the Cancel button and still nothing. I tried the door a few more times yet the dishwasher keep running. I finally flipped the circuit breaker to turn the dishwasher off. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/13/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? (Visitor IP address: 67.246.184.203) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17023400 Serial number: FR5003123 Full Name: Bob Bryant Address: 16616 NE 192nd Ct Town/City: Brush Prairie State/Province: WA Postcode: 98606 Country: United States Phone: 360 944 5106 Email: bbryant@surewest.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: March 2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? fire in control board; unit was hot and smoked; stopped working. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/6/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? KGW Portland, OR (Visitor IP address: 71.32.243.212) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDG255HWH1 Serial number: FJ1803156 Full Name: Richard Buczkowski Address: 16 Yale Place Town/City: Farmingdale State/Province: New York Postcode: 11735 Country: United States Phone: 516 249-2498 Email: bibibuc@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 1999 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? smoke from control panel would not start after shutting circuit breaker Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 06/16/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1FLSS6 Serial number: FS1120749 Full Name: Denise Hopkins Address: 4224 89th Ave SE Town/City: Mercer Island State/Province: WA Postcode: 98040 Country: United States Phone: 206.232.3649 Email: denisehopkins2@gmail.com Store purchased from: Arnold's Appliance, Bellevue, WA Purchase date: 2005, approx How much did you pay for it? unknown, installed in home I purchased What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I started a cycle, went outside to water the plants after a hot day, came back in to find smoke pouring out of a side vent in the door panel and a horrible smell of burning plastic. When the door accidentally closed again as we were unloading the dishes in it, the smoking started again immediately. Thank goodness I was home. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 3, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS30IXSS1 Serial number: F10805858 Full Name: Matthew R Hafley Address: 2103 Natchez Tr Town/City: Union State/Province: KY Postcode: 41091 Country: United States Phone: 513-252-6532 Email: hafleymaintenance@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught fire at wiring harness connection. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 7/7/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJBL0 Serial number: FL2806877 Full Name: Kim Thwaits Address: 61830 Dobbin Rd Town/City: BEND State/Province: OR Postcode: 97702 Country: United States Phone: 541-389-7904 Email: rthwaits@bendcable.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 05/16/2002 How much did you pay for it? 500 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Turned on dishwasher and control board caught fire. Came in house and put out before flames and anything spread. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 07/07/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17469300 Serial number: fr2610919 Full Name: Randy W. Reynolds Address: 4129 Pond Rd. Town/City: Sheldon State/Province: Vermont Postcode: 05483 Country: United States Phone: 802 524 5999 Email: rwreynol@us.ibm.com Store purchased from: Sears, St. Albans, VT Purchase date: Aug. ,2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 07-05-2013 How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517289400 Serial number: FR4501196 Full Name: Denis Pare Address: 145-G du Coutelier Town/City: St-Augustin-de-Desmaures State/Province: Quebec Postcode: G3A 2J7 Country: Canada Phone: 418-878-4020 Email: denis_pare@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Decor Ste-Foy Purchase date: 12/24/2004 How much did you pay for it? 1000$ What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught burned out on 10/13/2009 and was replaced by Sears. This control board burned again on 07/02/2013. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 07/02/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17482300 Serial number: FR2602777 Full Name: Neil Weir Address: 606 13th ave se Town/City: Minneapolis State/Province: MN Postcode: 55414 Country: United States Phone: (612) 203-3861 Email: neil@theoldblackberryway.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire while dishwasher was running. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. MN How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: MBD7749AWB Serial number: F12319362 Full Name: Lawrence Rapp Address: 243 WEST 406 NORTH Town/City: VALPARAISO State/Province: IN Postcode: 46385 Country: United States Phone: 773-418-1836 Email: lawrence_rapp@kindermorgan.com Store purchased from: HOME DEPOT Purchase date: 08/27/2011 How much did you pay for it? 510.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? this is the second time this has happened. i believe it is the control circuit board again. maytag said the warranty has expired and will not repair. i was in the room when it happened this time and there was a lot of smoke. i turned off the power. lucky i was there i feel it would have caught fire. i am contacting CBS news in chicago to try and get this story out. what does it take, someone to get killed by fire before they do anything? Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 06/2802013 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? CBS chicago --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517059400 Serial number: FR5104717 Full Name: Andrew Marze Address: 922 Beth Lane Town/City: Allentown State/Province: PA Postcode: 18103 Country: United States Phone: 610-434-1304 Email: amarze@ptd.net Store purchased from: Sears, Whitehall, PA Purchase date: 9/18/2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught on fire 06/28/2013. Dishwasher was burning and smoking, front panel logo is burned off. Steam was spewing out of unit when opened. Had to cut circuit breaker. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 06/28/2013 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL5 Serial number: FR3108217 Full Name: Peter C Timpson Jr Address: 118 Valley View Dr Town/City: Newburgh State/Province: NY Postcode: 12550 Country: United States Phone: 8455512562 Email: lowrider4898@gmail.com Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: 2009 How much did you pay for it? $350.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Turned on dishwasher and about 10 minutes into the cleaning cycle, there was smoke coming out of the door. When I opened the door, The machine wouldn't shut off and water squirted all over the place!!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. NY How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: 665.16572201 Serial number: FP0802734 Full Name: John Riegel Address: 5404 N. Vista Grande Town/City: Otis Orchards State/Province: WA Postcode: 99027 Country: United States Phone: 5098693735 Email: riegel.john@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2000 or 2001 How much did you pay for it? about 700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board melted, melted case, and was hot enough to discolor the metal tub. We were lucky and stopped it before it burned. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Washington How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDO1ILBS6 Serial number: FR4703852 Full Name: Peter Heneghan Address: 7229 w farwell Town/City: Chicago State/Province: Il Postcode: 60631 Country: United States Phone: 7738820656 Email: peterose22@comcast.net Store purchased from: Abt Purchase date: Jan. 2005 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Contol board melted and began smoldering. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. June 23,2013 Burning smell throughout the house dishwasher is out of service. How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 587.15173400 Serial number: th50739629 Full Name: jeff kapitanski Address: w7060 fox dr Town/City: fond du lac State/Province: wi Postcode: 54937 Country: United States Phone: 9209212721 Email: personal_account_1@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? circuit board fried Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 6-27-13 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17483300 Serial number: FP4402110 Full Name: Larry A Holliday Address: 131 Burkeshire Drive Town/City: Horseheads State/Province: NY Postcode: 14845 Country: United States Phone: 607-739-2691 Email: lholliday131@att.net Store purchased from: Sears, Arnot Mall, Big Flats, NY Purchase date: 3/13/2004 How much did you pay for it? 986.43 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board & related components caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/13/2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudm01tjsb0 Serial number: fk4704079 Full Name: Joel Hish Address: 14 Rose Virginia Rd. Town/City: Oley State/Province: PA - Pennsylvania Postcode: 19547 Country: United States Phone: 610-987-3671 Email: kellyhish@dejazzd.com Store purchased from: Maiden Creek Appliances Purchase date: 2000 or 2001 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/19/12 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16609300 Serial number: FP1706821 Full Name: David Kennedy Address: 10140 Highbury Drive Town/City: Mechancisville State/Province: Virginia Postcode: 23116 Country: United States Phone: (804)730-2075 Email: kvmi71@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: March 2002 How much did you pay for it? $500 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught fire and destroyed wire harness and all electrical connections in the control panel. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 17 March 2012 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU940QWDZ5 Serial number: FG3302924 Full Name: Dave Torres Address: 13395 Basswood Ln Town/City: Rogers State/Province: MN Postcode: 55374 Country: United States Phone: 763-528-8362 Email: dstorres2003@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: Late 1997- Early 1998 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher running, heard a strange noise, crackle, pop, blackish soot on upper right corner of the dishwasher door. Strong smell of burnt electronics/plastic in kitchen. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 18, 2012 --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: MDB5000AWA Serial number: 15712554UB Full Name: Peter Asma Address: 539 S 3rd Ave Town/City: West Bend State/Province: Wi Postcode: 53095 Country: United States Phone: 2623533450 Email: peterasma@charter.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I heard a strange sound coming from the kitchen when I ran to it flames where shooting out from the bottom of the dishwasher. I quickly shut it down. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/14/2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: FJ4002153 Serial number: 17772990 Full Name: ROCH ERIE Address: 900 ST Charles Place, Apt 203F Town/City: PEMBROKE PINES State/Province: FL Postcode: 33028 Country: United States Phone: 9545544550 Email: nedge@tillberg.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Light stays on all the time and afraid could catch fire so have unplugged since I saw on TV some instances where the dishwasher caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2.8.12 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? NBC news --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16363301 Serial number: FR2302982 Full Name: Dennis Findley Address: 8985 Forest Path Drive Town/City: Gainesville State/Province: GA Postcode: 30506 Country: United States Phone: 770-888-8708 Email: dusty1767@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Oct 2004 How much did you pay for it? Unknown... Installed by builder What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Flames came out from the control panel then smoke. I opened the door and the machine continued to run. I killed the circuit breaker and it was out. No damage to the home just stunk. Not sure what would have happened if we had not been at home. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/11/2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.1443K010 Serial number: F05001977 Full Name: Donna Brinker Address: 3917 Hilltop Dr Town/City: Huron State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 44839 Country: United States Phone: 749 398 8937 Email: djbrink99@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Nov. 2010, installed 32012 How much did you pay for it? aprox. $1,600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Opened door at end of cycle and acrid smell was over bearing. Tried it again next day and more of the same. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/7/12 and 3/10/12 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16299400 Serial number: FR4201097 Full Name: Bruce E VanZee Address: 2668 Oak View Circle Town/City: MEDFORD State/Province: OREGON Postcode: 97504 Country: United States Phone: 5418571887 Email: bvz@charter.net Store purchased from: Sears, Medford, oregon Purchase date: 9/25/04 How much did you pay for it? 1070 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? During cycle, smoke starting billowing from the front of dishwasher, control panel was inoperative, had to turn off circuit breaker. When I took front panel off, the circuit board and wiring harness were fried. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 11, , 2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01ILBL5 Serial number: FR2801595 Full Name: Stephen Foerster Address: 27380 W. Cuba Rd. Town/City: Barrington State/Province: IL Postcode: 60010 Country: United States Phone: 8473811664 Email: safoerster@comcast.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire, fried board, thermal fuse and wiring harness. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 3, 2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17464300 Serial number: FR3010629 Full Name: Robert Sharpe Address: 2333 Shreve Ave Town/City: Simi Valley State/Province: California Postcode: 93063 Country: United States Phone: 8055830957 Email: sparx0326@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Shortly after running a load of dishes, there was a horrible smell coming from the kitchen - smoke/soot coming from front of dishwasher. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 11, 2012 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1050XTPT3 Serial number: FS1303991 Full Name: Trevor J. Ogi Address: 4826 CR 22 Town/City: Glenmont State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 44628 Country: United States Phone: 3302315024 Email: ashleyogi1@gmail.com Store purchased from: Lowe's Purchase date: Spring 2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? While dishwahser was in the middle of a cycle, it made a strange sound and started smoking. I opened the door to see if something was on the heating element. It smelled awful. I shut the door to see what would happen. It started smoking immediately so I opened the door back up and flames came from the back of the front panel. I immediately shut off the breaker (which had not kicked off). Glad I was standing beside it at the time. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 03/10/12 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2400XTPT3 Serial number: FS0201176 Full Name: Brian Shetler Address: 2769 Heckman Rd Town/City: Uniontown State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 44685 Country: United States Phone: 330-699-3691 Email: bkshetler@netzero.net Store purchased from: HH Gregg Purchase date: Jan. 2005 How much did you pay for it? $430 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board flame out. Large black area under board and plastic housing melted. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 4, 2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDR01JWH0 Serial number: FM0730746 Full Name: GENE MILCZARSKI Address: 35595 COURT RIDGE CT Town/City: FARMINGTON HILLS State/Province: MI Postcode: 48335 Country: United States Phone: 248-615-7544 Email: LEGATO.JOE@GMAIL.COM Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smelled burning then started to see smoke from the control panel. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 03/08/2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? ABC --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILBS4 Serial number: FR1701966 Full Name: Kate Conway Address: 287 Highland Ave Town/City: Arlington State/Province: MA Postcode: 02476 Country: United States Phone: 617-899-0140 Email: soup287@rcn.com Store purchased from: Yale Electric Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 800. What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Doing a regular load of dishes. Two load pops, then smoke coming from dishwasher. Thought it was just steam from dry cycle until I smelled an acrid burnt plastic smell. Opened dishwasher, it would not stop wash cycle. Ran to basement to electrical panel to shut down main electrical switch which stopped cycle. Smoke continued to come from control panel. Terrible smell of burnt wires and plastic throughout house which set off alarms. Very thankful I was in kitchen when this happened because this happened within seconds. If left unattended, there would have been a significant fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/7/2012 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2400XTPB3 Serial number: FS1007852 Full Name: Brian McLearn Address: PO BOX 394 Town/City: Dundee State/Province: OR Postcode: 97115 Country: United States Phone: 503-706-9923 Email: mclearn@frontier.com Store purchased from: Lowe's Purchase date: 03/14/2005 How much did you pay for it? 459.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Stopped working lights flashing,smelled smoke (electrical) Shut off power to the unit and investigated source. Found the controller and switch panel wiring were melted. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/29/2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17269400 Serial number: FR5103002 Full Name: David Oh Address: 164 Lamour Dr Town/City: La Canada State/Province: CA Postcode: 91011 Country: United States Phone: email me Email: bamfnojunk@techsuperpowers.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Jan 2005 (approximate) How much did you pay for it? $900 (approx) What went wrong (control board caught fire)? On 1/29/2012 at ~8:00pm pacific time, our dishwasher was running a load of dishes. Smoke came out of the control panel area of the washer, and then orange flames burst out as well. The smoke and flames disappeared after the dishwasher door was opened (which halts the wash cycle). this was a Kenmore Elite Ultra Wash dishwasher model 665.17269400. Serial number FR5103002, stock number 17269, type number 577-D (or 577-0. Hard to distinguish on the label). The dishwasher was running a "smart wash" cycle with the "sani-rinse" option on and the heated dry option off. It had been running for about 20 minutes when the flames appeared. The dishwasher was still full of water when the door was opened. We use cascade powered dishwasher detergent and jet-dry rinse aid. This dishwasher was originally purchased new from Sears in January 2005. We are the original owners of the dishwasher and operate it approximately once a day. This incident occurred with five people in the room, three of whom saw the flames. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/29/2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDR01TJBT0 Serial number: FM0312979 Full Name: Paulene Psomas Address: 204 Fisk Place Town/City: Massapequa State/Province: New York Postcode: 11758 Country: United States Phone: 5165412822 Email: teddy213@optonline.net Store purchased from: Marlin TV & Appliance Purchase date: April 27, 2002 How much did you pay for it? $629. What went wrong (control board caught fire)? My 7 year old grandson was staying with my husband & I as his mom was hospitalized. I made my grandson breakfast, put the dishwasher on and went upstairs to get ready to take him to school. He (my grandson) started screaming for me. I ran downstairs to see black smoke pouring out of the top of the dishwasher. My husband jumped out of bed ran down as he knew by the panicked screams that something was wrong. My husband went to the breaker box and shut off the dishwasher. Not knowing that this was an issue we purchased another Kitchenaid. I called for a repair as I thought the dishwasher was rather noisy. In conversation I mention that our previous dishwasher had black smoke pouring out of it. The repairman mentioned that he had seen something on-line. My husband called Kitchenaid, a supervisor called him on back on Monday, February 27, 2012. They replied that the life expectancy was about 10 years so there is nothing they will do, and that was the end of that. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 11, 2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516032402 Serial number: FS3604991 Full Name: Jim Vining Address: 2931 Harlinsdale Drive Town/City: Rock Hill State/Province: SC Postcode: 29732 Country: United States Phone: 803-366-2806 Email: viningjb@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: ? How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board Overheated and smoked Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3/2/2012 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU943PWKQ0 Serial number: FM3750580 Full Name: Joanna Romito Address: 527 W Woodlawn Dr. Town/City: Oro Valley State/Province: AZ Postcode: 85755 Country: United States Phone: 520-742-8508 Email: jromito8@msn.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: 2002 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I was upstairs and smelled something burning. I ran downstairs to find dark smoke pouring out of the front vent of the dishwasher. It was in the drying cycle at the time. Immediately we stopped it from running and unplugged it. We are waiting for a repairman to come out and identify the problem, but there was definitely something burning. We feel fortunate that we were at home when this happened! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 3-1-2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1FLSS6 Serial number: FR3902314 Full Name: kathryn l shipley Address: 13108 Berlin Turnpike Town/City: Lovettsville State/Province: VA Postcode: 20180 Country: United States Phone: 5408225123 Email: kathyshipleyremax@comcast.net Store purchased from: Bray and Scarf Purchase date: 11/04/2004 How much did you pay for it? 850.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel caught on fire. Replaced control board, user interface, control panel and overload fuse. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11-2011 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? channel 4 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.1761590 Serial number: FA4122707 Full Name: Jas Cooper Address: not secrecsite Town/City: anytotn State/Province: PA Postcode: 18036 Country: United States Phone: 610-346-0000 Email: jasel@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire flames came out top front. Almost killed my parrots!!!!! Toxic plastic smoke. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/28/2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1DLBS1 Serial number: FP1102875 Full Name: Carolynn Moy Address: 75 Snyderwoods Ct Town/City: Amherst State/Province: NY Postcode: 14226 Country: United States Phone: 716-812-9936 Email: moyhouse@verizon.net Store purchased from: Orville's Purchase date: August 2003 How much did you pay for it? 1200.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started operation of light load cycle. Dishwasher never filled with water, instead starting smoking and smelled of burning wires/plastic. Responded same to normal cycle as well. Immediately called warranty company (Extended Service Plans, Chicago. IL)...Told it was out of warranty and that they would file a history of damage which could not be claimed with any new warranty as this would now be a "per-existing" condition and would never be covered. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. December 2011 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? Local station WIVB --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-17022402 Serial number: FS4703826 Full Name: Amy Lee Address: 1904 East Fremont Street Town/City: Appleton State/Province: WI Postcode: 54915 Country: United States Phone: 920-954-6388 Email: ahelee@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Sears, Appleton WI Purchase date: 11/20/2005 How much did you pay for it? 400.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher was in wash cycle. Walked into the kitchen to find smoke coming from around the door handle, flashing lights behind the control panel, and a clicking/grinding noise. Opened the door immediately and smoke came out of the dishwasher. There was a strong burnt plastic smell that remained for several hours. Took apart the door/control panel and discovered burnt areas and melted plastic. Took photos. Contacted Sears, they stated no recall on our unit, and only offered to send a repair technician at our expense to repair the unit. Also reported to the CPSC. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/19/2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1ILBS6 Serial number: FR4302815 Full Name: Christopher David Horak Address: 4956 Hwy 101 Town/City: Newport State/Province: NC Postcode: 28570 Country: United States Phone: 410-474-2872 Email: chorak@ec.rr.com Store purchased from: Tidewater Appliance Purchase date: 7/05 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Under parts warranty, the control board smoked and failed and was replaced.Smoked fuse and wires before and after board replacement. 4 fuses later, we turn off breaker when away from house.Repairman found no frayed wires to short out. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 4/10 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? WRC 4, Wash, DC --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66515919001 Serial number: FK4805100 Full Name: Steven C. Owen Address: 409 Chelsea Ln. Town/City: Bremerton State/Province: WA Postcode: 98310 Country: United States Phone: 360-542-3052 Email: fyrezout@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: not sure How much did you pay for it? 600? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire started washer after dinner while watching TV smelled smoke from kitchen went to kitchen smoke rising from control board secured power at panel. Opened door looked inside and there is still water inside looks to be full. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/23/2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16463300 Serial number: FR3510754 Full Name: Nancy Povlock Address: 509 Westmoreland Lane Town/City: Saunderstown State/Province: RI Postcode: 02874 Country: United States Phone: 401-294-4125 Email: ndpov@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: July 2004 How much did you pay for it? 699.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher was running when my family had retired for the evening. Fortunately, my son smelled a terrible odor, went downstairs to the kitchen and saw flames shooting out of the dishwasher control panel area. He alerted my husband who shut off the main circuit breaker and put out the fire. The control panel was melted and the door and surrounding area charred. The smell was terrible. If we were not home, my house would have burned down; it was that bad. After days of frustrating communications to Whirlpool and Sears (each said the other was responsible), a Sears technician came out. He was very thorough and helpful. All of the damaged parts were replaced. Sears took the burned parts, but I have photos. I filed a report with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 2009 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: gu2400xtpt3 Serial number: fs1406... Full Name: Leonardo Rojas Address: 12280 greenleaf ave Town/City: Potomac State/Province: MD Postcode: 20854 Country: United States Phone: 301-3152684 Email: mvrestre@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: june 2005 How much did you pay for it? Don't remember What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The whole house filled with a strong smell like a short. We turned the power off and luckily we were home and awake and the fire didn't spread. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. February 19, 2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kude03ftss1 Serial number: fw1901800 Full Name: scott bruett Address: 5 lewis court Town/City: millstone State/Province: New Jersey Postcode: 08510 Country: United States Phone: 732 947-2826 Email: scottbruett@msn.com Store purchased from: Gabowitz Appliance Purchase date: 2008 How much did you pay for it? Credit card What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher stopped working, we called a KitchenAid certified repair company, they came. We identified the circuit board failed and caused the wire harnesses to catch on fire and melt wires. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2-9-12 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: Du840SWLQ0 Serial number: FR1328544 Full Name: Gdovin Address: 114 Briarcliff dr Town/City: Branson State/Province: MO Postcode: 65616 Country: United States Phone: 4175270546 Email: gdovint@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? rinsed a 1/2 load of dishes. we were sitting in another room and noticed the smell of burnt plastic. Very heavy. Found it to be comming from the dishwasher. Shut off breaker immediatly. opened it up to see were the smell was comming from because there was nothing inside on the element. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/19/2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1ILWH2 Serial number: FP3803520 Full Name: James P. Mills Address: 2785 Wise RD Town/City: North Canton State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 44720 Country: United States Phone: 330 933-1367 Email: jpmills@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Interstate Kitchens Purchase date: will have to dig out receipt How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Black noxious smoke rolled out of the door vents mid cycle. My son ran outside to get me. My wife had turned it off, but the electric was still live to the unit. The breaker in the house panel did not trip! After a few minutes the dishwasher no longer had electric power. The control board had caught fire. Fortunately, this happened during the day when we were around. This could have cost our home and our lives had it been at night while we were sleeping. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Feb. 18, 2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1ILBS6 Serial number: FR4503303 Full Name: Beth Degen Address: 921 Clayton ave Town/City: Point Pleasant State/Province: NJ Postcode: 08742 Country: United States Phone: 732-892-6006 Email: BDegen@Verizon.net Store purchased from: Palumbos Appliance Center Purchase date: 12/04 How much did you pay for it? ??? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Exactly what happened!!! CONTROL BOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE!!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/18/12 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL2 Serial number: FP3715624 Full Name: Raymond Valente Address: 902 Riverview Place Town/City: St. Marys State/Province: GA Postcode: 31558 Country: United States Phone: 9127291019 Email: rvalente@tds.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 1/4/2004 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher stopped suddenly and I noticed smoke coming from control panel. Luckily I was there and immediately unplugged the machine. I took the control panel out and noticed a large black spot where there had been a burn out or short. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/11/2012 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2400XTPS3 Serial number: FS1212163 Full Name: Prashant Khandke Address: 120 Old savannah drive Town/City: Morrisville State/Province: NC Postcode: 27560 Country: United States Phone: 919-465-0650 Email: Prk27558@gmail.com Store purchased from: Builder installed Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? Came with house What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control panel burnt and about to catch fire. We turned off electrical supply. Then black smoke covered the control panel. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 18th February, 2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds01dlss5 Serial number: fr3403567 Full Name: Jim Hillwig Address: 18224 Bertschy Road Town/City: Meadville State/Province: PA Postcode: 16335 Country: United States Phone: 814-337-0130 Email: jhillwig@zoominternet.net Store purchased from: Direct Buy Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 1200 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smelled Like something was real hot, smoke, and won't work now, when you take the kick plate off it smells like something melted Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/14/2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD122XXO Serial number: FA3811766 Full Name: JOHN BRIGGS Address: 387 CASTELLO Town/City: LAFAYETTE State/Province: CA Postcode: 94549 Country: United States Phone: 9252849147 Email: SUEBRIGGS9@COMCAST.NET Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? SMOKE CAME FROM CONTROL PANEL. WE UNPLUGGED THE DISHWASHER AND HAVE NOT USED SINCE FEB 9, 2012 Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. FEB 9, 2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLSS5 Serial number: FR3203082 Full Name: CYNTHIA SIMON Address: 2 ALEXANDER COURT Town/City: JERSEY CITY State/Province: NJ Postcode: 07305 Country: United States Phone: 2014348892 Email: THE_SIMONS@COMCAST.NET Store purchased from: purchased from home builder Purchase date: October 2004 How much did you pay for it? @1000 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? the motor underneath the unit caught fire tonight. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. today, feb 16, 2012 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1100XTLB1 Serial number: FR2745834 Full Name: James Baker Address: 1029 Gray Squirrel Dr. Town/City: Pendleton State/Province: IN Postcode: 46064 Country: United States Phone: 765-278-3810 Email: finchbaker@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? In the middle of dishwashing cycle, our kitchen was overcome by the smell of burning plastic. I stopped the dishwasher and opened the door. The smell was stronger. No lights were working and I opened up the control panel and found it scorched. Just happy we were home when it happened. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2-13-12 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1015XTXSO Serial number: F02189113 Full Name: TRACY HACKNEY Address: 1113 JASMINE DR Town/City: INDIAN LAND State/Province: SC Postcode: 29707 Country: United States Phone: 803-577-4007 Email: tracy_hackney@yahoo.com Store purchased from: NOT AVAILABLE Purchase date: NOT AVAILABLE How much did you pay for it? INCLUDED IN HOME PRICE What went wrong (control board caught fire)? IN FEB 2011 THE DISHWASHER STOPPED WORKING THE REPAIR MAN SAID IT WAS A THERMAL FUSE. NOW IN JAN 2012 WE TOOK OFF THE COVER OF CONTROL PANAL AND IT WAS BURNED INSIDE BY THE THERMAL FUSE Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/4/12 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILWH3 Serial number: FP4904567 Full Name: Denise Ward Address: 4651 Saluda Rd. Town/City: Rock Hill State/Province: SC Postcode: 29730 Country: United States Phone: 803-329-4912 Email: dward@oraclexperts.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 12/5/2003 How much did you pay for it? 4-500 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? we had issues with the machine not starting when we pushed the buttons. if we kept trying it would work. one day we came into the kitchen smelling burning wire. black smoke was rolling out of the right side of the dishwasher door. I ran to the door and opened it. I guess that motion fanned the flames, because the flames started leaping out of the door panel. My husband ran to shut off the main breaker. we later completely disengaged the dishwasher from the electricity so we could turn power to the house back on. we still have the dishwasher in our kitchen,because we can't afford to replace it. We also have another dishwasher exactly the same model on the other side of the sink. It still works for now, but it's starting to be hard to start like the first one. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/20/11 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? WSOC- Charlotte, NC --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16364301 Serial number: FR2307541 Full Name: Ed Paknis Address: 132 Seameadow Dr Town/City: LITTLE EGG HARBOR TWP State/Province: NJ Postcode: 08087 Country: United States Phone: 6092962311 Email: jpaknis132@comcast.net Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Black acrid smoke started coming from the dishwasher about halfway through the cycle. Control panel appeared to be lighting up. Shut off the water and circuit breaker. Waiting for a service tech to determine the cause. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/14/12 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16522000 Serial number: FP3344036 Full Name: Pamela Lemke Address: 5530 Sandpiper Dr. Town/City: Parma State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 44134 Country: United States Phone: 216 661-2692 Email: pamallama@cox.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 8/16/2003 How much did you pay for it? 269.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Wash cycle had just finished and was about to expel the water when the dishwasher made 2 popping noises and there was a flash from behind the control dial. Thank God I was in the kitchen at the time so I opened the door, turned the dial to off, and unplugged it under the sink immediately. I believe if I was not there in the kitchen to do what I did, it probably would have caught on fire. Also smelled like wires burning. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/12/12 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIo1ILBL3 Serial number: FP4601463 Full Name: Holly Salegna Address: 31 Joseph Perkins rd Town/City: Norwich State/Province: ct Postcode: 06360 Country: United States Phone: 860-213-0121 Email: teamsam09@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: March 2004 How much did you pay for it? 600.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smelled burning..flames shot out the front with smoke. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. February 12 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLSS5 Serial number: FR2301132 Full Name: Christine Galeucia Address: 7 Gibbon Road Town/City: Hopkinton State/Province: MA Postcode: 01748 Country: United States Phone: 508-435-0574 Email: christine.galeucia@verizon.net Store purchased from: Percy's Purchase date: I think 7 years old How much did you pay for it? not quite sure What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I put setting on "baked on cookware" and then hit the start button. I saw sparks coming out and fire. I instally shut off the electric switch to stop the fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/12/12 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FLBLO Serial number: FM3801211 Full Name: RAYMOND WERTH Address: 3301 St. Andrews Dr. Town/City: Port huron, State/Province: MI Postcode: 48060 Country: United States Phone: 810-985-4331 Email: werthr@dteenergy.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smelled smoke after trying to start the unit. Shut the power down to the unit and contacted a repairmen. Found that the control board had failed and was physically burned in several areas. A new control board was installed at a cost of $355.00 and we still have issues? I highly recommend that a recall be issued in order to keep people safe!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/5/2011 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? WXYZ channel 7 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kud101dlbs2 Serial number: Fp4201988 Full Name: Grant Kissel Address: Provide later Town/City: Baltimore State/Province: MD Postcode: 21209 Country: United States Phone: 4107642645 Email: G_kissel@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 8/2006 How much did you pay for it? 850 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smelled burning, dishwasher not working. Disassembled front panel, electronic Control board connector melted and scorched, melted wires. I replaced the board with a new one at a cost of around $100. Now concerned that it will burn the house down. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 8/2009 How did you find us? Other If by TV News, which station, where? Consumer Reports --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101ilbl5 Serial number: FR3006878 Full Name: Debra Kane Bobilin Address: 51 Custer Drive Town/City: Ringwood State/Province: NJ Postcode: 07456 Country: United States Phone: 862-200-5308 Email: Bobilin@me.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 9/05/05 How much did you pay for it? 449.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher running, heard a strange noise, crackle, pop, blackish smoke pouring from the bottom and side of the dishwasher door. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/12/2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FL Serial number: 8531529 Full Name: Joe Youngs Address: Provide Later Town/City: Provide Later State/Province: Provide Later Postcode: Provide Later Country: United States Phone: Provide Later Email: jayoungs@bellsouth.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: 1/2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Wife home and heard odd sound from kitchen and then confirmed as dishwasher. Large amount of smoke billowing from dishwasher. Flipped main breaker switch to cut power. I removed control panel to find inside completely charred (control and circuit boards blackened and partially melted, wiring harness plugs and wire insulation melted, etc.) Am completely frustrated and definitely want to join class action due to the disregard of Whirlpool to the safety of our families. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/8/2012 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU840DWGG1 Serial number: FJ3718062 Full Name: Sandra Haskins Address: 31D coldspring drive Town/City: Sutton State/Province: MA Postcode: 01590 Country: United States Phone: 508-736-6151 Email: sandysemail@ymail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I was at home and smelled a burnt plastic smell coming from the kitchen. When I went to check, there was smoke coming from the dishwasher. Dishwasher stopped running at start of rinse cycle. Tech replaced all wire connections, burnt wires. Also replaced metal box which was melted and covered in soot. I ran one full wash with no dishes but upon next full load of dishes the machine stopped at the start of the rinse cycle again. Another tech came out. He turned on dishwasher and you could see sparks coming from the wires underneath. He replaced the burnt wires, repaired wire connection and junction box. Tech says wires all tested OK. I haven't tried running a full load again because it is still giving off a nasty burnt plastic/wires smell when running. I don't want to use it now and after hearing about everyone else's issues, I'm not comfortable replacing it at this time. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. First incident 1/24/2012 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1100XTL Serial number: FR2722111 Full Name: Hans Peter Elmer Address: PO Box 428 Town/City: Victor State/Province: MT Postcode: 59875 Country: United States Phone: 406-363-8056 Email: kickingassranch@wildblue.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started dishwasher at 9am, we usually wash dishes at night, but we had house guests and needed washed plates. About 1 min into running suddenly I hear crackling and turn to see sparks and smoke emitting from the control panel near the top middle. I quickly turned off the circuit breaker, and dosed the small fire. It had melted the plastic at the top of the door. Replaced with a new dishwasher two days later. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 06-14-10 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16289400 Serial number: FR4601460 Full Name: Anthony Ciotola Address: 8 Meadowbrook Lane Town/City: Newark State/Province: DE Postcode: 19711 Country: United States Phone: 302-235-2131 Email: delpercon@verizon.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board melted and was smoking heavily. Dishwasher could not be shut off. Had to open the breaker. Thermal Limit switch failed after new board was installed. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 31, 2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kud101ilbs5 Serial number: fr3203708 Full Name: phyllis endicott Address: 8220 Hermosa Ave. Town/City: Ben Lomond State/Province: Ca. Postcode: 95005 Country: -- choose --- Phone: 831-234-7912 Email: phyllisendicott@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Built in Distributors Purchase date: 8/04 How much did you pay for it? $622.44 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke was pouring out of machine and would not turn off. I had to turn off the power at the main box. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. October 30, 2011 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDR01TJT Serial number: (did not record) Full Name: Monica Glumm Address: 2920 Grafton Lane Town/City: Churchville State/Province: Maryland Postcode: 21028 Country: United States Phone: 410-734-6358 Email: monica2920@comcast.net Store purchased from: Clifton's Economy Appliance Purchase date: 25 January 2002 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 17 January 2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16372301 Serial number: FR3318508 Full Name: Don Wilson / Debbie Jacobsen Address: 4923 Old Redwood Hwy. Town/City: SANTA ROSA State/Province: California Postcode: 95403 Country: -- choose --- Phone: 7072913685 Email: wilsondonw@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 8/13/2004 How much did you pay for it? $500.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Caught it just in time before a fire. Smelled a terrible burning plastic smell in the kitchen. I had turned on the dishwasher just 2-3 before the smell. Smoke coming from the right side of the dishwasher. It stopped in its cycle. Two red panel lights still on. The D/W has its own circuit breaker which did not trip. I turned off the breaker. Looked on the internet concerning smoking Kenmore D/W's. I opened up the control panel and the right side of the circuit board is charred black & smells! I run this D/W when I am not home. I WILL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN! I am lucky. Sears what are you doing?? Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/07/2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJSS0 Serial number: FL5044328 Full Name: Dean Swanson Address: 12485 Anthony Ln Town/City: Cologne State/Province: MN Postcode: 55322 Country: United States Phone: 952-466-9890 Email: furlofoder@aol.com Store purchased from: Guyers Purchase date: 2002 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board burnt and melted with black smoke marks on the inside of the door Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/2011 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516012401 Serial number: FS1909956 Full Name: Laura Grucza Address: 590 Inverlane Drive Town/City: Sagamore Hills State/Province: OH Postcode: 44067 Country: United States Phone: 3307301378 Email: LM7777@windstream.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 7-11-05 How much did you pay for it? $399.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Noticed vent on left side had built up some type of black soot. Some type of black ball formed inside panel. Left it alone. Also, front electronic panel was very warm in one area only that is in front of circuit board. The rest of panel was cold. The dishwasher had not been used for days, yet one area of panel was very warm without it being on! Turned off circuit breaker since plug is behind unit. Cannot risk a possible fire. Resorting to hand washing dishes. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Jan/Feb 2012 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? 19 Action News Cleveland, ABC News Net 5 Cleveland --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16263400 Serial number: FS 1206559 Full Name: Carolyn Troxel Address: 90623 Sunderman Rd Town/City: Springfield State/Province: OR Postcode: 97478 Country: United States Phone: 541-726-9353 Email: troxc@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 4/2005 How much did you pay for it? $850 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire approximatley 20 min. after starting Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/30/2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudpo1dlbl6 Serial number: fr4501596 Full Name: doug mcgoldrick Address: 746 forest ave Town/City: River forest State/Province: IL Postcode: 60305 Country: United States Phone: 773-368-0168 Email: doug@dougphoto.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2-7-2012 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? indy news --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17462300 Serial number: FR1811409 Full Name: Brad Richelson Address: 48 Juniper Lane Town/City: Framingham State/Province: MA Postcode: 01701 Country: United States Phone: 781-255-8400 Email: brichelson@verizon.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke coming out of the top front panel. Upon inspection found the control board 8534963 CON2 tan wire connector to be melted completely through the plastic female side of the wire harness. Also found overheating of the wire insulation itself. Also found existence of overheating at on the other end of the tan wire at the microswitch as well. Also noticed the 470uf Electrolytic capacitors C6 and C7 on the control board are bulging. Not a good sign, plus they are only rated at 10v @ 85c. Probably should have higher voltage @ 105c. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17604301 Serial number: FP2602598 Full Name: Gary Chambers Address: 4317 State Rt. 155 Town/City: Ruma State/Province: IL Postcode: 62278 Country: United States Phone: 618-282-4848 Email: chambrs3@htc.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? 400 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/7/2012 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: du915pwss0 Serial number: fw094831 Full Name: Debra Kasniak Address: 90 Morris Crescent Town/City: West Seneca State/Province: New York Postcode: 14224 Country: United States Phone: 716-771-1741 Email: dkasniak@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel burned Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Nov 2011 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? wivb --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 587.16074201 Serial number: th2478753 Full Name: joseph ramsay Address: 10918 east goss school road Town/City: pekin State/Province: indiana Postcode: 47165 Country: United States Phone: 812-967-2026 Email: latenighthour@yahoo.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? smelled something burning. smoke was coming from the front of the dishwasher. shut power off to dishwasherand took the front panel off. circuit board had caught on fire and melted one of the relays. the dihwasher had not been used in over 3 days Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02-07-2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudko1ilbs5 Serial number: fr27o2233 Full Name: jeffrey turner Address: 12 wayne ave Town/City: ipswich State/Province: mass Postcode: 01938 Country: United States Phone: 9783563534 Email: jjtt157@aol.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 600.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? cotrol board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/1/2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17369301 Serial number: FR2411247 Full Name: NICOLE ANDERSON Address: 18 BIRCH TREE LANE Town/City: CENTER OSSIPEE State/Province: NEW HAMPSHIRE Postcode: 03814 Country: United States Phone: 6035395221 Email: libmomwith2boys@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 6/2004 How much did you pay for it? $350? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher had been in wash cycle for about 30 minutes. I heard a strange noise, almost like something was caught, so I opened the door and didn't find anything stuck. I closed the door to resume the cycle and listened to it, when I noticed that there was smoke coming out of the control panel. I tried to hit the cancel button, but when I did, flames shot out at me. I opened the door, hoping to cancel the cycle briefly that way, but the arms were spinning, spraying water everywhere, and there was still smoke and flames coming out of the panel. I unplugged it (thankfully had installed an outlet next to the dishwasher and not behind it). Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/6/2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK031TWH Serial number: FW1221726 Full Name: John Moslow Address: 612 Bauman Crt Town/City: Amherst State/Province: NY Postcode: 14221 Country: United States Phone: 716 689-7858 Email: jmoslow@verizon.net Store purchased from: Orville's Purchase date: 04/08/08 How much did you pay for it? $646.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire, smoke coming from the control board. Circuit panel completely blacken from fire. Had to purchase a new dishwasher as a result. KitchenAid not quite 4 years old! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 01/19/12 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? WIVB, Buffalo, NY --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16269400 Serial number: fr4301858 Full Name: glenn kondziolka Address: 13852 maple Town/City: orland park State/Province: il. Postcode: 60462-1628 Country: United States Phone: 708-403-3263 Email: glennkondz@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Outlet Purchase date: 11/17/04 How much did you pay for it? 538.74 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The control board caught fire in the middle of a cycle and shorted out the dishwasher.The house stills stinks. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/4/12 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? cbs --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudio1tjwh1 Serial number: fm4611178 Full Name: Herbert Davis Address: 9526 Marine Mem. Dr. Town/City: Niagara Falls State/Province: New York Postcode: 14304 Country: United States Phone: 716-297-5875 Email: hdavis5274@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Al Pawlak Appliance Purchase date: December 2003 How much did you pay for it? $650.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? started dishwasher. 20 minutes into cycle,heard a very loud popping sound. When I looked,there was smoke coming out of dishwasher.Control panel and wiring harness burned.Estimated cost to replace control panel and wiring harness is $250.00 plus labor,which is not recommended. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/25/2011 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? WIVB channel 4 news,Buffalo, N.Y. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: Ultra Wash Quite Guard Standard Serial number: W10082280 Full Name: Saffron Camacho Address: 3547 Normount Road Town/City: Oceanside State/Province: Ca Postcode: 92056 Country: United States Phone: 7602015909 Email: mcamacho28@msn.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/08/2008 How much did you pay for it? 341.33 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught Fire and Sears will not replace Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/01/2011 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DUL40PPTO Serial number: FR3801887 Full Name: karen colligan Address: 4806A/ sunny palm cir Town/City: wpb State/Province: florida Postcode: 33415 Country: United States Phone: 561-602-7565 Email: karencolligan 2bellsouth.net Store purchased from: Brandsmart Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? do not remember What went wrong (control board caught fire)? started dishwasher before I left the house.my son was home,he heard a noise from it and saw smoke sparks and flames.He opened it to stop power and it was full of smoke. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 9/10/11 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? wptv in wpb. Florida --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.1392K011 Serial number: W10290437A Full Name: Shirl Mederlet Address: 72 Fox Fire Town/City: Cloverdale State/Province: VA Postcode: 24077 Country: United States Phone: 540-589-7700 Email: shirl@ibsllp.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 10/11/10 How much did you pay for it? 700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher was running it's cycle then smelled smoke then the breaker tripped. Thought it was the control board until we saw the control panel and that it was fried. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/02/2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kud501dj550 Serial number: fl3132045 Full Name: Dave Siegele Address: 451 dorset st Town/City: Cambria State/Province: CA Postcode: 93428 Country: United States Phone: 805-927-4720 Email: dsiegele@aol.com Store purchased from: Pacific Sales Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? 900.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Have Blown on control panel and one board and three fuses in the past months smelt smoke last night and it was blown again. This is the second kitchenaid product to malfunction what happened they used to be the best. I will never buy another product from them. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 02/03/2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16469300 Serial number: FP4301998 Full Name: Michael Kaneshige Address: 712 Monroe St NE Town/City: Albuquerque State/Province: NM Postcode: 87110 Country: United States Phone: 505-291-0447 Email: mjkanes@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/02/2003 How much did you pay for it? 730.08 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher was running for about 10 minutes when it started making odd noises. When I came into the kitchen, black smoke was pouring out at the top of the door. The circuit breaker tripped and the noise stopped and the smoke eventually stopped. The top right part of the door was partially melted and there were scorch marks on the inside of the door at the top right. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/29/2012 --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1200XTKS0 Serial number: FM1220059 Full Name: Shad Gough Address: 536 E. Spring St. Town/City: Jefferson State/Province: WI Postcode: 53549 Country: United States Phone: 608-617-4705 Email: brengough@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: April 2003 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? I heard a pop, saw sparks from the right-hand corner, and smoke. Clear burning smell coming from the door. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2//3/2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16482300 Serial number: FR2805153 Full Name: Laura W. Lee Address: 639 Hillside Town/City: Glen Ellyn State/Province: Illinois Postcode: 60137 Country: United States Phone: 630 858 9728 Email: Lwlee@earthlink.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 7/26/2004 How much did you pay for it? 949.87 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 2/2/2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665 Serial number: FH0818365 Full Name: SCOTT HOFSTETTER Address: 135 STURBRIDGE DR Town/City: MEDINA State/Province: OHIO Postcode: 44256 Country: United States Phone: 330-722-1478 Email: hofstetter247@msn.com Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: 4/31/2009 How much did you pay for it? 450.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? IT WAS RUNNING, STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF A RINSE CYCLE. WENT TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG AND THE FRONT PANEL WAS DEAD BUT HOT, STILL FILLED WITH WATER FROM CYCLE AND HAD A PLASTIC / ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL FROM INSIDE UNIT. UNPLUGGED TO STAY SAFE. SPARKS, BUT RESPONDED QUICK ENOUGH TO GET REALLY BAD. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/15/2012 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? WEWS channel 5; Cleveland, Oh --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1IJ Serial number: FL0209956 Full Name: Calvin Miller Address: 9430 Cape Charles Ave Town/City: New Port Richey State/Province: FL Postcode: 34655 Country: United States Phone: 727-375-1037 Email: caldee@juno.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? There was an electrical smell and smole. We haven't used it since because we're scared to use it Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 10/27/2011 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? ABC, Tampa, FL --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516053402 Serial number: FT0303383 Full Name: Juan garcia Address: 414 mallard lane Town/City: Weston State/Province: Fl Postcode: 33327 Country: United States Phone: 954 6408469 Email: alina_montes@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears broward mall Purchase date: Feb 2006 How much did you pay for it? 450 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke started coming out a few minutes after cycle started it smelled like burned plastic. I immediately disconected it and a few minutes after it cooled down i emptied it. It has not worked ever since the incident. The controls are locked. A dishwasher mechanic attempted to repair it. After a few hours and a new board said that something went terribly wrong with the machine and could not repair it. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11/2009 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILWH2 Serial number: FP2907318 Full Name: GREGORY L. ADAMS Address: 61 DOUGLAS DRIVE Town/City: BLOOMFIELD HILLS State/Province: MICHIGAN Postcode: 48304 Country: United States Phone: 248-332-5617 Email: greg@ilearnsystems.com Store purchased from: Lowe's Purchase date: 07/28/2003 How much did you pay for it? $618.64 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? About 10-15 minutes after starting a load of dishes, I heard a noise in the kitchen, glanced quickly in there but didn't see anything amiss. Within about 2 minutes I could smell burning plastic from the family room where we were watching TV. By then we could see smoke seeping out from the control panel on the dishwasher. I grabbed the handle to pull it open but the plastic was too hot to touch...and I could still hear arcing sounds inside. I ran to our electrical box and shut off that circuit to stop the damage. But, by then the entire control board, connectors and wiring harness were burned beyond repair. Phil's Appliance Repair came the next day (www.phils.com) and told us the control board, thermal fuse and wiring harness were beyond repair, and probably the pump as well, and that the wiring harness is no longer available through Kitchenaid/Whirlpool part supply. We paid $61.50 to get this news. But, had we left the house after turning on the dishwasher, which we often do, we may not even have a house to come home to. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/18/2011 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517032401 Serial number: FS1209838 Full Name: Tammy Stricklin Address: 819 W. Liberty St Town/City: Florence State/Province: AZ Postcode: 85132 Country: United States Phone: 520-705-2342 Email: Tammybob22@msn.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: March 2005 How much did you pay for it? $600.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? On 1/31/2012 I loaded the dishwasher and turned it on and left the room. Sometime after the soap had dispensed (I heard the release) I heard a strange noise coming from the kitchen. I went into the kitchen to see black smoke rolling out of the top right hand side of the dishwasher. I could also visually see an orange flame behind the control panel on the right hand side. I opened the dishwasher and as I did I heard arcing noises and water kept shooting out of the dishwasher would not turn off even after hitting the cancel button. I ran outside and turned off the breaker and ran back inside and slipped and fell on the water on the floor and bruised my foot. The house was filled with a terrible burnt plastic/electric smell. I am an asthmatic and I had issues with my asthma the entire day/night even after trying to air out the house. There is still a faint smell in my house today. I called Whirlpool they state that my dishwasher is not under recall. I called Sears they state my dishwasher is not under recall. I called Safety Commission and filed a new report...who knows how long they will take to look into this. It is a miracle I didn't leave the home after starting this load as I had planned previously. This could have caught my house on fire. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/31/2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01TJWHO Serial number: FK4505863 Full Name: Greg Poulin Address: 13 Jamestown Dr Town/City: Michigan City State/Province: Indiana Postcode: 46360 Country: United States Phone: 219-874-3163 Email: gpoulin@comcast.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: 11/2000 How much did you pay for it? $650 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? After 10 min of dishwasher running, started smelling burning wires. Circuit breaker tripped. Attempted to reset breaker but it continued to trip. Took off top panel and found that 1/2 the control board was melted and burnt. This is the second control board that has melted in this unit. The first one occured in 2006. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/30/12 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS5 Serial number: FR3106037 Full Name: Robert W Marks Address: 2377 Treadwell Street Town/City: Livermore State/Province: CA Postcode: 94550 Country: United States Phone: 925-960-9587 Email: rwmarks@comcast.net Store purchased from: Purchase new with home Purchase date: 9/2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher had been running for 10 minutes. Heard a pop and smoke began to emit from the right hand side vent, smell of electrical material melting. Went to push cancel button and open the door, dishwasher did not stop running. Continue to produce heavier smoke and popping sounds. Went to the breaker box and shut down the diswasher circuit. Finally had to use the kitchen fire extinguisher in the vent to make sure their was not fire. Will not repair based on repair experience from this website. Will buy a replacement but not kitchenAid, Whirlpool or Kenmore Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 1/29/12 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK03FTSS3 Serial number: FW2305430 Full Name: Susan Bathon Address: 2277 Pointe Place Town/City: Cincinnati State/Province: Ohio Postcode: 45244 Country: United States Phone: 5134073403 Email: mbathon@cinci.rr.com Store purchased from: distributor Purchase date: Dec 2008 How much did you pay for it? 900 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire and wiring harness melted onto control board Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 28 2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16059400 Serial number: FR4503650 Full Name: Dykes Lynn Pruitt Address: 142 Heritage Lane Town/City: Shelburne State/Province: Vermont Postcode: 05482 Country: United States Phone: 802-598-0172 Email: lpruittvt@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Jan. 8, 2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (c Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: MDB9150AWB Serial number: 27745255AP Full Name: Ellen Freudenheim Address: 149 Berkeley Place Town/City: Brooklyn State: NY Postcode: 11217 Country: United States Phone: 7186369811 Email: Ellenfreud@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Lights flickering, running intermittently, then smell of burning plastic. No fire but definitely something is burned out inside Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Dec 3 2011 How did you find us? Google --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1200XTLQ3 Serial number: FM4015894 Name: Mark Ramer Address: P.O. box 15044 City: Salem State: Oregon Zipcode: 97309 Phone: 5035081082 Email: Mark@salemaircenter.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? $400 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Microcomputer caught fire. Thank GOD I was only a few feet away and was able to put the fire out. Otherwise I'm SURE my house would have burned to the ground. I got nowhere with Whirlpool. Just a big runaround. I hope you can help Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. December 1, 2011 How did you find us? Google --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: 665.16382300 Serial number: FP5104601 Name: Brian Sullivan Address: 17 Wset Oak Street City: Lake in the Hills State: IL Zipcode: 60156 Phone: 847-207-2272 Email: aranthorn@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2007-2008, not exactly sure How much did you pay for it? Over $700 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control panel caught fire, electrical fire in the control panel area Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Ocober 15th, 2011 How did you find us? Google --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudp01ilbl5 Serial number: fr2802308 Name: Mike Garrett Address: 21 Mary Catherine Lane City: Sudbury State: MA Zipcode: 01776 Phone: 978 579-5992 Email: 6.garrett@gmail.com Store purchased from: New England Appl Sales and Service Purchase date: 7/14/2004 How much did you pay for it? $649 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board caught fire while running. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 12/2/2011 How did you find us? Google --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK01ILBS5 Serial number: FR3303361 Name: Mike Regli Address: 1670 lori City: Cutten State: ca Zipcode: 95503 Phone: 7074421892 Email: reglimj@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 9-15-04 How much did you pay for it? $750 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? short in control board. Lots of black smoke and enough heat to melt the plastic face. House was smokey for hours. The burned area is just on inch form a wood frame counter. If the plastic did not contain the heat, a fire would have started in the counter frame. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 11-20-11 How did you find us? Google --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS02SRSS2 Serial number: FT3102348 Name: Elizabeth Loboa Address: City: State: NC Zipcode: 27518 Phone: Email: egloboa@gmail.com Store purchased from: part of complete home remodel Purchase date: ~Nov 2008 How much did you pay for it? ~$800 (?) What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire, melted plastic smell throughout house. Wire harness- w10083745, control- w10084141, fuse- w10258275 all completely burned and melted. Repairman says he has never seen anything like it and will not repair it without release of liability signed from me as he believes it is a dangerous fire hazard to have in my home. I have photos of burned and melted components. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Nov 26, 2011 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudI01lBs6 Serial number: fr3601510 Name: Tracey Galloway Address: 2041 Roswell Avenue City: Charlotte State: NC Zipcode: 28207 Phone: 7043475186 Email: tracey.c.galloway@accenture.com Store purchased from: plaza appliance Purchase date: October 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire)? smelled electrical burning and turned the dishwasher off before it caught fire. when the serviceman came, he showed me the burned wires and said i was lucky to have caught it and turned it off. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1500XTLQ3 Serial number: FR3625065 Name: George Bliss Address: 514 DeWitt Park Rd City: Yreka State: CA Zipcode: 96097 Phone: 530 842-6608 Email: bngbliss@nctv.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 1/1/05 How much did you pay for it? $478 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire)? Smelled hot wires/insulation, getting progressively worse. Examined circuit board and noted burnt connections. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds011jbso Serial number: Fk5005862 Name: K. Rabidoux Address: 72 S 350 West City: Valparaiso State: Indiana Zipcode: 46385 Phone: 219-531-9413/219-363-9471 Email: krisie1@att.net Store purchased from: Grants/Merrillville, In. Purchase date: 2001 How much did you pay for it? $625.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire)? Melted plastic unit on door of dishwasher. Not sure if there was any fire but obviously it was hot enough to melt. How did you find us? Channel 2 News --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101TJWH0 Serial number: FM0845077 Name: Matt Mathias Address: 11755 E Grant Rd City: Franktown State: CO Zipcode: 80116 Phone: 303-840-7601 Email: mcm@damfine.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire)? The dishwasher was operating and just started to smoke one morning. Fortunately we were at home at the time and turned off the power. We called KitchenAid who begrudgingly arranged for a technician to investigate. He confirmed the fire was control board related. The service call was supposed to be covered by KitchenAid but we paid for the service call and were never reimbursed. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS02SRSS0 Serial number: FS3903667 Name: Dennis Address: 10326 Bristol CT. City: Mokena State: IL Zipcode: 60448 Phone: 708-656-9785 Email: dennis@chicagotwoway.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire)? Smelled burning of plastic over 2 or 3 days and then dishwasher lost all power and would not light up or turn on. Water was left in the bottom of unit and when panel was pulled for repair burn wiring etc was noticed. This unit has been repaired many times over the last 4 or 5 years for Dishwashing liquid dispenser board problmes, door sela and control board. Was looking to fix this unit AGAIN my self but after reading these accounts of fires, I will replace and look forward to recovering my costs over the years from a class action law suit. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.13599k600 Serial number: f12443637 Name: paul deangelis Address: 2704 harbison street City: natrona heights State: pennsylvania Zipcode: 15065 Phone: 724 224 1369 Email: elpasadc@hotmail.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 6/29/09 How much did you pay for it? $400.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire)? I was in the kitchen cooking dinner while running a load of dishes. Wife smelled plastic burning. Opened dishwasher and found the source of the smell. Dishwasher is cooked. I will not replace control panel for obvious reasons. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK03FTSS2 Serial number: FW0110913 Name: Allen & Stacey Friend (purchased under Stacey's maiden name of Cook) Address: 6514 NE 163rd Ave City: Vancouver State: WA Zipcode: 98682 Phone: 3603268842 Email: alpfri@msn.com Store purchased from: US Appliance (online website) Purchase date: June 23, 2008 How much did you pay for it? around $400 (bought all new appliances as a set) What went wrong and when (control board caught fire)? Smelled burning plastic/wiring insulation. Shut machine off and upon inspection noted the wiring harness on the control board was partially melted, with the wires burned, insulation melted off revealing bare wires. The control board itself was burned on the back of the board (in the control housing), the housing itself was discolored and partially melted. I took photos of all the damage. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLBL2 Serial number: FP3101682 Name: Ann Gelinas Address: 469 Fern Street City: West Hartford State: CT Zipcode: 06107 Phone: 860-521-7201 Email: amgelinas06@comcast.net Store purchased from: Contractor's Home Appliance Purchase date: 02/01/2004 How much did you pay for it? Approx. $900. What went wrong and when (control board caught fire)? 2007 - Horrible electric burning smell coming from upper right control board area primarily during the heating cycle. Called for service after fuse burned and dishwasher was inoperable. Serviceman told me Whirlpool knew about problem but the company did not have a recall on the part. He replaced the circuit board. The exact same problem with the board burning has happened two more times although this last time was the worst when my entire house was filled with smoke and a wretched electrical burn smell for days. I won't call for a repair a third time. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101FLSS6 Serial number: FS2730675 Name: LARRY ACKERMANN Address: 3516 TOWNSHIP AVE City: SIMI VALLEY State: CA Zipcode: 93063 Phone: 8055015212 Email: heymoe55@yahoo.com Store purchased from: WAREHOUSE DISCOUNT CENTER Purchase date: 12/02/2005 How much did you pay for it? 879.99 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? WATCHING TV SMELLED SMOKE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM TOP PANEL TRIED TO SHUT OFF DISHWASHER HAD TO SHUT OFF BREAKER TO SHUT DOWN DISHWASHER --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1DL553 Serial number: FR1715796 Name: Jerry/Rita Jones Address: 109 Victoria Place City: Madison State: MS Zipcode: 39110 Phone: 6019551391 Email: jerryandritajones@gmail.com Store purchased from: new home Purchase date: 13 August 2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control board caught fire --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: FM1118830 Serial number: 665.15892100 Name: John Address: Leno City: Schaumburg State: IL Zipcode: 60193 Phone: 8478953092 Email: johnleno@comcast.net Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 2001 How much did you pay for it? it was a gift What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? smokes when running and smells like it is burning. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17462300 Serial number: FR2815231 Name: Sheryl Wilson Address: 296 Quail Hollow Drive City: Beecher State: IL Zipcode: 60401 Phone: 7089695773 Email: Wilson939799@att.net Store purchased from: New home installed Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Woke up to the smell of an electrical fire..called fire department and they found it came from the dishwasher. Black soot was coming from the vent. We removed the dishwasher from the house but the smell lingered for days! How did you find us? CBS 2 Chicago --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FLSS5 Serial number: FR2804443 Name: Bradley Henning Address: 2408 Fabish Ct. City: Schaumburg State: IL Zipcode: 60193 Phone: 847-220-0292 Email: bhenningcc@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Smelled of fire and stopped using the dishwasher --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01LBS5 Serial number: 8531654 Name: Kathleen Hine Address: 1987 Kimball Street City: Binghamton State: New York Zipcode: 13903 Phone: 607-725 Email: kathiehine@gmail.com Store purchased from: Olums Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught on fire and kitchen filled with smoke - day before Thanksgiving. Had to shut off circuit breaker to get sparks and smoke to stop. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD1021RBLO Serial number: FS4313299 Name: Donald Parrish Address: 1577 Kenewa St City: Ojai State: CA Zipcode: 93023 Phone: 805 649-8604 Email: mlparrish@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 4/18/06 How much did you pay for it? $578 + $109 to install What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Wire burning smell when we run it. Pops our breaker when we run it. Saw flash and heard loud pop when we turned it on. Afraid to use it for fear of a fire. What is the extent of your financial damages? $578 + $109 to install + $100 for a service call. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK03ITBS Serial number: FW1107923 Name: Maureen Meneghetti Address: 16618 Charnswood Court City: Tinley Park State: IL Zipcode: 60477 Phone: 7086336487 Email: mmeneghetti@comcast.net Store purchased from: Plass Appliance Purchase date: 4/1/08 How much did you pay for it? 640.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? On Nov 11th, 2011; The control panel started smoking during a wash cycle. We had to cut the power off at the circuit breaker. Smoke and electrical smell through out the house. Very scary situation. As this was happening, my 14 yrs old son received a shock through the refrigerator as the ordeal was happening. AE Service has replaced the control panel. Service technician stated they never seen anything like this before. I am very concerned to use this appliance at this time. What is the extent of your financial damages? $129 for service and labor $640 to replace dishwasher. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2400XTPQ3 Serial number: FS1108601 Name: Warren Terpstrea Address: 106 5th St. City: Sully State: IA Zipcode: 50251 Phone: 641-891-0851 Email: terp1113@netins.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: May 2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? My wife was finishing a load of dishes when she heard a popping sound. She tried to shut off the dishwasher but couldn't-not even by opening the door. Then the unit started to smoke badly in the area of the control board. We tripped the breaker which did stop the smoking. We had a local repairman look at it and he said the control board and the wiring harness were badly burned. So far Whirlpool has said they were not aware of a problem but will pay for the parts if I pay for the labor. A supervisor is supposed to call me tomorrow. This happened yesterday 11/23/11. --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: MBD7749AWB Serial number: F12319362 Name: LAWRENCE RAPP Address: 243 WEST 406 NORTH City: VALPARAISO State: IN Zipcode: 46385 Phone: 773-418-1836 Email: lawrence_rapp@kindermorgan.com Store purchased from: HOME DEPOT Purchase date: 08/27/2011 How much did you pay for it? 510.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? CONTROL BOARD FRIED. TECH SAID PLASTIC WAS MELTED, ALMOST CAUGHT FIRE. VERY LUCKY? What is the extent of your financial damages? ZERO RIGHT NOW. MAYTAG WILL REPAIR. BUT WILL IT BE SAFE? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS03CTBL2 Serial number: FU4201137 Name: Patti Hurtt Address: 298 Hubbard Lane City: Crete State: IL Zipcode: 60417 Phone: 708-367-0187 Email: khurtt0609@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Abt Appliance Purchase date: 12/7/07 How much did you pay for it? 713.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? After reading some of the stories in the class action lawsuit we were very lucky. I had started the dishwasher like normal on 11/14/11 at about 9pm, I went downstairs to watch tv and when I came back upstairs and went into the kitchen I noticed that the lights were off on the dishwasher and there was a smell of something burning. I opened the dishwasher and noticed the water was still in the dishwasher and was hot. I closed the dishwasher and tried to restart it but had no luck. I told my husband about it and he thought it was another blown fuse inside. Once he opened it up we noticed blackened wires and melted insulation. I am very thankful that a fire did not start. I often will put the dishwasher on 4 hour delay and it runs at night while we are asleep. How did you find us? CBS 2 Chicago --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kudp01FLss3 Serial number: FP5104518 Name: leanne toumajian Address: 709 Redwood Ave City: El Segundo State: CA Zipcode: 90245 Phone: 3103330613 Email: ltoumaj@me.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board smoked and i turned it off before it caight fire on the outside. May be burnt on inside Was smoking on the outside where the panel is. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS011JBT0 Serial number: FM0611729 Name: Michael Hayden Address: 8178 N. Dilcrest Cirlce City: Florence State: KY Zipcode: 41042 Phone: 859-525-6633 Email: snmhayden@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? November 20, 2011 the dishwasher had been on for approximately 10 minutes. I was standing next to it, heard it make an unusual noise. I turned to look at it and saw black smoke and a flame coming from the top right of the appliance. I immediately opened the door to turn it off and ran down stairs to secure power at the breaker which had not been tripped. I no longer have a functional dishwasher. I was fortunate I was home and in the kitchen when it failed. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS02SRBLI Serial number: FS471171 Name: Lamont Kelly Address: 2109 Carol Lane City: Norristown State: PA Zipcode: 19401 Phone: 610-279-8162 Email: lgkelly@voicenet.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 01/19/2006 How much did you pay for it? $1199.99 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control and wiring harness burnt out (no fire) What is the extent of your financial damages? Being Repaired. Estimated cost at $450 How did you find us? CBS-3 Philadelphia --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL2 Serial number: FP3211228 Name: Matt Thomas Address: 115 N. Forest Ave. City: Palatine State: IL. Zipcode: 60074 Phone: 773-793-8634 Email: mtsky76@gmail.com Store purchased from: Not sure Purchase date: Not sure How much did you pay for it? Came with house What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We suddenly smelled a strong burning smell and it there was smoke coming from the dishwasher vent. It was still running but I shut the power off to it and opened it up the front panel and found the board burnt up and the plastic enclosure for it melted. One of the line wires going to a connector to the board was burnt up and exposed the bare wire. What is the extent of your financial damages? Whirlpool sent out a service man and offered to pay for labor if we paid $400 for new parts which the service man had with him when he came to look at it. Eventualy we aggred to buy a new one from Whirlpool at the discounted rate of $275. Still waiting on it though. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1101XPB3 Serial number: FS030-1265 Name: Anthony Hoeflich Address: 2502 Haymond City: River Grove State: IL Zipcode: 60171 Phone: 708-452-1847 Email: thoe11@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 4/27/2005 How much did you pay for it? APPROX $400 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Wife seen smoke coming from control panel and immediately turned main power switch off before any major damage could happen. How did you find us? CBS 2 Chicago --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: mdbm601awb3 Serial number: ny2618152 Name: Leslie Smith Address: 806 Cornell Ln. City: Schaumburg State: Il. Zipcode: 60193 Phone: 847 584 7407 Email: ricksmith50@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Advanced Maytag Purchase date: 10/8/09 How much did you pay for it? 479.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We were lucky,the control panel just burnt up What is the extent of your financial damages? Maytag first refused to do anything,because it was 6 months out of warentee, and wanted 300 in parts alone to fix.After many calls to coporate, we got them to replace the control panel and wiring harness for the 99 dollar service call. How did you find us? CBS 2 cHICAGO --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1FLSS6 Serial number: FR5211681 Name: Wendy and Keith Fodness Address: 5350 Mount Drive City: Schererville State: Indiana Zipcode: 46375 Phone: 2193226091 Email: Wendyfodness@att.net Store purchased from: Whirlpool Direct Purchase date: 2007 How much did you pay for it? $900 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The first incident we had was a worn out control panel which was repaired in July or August at the cost of over $300.00. The control panel again failed and was replaced by Schererville Appliance at the cost of $326.12. The appliance repair told us that since the warranty was over 90 days we had to replace it again. So now, we have spent over $650 on repairing two control panels. A few weeks later after the second control panel was replaced, I was home and my son came home from school screaming that the dishwasher was on fire. After calling the repair shop again and Whirlpool, we got absolutely no resolution whatsoever! All I can say is thank God someone was home and that our home did not burn down or somebody get killed. This is a serious issue that needs to be addresed and I am terribly disappointed at the nonchalance and lack of safety concerns that Whirlpool expressed when we called them. I was so happy to see this special on CBS news in Chicago. Whirlpool is fortunate that nobody has been killed by their faulty equipment and shame on them for not acting or caring for people's safety. What is the extent of your financial damages? Over $650.00 for two control panels and a new dishwasher costing approximately $800.00. I also burned my hand while trying to put the fire out and have suffered much psychological issues relating to this incident. How did you find us? CBS Channel 2 in Chicago, Illinois --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: 587.15192401 Serial number: th64343159 Name: Mark Lagestee Address: 8268 N 400 W City: Wheatfield State: Indiana Zipcode: 46392 Phone: 219 956-4585 Email: spankys56@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? smoke from control panel when the machine was on dry. What is the extent of your financial damages? It was cought in time. Just pissed bc they know about it and nothing has beed said or done about it. It is not in use now and I shut the power of to it. How did you find us? Ch 2 chicago --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDM01TJWH Serial number: 8269906C Name: Mark Mattozzi Address: 1300 N. Astor City: Chicago State: IL Zipcode: 60610 Phone: 312-933-4610 Email: m2mattozzi@yahoo.com Store purchased from: PLASS Appliances Purchase date: 4/16/2002 How much did you pay for it? $634.51 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? NOV 13, 2011 The front panel started to smoke with a heavy plastic smell What is the extent of your financial damages? Purchased new part on Nov. 17 2011 for $145.64. Will this happen again??? Just saw on Channel 2 news a story on this machine on Nov. 21 2011 How did you find us? Channel 2 News Chicago --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBT2 Serial number: FP2702091 Name: HEGHINE MOVSISYAN Address: 11941 DARBY AVE City: NORTHRIDGE State: CALIFORNIA Zipcode: 91326 Phone: 8188328328 Email: CHRAGIAN@MSN.COM Store purchased from: WAREHOUSE DISCOUNT CENTER Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? 1,100 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Smoke and fire came out of control board. I called technician and he replaced with new one What is the extent of your financial damages? How did you find us? KCLA --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: DU900PCDQ4 Serial number: FF3508427 Name: Elizabeth Moreno Address: 13866 Carrotwood ct. City: Chino State: Ca Zipcode: 91710 Phone: 323-717-3707 Email: Usctrojan2005@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Smoke started coming out from the top of the machine. I just happened to come downstairs to throw some trash away when I smelled a horrible burning smell that filled the kitchen area. Luckily I came down when I did otherwise my kids and I would have been upstairs with a fire downstairs! How did you find us? Channel 9 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16052400 Serial number: FR4905728 Name: Peter Grivers Address: 17 Sherman Avenue City: North Providence State: RI Zipcode: 02911 Phone: 4012702591 Email: pmgrivers@verizon.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 500-600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? With no advance warning signs, the dishwasher made a strange buzzing/zapping sound soon after the start button was pressed. Then black, acrid smoke came pouring out of the top right corner of the door where the control panel is located. Stopped the internal burning by shutting off the power to the unit at the circuit breaker. Took off the door assembly and there is clear evidence of fire (black burn marks and melted plastic). How did you find us? Channel 4 Boston --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1LBL0 Serial number: FM3401579 Name: F. X. Chavez Address: 1703 Helmick St. City: Carson State: Ca. Zipcode: 90746 Phone: 310-537-3597 Email: francisco6113@att.net Store purchased from: Lowe's Purchase date: Dec.2005? How much did you pay for it? $900-&1,000 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? It was on a Sunday, my Wife and I were getting ready to visit my mother who lives about an hours drive from us.My wife loaded the machine and had turned it on while we were getting ready. My wife smelled smoke and made me aware of the smell. When I got to the machine there was fire coming from the panel, but, not just fire it looked like a blow torch flame coming from the panel. I opened the door and smothered the fire. I immediately went outside and threw the circuit braker to "off" cutting the electrical power to the dishwasher machine. Our plan (like many Sundays) was to leave it running while we went to visit my mother. Had we done that and not noticed the fire we would have come home to a "a burned down home". What is the extent of your financial damages? The extent of our financial damage is the cost of the machine which I have not replaced, but, to "you" Whirlpool. I have a Kitchenaid refrigerator, kitchen tools, mixer, ready to buy a new electrical cook top and ovens, Realy?! I believe we are going to be forced to look to other brands like Borsh or Samsung-sad they are not labeled "Made in America. How did you find us? Special report on KCBS2 Los Angeles, Ca. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK03FTSS2 Serial number: FW09166995 Name: Larry Enos Address: 9974 Victor Ave City: Hesperia State: Ca Zipcode: 92345 Phone: 760-956-2449 Email: LarGizMo@aol.com Store purchased from: Midway Appliances, Victorville Ca Purchase date: 06-27-08 How much did you pay for it? $ 875.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Fried the board two times, Changed fuses on board three times, Heating element once, Resealed the door because of leaks and stil not working. All service work performed by Midway Appliance of Victorville Ca. Called Kitchen Aid and we were told they had received no complaints about this model. Yea OK What is the extent of your financial damages? Smoke damage and the cost of the machine Apx 875.00 How did you find us? CBS News Los Angeles 11-21-2011 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 16771 Serial number: FF0526269 Name: Carly Franz Address: 841 S. Ardmore Ave. City: Villa Park State: IL Zipcode: 60181 Phone: 773-442-2759 Email: cehengels@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Already installed when we moved in Purchase date: Already installed when we moved in How much did you pay for it? Already installed when we moved in What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Fire investigator could not determine cause. It caught fire at some point in the early afternoon while I was at work. I found it 12 hours later when I returned from work. What is the extent of your financial damages? We're still working with the insurance company (this happened 8 days ago). It's billed as a "total loss," and we have to essentially tear down and replace everything inside the house - furniture, clothes, appliances, wall, etc. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS1 Serial number: FM4701141 Name: Lisa Sparks Address: 196 South Street City: Elmhurst State: IL Zipcode: 60126 Phone: 630 993-1996 Email: sparks196@comcast.net Store purchased from: Drury Design Kitchen + Bath Purchase date: Feb 2003 How much did you pay for it? 1110.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Unit was 6 yrs old. I normally used the delay feature to cause the dishwasher to run after everyone had gone to sleep. For whatever reason, this paricular night I started the dishwasher right after dinner. Within 5-10 minutes black smoke statred billowing out of the door panel along with the smell of burning plastic. Sparks started shooting out of the top edge of the door. We quickly cut off power from the circuit breaker panel. Thankfully I did not use the delay or the house would have burned down as we slept. What is the extent of your financial damages? Originally Kitchenaid refused to pay anything because the unit was "out of warranty". Eventuall they offered 50% off the price of parts and I was to pay all labor. After several conversations and explaining that my family could have perished due to this fire , I was held responsible for $185.00 in labor charges. Kitchenaid replaced parts; computer board, control panel, wiring harness, control lights, ribbon, thermal fuse, a total of $641.28. Service technician was shocked at the extent of damage and the number of parts which needed replacing. Dishwasher has never been the same, noisy, cycles differently, smelled like smoke for a long time afterward. I complained to Kitchenaid. They refused to replace it. I have recently installed a new Bosch dishwasher because I am afraid to use the Kitchenaid any longer. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDL01ILBS5 Serial number: FR3102096 Name: Donna Address: 25812 S. Geranium Lane City: Monee State: IL Zipcode: 60449 Phone: 708-743-8760 Email: danirik2847@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears-Orland Park Purchase date: August 2004 How much did you pay for it? Contractor sale-paid the difference What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We smelled something burning and noticed the dishwasher was billowing out smoke. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17373301 Serial number: FR2704960 Name: Susan Simpson Address: 61774 Wickiup Road City: Bend State: Oregon Zipcode: 97702 Phone: 5414109439 Email: 1simpson@bendbroadband.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2001 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Fire in control board --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1200XTKTQ Serial number: FM0817555 Name: Judy Corain Address: 11 Morra Way City: Rumford State: RI Zipcode: 02916 Phone: 4014311783 Email: jcorain@cox.net Store purchased from: S & W Television & Appliance Co. Purchase date: 7/10/02 How much did you pay for it? Purchased 2 other Whirlpool and 1 KitchenAid Appliance and received a "package" deal What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Board Fire. During normal cycle, sparks came out from the control panel. In seconds, dark smoke with a strong odor was coming from the top of the dishwasher. The kitchen was filled with the strong odor. The dishes, cups, utensils, etc. that were in the dishwasher absorbed the burning odor and needed to be re-washed. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD10FLSS Serial number: FR4507414 Name: Jennifer Address: Dexter City: Acushnet State: MA Zipcode: 02745 Phone: 774-202-1997 Email: jennydex@comcast.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: 8/13/05 How much did you pay for it? $750.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? While running a cycle of dishes, my husband smelled something burning, like plastic melting or burning. We could not figure out where it was coming from at first but when we opened the dishwasher it had a burning smell. My dishwasher is no longer operable. What is the extent of your financial damages? We have not moved froward with repair. I called the service department but they were closed. I saw this issue on the news and became aware of the hazards with these washers. This is unfortunate it is happening at the Holidays but I am glad we were home to catch it in time. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: Quiet Partner II Serial number: 8575637 Name: Helen Fish Address: 3905 Lake Villa Dr. City: Metairie State: LA Zipcode: 70002 Phone: 5048897713 Email: helenfish@bellsouth.net Store purchased from: Unsure Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? unsure What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We smelled electical smoke, and saw the control panel smoking and sparking flames out of the buttons. What is the extent of your financial damages? I think only the actual machine is harmed. I stopped the maching from running immediately upon finding the smoke fire. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD1011L Serial number: FP4601451 Name: ROBERT D. WHALEY Address: 33 ASHTON RD. City: ATTLEBORO State: MA Zipcode: 02703 Phone: 508-222-5751 Email: bobwhal@verizon.net Store purchased from: LAMBCO Purchase date: 12/26/2003 How much did you pay for it? 576.45 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? SMELLED SMOKE & DISHWASHER STOPPED RUNNING --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDRO1TJBLO Serial number: FM1029943 Name: Calvin H Brown Jr Address: 613 Budlong Road City: Cranston State: RI Zipcode: 02920 Phone: 401-275-2308 Email: joey220@cox.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 06/23/02 How much did you pay for it? 938.98 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The circut board either caught fire or melted during a run we smelled and seen smoke so we shut down our circut breaker to cut the power and called Sears.They came out and ordered a replacement panel,Now we are afraid of it happening again. I see where people have replaced it 3 times. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS301XBLO Serial number: FO4307951 Name: David Martin Address: 37 Sunrise ave City: West Warwick State: RI Zipcode: 02893 Phone: 401-823-8558 Email: dmartin155@msn.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 11-19-10 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Smelt burning smell. Wash stops midway through wash. A couple of lites stay on at all times. Shut off at breaker. Repairman came month ago said it needed a new controller, Didn't even need to open it!!! Haven't heard from him since. When I called they said it was back ordered. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL5 Serial number: FR3107803 Name: Charles Marchiondo Address: 15400 W 64th Ave Suite 9E52 City: Arvada State: CO Zipcode: 80007 Phone: 303-569-8247 Email: charlie@qpmcolorado.com Store purchased from: in home when we moved in Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 0 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Wife was in the kitchen when the smell of burning plastic pulled us over to the dishwasher which was sparking and shooting flames out the side. Opening the door did not stop the wash cycle or the fire. Unplugging the unit did seem to solve the problem. KitchenAid sent a repairman within a few days, covered the cost of the diagnosis, and verified what happened. They would not authorize the repair as it is 7 years old and outside warranty. After about an hour of bouncing around in their calling system, finally got to a safety rep who stated the fire was due to "normal wear and tear". I would love to send a recording of what I said, but bottom line, they authorized the repair and all costs and should be done in a couple of days when the part arrives. Wife is wondering if we should plug it back in or if it will come alive and burn the house down at will. Appliances should not burst into flame at any point. Imagine if your fridge that runs 24hrs/day were to burst into flames in the middle of the night. Geez. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDi01TJWH0 Serial number: FM1046177 Name: Gail E. Aliotta Address: 429 Kissel Ave City: Staten Island State: New York Zipcode: 10301 Phone: 718-273-7841 Email: hollyotta@aol.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? After turning dishwasher on smelled electrical plastic burning smell with smoke coming out. The house breaker popped. Inside of control panel black in fuse area. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP02CRBS2 Serial number: FT4409511 Name: Susan Manley Address: 6000 Renwick City: Richmond State: VA Zipcode: 23059 Phone: (804) 986-6319 Email: sstjmanley@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 11/25/06 How much did you pay for it? $848 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? I have now replaced my melted control board for the 3rd time. No fire yet, but Whirlpool is unwilling to replace the unit despite its obvious defect. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2451XTSS2 Serial number: FU3901132 Name: Brady Lambert Address: 7 Banbury Lane City: Chapel Hill State: NC Zipcode: 27517 Phone: 919 323-0884 Email: cdtyphoonsr@earthlink.net Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: Oct 23 2007 How much did you pay for it? $475.93 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Smelled electrical smoke on 3 straight runs and dissembled the control panel and determined that the smell was coming from the control board. I did a Google search to this site, now I am fearful to use it again. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudpolflwhs Serial number: fr3601677 Name: justin craft Address: 75 powers mill rd City: phillipston State: ma Zipcode: 01331 Phone: 9782497420 Email: justincraft@comcast.net Store purchased from: stasukelis 287 main st gardner ma Purchase date: 7/7/05 How much did you pay for it? 937.95 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control board shorted out creating a burnt smell in kitchen...repairman replaced control board,pump and motor. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudc03fvwh4 Serial number: f03401753 Name: jacqueline boudreau Address: 37 otis road City: scituate State: ma Zipcode: 02066 Phone: 508-989-4700 Email: chuck@blackrockcc.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 9/06/10 How much did you pay for it? 738.72 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Twice when the dishwasher was running I smelled a faint smoke smell in our kitchen area, but I was never able to figure out where it was coming from. Never suspected it might be the dishwasher because it's so new. But after looking at the list of people with dishwashers of all ages catching fire and after the report on WBZ I'm going to assume that it was coming from the dishwasher. Since we've had it the dishwasher has never done a good job cleaning dishes, so we use it occasionally. We've tried it on normal, high temp scrub, etc. and the dishes never come out clean. What's scary is that we've turned it on and left for work, turned it on and gone to bed. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1055XTSQ2 Serial number: FU4247058 Name: Jeffrey Lee Address: 12208 Orkney Lane City: Austin State: TX Zipcode: 78754 Phone: 512.278.0914 Email: jeffalanlee@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board became warm, exhibiting heat blisters on plastic. Smoke, and burning smell. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDC10FXss1 Serial number: S10104468 Name: Alisyn Dickson Address: 9616 South Chylene Drive City: Sandy State: UT Zipcode: 84092 Phone: 8017125178 Email: smittydickson@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: 8-27-2011 How much did you pay for it? 650.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Within 1 month the soap dispenser did not open and the machine flooded. We had a service company sent by Kitchenaid come out. They said it was a faulty control panel and replaced it. The dishwasher is still having the same problem. They are scheduled to come back out in a few days. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1LWH5 Serial number: FR3106918 Name: James Nelson Address: 1441 Airport Ave. City: Wis. Rapids State: WI Zipcode: 54494 Phone: 715-213-2917 Email: jwnelson50@netscape.net Store purchased from: Sears @ Wis. Rapids, WI Purchase date: 8/3/2004 How much did you pay for it? 699.99 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? I have pictures. The wires melted & the control panel started smoking before I cut the power What is the extent of your financial damages? Needed to replace dishwasher: $699.00 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: don't recall Serial number: don't recall Name: David Miller Address: 82 Londonderry Road City: Framingham State: MA Zipcode: 01701 Phone: 5085320078 Email: dmiller_tiac@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Jarvis Appliance Purchase date: April 2003 How much did you pay for it? $650 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Smelled burning plastic/rubber smell, determined it to be from Dishwasher. Turned power off to unit and opened front panel to find power short on circuit board. This was discovered in 2009 and unit was trashed. What is the extent of your financial damages? Damages limited to circuit board, but if not found could have led to significant worst consequences. $650 (cost of machine) --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66513139k701 Serial number: fu4301005 Name: dwayne cavey Address: 120 northridge dr City: mcdonald State: pa Zipcode: 15057 Phone: 4122202489 Email: centurypha@aol.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? 1400.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? drain hose causing flood fuse under controll panel replaced shows signs of wire over heating --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP02CRBL2 Serial number: FT2801917 Name: Vincent Sardo Address: 11670 Spoonbill Lane City: Fort Myers State: Florida Zipcode: 33913 Phone: 239-768-6440 Email: Vinces314@comcast.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 7/29/06 How much did you pay for it? $650.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? During use of the Dishwasher my wife and I noticed a slight burning odor; we were not sure where the burning odor was coming from. After a week or so we found that the dishwasher had over flowed all over the kitchen floor. After cleaning up the flood we used it again and thats when the burning odor was discovered coming from the dishwasher itself. I contacted Kitchen Aid / Whirlpool customer service and explained the problem. (They told me that they had no problem reports of burning odors.) I was told that the Dishwasher was out of warranty and they would not do anything except to have their service agency come to my home to repair it at very high cost to me. Being an electronic engineer and owner of National Electronics I decided to investigate the cause of this strong burning odor. I found that the circuit board was the cause of the odor, and it was only burning when the dishwasher was being used with high temperature settings. I also noticed that the wiring that went to the main power connections from the internal circuitry had melted. Kitchen Aid / Whirlpool did nothing to address this reported problem and just said that it was out of warranty. Knowing that reports of their dishwashers going on fire, they should have investigated this problem to prevent possible house fires and injury to occupants, but they just ignored the problem. What is the extent of your financial damages? Since the Dishwasher is unsafe and the cost of repairs would almost exceed the cost to replace, my damages are $650.00. The refund of my purchase would be a fair settlement. I do not feel comfortable having it repaired considering the fire risk, since reports of fires after repairs were reported. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBS5 Serial number: FR3403690 Name: Richard Malinowski Address: 1204 W. Lonnquist Blvd. City: Mount Prospect State: IL Zipcode: 60056 Phone: 847 259 8213 Email: richmal@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Plass Appliance Purchase date: 11/26/2004 How much did you pay for it? $687.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire minutes after starting. Melted plastic button panel, ribbon cable & connectors. Burned thru PC board. Smoke filled our kitchen. What is the extent of your financial damages? Cannot be fixed, needs total replacement. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDD01DPPA0 Serial number: FPR5142796 Name: Antonio Marotta Address: 3916 orchard ave City: san diego State: ca Zipcode: 92107 Phone: 619-293-3741 Email: drmarotta@gmail.com Store purchased from: Aztec Applainces Purchase date: 8/3/2008 How much did you pay for it? $1,179.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Turned self on at 5:30 in morning, woke up to smoke and burning smell. Technician pulled drawers out and found circuit board and wiring in rear of dishwasher had shorted out and caught on fire. What is the extent of your financial damages? Caught it in time but machine is toast, plastic burning and bubbling All wires and boards in back schorched kitchenaid says I have to pay for parts --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDC10FXss1 Serial number: S10104468 Name: Alisyn Dickson Address: 9616 South Chylene Drive City: Sandy State: UT Zipcode: 84092 Phone: 8017125178 Email: smittydickson@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: 8-27-2011 How much did you pay for it? 650.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Within 1 month the soap dispenser did not open and the machine flooded. We had a service company sent by Kitchenaid come out. They said it was a faulty control panel and replaced it. The dishwasher is still having the same problem. They are scheduled to come back out in a few days. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJSS0 Serial number: FL5044328 Name: Dean Swanson Address: 12485 Anthony Ln City: Cologne State: MN Zipcode: 55322 Phone: 952-466-9890 Email: furlofoder@aol.com Store purchased from: Guyers Purchase date: Spring 2002 How much did you pay for it? $1,000 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Melted control Board, slight water leak with wood floor warping What is the extent of your financial damages? New dishwasher and possible refinish of wood floor or replacement of wood floor in front of dishwasher. Approximate damages New dishwasher $1,000 and flooring repair? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FL Serial number: 8531535 Name: pam racevicius Address: 25 orton lane City: woodbury State: ct Zipcode: 06798 Phone: 2035868869 Email: pamrace@charter.net Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? 1100 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The control panel ignited and started a fire in my dishwasher. I was in the shower and smelled the fire. I had to call the fire department to extinguish the fire. It has been a long year without dishwasher --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds23hy2 f Serial number: fc5001433 Name: james harrison Address: 101 hilliard dr City: pittsburgh pa State: pa Zipcode: 15212 Phone: 412 734 4575 Email: mrmack314@juno.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 1 8 1994 How much did you pay for it? $ 649.99 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? it quit running and filled kitchen with smoke ,i went to basement and turned off 15 amp decated circuit --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK03CTBL2 Serial number: FW0704294 Name: JEAN FRANCIS Address: 122 HOFFMAN RD City: GLENSHAW State: PA Zipcode: 15116 Phone: 412-486-3649 Email: CHUKIE@VERIZON.NET Store purchased from: DORMONT APPLIANCE CT Purchase date: 02/25/2008 How much did you pay for it? $593.71 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? ELECTICAL SMELL LIKE BURNING WIRES FILLED THE WHOLE HOUSE AND WHEN DISHWASHER DOOR WAS OPENED SMOKE FILLED HOUSE & SMELL WAS WORSE. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 587.1517 Serial number: TH51447213 Name: Malea sampsel Address: 1506 Irene st City: Jojnson city State: Tn Zipcode: 37604 Phone: 423-794-6274 Email: Sampsels@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 500 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? In 2007, power supply board caught fire while running. After much argument and cpsc complaint, sears honored 2-year warranty and replaced power supply board. THEN: in 2011, the power supply board caught fire again while unit was not running. Sears refused any assistance and peer supply board was older than 2 years. Damage limited to interior of dishwasher door as we were fortunately home and were able to cut power within minutes. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds301xbl2 Serial number: f12307997 Name: Susan Aul Address: 1461 Greenbriar Ct City: South Park State: PA Zipcode: 15129 Phone: 412-595-8115 Email: Auls1461@comcast.net Store purchased from: Lowe's Purchase date: June 2011 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Second time we ran it we heard a pop and smelled burning. It quit mid cycle. Had installer look at it and wiring was burned. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.174693000 Serial number: FR3313798 Name: Audrey Plassio Address: 9 Northern Dancer Drive City: Dillsburg State: PA Zipcode: 17019 Phone: 717-903-9469 Email: aplassio@wssd.k12.pa.us Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control board shorted out, small flames flew out of the top of the unit. Horrible burning plastic smoke smell lingered through the next day. We were home and heard it happen. It lasted less than 2 min, it would have been tragic had we not been home- I'm certain of that. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 655,16052400 Serial number: FR3702473 Name: Debra Larimore Address: 2110 MAIDEN LN City: SPRINGFIELD State: OH Zipcode: 45504 Phone: 9373241139 Email: zipcodedebbiez@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? 800.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught on fire while washing dishes. Smoke just starting pouring out and front of dishwasher was sparking and flames started shooting out. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLOSS Serial number: FM4307667 Name: Joseph Zubko Address: 16 Ellis Drive City: Basking Ridge State: N.J. Zipcode: 07920 Phone: 908 221 1525 Email: jzubko5120@aol.com Store purchased from: Hy's LW Appliance Purchase date: !/31/2003 How much did you pay for it? $950.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? bad plastic burning smell filled house....water did not completely drain but no flood happened at end of cleaning cycle --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLSS0 Serial number: FM 4408134 Name: Michael Address: Mikishko City: Shelby Township State: Michigan Zipcode: 48315 Phone: 586-992-2441 Email: coolpop50@gmail.com Store purchased from: Essex Appliance Purchase date: Jan. 2002 How much did you pay for it? $985. What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Had started to run a load on normal cycle and went in the den to watch t.v. Noticed a burning smell coming from the kitchen as i went to find out where it was coming from. the dishwasher was the culprit, ran downstairs to turn off the circuit breaker. when i was able to open up the inside of the door, control panel, wiring harness panel control were all melted and smelled badly. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDl02CRBL0 Serial number: FS3201235 Name: Kurt Wagner Address: 3434 Mulberry Creek Drive City: Austin State: Texas Zipcode: 78732 Phone: 512-567-7677 Email: kurtwagner22@gmail.com Store purchased from: McNairs Appliance Purchase date: 5-26-06 How much did you pay for it? $629 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? I just cleaned the kitchen and loaded the dishwasher. When I proceeded to start the cycle, I heard the pump start for a few seconds and then stop. After a few seconds passed, I smelled smoke emitting from the dishwasher so I immediatley opened it up to make sure it wasnt on fire. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: 665.1629 Serial number: FS 1608581 Name: Bill Mariano Address: 2656 Circle Drive City: Escondido State: CA Zipcode: 92029 Phone: 760-233-8866 Email: bmar@cox.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 3/3/06 How much did you pay for it? $900 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Investigated burning plastic smell and found wires from the control board melted into other plastic around the door. Searched online and found this site, thank god. Called Sears and they said they can't do anything until Whirlpool recalls them. Called Whirlpool and they denied they make Kenmore products, just some parts, so it's not their problem. Incredible! This, despite the fact inside the dishwasher it says "proudly assembled in Findlay, OH", where Whirlpool makes products, and it's not a secret they, like other manufacturers, make Kenmore products for Sears. Whirlpool denies any responsibility. We need to get this class action lawsuit going before my house burns down. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16033400 Serial number: FR4502762 Name: Jessica Donehoo Address: 219 Julia Lynn Lane City: Acworth State: Georgia Zipcode: 30102 Phone: 6782555788 Email: gtjdonehoo@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Came with my house Purchase date: Came with my house How much did you pay for it? Came with my house What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control panel caught fire, melted a hole in the front --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1DLSS5 Serial number: FR 3403606 Name: karen miller Address: 6113 Elizabethan Drive City: nashville State: TN Zipcode: 37205 Phone: 615 3546322 Email: ksm558@comcast.net Store purchased from: Cenwood Appliance Purchase date: July 2004 How much did you pay for it? $972.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire 10/20/11 What is the extent of your financial damages? we fortunately caught the fire early (kitchen filled up with smoke....plastic burning smell was very strong) We need new control panel but we are afraid to use the dishwasher now...there should be a recall!! --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FLSS1 Serial number: FP1306717 Name: William Dadio Address: 4031 Lantern Pl. W. City: Easton State: PA Zipcode: 18045 Phone: 6105597809 Email: wpdjr@ptd.net Store purchased from: Morris Black Purchase date: 05/2003 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board on top of dishwasher door started smoking and burning, causing severe electrical fire smell throughout the house. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kudso1flbt6 Serial number: fr4601373 Name: Gerald Rickelman Address: 8885 N 1565th City: Effingham State: IL Zipcode: 62401 Phone: 217-536-5138/ Cell 217273-5138 Email: Rislandfour@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Dick Van Dyke / Champaign,IL Purchase date: Dec 05 or 06 How much did you pay for it? 900 estimate What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Main circuit panel failed and cause fire in dishwasher and the push buuton panel on top of the door is burnt --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP02CRBS1 Serial number: FT1204326 Name: W. Farrell Address: 296 Wentworth Road City: Bolton Valley State: Vermont Zipcode: 05477 Phone: 802-434-6693 Email: wendyinvt@gmail.com Store purchased from: Cocoplum Purchase date: ? How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? For the 2nd time the control panel appeared to have gone (lights blinking warning code, dishwasher stopped working.) Opened panel to find melted wires and plastic around control panel We feel lucky that it shut down before catching fire. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDM01FKSS1 Serial number: FM2303399 Name: Sands Address: 39 Grand Regency City: Spring State: TX Zipcode: 77382 Phone: 281-863-3001 Email: bethsands@pol.net Store purchased from: Bayne Appliance Purchase date: 2002 How much did you pay for it? $838 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Today, (10/20/11) heard popping noises and then saw smoke coming from d/w. Opened door and flames shot out, from control board. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDC03FVSS Serial number: F01520709 Name: Tim Moore Address: 7010 Woodlake Trail City: Montgomery State: Texas Zipcode: 77316 Phone: 2818905581 Email: moorelures@gmail.com Store purchased from: Factory Builder Stores Purchase date: May 2010 How much did you pay for it? 600.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We bought a KitchenAide package so I am not sure of the price. The heating element caught on fire today. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01TJWH1 Serial number: FM2405731 Name: SALTER Address: 8611 S. KEELER City: CHICAGO State: ILLINOIS Zipcode: 60652 Phone: 773-457-9039 Email: RGRSLTR1@GMAIL.COM Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: 8/02 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Panel caught fire --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517462300 Serial number: FR3116588 Name: eric tochner Address: 6206 newcastle avenue City: encino State: ca Zipcode: 91316 Phone: 818-344-4536 Email: tochner@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? dont know - came home and house was filled with smoke --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101TJWH0 Serial number: FL4835967 Name: Jim MacKay Address: 27 Woodcrest Rd City: Cape Elizabeth State: ME Zipcode: 04107 Phone: 207 799-1737 Email: jbmackay@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2002 How much did you pay for it? 600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? my wife heard a popping noise and smelled a burning chemical smell. Opened up the dishwasher and the heating element was bright red with some flames. Tried to turn off via the control panel on the front, and smoke came out of the door vents on the side. Smell still in house 24 hours later --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL2 Serial number: FP2806688 Name: Alan Ewing Address: Sundance Cir City: Irving State: TX Zipcode: 75063 Phone: N/A Email: ewingtx@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? $500 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board fire, was able to stop dishwasher before extensive damage. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudk01tkwh0 Serial number: fl2502835 Name: Justin Walker Address: 14912 Walnut Be City: Midlothian State: VA Zipcode: 23112-2385 Phone: 804 6395114 Email: walkers005@verizon.net Store purchased from: came with house Purchase date: 4/30/2010 How much did you pay for it? came with house What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control panel caught fire and tripped breaker. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLSS6 Serial number: FR4503243 Name: Ed McClain Address: 7632 Owens Street City: Arvada State: CO Zipcode: 80005 Phone: 303-420-2252 Email: jetmteam@comcast.net Store purchased from: Appliance Factory Outlet Purchase date: March 24, 2005 How much did you pay for it? $1,000.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? October 5, 2011 - it was late evening when we heard a strange noise coming from the kitchen. When we investigated, there was smoke coming from the dishwasher and spreading into the room. We tried to turn it off but without success, so we had to shut down the power to stop it. By then the burning smell permeated the area and we had to air out the house for hours to even make it breathable. When the repairman came the next day, he discovered the circuit board and associated wiring were completely burned, he took photos as he had never seen such severe damage (he could use them to train new technicians). He didn't know how far the damage would reach, his advice, put the money into a new dishwasher. We are contacting Kitchenaid as we loved the design and features of this dishwasher, however, the fire concern is real. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101FLSS1 Serial number: FP1708072 Name: Shawn Lamoureux Address: 1433 NW 112th Way City: Coral Springs State: FL Zipcode: 33071 Phone: 954-757-6599 Email: peyco@bellsouth.net Store purchased from: BrandsMart Purchase date: 06/01/2003 How much did you pay for it? $700-$800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FL SS1 Serial number: FP2011799 Name: Rich Elkouri Address: 7272 Andover Drive City: Canton State: MI Zipcode: 48187 Phone: 734-748-4143 Email: relkouri@senco.com Store purchased from: Builder Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 1200 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Caught Fire --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBS5 Serial number: FR3303477 Name: Christopher Grech Address: 1009 Arlington Ave City: La Grange State: IL Zipcode: 60525 Phone: 708-352-2006 Email: CGrech2626@aol.com Store purchased from: Unknown Purchase date: 2006 or 2007 How much did you pay for it? Unknown What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101FLSS2 Serial number: FP2704617 Name: JOSEPH WILHELM Address: 11 STOWE DR City: SHAMONG State: NJ Zipcode: 08088 Phone: 609.714.3268 Email: jmwilhelm@comcast.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 9/05 How much did you pay for it? over $500.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Very smokey and terrible burning smell lingered. We have fans running in the house due to the fumes. We were lucky we weren't asleep. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-17029400 Serial number: FR3601310 Name: CARL PLASS Address: 11902 NW TUALATIN AVE. City: PORTLAND State: OR Zipcode: 97229 Phone: 503-203-1133 Email: stoneguy@comcast.net Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: 9/1/04 How much did you pay for it? $500? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? CONTROL BOARD CAUGHT FIRE --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.1646330 Serial number: FR2408534 Name: Jason McKay Address: 575 Sandy Flat Mtn. Rd City: Fletcher State: NC Zipcode: 28732 Phone: 828-551-5453 Email: jason@aqf.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 04/03 How much did you pay for it? $790 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control panel caught fire and melted. Black smoke pouring from the front. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBT2 Serial number: FP2701969 Name: Timothy Bowen Address: 4251 Sheva Lane City: Hamburg State: New York Zipcode: 14075 Phone: (716) 823-1980 Email: TimDianeB@aol.com Store purchased from: Orvilles Appliance Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? Estimated $700 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? On 9/22/11, Toward the end of its cycle the machine began chattering very loud and had a strong burning smell, the door was extremly hot. Upon inspection smoke was coming out of the front control panel. Machine did shut off when I opened the door and then I turned the breaker off.I took the control panel off the door and found the control board, wiring harness and ribbon cable completly burned. First floor of the house was very smokey and terrible burning smell lingered for days. We have fans running for 36 hours exhausting the house of the fumes. We were lucky we weren't asleep at the time since that is when we normally operate the machine. There is no telling how much damage could have happened to the house and more impotantly to our family of 5. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516354301 Serial number: FR2406763 Name: Thomas Albert Address: 105 Marah Lane City: Greer State: SC Zipcode: 29651 Phone: 864-895-8486 Email: turbinetom@charter.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: June 2004 How much did you pay for it? Don't Recall (~$400?) What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire during wash cycle. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI0FLBL Serial number: FR2203481 Name: Roger C. Erbe Address: 11800 Hunters Run Drive City: Hunt Valley State: MD Zipcode: 21030 Phone: 410-785-0411 Email: erbe_marybeth@allergan.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 7/17/2004 How much did you pay for it? 664.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? flames were shooting out of the dishwasher and smoke billowing out of the front of the dishwasher. Melted black rubber on the inside. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS03FTBT3 Serial number: FYO802263 Name: Timothy Shuey Address: 24 Deerfield Lane City: YORK State: PA Zipcode: 17403 Phone: 7173329626 Email: margaretshuey1@gmail.com Store purchased from: Romberger's Appliance Purchase date: 10/06/09 How much did you pay for it? 995. What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control board failure --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS301XBT Serial number: F05301535 Name: John Bianchi Address: 91 Walnut West City: Mahwah State: New Jersey Zipcode: 07430 Phone: 201-401-7926 Email: jbianch@optonline.net Store purchased from: All American Appliance Service Purchase date: 1-26-11 How much did you pay for it? $748.00+Tax+Labor What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Board Fire/Failure --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDR01TJ Serial number: FM1032407 Name: Patricia Ferreira Address: 6131 East Sandra Terrace City: Scottsdale State: AZ Zipcode: 85254 Phone: 480-368-1655 Email: patricia.ferreira@cox.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 05/24/02 How much did you pay for it? $972.56 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? I smelled something burning in the house. As I entered my kitchen, I noticed black smoke coming out of the handle of the dishwasher, a lot of black smoke! I immediately pressed the cancel button as I dialed 911 on my cellphone to call the fire department. My heart was racing as I was sure my house was about to go up in flames. Luckily it did not, though the fire department checked the cabinetry around the dishwasher unit and they immediately unplugged the dishwasher. They said they hadn't seen anything like it. Luckily I happened to be up that night at 10:30PM when the incident occurred. I usually set the delayed start on the dishwasher and run it in the evening while I'm asleep. If I'd been asleep that night, on the other side of the house, I probably wouldn't have notice until it was too late, and the house was on fire. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FlwH2 Serial number: FP4202810 Name: Janet Wilson Address: 1015 Clear Creek Dr City: Buhl State: ID Zipcode: 83316 Phone: 208-543-4346 Email: jewilso1@gmail.com Store purchased from: US Appliance Purchase date: 12/2003 How much did you pay for it? $900 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire first replaced then within a month quit working and then thermal fuse replaced. Now wire to latch burned. Do not plan on repairing. Will wait to get a new dishwasher. Nothing made by same manufacturer. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds01ilbl Serial number: FR4301721 Name: Paul Luskey Address: 6919 S Carlinda Ave City: Columbia State: MD Zipcode: 21046 Phone: 4109971329 Email: pluskey@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Bray & Scarff Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Smelled burning plastic from Dishwasher. Turned off breaker. Called extended service contract. Diagnosed as burned control board and harnass. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBL6 Serial number: FR5204865 Name: Gail Dopp Address: 2 Saint Helaine Place City: Greer State: SC Zipcode: 29650 Phone: 8648011080 Email: gbdopp@aol.com Store purchased from: Jeff Lynch Appliance, Greenville SC Purchase date: January 2005 How much did you pay for it? 748.88 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The evening of August 23rd, we had just started the dishwasher and after about 10 minutes, smoke filled the kitchen, and the dishwasher panel would not light up. We did not see flames or sparks, but only white smoke. Since we couldn't shut it off by using the front touch pad, we had to switch the cirucit breaker off to make sure that the power was not going to the unit anymore. The front and top of the door was quite hot and it smelled like burnt plastic. The repair man came out and said that the control panel on the inside was completely burned up and that the touch panel was melted on the inside. A small portion of the top of the door was also melted. The house smelled like burned plastic for about 3 days. Have already contacted the Consumer Protection Agency. Don't want another KitchenAid product in my house! --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.13122K703 Serial number: F00104174 Name: Mark Svenjak Address: 570 Dewey Ave City: Cliffside Park State: NJ Zipcode: 07010 Phone: 201-913-1318 Email: svenjakm@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 5January 2010 How much did you pay for it? $830.31 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The Kenmore Elite stack # 13122K, after normal use for 1.5 years, control just stops working. The only "cancel" button works to drain the machine. Trying to schedule the service but the service has no clue when they will get the new control board. It appears that they cannot keep up with making the spare parts for this type dishwasher. With so many having same problem this must be a lemon. Is the Whirlpool become, as the some automobile industries of the 80 are such a shame for the American company? I am fortunate that my dishwasher just stop working unlike to others catching on fire. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS1 Serial number: FM4801991 Name: Bruce Lee Address: 6827 Bugle Ct City: Anchorage State: AK Zipcode: 99508 Phone: 907-244-4380 Email: Bruce.Lee@Alaska.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? 1250 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control bourd caught fire, melted wiring loom, front panal and damaged counter top- Caught fire 10 min into start cycle --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516462300 Serial number: FR2011614 Name: Mike Tayek Address: 2605 Rio Lindo ave City: healdsburg State: ca Zipcode: 95448 Phone: 707 431 1080 Email: mtayek@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Santa rosa CA Purchase date: 6/082004 How much did you pay for it? $638 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Kenmore Elite Control board caught on fire while washing dishes. Flames were visible at side of washer door. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kuds301xwh1 Serial number: f10605606 Name: Jill Sturtz Address: 1392 Parker Blvd City: Buffalo State: New York Zipcode: 14223 Phone: 7168376758 Email: JSTURTZ93@YAHOO.COM Store purchased from: Orvilles Purchase date: 03-21-2011 How much did you pay for it? 697.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? I have had it for 4 months service 3 times control panel replaced on July 29,2011 and it is sept 1 and doesnt work again this dishwasher def is the worse dishwasher i have ever owned for the most money. If i dont get it replaced i will be leaving it on the curb of orvilles in buffalo and they can deal with it JUNK --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS03FTWH3 Serial number: FW2901578 Name: Lisa Patrick Address: 255 E. Imperial Hwy., Suite E City: Brea State: CA Zipcode: 92821 Phone: 714-990-3693 Email: lolmp3@earthlink.net Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: early 2008 How much did you pay for it? 850.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Board just failed yesterday. Assume it's out of warranty as this wasa warranty exchange for a terribly failed LG unit. Everything dead now. Tub had water in it. Husband pulled the board and it clearly is burnt inside right near the thermal fuse which also is spent. We thought about replacing the PC Board but wonder what made it burn in the first place. Feel luck we aren't like many of you whose unit actually caught fire. WHAT DO TO THESE DAYS WITH JUST GARBAGE APPLIANCES BEING MADE BY ALMOST EVERYBODY!!!! WHO MAKES A WORTHY UNIT ANYMORE? (Waiting for Maytag repairman to fix new fridge 2009....since 8/12/11..living out of a cooler still.) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kud101tjbt0 Serial number: fl5012658 Name: Amanda Morgan Address: 5575 E Evergreen Blvd. #4104 City: Vancouver State: WA Zipcode: 98661 Phone: (503)860-7876 Email: bakergirl01@comcast.net Store purchased from: Came with unit Purchase date: N/A How much did you pay for it? N/A What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Panel burned out had it replaced along with the float stop, and now we hear arcing under the unit so we have stopped using it altogether. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds01flss6 Serial number: fs0120768 Name: Joseph Chuan Address: 851 Via Marquesa City: Camarillo State: CA Zipcode: 93012 Phone: 8052006865 Email: joedaman88@roadrunner.com Store purchased from: Warehouse Discount Center Purchase date: 02/2005 How much did you pay for it? 1400 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Door counterweight broke without warning and door opened with tremendous force. Had my child been standing next to the dishwasher, she would have been critically injured. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS6 Serial number: FR4614215 Name: Steven Clary Address: 203 Webster Street City: Petaluma State: CA Zipcode: 94952 Phone: 707-773-2836 Email: steveclary@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 4/19/05 How much did you pay for it? $1241.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We heard a popping noise from the kitchen on 8/31/2010. It happened again and we smelled smoke. We rushed into the kitchen to find smoke billowing out of the dishwasher. I opened the door and the smoke was coming out of the right-side door vent. I pushed the Cancel button, left the door open, and aired out the kitchen. We had a repairman come out and give us a $400 estimate to replace the control panel and accompanying fuse. I bought the parts online, instead, for $80 and installed them myself. The dishwasher tries to work now, but stops mid-cycle with the 7 blinking lights, showing a heat sensor malfunction. Another repairman came out twice (for $85) to fix it and left shrugging his shoulders. He said there's nothing wrong with it...just doesn't work. Nice --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudp01lwh3 Serial number: fp4602729 Name: Rebecka Friedmann Address: 18252 SW 94 Court City: Miami State: FL Zipcode: 33157 Phone: 305-588-1145 Email: rebecka@imagepro.biz Store purchased from: Brandsmart USA Purchase date: January 2004 How much did you pay for it? $659 ? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Turned on machine and a bit after we heard a loud noise then black smoke came of of the front panel and we could see fire inside. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILWH2 Serial number: FP2602517 Name: James Heyman Address: 5177 SE 16th drive City: Gresham State: Or Zipcode: 97080 Phone: 503-669-8834 Email: HEY__MAN@MSN.COM Store purchased from: Came with house but I believe Home Depot Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? @750 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control board burnt out. Machine wouldn't work, took off the front panel to find the control board had burnt out which tripped the circuit breaker. Luckily there was no fire, only the burnt elictrical smell. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILWH2 Serial number: FP2703355 Name: Mark Address: Riekert City: Pickerington State: OH Zipcode: 43147 Phone: 740-964-6930 Email: mwriekert@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: Spetember 6, 2004 How much did you pay for it? $547.98 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire and melted in the area of the thermal overload on August 27, 2011. Have had to replace the thermal overload 3 times since I have owned the unit, which I attributed to trying to run the heated dry cycle. I finally just quit trying to run the heated dry. I have been very dissatisfied with this dishwasher. We were not home when this happened. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101TJWH0 Serial number: FM0240391 Name: RHONDA YENNEY Address: CASTLEROCK City: WENATCHEE State: WA Zipcode: 98801 Phone: N/A Email: CREMYENN@NWI.NET Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: NOVEMBER 2001 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The control board caught on fire, we smelled the burnt electrical, dishwasher stopped working. I was troubleshooting, and found this!! Now what? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: 665.13129K702 Serial number: FY2601084 Name: DC Bailey Address: 9036 Denne St City: Livonia State: MI Zipcode: 48150 Phone: 734-425-4549 Email: polish.diane@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 07-01-09 How much did you pay for it? 944.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board overheated. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL6 Serial number: FS0721480 Name: JOSEPH M. SMITH Address: 9302 BAHIA LOOP City: LAND O LAKES State: FL Zipcode: 34639 Phone: 813-996-6147 Email: bahia@ix.netcom.com Store purchased from: HOME DEPOT, I THINK Purchase date: 2009 How much did you pay for it? 650.00 (?) What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? STARTED A LOAD OF DISHES AND ABOUT 10 MINUTES IN IT MADE A CLICKING SOUND THEN WHITE SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE DOOR. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds01ilb53 Serial number: fro202666 Name: Dan Ogurek Address: 600 N. Deerpath Drive City: Vernon Hills State: IL Zipcode: 60061 Phone: 847-367-5511 Email: doger183@gmail.com Store purchased from: unknown Purchase date: unknown How much did you pay for it? unknown What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control panel caught fire on 2 of these units. What is the extent of your financial damages? We replaced one dishwasher that burnt up about 8 months ago. The second one(same model) started fire about 5 days ago and I am trying to advise Kitchen Aid of the hazard. They dont seem to be very responsive even though we had this happen to 2 different dishwashers --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLBT6 Serial number: FR4101151 Name: Jeff Fisher Address: 310 Haynie Road City: Moreland State: Ga Zipcode: 30259 Phone: 770-328-4620 Email: jeff@fisherdesigns.com Store purchased from: Applience Smart Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? about $1000 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Heating Element Melted. Replaced 2 times 2007 & 2009. The Heating element wires melted. The 8/18/11 the control board computer caught fire. The unit was removed from home as it was unsafe. What is the extent of your financial damages? Cost of washer ($1000), Parts for numbers repairs ($150) and cost of replacement washer ($750) = $1900.00 This is only due to the fact that we were home when all fires including the last one, if not it would be the cost of the house ($400K) --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDC03FUSS5 Serial number: F10102670 Name: Lance Wilson Address: 211 W. Porter Run Dr. City: Collierville State: TN Zipcode: 38017 Phone: 901-853-0542 Email: lancelamar340@yahoo.com Store purchased from: BEST BUY Purchase date: 1/31/2011 How much did you pay for it? 499 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? heating element burned/broke --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01IJBL0 Serial number: FM0323853 Name: Carol Anne Everett Address: 2409 Jacks View Ct City: Snellville State: United States Zipcode: 30078 Phone: 770 985 1316 Email: carolaeverett@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: approx 2006? How much did you pay for it? about $700 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? About 10 minutes after turning the dishwasher on I heard some ticking-type sound and then a loud pop. I went over to see what it was and a bright spark jumped between the door and underside of the cabinet and then flames and smoke started shooting up at the top of the door. I opened the door to make it cut off, then thick black smoke started pouring out of it on the top right edge of the door and about 2-3 inches to the left of the "start" button. My son ran down to the control panel and shut the power off to it and I doused the flames with a box of baking soda. It still smoked some and eventually stopped, but my entire downstairs still has an overwhelming stench of an electrical fire. This happened so quickly and I'm sure that my house would have been severely damaged by fire had I not been in the same room at the time of the incident. What is the extent of your financial damages? Because I was literally across the room and heard it immediately, I am only out the cost of the dishwasher. I always cut it on before bed or when we leave to go out. Never again. This is what nightmares are made of! --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101FLBL2 Serial number: FR4202266 Name: SUE Hogan Address: 136 Davenport Road City: Kennett Square State: PA Zipcode: 19348 Phone: 484 732-8013 Email: dhogan1000@verizon.net Store purchased from: unknown Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? unknown What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Dishwasher filled the house with smoke, burnt rubber smell, had the fire department come out. Opened the front door and found that the wires, plastic was melted and there was black soot all over the inside of the door. The cabinet that surrounds the dishwasher also had black smoke soot on it --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLWH6 Serial number: FR4501399 Name: Sharon Martinez Address: 3041 Waters Meadow Trail City: Ann Arbor State: MI Zipcode: 48103 Phone: 734-474-1443 Email: 2smart4U2@SBCGLOBAL.net Store purchased from: George's Purchase date: June 2006 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control panel stopped working and hardly used. Water back up and leakage. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kudc03fvss4 Serial number: F01901587 Name: Jennifer Van Lear Address: 17423 203rd St. E. City: Hastings State: MN Zipcode: 55033 Phone: 6514378784 Email: Vanlear001@aol.com Store purchased from: Warners Stellian Purchase date: 5-13-10 How much did you pay for it? 799.95 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Bottom plastic is burned and fell off while we were sleeping!! --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudi01tjwh0 Serial number: fm1548640 Name: Jody Myers Address: 441 S MISSISSIPPI AVE City: Morton State: IL Zipcode: 61550 Phone: 3093230302 Email: jodyamyers@hotmail.com Store purchased from: ? Purchase date: ? How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught on fire --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDX01FLSS5 Serial number: FR2806783 Name: Tammy Miceli Address: 101 Roxborough Pl City: Inverness State: IL Zipcode: 60010 Phone: 630-774-6919 Email: miceli5@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: ABT Electronics Purchase date: 03/2004 How much did you pay for it? $750.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? on 8/3/11 I started my dishwasher. Around 15 minutes later, I smelled melting plastic. I saw black smoke coming from the vents of the diswasher. I pressed cancel and nothing happened. I opened the diswasher door and the water did not stop spraying. I tried to cancel several times and nothing happened. Finally I unplugged the dishwasher to stop it. It still smells of burnt plastic five days later. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1IL Serial number: FP1103324 Name: Frank cerauli Address: 3503cardinal lane City: Spring grove State: Illinois Zipcode: 60081 Phone: 815 678 4604 Email: F.Cerauli@frontier.com Store purchased from: Purchased with new house from builder Purchase date: April 2003 How much did you pay for it? $533.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? WAsher was operating last evening, August 8, 2011 when suddenly smoke came out of the front right panel area. This was followed by a loud popping sound and flames. After this came a lot more smoke and a very strong odor of electrics burning up. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01IJWH0 Serial number: FM0526687 Name: Sherri Taggart Address: 24616 Emerald Ln. City: Lakeville State: MN Zipcode: 55044 Phone: 952-469-4559 Email: lstaggart@aol.com Store purchased from: Warner's Stellian Purchase date: 2/26/02 How much did you pay for it? $749.95 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? On 8/5/11, dishwasher made a funny sound and smoke started pouring out the top on each side. Control board had caught fire. What is the extent of your financial damages? dishwasher is destroyed ($750). Was able to turn off circuit breaker before any more damage was done. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDL01FLSS6 Serial number: FR5010531 Name: Joanie Schulte Address: 2003 390th St City: Westside State: IA Zipcode: 51467 Phone: 712 663 4413 Email: scangal@hotmail.com Store purchased from: NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART Purchase date: 7/2/05 How much did you pay for it? 744.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? 8-2-2011 @ 15min after starting the dishwasher, smelled electrical fire saw smoke - opened the dishwasher, it continued to run...pressed the cancel button, would not turn off-- had to flip the breaker to get it to shut off & it eventually stopped smoking. The control board is what caught fire. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS Serial number: FR4513044 Name: Paulette Gerry Address: 36 Evergreen City: Stoneham State: ma Zipcode: 02180 Phone: 781 438-7305 Email: paulette88@comcast.net Store purchased from: Doyon's Purchase date: Jan 4, 2005 How much did you pay for it? 1009.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? I have been smelling burning for the last month. However this LAST time I ran the dishwasher the house filled with a very strong smell electric burning. I have since shut the electricity off and am contacting the manufacture. I am POSITIVE the same issue has happend. THis would be the second time my electronics have been replace. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDR01TJBLO Serial number: FM0829059 Name: Lori Mullin Address: 201 River Inlet Rd City: Suffolk State: VA Zipcode: 23434 Phone: 7579233737 Email: mullin5@verizon.net Store purchased from: unknown Purchase date: 1/2003 How much did you pay for it? 650.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? aprox. 10 min into cycle popping noises, smoke, flames from control board. Had to turn off circuit breaker. Board totally fried, burned through to back. Kitchenaid offer is for us to buy replacement from them for 600.00 (I can buy that model cheaper online myself!!!) or will give us $75.00 if we give them the old one. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kud1011lbl1 Serial number: fpo307255 Name: shelby appleton Address: 122 foxtail pass City: acworth State: GA Zipcode: 30101 Phone: 6785745059 Email: sgappleton1@gmail.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 4-21-03 How much did you pay for it? 627.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? very bad smell..stop at once...and unplug --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBS6 Serial number: ????????? Name: Zito Address: 1 Steere Road City: Cumberland State: RI Zipcode: 02864 Phone: 4012251778 Email: russ.zito@cox.net Store purchased from: Wickford Appliance Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Board is charred and burnt, burning smell of melted plastic in the house. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 587-1517 Serial number: TH51446755 Name: Gina Stadler Address: 28496 Lakeside Drive City: Lindstrom State: MN Zipcode: 55045 Phone: 651 257-6494 Email: gstadler@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? $500 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Started my dishwasher and went into another room. My son came upstairs and said he smelled something burning. The smell was coming from the dishwasher so I opened the door to stop the cycle. When I closed the door again, the control boards lights all lit up and it started to smoke. I quickly went and shut off the breaker. When I took apart the control panel and cover, I saw a black, burnt spot on the control board along with burnt connectors on the wire harness and a charred spot on the front top of the stainless steel door just below the control panel. I am going to contact Sears for a replacement as this should not have happened. I'm also contacting ESA and anybody else I can to report this and get it fixed. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KudP01ILBL1 Serial number: 8531530 Name: Jeff Kitzer Address: 3316 SW 141st ST City: Ellendale State: MN Zipcode: 56026 Phone: 507-381-1114 Email: jkitzer@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sorensons Appliance Purchase date: 2-21-03 How much did you pay for it? 650 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Board Caught Fire --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP02CRB52 Serial number: FT3604891 Name: John Rolf Address: 1402 Oakwood Dr. City: Polk City State: IA Zipcode: 50226 Phone: 515-491-8582 Email: JC2.ROLF@GMAIL.COM Store purchased from: Came with new house Purchase date: 2007 How much did you pay for it? Est. 800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? On two occasions the circuit board has failed. Many weeks of downtime on unit. Can not get part since June 2nd. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1DLSSO Serial number: FM4004833 Name: RADA NIKOLICH Address: 315 APPLETON DR City: VERNON HILLS State: IL Zipcode: 60061 Phone: 847 549 7972 Email: NIKORADA@YAHOO.COM Store purchased from: HOME DEPOT EXPO Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? 900.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? CONTROL BOARD SMELL ELECTRICAL BURN AND BLACK SMOKE --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILBL6 Serial number: FS0721321 Name: Roger and Debra Brick Address: 11979 LIV 2355 City: Chillicothe State: MO Zipcode: 64601 Phone: 660-646-3064 Email: rbrick@greenhills.net Store purchased from: Livingston County TV and Appliance Purchase date: April 1, 2005 How much did you pay for it? approximately $650.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Ten minutes after starting the dishwasher smoke and flames came out of the right side of control panel. Fortunately I was only a few feet away and turned it off. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17023403 Serial number: FT1702542 Name: Joe Ceretti Address: 47 Strachan St E City: Hamilton State: ON Zipcode: L8L 3M3 Phone: 905-741-6933 Email: joe@ceretti.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The heating element burned a hole clear through the tub in the bottom. I am just glad it didn't burn my house down! --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds01djwh0 Serial number: fm1010172 Name: S. Webster Address: 2614 Calle Onice City: San Clemente State: CA Zipcode: 92673 Phone: 949-492-8097 Email: swebster1000@gmail.com Store purchased from: Pacific Sales Purchase date: 2006? How much did you pay for it? 1050 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire and flames came out of front. The house was filled with smoke and a horrible smell of burn electronics. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL1 Serial number: FP1919210 Name: R.M. Cox Address: 103 Wensley Corner City: Peachtree City State: GA Zipcode: 30269 Phone: 770-632-6221 Email: raycox.cox@gmail.com Store purchased from: --- Purchase date: 6/10/2003 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire, smoke filled kitchen, had to call 911 and fire department to pull dishwasher out of house. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK02CRBS1 Serial number: FT0101563 Name: KATHY AND DANA RAPP Address: 714 SHIPPEE RD City: READSBORO State: VT Zipcode: 05350 Phone: 802-423-5069 Email: 714shippee@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: January 2006 How much did you pay for it? $750.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? After 10 minutes into cycle, i smelled a burning smell and turned off machine. i found your website and called Whirlpool. Eva said they would pay for a technian. technian said the control panel melted and could've started a fire. he also said not to replace the panel as it may happen again. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI0FLSS5 Serial number: FR3207063 Name: Elizabeth Jett Address: 7962 SE Osprey Street City: Hobe Sound State: FL Zipcode: 33455 Phone: 772-323-9278 Email: lizjett@bellsouth.net Store purchased from: Jetson Purchase date: 3-16-05 How much did you pay for it? 715.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Burning smell after dishwasher was turned on. Not involing element, since water was in bottom. waher would not shut off. pulled plug. Burning smell from inside door, smelled door vent to determine. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS5 Serial number: FR2807424 Name: Liley Address: City: State: NC Zipcode: 27619 Phone: Email: lileypads@gmail.com Store purchased from: Appliance store in Durham NC Purchase date: 9/2004 How much did you pay for it? -------- What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Turned on the dishwasher before I left the house for over four hours. When I arrived home the house smelled like something was burning and the dishwasher was still on. I opened the door and it continued to run until I turned off the breaker. KitchenAid sent someone out to look at it. He had me turn on the breaker and it started again - now more bad smoke smell in the house.The control board inside was burned (I do have pictures). After almost a week of waiting to hear back from KitchenAid they said they would give me 15% off another KitchenAid dishwasher. Ha! I don't think so! I'd buy a GE or some other brand who actually does a recall and will notify people of a danger. Very sad they will allow this to continue. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLSP5 Serial number: FR3401366 Name: Paula Harris Address: 554 Seventh Street West City: Sonoma State: CA Zipcode: 95476 Phone: (707) 935-1903 Email: Pkvella@yahoo.es Store purchased from: McPhails Purchase date: October, 2004 How much did you pay for it? $1,074 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? I very recently suffered two substantial ELECTRIC SHOCKS from my 2004 KitchenAid dishwasher when I opened the door handle. I called KichenAid and they arranged for a local technician to come and inspect the appliance. He had a meter which made a beeping sound, which meant it detected electrical problems in the front control panel. As a special option, I had purchased the dishwasher with a cobalt blue door panel, which has a metal strip at the controls. The technician that when I opened the door, my thumb had touched the metal part and caused a circuit that had given me the electric shocks. Next, when he attempted to start the dishwasher, it began to spew out FOUL-SMELLING BLACK SMOKE, and then suddenly TWO LARGE FLAMES shot out of the right side of the control panel. The technician had to put out the fire. Thank heavens he was here, and that I wasnt asleep or out when the fire started. The inspector technician told me to immediately turn off the power to the dishwasher and not to use appliance again as the control panel was burned out he said the dishwasher was completely unsafe and if used, it would - in his words - TORCH THE HOUSE. I have lost all faith in KitchenAid - they have done nothing more so far except to maybe reimburse a small amount for hauling costs as they said the appliance need to go to scrap and no recycling as it was a hazard. I faxed all the information to the company's safety department but so far haven't heard back. I have had to purchase a new dishwasher (different brand). It's terrifying to realize that so many people have such dangerous appliances in their homes. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP02CRBL2 Serial number: FT3904610 Name: Marcia Abbott Address: 26003 Tourelle Pl. City: Valencia State: CA Zipcode: 91355 Phone: 661-254-2649 Email: abbott_marcia@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Warehouse Discount Center Purchase date: 10/2006 How much did you pay for it? $829.98 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board component burned, but did not catch fire. Unit would not operate. Replacement had no effect; serviceman determined control panel overlay also defective. Numerous defective replacements. Dead dishwasher since 01/27/2011. Many unfilled promises about waiting for investigation and/or backordered parts. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDM01TJBT0 Serial number: FL2617102 Name: Virginia O'Beirne Address: 16848 Arbor Creek Dr City: Plainfield State: Il Zipcode: 60586 Phone: 815 577-7775 Email: mikeob@ameritech.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 7/2001 How much did you pay for it? 799.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Panel made a loud pop and circuit board & ribbon caught on fire. Everything inside the control panel is charred! Had we not been alerted by the loud noise our house would have probably burned down because the fire was right next to a wood cabinet. Thank God we have a granite counter top--although it too is charred!!!! --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101TJBL0 Serial number: FL4835466 Name: Kathleen Address: Velez City: Queens Village State: NY Zipcode: 11427 Phone: 718-776-2805 Email: kathleenavelez@gmail.com Store purchased from: PC Richard Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? $500 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Without any notice this dishwasher went on fire at the Control Panel on the right side of the dishwashwer. There were blue/white flames, and popping noises followed by heavy black thick smoke that smelled like plastic burning. Would have burned the house down had we not been home. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDM01TJWH0 Serial number: FL3930951 Name: Barbara K Granickas Address: 157-24 100th street City: Howard Beach State: new york Zipcode: 11414 Phone: 7188356553 Email: robinhood61@att.net Store purchased from: PC Richards and sons Purchase date: sept 2001 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control panel on front of dishwasher burned and melted counter top. We were lucky it didn't burn house down --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS011JBS1 Serial number: FM2504350 Name: David A. Jordan Address: 437Fieldstone Dr. City: Burlington State: NC Zipcode: 27215 Phone: 336.584.0185 Email: wmj@triad.rr.com Store purchased from: Wooten Appliance, Burlington, NC Purchase date: 24 July, 2002 How much did you pay for it? $899.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire at beginning of wash cycle. Smoke and flames came from right side of control panel. Flames and smoke finally stopped after dishwasher was opened to interrupt the power. Smell of burned plastic lingers. Just thankful that my daughter was in the kitchen, saw the smoke and flames, and notified me. Husband has removed the front panel and the entire circuit board is burned, some parts melted. Also needed to pump out water in bottom of dishwasher after removing dishes. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17389300 Serial number: FR2805940 Name: Douglas Fowler Address: 1416 Kipling Lane City: Ponte Vedra State: FL Zipcode: 32081 Phone: 904-687-4406 Email: wdfowler3@bellsouth.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: June 2004 How much did you pay for it? 500 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Pump failure caused flood 2006...repaired Control Board fire...July 2011 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-1719000 Serial number: FK3801347 Name: James Ihde Address: 1002 Ferndale Ln City: Richmond State: Texas Zipcode: 77406 Phone: 832-228-8971 Email: ArmitageID@gmail.com Store purchased from: In Home Purchase date: In Home How much did you pay for it? In Home What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Went to run a load of dishes and started smelling an electrical burning smell. Went back into the kitchen and there was white smoke coming out of the dishwasher. Opened the dishwasher and there is pooled water in the tub than wont drain away. Control board is no longer responsive. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01DLBT5 Serial number: FR3201424 Name: David Golda Address: 137 Baldwin Rd City: Warwick State: RI Zipcode: 02886 Phone: 401-823-1147 Email: dgolda7@verizon.net Store purchased from: Wickford Appliance Purchase date: November 2004 How much did you pay for it? $699.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Dishwasher would not shut off even after hitting the cancel button, still ran also opened up door and would continue to run. Had to shut dishwasher from the circuit breaker. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01IJWH0 Serial number: FL4824441 Name: Loren B Address: call me City: Battle Ground State: WA Zipcode: 98604 Phone: 360843onetwothreefive Email: call me Store purchased from: don't recall Purchase date: July 2002 How much did you pay for it? at least $650 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board burned at K2 relay. Luckily I was home and standing in the kitchen when I smelled hot electronics. Opened dishwasher, motor stopped. Closed door and motor started but smoke immediately started pouring out the upper dishwasher door. I opened door and quickly went to turn off curcuit breaker. Took dishwasher door apart and discovered the suspected burnt circuit board. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1FLSS5 Serial number: FR2603031 Name: Tom Packard Address: 771 West Shore Drive City: Somerset State: WI Zipcode: 54025 Phone: 612-247-8924 Email: tjpackard@yahoo.com Store purchased from: don't remember Purchase date: approx. 2003 How much did you pay for it? don't remember What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? 3 times I have had to stop the machine after smoke appeared from the back of the dishwasher. The heater element seals leak and this leads to corrosion of the terminals which generates heat and burns and melts the plastic nuts holding it in place. Luckily we were home when this happened or a fire would have started. The circuit board may not be the only design defect in this machine. Now our dishwasher has stopped with the same problem, but after replacing the burnt terminal nuts the maching will not run. Repair service to be made next week. I may just replace the unit because of the defective design and never buy or recommend a Sears, Kitchenaid or Whirlpool unit again. If they won't recall their defective products, then we can't rely on them. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.174623000 Serial number: FR3318038 Name: Rich Ryan Address: 5507 Silver Birch Ln City: Midlothian State: VA Zipcode: 23112 Phone: 804 378-6722 Email: tmshokie@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 8/2004 How much did you pay for it? Around $600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Smoke filled the room, front of the dishwasher has significant burn marks, unit stopped working mid cycle and the control board is burned and melted. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01DLBS6 Serial number: FR4301623 Name: W. Elder Address: 67 Spring Hill Dr. City: Woolwich Twp. State: New Jersey Zipcode: 08085 Phone: 6093139971 Email: stzomah@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Sept 2003 How much did you pay for it? 850.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board fire. Unit was running and white smoke began coming from the top right side of the door. We attempted to shut down the unit by opening the door but it would not stop and water was spraying. We closed the door and watched as the smoke became black. Soon after the black smoke, a blue arc flash came from the top right hand side of the door. I immediately ran to the basement and located the breaker. Opening the breaker was the only way to shut the unit down. I am an electrical engineer so I opened the unit to see if I could fix the board. The board is badly burn with burnt components dislodged from the board. The power connector is burnt and melted. I used a shop vac to draw the water out of the bottom of the unit. The house still smell of burnt electronics. We have a pet bird that could have been killed by the smoke. I will remove and replace with another brand. This definitely could have been a disaster and Whirlpool should be held responsible. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU925QWDQ3 Serial number: FE4702626 Name: Mark Morra Address: 5650 Sally Rd City: Clarkston State: MI Zipcode: 48348 Phone: 248-396-8039 Email: m.a.morra@comcast.net Store purchased from: came with home Purchase date: unknown How much did you pay for it? came with house What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board overheated, burned, melted plastic and left soot on front of dishwasher. Fire did not spread beyond this. Damage in area of what appears to be relays and, ironically, the fuse. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS25SH Serial number: FK2316074 Name: Theresa Address: ------ City: ------- State: Ohio Zipcode: ------- Phone: 614-332-9936 Email: theresa_o@att.net Store purchased from: ApplianceSmart Purchase date: 04/14/2001 How much did you pay for it? $549.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? In January 2011 approximately 20 minutes into the cycle we heard a loud pop and my husband saw a blue spark shoot out from the control board. The dishwasher completely stopped with no power. Luckily we were in the kitchen when it happened and my husband immediately opened the door. After letting the dishwasher cool down my husband removed the control panel and the control panel was fried, looking pretty much like the pictures on this site. Since it was no longer under warranty we putchased the control board and installed it, ran perfect for 6 months and then on 6/20/2011 it happened again and luckily we were home again. We were going to just purchase another Kitchenaid dishwasher because I really loved this model but after coming across this site I'm sort of afraid to purchase anything by Whirlpool. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP0 Serial number: FR2202734 Name: Karen Peterson Address: 10 Togus Rd. City: Chelsea State: Maine Zipcode: 04330 Phone: 582-1305 Email: cony108@roadrunner.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: August, 2004 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Electrical smell started coming from the control panal. Thankfully we noticed the smell and turned it off, but know we have to wash our dishes by hand. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI02IR Serial number: FT0605466 Name: Elisa Margolis Address: 4422 Bagley Ave #309 City: Seattle State: WA Zipcode: 98103 Phone: 404 7864407 Email: Elisa_Margolis@yahoo.com Store purchased from: came with condo Purchase date: came with condo How much did you pay for it? came with condo What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught on fire. Smell of electrical smoke filled condo. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 587.1517 Serial number: TH51770266 Name: Christine Livingston Address: 124th St E City: Boney Lake State: Washington Zipcode: 98391 Phone: 2533212178 Email: Ecco416@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: May 31, 2005 How much did you pay for it? about $500 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Board caught on fire. We were leaving for the evening, and getting in the car when my son ran out to the car to say the dishwasher was smoking. It hadn't run since 11 am, and it was smoking. We ran in the house to see. The control Panel was smoking through the front. My husband shut the breaker and disassembled the diswasher to get inside the control panel. It was melting the plastic. He snuffed out the fire. Had we left the whole house would have burnt down, and the unit wasn't even running. I called Sears, and Kenmore to get the run around. They want to charge a fee of $109 just to come and look at the unit then determine what needs to be done. But as I've seen with other peoples testimonies, I don't want to go that route. It looks like they aren't taking responsibility for this. I filed a claim with their Claim dept. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66517052400 Serial number: FR4004116 Name: D & S Feuling Address: S78 W20553 Monterey City: Muskego State: WI Zipcode: 53150 Phone: 262-501-8258 Email: lartuen@wi.rr.com Store purchased from: Sears - Southridge Purchase date: 9/2005 How much did you pay for it? $850 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Board caught fire, melted front and small flames from vent before power switch was shut off --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLSP5 Serial number: FR3401366 Name: Paula Harris Address: 554 Seventh Street West City: Sonoma State: CA Zipcode: 95476 Phone: 707 935 1903 Email: Pkvella@yahoo.es Store purchased from: McPhails Purchase date: 10/09/2004 How much did you pay for it? 1,074 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? I very recently suffered two substantial ELECTRIC SHOCKS from my 2004 KitchenAid dishwasher when I opened the door handle. I called KichenAid and they arranged for a local technician to come and inspect the appliance. He had a meter which made a beeping sound, which meant it detected electrical problems in the front control panel. As a special option, I had purchased the dishwasher with a cobalt blue door panel, which has a metal strip at the controls. The technician that when I opened the door, my thumb had touched the metal part and caused a circuit that had given me the electric shocks. Next, when he attempted to start the dishwasher, it began to spew out FOUL-SMELLING BLACK SMOKE, and then suddenly TWO LARGE FLAMES shot out of the right side of the control panel. The technician had to put out the fire. Thank heavens he was here, and that I wasn't asleep or out when the fire started. The inspector technician told me to immediately turn off the power to the dishwasher and not to use appliance again as the control panel was burned out he said the dishwasher was completely unsafe and if used. it would - in his words - "torch the house." It's terrifying to realize that so many people have such dangerous appliances in their homes. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLBLO Serial number: FM4301813 Name: John Mendel Address: 4 Locksley Court City: Phoenix State: MD Zipcode: 21131 Phone: 410-667-6441 Email: kathbrennan@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Came with home Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? Came with home What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? About 1/2 hour after starting the dishwasher we smelled the control panel melting. We turned off the circuit breaker and took off the front panel to find the panel was black/burned. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17512201 Serial number: FP1711534 Name: Fred Address: Hellrich City: Annapolis State: MD Zipcode: 21403 Phone: 703-696-5117 Email: fvh42@verizon.net Store purchased from: Sears, Annapolis, MD Purchase date: 06/11/2003 How much did you pay for it? 449.99 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire. I was in the kitchen and heard loud pop and saw smoke coming from the diswasher door. I tried to shut off the dishwasher by opening the door, but it would not shut off. The only way to cut off the power and stop the burning was to shut off he power at the house breaker panel. Luckily I was home at the time to shut off the power before the wood counter caught fire. The circuit board was significantly burned and melted. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1ILWH6 Serial number: FR4502963 Name: ED BRESNAHAN Address: 15 WILLARD AVE City: WORCESTER State: MA Zipcode: 01602 Phone: 508 7570052 Email: ORHTHRIFTY@AOL.COM Store purchased from: ACOIN'S Purchase date: 2003?? How much did you pay for it? 600?? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? HEAVY SMOKE AND UNCONTROLLED UNTIL CIRCUIT BEAKER WAS SHUT OFF. STILL SMOKES WHEN BREAKER IS TURNED BACK ON. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILW6 Serial number: FSI522987 Name: Katharine D Wood Address: 1118 Bluestone River Way City: Bakersfield State: California Zipcode: 93311 Phone: 661-431-7536 Email: ddwoodand4@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 2008 How much did you pay for it? about $500 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? I heard a pop and then smoke was coming from the right side of the control pad. It burnt through the plastic on the outside front of the dishwasher. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLWh6 Serial number: FS1302991 Name: Serena Burns Address: 6805 77th Ave NE City: Marysville State: WA Zipcode: 98270 Phone: 360-659-9032 Email: coltandserenab@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Judd and Black Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 850.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The control board caught fire and the wires melted the interior black casing. Also on 2 occasions I have had to have a repair man out to fix the door hinge as the door hinge would just stop working and he had to replace. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDW02FRSS1 Serial number: FT2103212 Name: Gil Russell Address: 31282 Oakhill Way City: Hayward State: CA Zipcode: 94544 Phone: 1(510) 489-1701 Email: g8russ@pacbell.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 15 August 2006 How much did you pay for it? $1249.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire nearly burning through external plastic mounting fixture. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17462300 Serial number: fp3801108 Name: William Craig Address: 6448 S. Tibet St. City: Aurora State: CO Zipcode: 80016 Phone: 303 Email: billy Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 500.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The control board caught fire and burned through the plastic housing while the dishwasher was running. The unit did not shut off until I pulled the AC power cord. I called Kenmore and they refused any help. I called Sears and they refused any help. i sent a leter to the Consumer Protection Board and they 'lost' my letter. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds01dlwh5 Serial number: FR3201435 Name: Norman Marfice Address: 8715 N 54th Ave Cir City: Omaha State: NE Zipcode: 68152 Phone: 402-571-1227 Email: nmarfice@gmail.com Store purchased from: Nebraska Furniture Mart Purchase date: 10/01/04 How much did you pay for it? $885.95 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Smoke and fire came out of control board. Would not shut off when door was open. Breaker did not trip. I tripped the breaker by hand to stop the fire. We were right next to it so it did not do any other damage. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-17482300 Serial number: FR 1802461 Name: Wayne Carpenter Address: 5900 Greenwalt Lane City: Fort Collins State: CO Zipcode: 80524 Phone: 970-493-4563 Email: waynelcarpenter@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2007 How much did you pay for it? $700 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Unit smelled of electrical overheating, then we notice arcing under the plastic cover and overheating. Unit began to emit electrical fires smoke and odor. Fortunately, we were watching the unit after the odor. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS30IVSS3 Serial number: FY4302466 Name: Bob Shamy Address: 3 Richard Road City: EAST BRUNSWICK State: NJ Zipcode: 08816 Phone: 732 239-8688 Email: rshamy@verizon.net Store purchased from: GABOWITZ APPLIANCE IN EAST BRUNSWICK NJ Purchase date: 2009 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE PANEL AND IT DOES NOT WORK. DEAD. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD01ILBS6 Serial number: FS1305533 Name: Brian Krapf Address: 272 Lambertville HQ Rd. City: Stockton State: NJ Zipcode: 08559 Phone: 201-910-2232 Email: brianekrapf@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? $650 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We smelled something burning coming from the dishwasher so we turned it off. Called repair service. He pulled it out and it was burned. He advised that we disconnect the wiring harness. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLWH2 Serial number: FP3301869 Name: Matthew and Deanna Williams Address: 1530 king George Ct City: Ann Arbor State: Michigan Zipcode: 48104 Phone: 734-973-6889 Email: deannawms@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 9/2003 How much did you pay for it? $1000 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board melted and wiring harness melted and wires melted grooves into door rubber. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDMO1TJBT Serial number: FL0113765 Name: DENNIS JAMES Address: 11811 CARAWAY LANE #124 City: FORT MYERS State: FL Zipcode: 33908 Phone: 239 454-1775 Email: ENGINE307@YAHOO.COM Store purchased from: GOOD DEALS Purchase date: 2003 APPROX How much did you pay for it? $629 PLUS TAX What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? NO DAMAGE EXCEPT DISH WASHER. LUCKILY WE WOKE UP AND HEARD POPPING ELECTRICAL SOUND. WE THEN SAW BLUE FLASHES COMING FROM DISH WASHER CONTROL PANEL AND SMELLED BURNING WIRES AND PLASTIC. BREAKER DID NOT POP, BUT I OPENED DOOR OF APPLIANCE AND UNPLUGGED IT. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS5 Serial number: FR3210334 Name: Edward Dering Address: 518 Cedar lane City: Swarthmore State: PA Zipcode: 19081 Phone: 610-544-1428 Email: edering@att.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 11/2004 How much did you pay for it? $1,200 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Board caught fire and circuit breaker did not trip. Kitchenaid sent a repairman out who determined that machine needed $750 repair. He indicated that he found no external reason for the malfunction and fire. Fire occurred at approx. 7:00 when the machine was running. Kitchenaid has apparently set up a specific fire report section which tells customers that they only cover fires occurring during the warranty period. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJSS0 Serial number: FM1550709 Name: Barbara Heinrich Address: 460 red Rock Road City: Durango State: CO Zipcode: 81301 Phone: 970-382-0232 Email: bhenrich@mac.com Store purchased from: Western Appliance and Electronics Purchase date: 6/4/02 How much did you pay for it? $1024.73 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire at the beginning of a wash cycle. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDC03IVBLO Serial number: FY1204267 Name: Tobin meyer Address: 2179 Gardiner Dr City: Ferndale State: Wa Zipcode: 98248 Phone: 360-510-3529 Email: Tobinmeyer@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Deward and Bode Purchase date: 3/2009 How much did you pay for it? ~500 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Plastic discoloration above directly above vent. Black plastic has turned grayish white from obvious over heating. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUIO1ILBS6 Serial number: FR4905166 Name: Johanna Bonnell Address: 1345 S Monterey St. City: Gilbert State: AZ Zipcode: 85233 Phone: 480-855-1500 Email: jobo3743@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: Jan. 2005 How much did you pay for it? 500 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Began smoking from door, electrical fire smell. Wires. melted in control panel. Had to cut power at breaker to stop fire from breaking out. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS3 Serial number: FR1715698 Name: Jackie Schanz Address: 4549 Sterlingridge Ct. City: Cincinnati State: OHIO Zipcode: 45247 Phone: 513-385-1975 Email: jackieschanz@fuse.net Store purchased from: Custom Distributors Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The control panel started smoking in the door. Fortunately, I was in the kitchen while this happened. My husband turned off the circuit to the dishwasher immediately. He disassembled the circuit board for the dishwasher thinking he could repair it. Inside the circuit board he saw many burned wires and connecters (he was an electrician by trade). This was beyond repair. After researching parts for replacement, he found this website and became aware that this is a common occurance. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudi01flss6 Serial number: fr4910225 Name: robert little Address: 4072 floral dr City: boynton beach State: florida Zipcode: 33436 Phone: 5615776012 Email: flrentman@yahoo.com Store purchased from: brand mart Purchase date: 2008 How much did you pay for it? 1085 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? caught fire board --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL5 Serial number: FR2402208 Name: Melanie Hutchinson Address: 13 Baker Drive City: Bella Vista State: Arkansas Zipcode: 72715 Phone: 479-619-9642 Email: hutchfamilyx5@cox.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 7-10-04 How much did you pay for it? $518.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire....lots of smoke coming out. Very scary. Could have caught the house on fire and injured or killed someone. Kitchenaid should be ashamed for not taking this seriously, right now, before someone gets hurt. What is the extent of your financial damages? Luckily I was in the kitchen when it started smoking. So, we turned it off very quickly (by the braker - the unit wouldn't turn off from the control panel). So, my only damage is the fact that now I don't have a dishwasher now. $518 plus tax is what I paid for it. Kitchenaid will not do anything and so I will be having to pay for a service call and parts to fix it. Don't know how much that will cost yet. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO11JB1 Serial number: FM2403986 Name: Debby Burns Address: 3104 Pleasant Run Place City: Austin State: Tx Zipcode: 78703 Phone: 512-452-7897 Email: dburns3104@austin.rr.com Store purchased from: A & A Appliances Purchase date: 2002 How much did you pay for it? 600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The control panel burnd up. Kitchenaid told me it was not a fire if I did not see flames! It is out of warranty and they will not do anything about it. I am saving my parts so if I hear of anyone hurt or killed from this I will have the parts. I will never buy anything from KitchenAid again. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01IJBS0 Serial number: FL5125021 Name: Kirstin Craciun Address: 17407 Clifton Blvd City: Lakewood State: OH Zipcode: 44107 Phone: 216-228-4695 Email: kirstin_craciun@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Unsure - was in house we purchased Purchase date: 1998 How much did you pay for it? $579 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Fire from bottom right hand side of dishwasher. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILBL2 Serial number: FP2503090 Name: Ted Kirby Address: 214 RIDGEFIELD AVENUE City: SOUTH SALEM State: NY Zipcode: 10590 Phone: 914-763-0841 Email: CJKIST@YAHOO.COM Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: 8/2003 How much did you pay for it? ORIGINALLY $530 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control board fried, melted,and charred part of the control board. The fire burned through through the control board shorted it out and went out before doing serious damage to the surrounding GRANITE counter. WHIRLPOOL/ KITCHENAID WILL NOT ASIST IN REPAIR COSTS/ DISCOUNTS, EXTREMELY UNCOOPERATIVE AND DID NOT AKNOWLEDGE THEY HAVE A FAULTY CARD THAT IS DANGEROUS. So much for made in the USA products. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: 665.16482300 Serial number: FR3205647 Name: Mark Knipfer Address: 10 W Forest Run Ct. City: Spartanburg State: SC Zipcode: 29301 Phone: 864-576-9201 Email: mknipfer@pol.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 8/16/2004 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? 4/2011 control board fried, melted,and charred part of the control board. The fire burned through through the control board shorted it out and went out before doing serious damage to the surrounding counter but it may have gone out due to the above counter being made of granite. This is a dangerous appliance around wood and combustable material. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO3FTSS3 Serial number: FW1903004 Name: Lisa Grupe Address: 506 Hampton Dr City: Birmingham State: AL Zipcode: 35209 Phone: 2059999965 Email: lgrupephd@gmail.com Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: 4/2009 How much did you pay for it? don't remember What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? burning smell when running --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: GU1500XTKB0 Serial number: FM0412529 Name: Brian Erard Address: 2350 Swaps Court City: Reston State: VA Zipcode: 20191 Phone: 7033909368 Email: brerard@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: around 2004 How much did you pay for it? about $600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire while our family was sleeping. The thermal fuse in the control board failed to blow. Fortunately, the circuit breaker tripped. Otherwise, we may have had a serious fire in the house while we were asleep. This control board (part no. 8258172)is no longer available; perhaps this is an indication that Whirlpool is aware of a problem with this part. An alternative control board is available as a replacement. Similarly, the thermal fuse (part no. 8269213) is not available. Rather, Whirlpool now has a replacement kit that includes both the fuse and a connected wire, reportedly because there have been problems with the wiring to the fuse causing it to malfunction. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBS2 Serial number: unknown Name: Mitch Turner Address: 2867 Salena St. City: St. Louis State: MO Zipcode: 63118 Phone: 314-221-3880 Email: luxturner@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We were away from the house and got a call from the alarm company. We had left the dishwasher running. By the time we got home, the fire department had put out a major fire in our kitchen. Investigators traced the cause directly to the dishwasher. What is the extent of your financial damages? Close to $100,000 of damage and loss of many personal belongings. We've been living in a hotel because all of the fire, smoke, and water damage made our house inhabitable. Thank goodness we were not home. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16283400 Serial number: fs1503537 Name: Adrienne Markus Address: 220 Avalon Drive City: Rochester State: New York Zipcode: 14618 Phone: 585-244-6149 Email: carol14@frontiernet.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 3/13/05 How much did you pay for it? $1069.99 USD What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Three different times my circuit board failed. The last time it made a strange sound and smoke started coming out of the dishwasher. It then smelled like burnt plastic or wiring. Thankfully I noticed it before I left the house. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudp01flss3 Serial number: fr1917320 Name: Glenn Weller Address: 12557 Equine Lane City: Wellington State: fl Zipcode: 33414 Phone: 5617937975 Email: glennweller@comcast.net Store purchased from: installed by builder Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? unknown What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Ran dishwasher and house filled with smell of burnt wires. Narrowed source of odor to front control panel of dishwasher. Removed front panel and discovered wires were melting the insulation. The melted insulation was coating the wire casing. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01LH6 Serial number: FSO113337 Name: Polly Kreisberg Address: 51 NE Fargo St City: Portland State: Oregon Zipcode: 97212 Phone: 503-335-3376 Email: pkreisberg@spiritone.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: March 28,2005 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? While I was standing at the sink washing dishes I started to smell burning electric wires. I looked over and saw black smoke pouring out of the dishwasher. Then flames started shooting out of the control panel. I couldn't turn the dishwasher off, but my husband was able to cut the electricity at the electric panel. Luckily we were all right and no major damage except the dishwasher. We often run the dishwasher at night and it could have been a real disaster if my husband, son and I were all in bed!! What is the extent of your financial damages? Replacement of the dishwasher. I am not sure what other damage yet as it has just happened!! Also we had just repainted the interior of our house and now it reeks of electrical fire smoke --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS011JWH1 Serial number: FM2302735 Name: Margaret DeLacy Address: 7356 SE 30th. Av City: Portland State: OR Zipcode: 97202 Phone: 503-774-7017 Email: margaretdelacy@comcast.net Store purchased from: Standard Applicance Purchase date: about 2002 How much did you pay for it? don't remember What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? apparently there was a fire--smoke poured out of the top. dishwasher continued to run. When we opened the door, hot water and steam spurted out. We turned off the circuit. the door top has smoke marks. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLSS3 Serial number: FP4602360 Name: John Deeds Address: 1670 lacey lane City: Nipomo State: California Zipcode: 93444 Phone: 805.710.1157 Email: jdaudio1@msn.com Store purchased from: Fergusons Purchase date: 03/2004 How much did you pay for it? $825.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The house filled with a very strong burnt electrical smell. There was a layer of smoke and ash throughout the house.I unplugged the washer and turned off the water when I saw what was happening. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01DL 8531133 Serial number: FM3902056 Name: Mark Wolf Address: P.O. Box 4505 City: Upper Marlboro State: Md Zipcode: 20775 Phone: unlisted Email: not-to-publish@email.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: November 21, 2003 How much did you pay for it? $1000 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Started dishwasher about 5 mins into operation I heard sizzling, I went into the kitchen and a flame was coming from the upper right of the dishwasher. The fire stopped once I was able to open the dishwasher. The repair man showed me the entire circuit board is fried as are parts surrounding and underneath. It has not been repaired. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS011JWH0 Serial number: FK4707150 Name: A Boggs Address: 326 Weatherbee Rd City: Towson State: MD Zipcode: 21286 Phone: 410-960-3168 Email: jboggs326@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears - Hunt Valley Purchase date: 2006? How much did you pay for it? 900 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? In the middle of a cycle, smoke filled the house. Front panel singed. When I took off the front panel, the circuit board had caught fire, melting cables. Black singe on circuit board. Machine dead. What is the extent of your financial damages? Dishwasher is a total loss. Replacement will be required. Minor kitchen damage. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16269402 Serial number: FT0205032 Name: Keith Parrish Address: 153 Riverview Trail City: Sykesville State: MD Zipcode: 21784 Phone: 410-795-4292 Email: curlyrip@msn.com Store purchased from: Sears - Columbia, MD Purchase date: January 2006 How much did you pay for it? ~ 600 $US What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Started dishwasher, immediately smelled smoke. Stopped and tried to restart it, but it was dead. Took the control panel off and found a very charred inside. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1DLBL1 Serial number: FP1901957 Name: A. Austin Address: 19690 Sweetwater Curve City: Excelsior State: MN Zipcode: 55331 Phone: 952-470-1831 Email: ajtaustin@aol.com Store purchased from: Warners' Stellian Purchase date: 06/15/2003 How much did you pay for it? $974.42 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? 10 minutes into wash cycle, sparks and hissing noises began and thick black smoke started pouring up from the control panel. Melted control circuit board. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILWH6 Serial number: FR4407258 Name: Julie Landreth Address: 80 Kates Bridge City: Newnan State: GA Zipcode: 30263 Phone: 3347445852 Email: julala@numail.org Store purchased from: Paid for with home purchase Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? $1,000 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught on fire during a normal cycle and thankfully the smoke alarms could be heard over my blowdryer! I went into the kitchen which was FULL of smoke and ran back out to call 911 and get the extinguisher in the garage. I went back in with extinguisher and opened the dishwasher to extinguish the fire which had gone out by then. The fire department was called and 6 firemen removed my washer and checked out the wall and wires behind washer to make sure there was nothing else burning. The fire investigator came in and looked the washer over said that the mother board was the cause of the fire and the fire caused the breaker to trip, which is obvious since the front top right portion of the machine is melted inside and out! I will be calling an attorney if KitchenAid doesn't make this right. What is the extent of your financial damages? Loss of product, cosmetic repair costs to counter top and overhead cabinets. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FL-SS Serial number: FR4004872 Name: Steven Moss Address: 1026 E. Cypress Dr. City: Pompano Beach State: Fl Zipcode: 33069 Phone: 954-695-0581 Email: stevenmoss@comcast.net Store purchased from: brandsmart Purchase date: 10/10/04 How much did you pay for it? 1038. What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control board smoking --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.1603940 Serial number: FR4503868 Name: Jim Kraft Address: 2146 Red Oak Drive City: Round Lake State: IL Zipcode: 60073 Phone: 847-962-6643 Email: Jimssilverbullet@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? approx. $600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Dishwasher cylce started at about 1am and heard loud "pop" sound from bedroom. Bad smell. Ran downstairs to see white smoke billowing out of the top right corner of the dishwasher. Opened door but the dishwasher did not shut off. Pulled plug. Part of front control panel is melted. TERRIBLE electrical fire smell in house for couple of days, which is not good with child with asthma. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1100XTLQ1 Serial number: FP 361 4055 Name: Gary Morgan Address: PO Box 703 City: Waxahachie State: TX Zipcode: 75168 Phone: 972-921-5985 Email: gmorgan.ccec@gmail.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 479 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Ran dishwasher as we went to bed. Woke up to strong burning electrical smell. Traced fire to dishwasher panel (no longer functional). Upon opening, fuse partially melted, MOBO severely charred, two plugs melted, and plastic housings near MOBO brown from heat. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: 666KUD101lLWH Serial number: FR3106918 Name: Jim Nelson Address: 1441 Airport Ave. City: Wis. Rapids State: WI Zipcode: 54494 Phone: 715-423-1917 Email: marplespcat@netscape.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 8/3/2004 How much did you pay for it? 699.99 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Wires on inside the control panel melting creating smoke and almost a fire but I caught it in time. Neither Sears nor Kitchenaid would offer me anything off the purchase of a new dishwasher from them even though it wasn't that old. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16472300 Serial number: fp4801554 Name: David Wessel Address: 653 se lakeway blvd City: Port Orchard State: WA Zipcode: 98367 Phone: 360-874-1828 Email: dnawessel@msn.com Store purchased from: came with new home Purchase date: 1997 How much did you pay for it? 1200 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? pump motor and pump went out and the thing started smoking. un pluged and preped for removal. fourth time it has broke. What is the extent of your financial damages? 1200 + 600 in repairs --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516382300 Serial number: FP4403519 Name: Christine Anderson Address: 2123 MANCHESTER AV City: ESCONDIDO State: CA Zipcode: 92027 Phone: 7608558098 Email: auberloisl@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Escondido Purchase date: July 2002 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Board caught fire, smoked wires and upper door. What is the extent of your financial damages? Dishwasher stopped working, unable to replace or repair because of Financial hardship. Also home alone and worried that electrical fire continues, have shut off all power to kitchen and fridge/freezer. Some one could have died, because normally I ran dishewasher at night or when I go to work. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudo31twho Serial number: fu2711227 Name: dorothy sexton Address: 13 mitchell ave City: morton State: pa Zipcode: 1970 Phone: 610-543-5984 Email: dsexton420@aol.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 2008 How much did you pay for it? 500.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? drain hose flood --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS02FRBLI Serial number: FT1907706 Name: Gary Brandle Address: 1048 B Long Beach Island City: Beach Haven State: NJ Zipcode: 08008 Phone: 609-494-0519 Email: nancy_brandle@Hotmail.com Store purchased from: Dave's Applicances Purchase date: 11/10/06 How much did you pay for it? $999.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board did not catch fire. At end of cycle, power to touch pad stopped. In process of service call, and circuit braker next to the mother board needs to be replaced. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS24SEWH2 Serial number: FHO434253 Name: Karen Zashut Address: 43 Paula Joy lane City: Tolland State: CT Zipcode: 06084 Phone: 860 926-4562 Email: RZASHUT@COMCAST.NET Store purchased from: aLREADY IN HOME THAT I PURCHASED Purchase date: 2010 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? HEATING ELEMENT WILL NOT SHUT OFF. SMELL OF PLASTIC AND SMOKE --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 587 Serial number: 15458201 Name: Barbara Quintana Address: 150 Pointer Place City: Colorado Springs State: CO Zipcode: 80911 Phone: 719-464-4274 Email: barbarajquintana@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2003? How much did you pay for it? 350ish What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Contol board caught fire --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds02frbl1 Serial number: ft1807314 Name: Susan Porter Address: 19197 Wild Mustang Ct City: Apple Valley State: CA Zipcode: 92307 Phone: 760-242-5801 Email: aclassyride4u@aol.com Store purchased from: dont know Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Electrical cord cuaght on fire and this could caused a severe explosion, hurt my family, etc --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16469300 Serial number: fr281**** Name: Gary Braman Address: 3616 Swoboda Road City: Verona State: WI Zipcode: 53593 Phone: 608-827-0629 Email: mrgb@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 7/18/2004 How much did you pay for it? $650 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We ran the dishwasher as normal. Fortunately, we were home and awake. We noticed a bad smell and smoke in the kitchen. Saw it was the dishwasher. I opened the door and my hand was covered with black soot. I noticed the right side control panel at top of the door was melted and also covered with black soot. I killed the circuit breaker.(it had not flipped). The tub was full of water which I later vacuumed out. What is the extent of your financial damages? I need to buy a new dishwasher. I bought an ASKO. I will never buy another product from Kitchenaid aka whirpool aka Maytag aka Kenmore. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17469300 Serial number: FR2812165 Name: B. Gary McKinnie Address: 261 Columbia Rd 10 West City: Magnolia State: AR Zipcode: 71753 Phone: 870-696-3142 Email: mckinbg@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: about 2003 How much did you pay for it? $800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We smelled smoke and saw smoke coming from the vent. I stopped the washer by opening the door. I then closed the door and fire shot out of top right of door. The fire stopped when I opened the door again. The circuit breaker never tripped. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBL2 Serial number: FP2902804 Name: Robert Address: Davis City: Bossier City State: LA Zipcode: 71111 Phone: 318-741-2115 Email: bobcat2159@aol.com Store purchased from: Barretts Appliance Purchase date: 09/01/2003 How much did you pay for it? $750.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire, had circuit board replaced and now heater element failed. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kuds01flss2 Serial number: fp428843 Name: Warren Pierce Address: 6308 Bluebell St. City: Corona State: Ca Zipcode: 92880 Phone: 9517350765 Email: warrenpjr@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Came with new home Purchase date: 12/15/2006 How much did you pay for it? $1000 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Replaced pump/motor assembly,door switch, door springs and pulleys,two control boards,and one fire. My wife and daughter called me at work to say the dishwasher was smoking with flames visible throught steam vent. I removed the front panel to find a partially fried control board, and a burn mark that looked like a metal weld mark on the inner stainless steel door. Kitchen aid said the life expectancy was about six years and things like this will happen after the warranty expires. They really didn't care about the fire aspect. I asked the representative several times if she would have this dishwasher in her home. She refused to answer. Then i asked for her professional opinion on whether this dishwasher would be safe for my family to keep in our home. She said only i could answer that question. Not exactly a glowing endorsement for thier product. Thank you for this website. there is strength in numbers. What Kitchenaid is doing, is stalling for as long as possible until many of these machines have been replaced before issuing a recall so as to minimize thier financial exposure. That is just shameful. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS011JBS1 Serial number: FM2805162 Name: Terry Botkin Address: 3 Dartmouth Circle. City: Longmont. State: CO Zipcode: 80503. Phone: 3033173314. Email: tbweb@comcast.net. Store purchased from: Purchased with house in Dec. 2009 Purchase date: Purchased with house in Dec. 2009 How much did you pay for it? Purchased with house in Dec. 2009 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? March 14, 2011 About 2 hours ago my wife went into our kitchen and yelled, "something's on fire!" We have a KitchenAid dishwasher model # KUDS011JBS1 The smoke was billowing out of the control panel, top right corner of the dishwasher. My wife ran to turn off the curcuit breaker. After making sure the fire was not continuing to smolder, I took the front panel off and discovered the remains of the circuit board. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudp02crwh2 Serial number: ft3902941 Name: Karen Stahl Address: 10353 Franlo Road City: Eden PRairie State: MN Zipcode: 55347 Phone: 612-384-1175 Email: stahlkaren@gmail.com Store purchased from: Applicesmart Purchase date: 1/2008 How much did you pay for it? 450.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire and smoke/melting plastic smell filled the kitchen. The diswasher was being run at night luckily we were home. What is the extent of your financial damages? It is a little discerning to think that the entire house could have caught on fire. Also to be told by KitchenAide that there have been no incidences reported. 450.00 for replacement...service calls occuring after supposive fix of control panel 200.00. After further investigation...this unit had another fire break out in the control panel...Wires are fried. Kitchenaide could care less. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: DU1148XTPFA Serial number: FW1705113 Name: Lori Lauer Address: 6883 S. Prescott St. City: Littleton State: CO Zipcode: 80120 Phone: 303-798-1050 Email: loriwitteco@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: 7/2009 How much did you pay for it? $350 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control board caught fire --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJSS1 Serial number: FM2605117 Name: ROBERT ACKERBERG Address: 1 HIGHLAND ST W City: MASSAPEQUA State: NY Zipcode: 11758-7405 Phone: 516-795-4071 Email: ackerberg@att.net Store purchased from: PC RICHARDS Purchase date: 08/06/2002 How much did you pay for it? $918.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? I started the dishwasher and after about 15 minutes, smoke started to come out of the control panel and the dishwasher stopped running. The fuse must have blown because there was no power at all. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.1603.2401 Serial number: FS1617501 Name: James Miller Address: 9955 Capperton Drive City: Oakton State: VA Zipcode: 22124 Phone: 703-966-7609 Email: jimmillersemail@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? NA, New dishwasher came with the house in 06 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control panel / board caught fire, burned right through plastic and would not shut off. Kitchen filled with smoke, had to shut off the dedicated circuit breaker to stop the fire. What is the extent of your financial damages? Loss of dishwasher, wife's emotional trauma and my emotional trauma due to the potential loss of 9 month old baby just one floor upstairs. We were just about to go to bed, and aught it moments before. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1200XTLB0 Serial number: FM4213362 Name: James T. Scott Address: 3706 Dogwook Lane, SW City: Roanoke State: VA Zipcode: 24015 Phone: 540.342.6332 Email: ThomasScott57@gmail.com Store purchased from: Appliance Warehouse Purchase date: March2003 How much did you pay for it? $375 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Board caught on fire during rinse cycle... --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDM01TJBT0 Serial number: FM0225274 Name: Jimmy Wilson Address: 1180 Mauldin Rd. City: Sycamore State: Georgia Zipcode: 31790 Phone: 229 567 4910 Email: jandpwilson@windstream.net Store purchased from: LOWES , Tifton, GA Purchase date: Jan. 21, 2002 How much did you pay for it? $ 638.79 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Date of fire---Mar. 3, 2011, About 8:PM It was a routine dish washing session. The unit was running and approximately 5 minutes into the cycle. The detergent had been dispensed and the water was warm. There was no spillage or leaking hoses. A loud electrical arc sound came from the dishwasher and the circuit breaker in the main electrical panel was tripped off. Smoke was coming from the control panel on top of the door and a strong smell of burning plastic filled the kitchen. What is the extent of your financial damages? Removal of the control panel cover revealed that connector plug P2 had melted and plastic insulation on several wires also melted. Specificly the wire on plug P2-pin 6. The P2 connector Was destroyed beyond repair as was the wiring leading down through the dishwasher door. Removal of the control circuit printed circuit board revealed that the card had had been extremely hot and had not only burned it on both sides and had burned the circuit boards plastic housing and burned the ribbon wire cable into, which is located on the rear side of the plastic housing. The extent of damages is, The entire door complete with wiring and connectors, Control panel buttons, and the associated ribbon connector cable, and the control panel printed circuit board and the associated plastic housing. The dishwasher is not economically repairable and the entire unit must be replaced. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL2 Serial number: FP3211076 Name: Tom & Jeannette Address: 26 Claude Rd City: Yardville State: NJ Zipcode: 08620 Phone: 6095853135 Email: jlclugsten@aol.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? $600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? I was up late last night doing bills, folding laundry, watching TV etc while my husband and 3 children were fast asleep. I figured since I was going to be awake I would run the dishwasher. I was in the living room and started smelling this god awful smell of burnt plastic. I assumed something plastic hit one of those heat coils at the bottom. I went into the kitchen to find think smoke billowing out from the top right corner of the dishwasher and hearing the sound of sizzling/popping. Not sure what to do I open the door figuring it would turn off the unit. When I opened it water came shooting out (normally it stops once you open the door). More smoke poured out still sizzling and under the control panel on the right side it was so hot it started to melt and bubble out. Then the unit must have ceased, the sizzling stopped as did the smoke. As for the nasty burnt plastic smell it's still here! I can't imagine what could have happened had I went to sleep or even just went downstairs to do laundry and didn't smell it right away. Thank god my family is safe and it was only the dishwasher that was damaged. Who's to say everyone is going to be that lucky. Something needs to be done about this issue!!! --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01-FL-SS Serial number: ????????? Name: Rich Steffer Address: 6985 NE 7th Ave City: Boca Raton State: FL Zipcode: 33487 Phone: 561-241-5288 Email: rsteffer@gmail.com Store purchased from: Brandsmart Purchase date: 12/30/02 How much did you pay for it? $968 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Electrical fire in the control panel. Smoke pouring from the right side of the panel. Spoke with Latisha in the saftey department of Kitchen Aid. She was only willing to send out a service company at my cost with no assurance that they acknoledge or have solved the problem. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLSSO Serial number: FM4306096 Name: Sonia Kanak Address: 28W635 Warrenville Rd City: Warrenville State: IL Zipcode: 60555 Phone: 630-393-8820 Email: Sonia.Kanak@comcast.net Store purchased from: Grant's Appliances Purchase date: 2002 How much did you pay for it? 1300.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? 2/27/2011 noticed a horrible burning smell coming out of the control panel. The next day on 2/28 I started it up in the morning and then a huge electrical flare/fire started shooting out of the top right side of the control panel, black smoke starting coming out. It was horrible. Thank God my husband was home to run down stairs shut off the panel, and save the house from a horrible disaster. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudp01flbt2 Serial number: FP2401073 Name: E. S. Battista Address: 6 Andrea Lane City: Absecon State: NJ Zipcode: 08201 Phone: 609-641-7734 Email: battista@verizon.net Store purchased from: Art Handlers Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? 750.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? No smoke or fire, just a very strong odor of electrical burning. Located source it was coming from dishwasher, opened door of dishwasher odor was originating from dishwasher. Rushed to circuit breaker to turn off. breaker. Before it got anything worst and the worst happening. Called for repair $210.00 control board had a burn. I saved the control board for the future if anything comes from this site. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: 665.16462300 Serial number: FP4301797 Name: Jill Picone Address: POB 861826 City: Tuscaloosa State: AL Zipcode: 35486 Phone: 205-345-8790 Email: jillpicone@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/17/05 How much did you pay for it? 599.99 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? 15 minutes into the wash cycle I heard crackling noises, then just as I entered the kitchen there was a flash of light and a whooshing noise and black smoke started pouring from the upper right side. I opened the door to stop the cycle, but the crackling noises continued until I was able to turn off power at the circuit box. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01IJBS0 Serial number: FL3217384 Name: W Mills Address: City: State: IL Zipcode: Phone: 847 899-0974 Email: wmills1@msn.com Store purchased from: Abt Purchase date: 2001 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Luckily, my son was in the next room when he heard loud popping sounds coming from the kitchen. He ran in to see smoke billowing from the dishwasher. The smell of burning plastic filled the room and the house. He turned the unit off by opening the door. I wasn't aware of this problem until I found this site. I opened my control panel and sure enough the circuit board was burned black. KitchenAid was of no help, in fact they were downright rude. The woman, a manager, said we had little complaint since our home didn't actually start on fire. I think she missed the point. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP02CRBL2 Serial number: FT3402960 Name: Laura Katzmark Address: 60 Crestwood Rd City: Bethany State: CT Zipcode: 06524 Phone: 203-393-9504 Email: laura.katzmark@kofc.org Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/11/06 How much did you pay for it? $879.79 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Noticed a terrible smell of burning wires/plastic during cycle over Thanksgiving weekend, 2010. The first time I assumed that something plastic had fallen onto coil and melted, but did not find anything. After it happened a second time, we stopped using the machine and called Kitchen Aid. They told us that we were no longer under warranty, that there was no recall for this, and suggested we have a repairman replace the circuit board. My husband said then that he felt that replacing the circuit board would not prevent this from occurring again and we have been unable to decide what to do about it, since I did not feel we should have to buy a new dishwasher when this one was only 4 years old. I decided to check back to see if there had been a recall since I last checked, and am glad that we have not pursued a repair now that I see that he was actually correct about the repair not correcting the problem. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILWH6 Serial number: FS1422239 Name: Doug Guth Address: 1029 Thousand Oaks Blvd City: Greenville State: SC Zipcode: 29607 Phone: (864) 907-8904 Email: dougg@mmsav.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 06/03/05 How much did you pay for it? 597.88 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? My wife started the unit after supper and we went to another room. She heard an unusual popping and went to investigate. She found smoke pouring from the control panel. She killed the power and we opened the house up immediately. The unit smelled so bad that we disconnected the power and water lines and took it out to the garage! I saw that the control board had caught fire. The dedicated 15A circuit breaker did not trip. I am an Electronics Engineer so I did some forensic investigation. The way that the circuit board had a hole burned through it indicated that there must have been a lot of current flowing. What I was shocked to see was the ribbon cable the goes to the front panel membrane switches and LEDs was totally burned in half! There was a thermal fuse installed above the control PCB. It looked like they almost knew that the circuit board could burst into flames! --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS21MS1 Serial number: FE 82451835 Name: Russell and Teresa Lalicker Address: 9944 Glade Ave City: Chatsworth State: Ca Zipcode: 91311 Phone: 818-590-2935 Email: rlalicker@socal.rr.com Store purchased from: Unk Purchase date: Unk How much did you pay for it? Unk - came with purchased home What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Our daughter smelled something burning and came downstairs to find the dishwasher on fire in the control panel with smoke pouring out of it. It was not running at the time. She had to turn it off at the circut breaker. When removing the control panel cover, the whole inside wiring had burned. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FLSS2 Serial number: FP2704537 Name: Kyle Griffin Address: 5610 S Lake Rdg City: Springfield State: MO Zipcode: 65804 Phone: 417 888-0324 Email: griffinkw_2000@yahoo.com Store purchased from: unknown-came in new constrction home Purchase date: August 03 How much did you pay for it? unknown-came in new construction home What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Electrical fire in the door about 15 minutes into cycle - smoke pouring out all over the kitchen, door hot to the touch. Did not stop when door opened (which usually pauses or stops the cycle). Had to trip the circuit breaker myself. Continued smoldering for quite a while. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FL Serial number: FR3303457 Name: marie wayne Address: 181 broad st City: hawthorne State: NY Zipcode: 10532 Phone: 9147695917 Email: getbywayne@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Berger Appliances Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? 786.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The control panel started to smell like burning plastic. We called for service under warranty and found burnt harness wires. the entire dishwasher had to be replaced and somehow some of the cost came out of our pocket! What is the extent of your financial damages? The new dishwasher was not fully covered even though we were under warranty so i would say around $300.00 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDRO1TJBTO Serial number: FM0613763 Name: Vern Breitenstein Address: 7309 N. e. 63rd Street City: Vancouver State: Washington Zipcode: 98662 Phone: 360 256 1857 Email: VerBre@comcast.net Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: February 20 2002 How much did you pay for it? $ 786.20 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? I started the dishwasher and headed for bed a few minutes in to the cycle I heared a sizzling sound coming from the kitchen.When I got there smoke was comming from the right side of the door. I opened the door and the smoke finally stopped. It didn't trip the breaker so I shup off the power at the electrical panel. the next morning I removed the top door panel and found the control panel had melted almost through the back side. Needless to say this dosen't make me very happy! --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1DLSS2 Serial number: FP2802267 Name: Kaleen Kelly Address: 3231 St. Albans Drive City: Los Alamitos State: CA Zipcode: 90720 Phone: 562-594-0007 Email: kakelly7@msn.com Store purchased from: Pacific Sales Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? $960 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Ten minutes into the beginning of the wash cycle I heard a loud noise. I went into the kitchen and smoke was coming out of the right side of the control panel, followed by flames. I opened the door and shut off the machine. This stopped the flames and reduced the smoke. Then I flipped the breaker. Luckily, I caught it right away and the only effect was excessive electrical-smelling smoke. The panel is still giving off a strong electrical burning smell. No response from Kitchenaid b/c of weekend; will call on Monday. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS3 Serial number: FR1917503 Name: Mark Address: Michniewicz City: Holly State: Mi Zipcode: 48442 Phone: 2488870911 Email: mark@play-data.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Delivered in 04 with improper assembly, 05 motor/pump failure '05, door springs broken in 05: didn't bother to repair. 2/04/11 control board fire. Damaged wiring harness, insulation and control board. Also numerous probs (fire) in microwave. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FKSS0 Serial number: FM1414778 Name: Peter Fatyga Address: 18170 W Banbury Dr City: Gurnee State: IL Zipcode: 60031 Phone: 847 855-5915 Email: janklos1@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2002 How much did you pay for it? 1200 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? drain hose failure caused flood,heard loud "pop"and triped circuit breaker several times. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.17032402 Serial number: FS4915933 Name: Susan Clay Address: PO Box 157 City: Rockbridge State: Ohio Zipcode: 43149 Phone: 740 385-3584 Email: lilymudland@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Lancaster, Ohio Purchase date: 1/20/ 2006 How much did you pay for it? $509.99 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The control panel started to smell like burning plastic in November, 2007. Tech came out and found burnt harness wires. A rebuilt control was installed. In May of 2010, I started noticing the burning plastic smell, again. The tech came out and worked on the unit. In the fall of 2010 I noticed the burning smell returned while the dishwasher was running. The tech came out and while he was working on it, the control panel caught on fire. He put in another control panel. It is now February 5, 2011 and today I noticed the burning smell was back when I ran the dishwasher. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS6 Serial number: FR3802511 Name: Audrey Eller Address: 6665 Dellwood Dr City: Kannapolis State: NC Zipcode: 28081 Phone: 704-938-5296 Email: missaudrey@carolina.rr.com Store purchased from: Queen City Purchase date: August 2004 How much did you pay for it? 850.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board burned up twice - smoked up kitchen once - have also had numerous problems with Kitchen microwave, stove and refrigerator - have contacted Kitchenaid but they were no help. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16053400 Serial number: FR460 Name: Mike Cogan Address: 11947 Bates Court City: Orland Park State: IL Zipcode: 60467 Phone: 708-349-0430 Email: mcogan17@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/20/04 How much did you pay for it? 550 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Smelled electrical burning, unit made a squelching noise, suddenly stopped and smoke erupted from unit. Luckily I was in the kitchen at the time. The unit never tripped the breaker. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1FLSS6 Serial number: FR5010636 Name: ALEX Address: TOTTENVILLE City: STATEN ISLAND State: NY Zipcode: 10307 Phone: 917-939-9030 Email: gr8wall988@verizon.net Store purchased from: Richmond appliances Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? 1,000.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? My Wife ran dishwasher during the afternoon, and noticed during the end of the cycle the " burning smell" as described by everyone else on here. Like most others, she and I assumed that a plastic lid touched the drying element. When the dishwasher was unloaded, we noticed nothing had melted and that all the dishes had that burnt electrical smell. Now the dishwasher will not cycle, although the panel lights all seem to be working. Just a humming sound now. Did the research online and found this website. Thank you for starting this website to inform people. Called KitchenAid Customer service first, told me " out of warranty" and only possible solution was to have an A&E technician come out at a cost of $ 129.00 to me. Then they went ahead a scheduled a service call when I specifically said I wanted to wait and do more research. BTW, the operator " Brad " said to me " you can't believe everything on the internet," sarcastically when I informed him about this website. Anyway, called Whirlpool direct and after explaining the situation and answering a few question, there sending the same Tech company out, fees waived. Unbelievable, isn't it. He'll be here Tuesday, and I will let you guys know outcome. I hope something come out of all this, it isn't about the money for all of us, it's the fact that my Family could have been injured. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLZBL Serial number: FR4402910 Name: David J. Lappin Address: 10225 Scott Gate Court City: Charlotte State: NC (USA) Zipcode: 28277-9543 Phone: 704-846-3776 Email: DLappin@carolina.rr.com Store purchased from: Queen City TV & Appliance Purchase date: 11/10/2004 How much did you pay for it? 903.85 out the door What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Circuit board and electrical connections to circuit board caught fire on Thursday 02/03/2011 @ approximately 11:30 PM ET. D/W worked perfectly up until that point. What is the extent of your financial damages? None, other than I need to buy a new dishwasher, which I can assure you will NOT be a KitchenAid! The reason there is no financial damage is because I cut the power to the d/w in the early stages of the fire. Just a VERY acrid "electrical" type smell and some smoke, which I was quickly able to disperse by opening a back door. I took the d/w door apart this morning, and a number of electrical connectors and the circuit board are completely fried. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 58715142400 Serial number: TH53428725 Name: Marie Nyland Address: Nylund City: Sundre State: Alberta Zipcode: T0M 1X0 Phone: (403) 638-1284 Email: jmnylund@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: November 23, 2005 How much did you pay for it? 408.73 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? IN April 2010 a fire occurred in the wiring. Called Sears who sent 2&27 Appliance Repair to fix the wires. This dishwasher was used only about 2x per month since purchase (approx 65 times) before the fire occurred. What is the extent of your financial damages? $94.45. It is important to note that the repair man did not trust this dishwasher and recommended not leaving it unattended during future use. I DO NOT TRUST THIS DISHWASHER AFTER HEARING THE NIGHTMARE STORES ON CTV ABOUT THE FIRES. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16482300 Serial number: FR3005287 Name: Howard Gabert Address: 7039 Fielding Court City: Burnaby State: BC Zipcode: V5A 1Y4 Phone: 604-420-5979 Email: gabert@sfu.ca Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Approx May 2004 How much did you pay for it? Approx $800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? A few weeks ago we began to smell something burning. The smell usually started part way through the wash cycle. Now unit smells almost immediately and have discontinued use as we have read about others having fires. What is the extent of your financial damages? Cannot use washer. Phoned Whirlpool after finding our serial number on their recall website. No one called back. Also called Sears and reported serial number on Whirlpool website, and no on also phoned back from Sears. Needs to be repaired before continuing to use. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01DLBS5 Serial number: FR3301897 Name: Jeff Barnes Address: 8011 Oakland Lane City: Alpharetta State: GA Zipcode: 30009 Phone: 678-372-4031 Email: jeff@twomutts.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 9-4-2004 How much did you pay for it? $886 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? My wife walked into the kitchen while the dishwasher was running, not sure where it was in the cycle. She heard a funny noise and noticed sparks and then flames coming out of the top right side of the dishwasher. She turned off the breaker the the fire went out. I opened the unit a couple of days later and found where the control board had been burnt, it was obvious it was from some sort of a short and surge from either the motor or heating element would be my guess. My control board and wiring connectors look a lot like the photos you have posted on your site. The date of the "event" was Jan 27, 2011 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSQ1FLSSF Serial number: FR3210832 Name: MAUREEN SUTHERLAND Address: 331 ANGLIN BAY City: SASKATOON State: SASKATCHEWAN Zipcode: S7J 5G1 Phone: 306-477-2478 Email: mo.sutherland@shaw.ca Store purchased from: APPLIANCE WORLD Purchase date: JUNE 2006 How much did you pay for it? 1100.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Very large bang after 10 minutes of operation. Ran to DW - smoke pouring out of front right door. Opened it and could not get it to cancel. Ran to breaker and shut DW off at breaker. Smoke and flames from front of DW - dumped water and baking soda into DW. What is the extent of your financial damages? Smoke damage. Will not have this DW in my house. Am going out to buy new DW. Have reported it to the Electrical Protection Agency. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665 13122K703 Serial number: FY4101510 Name: Marion Stone Address: 13 Burroughs Pl NE City: Calgary State: Alberta Zipcode: T1Y 6K5 Phone: 403 280 4788 Email: rmstone2@telus.net Store purchased from: Sunridge Furniture and Appliance Purchase date: Aug 22 2010 How much did you pay for it? $1171. 67 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Melted plastic dripping from bottom of door due to extreme heat . Plus smoke turnning dishes brown. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDCO3CT Serial number: FU4101233 Name: Jerry & Colleen Zilligen Address: 668 Old Mill Rd City: Ball Ground State: Ga Zipcode: 30107 Phone: 404-304-6655 Email: kzilligen@gmail.com Store purchased from: BrandsMart Purchase date: 12-09-07 How much did you pay for it? $561.69 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Week of 1-29-11 I started smelling smoke faintly, then on 1-27-11 I was in the kitchen when the dishwasher was running and saw smoke coming from the front top of the machine near the vent. I immediately opened the door & canceled the wash cycle. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS6 Serial number: FS0222255 Name: Steve Address: FairHaven City: Fair Haven State: NJ Zipcode: 07704 Phone: 732-530-9275 Email: slnpm1@verizon.net Store purchased from: Eatontown Appliance Purchase date: 9/15/2005 How much did you pay for it? 750 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Acrid black smoke with popping noise. Control board caught fire. Would not shut off, had to switch breaker off. Whirlpool Safety Dept contacted 3 weeks ago,their repair company confirmed circuit board fire. May have caused more damage, but cannot test everything until part replaced. Want us to purchase another one of their fire boxes and they will offer settlement amt. Said no, don't trust the equipment, still waiting for a promised call from Supervisor. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2400XTPS3 Serial number: FS0707135 Name: Tyler Balkwill Address: 115 Tuscany Ridge CM NW City: Calgary State: Alberta Zipcode: T3L 3E2 Phone: Not stated Email: lithium_saitathotmaildotcom Store purchased from: Trail Appliances Calgary South Purchase date: Oct. 2005 How much did you pay for it? approx. $600 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Circuit board failed and caused an electrical short that did not trip the breaker. Luckily I was home during operation, heard a loud grinding noise and toxic electrical smoke came out from the control panel. Only way to shut the unit down was to trip the breaker manually. Part of the internal circuit board was completely melted and black. Contacted Whirlpool and they did not indicate this was a known problem. They did offer to arrange for a pre-approved Whirlpool contractor to attend to the repairs. Took two weeks for the replacement parts to be installed. No problems since, but still don't fully trust the dishwasher. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLBT5 Serial number: FR3201256 Name: Eileen McFadden Address: 5531 Downs Run City: Pipersville State: Pa. Zipcode: 18947 Phone: 215-262-1809 Email: eileenmcf@yahoo.com Store purchased from: unknown Purchase date: unknown How much did you pay for it? unknown What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The control panel and wiring harness burned. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDC03IVBL4 Serial number: F02001328 Name: Robert E. Bowen Address: 1079 Redfield Terrace City: Dunwoody State: Georgia Zipcode: 30338 Phone: (770) 393-0373 Email: re.bowen@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 06/23/2010 How much did you pay for it? $525. What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The product failed 1 week after it was installed. The clean light was blinking 7 times which says the control board is bad. The control board was replaced on August 17, 2010. We told the service person that the unit was also not cleaning the dishes. Recommendation was to: 1)not use liquid soap, use powder 2)Turn up the heat on the water heater 3)Run the water in the kitchen sink until it was HOT and then turn on the dishwasher. This is suppose to be an Energy Star appliance, but it has to be costing way more then the 18 year old Kitchen Aid that it replaced. We are going to check on Georgia's lemon laws and hopefully get a buyback on an appliance that appears to lack quality. We are very disappointed with this dishwasher and Whirlpool's management and engineers. What is the extent of your financial damages? $525. in six months, but extremely concerned with what the future holds for this dishwasher. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLWH6 Serial number: FR4401326 Name: Rhonda Ungericht Address: 305 Kendall Dr City: Winter Haven State: Fl Zipcode: 33884 Phone: 863-324-8560 Email: rdu@iwoncom Store purchased from: Purchase date: Dec 2005 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Stopped it before it caught fire. Smelled rubber burning and saw smoke coming out. Had to turn it off at the circuit breaker in the garage. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK03FTSS Serial number: can't tell - was illegible after damage but still have receipt Name: Marcelo Rosa Address: 16337 S. Burch St City: Olathe State: KS Zipcode: 66062-7017 Phone: 913-780-2736 Email: m.rosa@att.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 06/27/2008 How much did you pay for it? 928.16 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board and or wiring harness caught fire within the dishwasher door. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665,1561591 Serial number: FC0232022 Name: Michael Case Address: 53 Pearl Street City: Grand Isle State: Vermont Zipcode: 05458 Phone: 802-372-5667 Email: Ivartshiva9@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: March 1993 How much did you pay for it? $500+/- What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Smoke from door handle controls, began heating up, melted plastic and burst into flame. Fire Dept. extinguished fire. Would have burned house down if I had not smelled the smoke - smell of elctrical fire. rubber/plastic burning. Breaker never tripped. What is the extent of your financial damages? Ins. co. doing estimate - damage to kitchen floor, damage from fire suppression, loss of dishwsher, probably $4000 total - NOTE - the door switch burnt out 8 years ago, after about 8 years of use - ans was replaced by Sears - 8 years later it started a fire that could have killed my family --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01ILBS6 Serial number: FR4301B68 Name: Denise Caffrey Address: 3232 Ridgewood Rd NW City: Atlanta State: GA Zipcode: 30327 Phone: 404 352 1669 Email: consulaw@aol.com Store purchased from: Sewell Appliance Purchase date: 11/02 How much did you pay for it? $849 plus tax, install of $165.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control board melted--poured foul smoke from melting plastic. lucky to be home and awake in time to notice it or might have been a catastrophe. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516293400 Serial number: FR4704274 Name: Lisa Durgin Address: 605 Tranquil Drive City: Sparks State: NV Zipcode: 89441 Phone: 775-225-0320 Email: labsnabys@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Nov. 2004 How much did you pay for it? about $1000 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? DW was running and made a slight buzzing sound just before a loud "POP!" and sparks and smoke shot out of the upper right corner of the unit. Smoke poured out and the DW would not shut off when I opened the door and hit Cancel. Continued to buzz and spray until I unplugged it. Smoke poured out for several minutes and finally slowed. The upper right quadrant of the door was very hot to the touch inside and out. If I had not been sitting right here, I imagine a full-blown fire would have started! --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kud101ILBL5 Serial number: fr2804844 Name: JOHN RICCIUTI Address: 2533 SYMPHONY LANE City: GAMBRILLS State: MARYLAND Zipcode: 21054 Phone: 301-621-7278 Email: JVRICCI@MSN.COM Store purchased from: SEARS Purchase date: JULY 2004 How much did you pay for it? 579.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? CIRCUIT BOARD STARTED TO SMOKE. HAD TO DISCONNECT POWER. BOARD FUSE DID NOT BLOW. REMOVED CIRCUIT BOARD AND FOUND COMPONENTS NEXT TO CONNECTOR CON2 BURNED UP. ONE COMPONENT W-R TOTALLY BURNED UP AND LEFT A HOLE. UNDER SIDE OF CASE MELTED (PATH) FROM RELAY K2 TO W-R --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDK01TKWHO Serial number: FL2502273 Name: Jaye B. Baldwin Address: 15123 Highlands Parkway City: Whitetop State: Virginia Zipcode: 24292 Phone: 276-388-3218 Email: jayewhitetop@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 3-17-02 How much did you pay for it? $657.99 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire. Smoke started pouring out front of door abound handle. opened door. It continued to smoke, diconected power supply, opened window, turned on exaust fan. Smoke finally subsided, but the smell which was sickening stayed for hours. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 655.17032401 Serial number: FS0504155 Name: Fred Miller Address: 1650 Mayfield Lane City: Madison State: Wisconsin Zipcode: 53704 Phone: 6086619495 Email: csmfwm@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears - Eastgate Mall Madison, WI Purchase date: Spring 2004 How much did you pay for it? 600.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Saw dark smoke pouring from around control panel and smelled electronics burning. Pulled door open to stop washer but it CONTINUED to run and SMOKE. Ran downstairs and turned off circuit breaker. Luckily no visible fire. Just putrid burnt electronic smell. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.1S48300 Serial number: FR3406500 Name: Chris Fager Address: 420 S. Lorraine Blvd. City: Los Angeles State: CA Zipcode: 90020 Phone: 3236331337 Email: cfager@univision.net Store purchased from: Sears Roebuck Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? $500 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We started the dishwasher and shortly thereafter black smoke started coming out of the machine near the top of the door. We immediately opened the door which shut down the unit. The smoke smelled in the house of days afterwards. A repairman told us the control panel had caught on fire. We believe we were fortunate to have been at home at the time to turn off the unit and prevent a major fire. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS5 Serial number: FR2503171 Name: Kelly Spirer Address: 1531 N. Crescent Heights Blvd. City: Los Angeles State: CA Zipcode: 90046 Phone: 3238487727 Email: kbspirer@gmail.com Store purchased from: Pacific Sales Purchase date: 06/15/2004 How much did you pay for it? $1017 + tax! What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Since installing our dishwasher in September of 2004 (it was purchased earlier and delivered when our kitchen remodel finished - along with all our other appliances), we have had to have repairs at least once per year. In June of 2010 we had it repaired twice at a cost each time of $250. Our repair man, who has the same dishwasher, said there is an inherent problem with it. The wires get too hot, melt the circuitry and cause fire or the unit to stop working. We are now sitting here a third time this year with a non-working dishwasher. Right before Christmas, heard popping, and smelled something burning, during a wash cycle, and fortunately the unit turned off. It is completely unworking now. My queries to KitchenAid have gone unanswered. After spending more on fixing the dishwasher over the last five years, we are planning to replace it with a model other than one made by KitchenAid as dishwashers should not be a disposable appliance. When you spend over $1000 on an appliance, it should last well past the warranty period before it needs anything replaced. It should also not have an inherent problem that will never be fixed, no matter how many repairs you have made. What is the extent of your financial damages? Financial damages for 2010 alone $500. For five years previous at $250 a visit, another $1250. We will be purchasing a new machine and are researching one that might last longer than a year. Considering a Bosch or Miele in $1500 range. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1FLSS5 Serial number: FR3206413 Name: Kevin Childs Address: 837 Greenfield Turn City: Yorkville State: IL Zipcode: 60560 Phone: 6305532837 Email: jenchilds@comcast.net Store purchased from: Abt Purchase date: 8/27/2004 How much did you pay for it? $719.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Christmas Eve 2010 we were running the dishwasher in the middle of the afternoon (usually we run it at night while sleeping) and I smelled something burning (like plastic) from upstairs. We realized it was the dishwasher and opened it (which usually would cause the unit to stop running). The unit kept running with the door open and water was squirting everywhere. We pressed cancel but it didn't stop. We had to turn the circuit breaker off to get it to stop. It wasn't until we returned from a trip days later that we opened up the panel and found the main circuit board burned and the plastic from the front panel melted. We are replacing this unit within the next week. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILWH5 Serial number: FR3106911 Name: John Jarvis Address: 1010 Rainy Lake Court City: Lake Villa State: Illinois Zipcode: 60046 Phone: 847 3565233 Email: johnjarvis@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 07/31/2004 How much did you pay for it? 607.53 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Unit just started smoking. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDD01DPPA1 Serial number: FPS5017920 Name: Jennifer Hall Address: Parkridge Drive City: Clayton State: NC Zipcode: 27527 Phone: 9195502368 Email: jehall16@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Kitchen and Bath Designs, Raleigh NC Purchase date: 11/11/06 How much did you pay for it? $1400 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Have had problems with bottom and top drawer not draining properly since install and have had repair person out. He on instructions from Kitchen Aid support told us to let the unit dry out for 10 days and try again. We have had intermittent problems with it until 12/15/10 when I ran it and went to bed. Woke up to the posessed unit running and beeping. Turned it off, but smelled burning plastic. On 12/20/10, we turned it on again and smoke and burning plastic smell started again. Turned unit off and called Kitchen Aid. After replacement, we found the main circuit board halfway burned and the burning had begun to melt the cover over the board. We are lucky that we were home or our house would have been toast! --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1ILWH5 Serial number: 3402180 Name: Martin Willemsen Address: box 947 City: ross State: ca. Zipcode: 94957 Phone: 415 454 5310 Email: martin@thecedarsofmarin.org Store purchased from: on line Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? +- 800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? smoke filled the kitchen, flames came out of the left upper front of the dishwasher. Photos available --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILBL5 Serial number: FR3107087 Name: Tamer (Tom) Okay Address: 2084 Arrowhead Trail City: Marietta State: GA Zipcode: 30062 Phone: 770-977-3282 Email: okaytom@yahoo.com Store purchased from: hhgregg Purchase date: 10/1/2004 How much did you pay for it? 584.15 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Started the dishwasher. Left the kitchen. Came back to kitchen about 10 min. later. Heard popping/hissing sound in the kitchen and smelled eletrical smoke and identified it that the smell was coming from the electrical panel of the dishwasher. Openned the door but it didn't stop, there was no fire or smoke inside the dishwasher, but smoke was escaping from the panel. Pushed the Cancel button, it stopped but smoke was still coming. Turned off the circuit breaker. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLBL Serial number: FP702734 Name: Dean Murray Address: 1 Springbrook Lane City: Newark State: DE Zipcode: 19711 Phone: 302-234-1817 Email: Dean.Murray@usa.dupont.com Store purchased from: ABC Sales and Service Purchase date: 2/5/2003 How much did you pay for it? 790 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire !! Luckily I was in the kitchen at the time What is the extent of your financial damages? 923. new dishwasher plus emergency installation ... 2 days before Christmas. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS5 Serial number: FR3005550 Name: Roger Fowler Address: Lorraine City: Allen State: TX Zipcode: 75002 Phone: 469-229-2279 Email: rfowler70@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Installed in new home Purchase date: Oct. 2005 How much did you pay for it? came with home What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Unit has been shutting off for no reason recently during wash cycles. Last night, we heard a strange noise coming from the dishwasher. When we went to investigate, we smelled something buring. Upon opening the door, the dishwasher did not shut off, the water jets sprayed all over our kitchen, and smoke started coming out of the control panel. Luckily we got the breaker shut off before a fire could start. Very fortunate that we weren't asleep yet. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDWO2FRSS1 Serial number: FS4901371 Name: Randall Allen Address: 1162 Wrack Road City: Meadowbrook State: PA Zipcode: 19046 Phone: 267-535-1531 Email: rallen1162@verizon.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 06/2006 How much did you pay for it? $1597.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We had smoke coming from the front door panel and unit shutdown without tripping breaker. I have had this dishwasher,s fuse and control panel replaced twice already. So, with replaced and updated electrical parts in place this unit still catches fire !! I am not going down without a fight. This dishwasher has failed over and over and its time for KitchenAid to step up and remove this dangerous product from our homes before they killing somebody. After the A&E Factory Service tech exposed the melted black wires. He couldn't get out of the house fast enough. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDKO3FTSS3 Serial number: FW2708286 Name: Bonnie Keough Address: 1242 Starboard Key City: Tarpon Springs State: FL Zipcode: 34689 Phone: 727-935-5274 Email: bwkeyo@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 9/14/2008 How much did you pay for it? $750 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Kitchen filled with nasty smelling smoke, something in dishwasher burned, control board or electrical unit, dishwasher got very hot. If we had not been at home to shut it off, I'm sure it would have started a fire. This unit worked for less than a year. I could have gone with a less expensive dishwasher and gotten much better results. So disappointed with KitchenAid. What is the extent of your financial damages? Dishes in unit were stained from smoke. We've been without dishwasher for months. I don't feel confident about paying for repairs to this unit, can't trust it will be reliable. I can't afford to junk this one, but would really like a replacement, no confidence in KitchenAid. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01flss5 Serial number: FR2402727 Name: Kathy & Eric Hamaker Address: 23510 14th Dr SE City: Bothell State: WA Zipcode: 98021 Phone: 4254873800 Email: pacificapprl@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: July, 2004 How much did you pay for it? 700? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We had the same situation as most other people. Fortunately, we were home when it happened. The unit started smoking out of the top and there was a TERRIBLE smell of burnt plastic. My son was in the kitchen and luckily we were able to deal with it right away ~ otherwise I really think it would have caught fire and burned our house down. Shame on Kitchen Aid for not recalling this dangerous product. My husband opened the door which normally shuts it down. It did not shut off and it spurted out a bunch of water since it was still running. We had to turn it off at the breaker. My husband pulled out the control panel and it did show signs of burning. Very, very dangerous! --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO2CRBL2 Serial number: FT2801917 Name: Vincent Sardo Address: 11670 Spoonbill Lane City: Fort Myers State: Florida Zipcode: 33913 Phone: 239-768-6440 Email: Vinces314@comcast.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: 09-18-2008 How much did you pay for it? $764.10 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? At this point, I have a strong burning smell coming from the unit. I have not seen a fire yet. I will call the manufacture and see what they say. If they refuse to acknowledge the defect, I will file a complaint in the court to make them replace the unit or provide a full refund. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: DU920QWDQ3 Serial number: FE5112440 Name: Steve Adams Address: 2426 Wesford City: Maryland Hgts. State: Mo Zipcode: 63043 Phone: 314-878-0782 Email: Steve Adams2424@gmail.com Store purchased from: Cohen's Appliance& TV Centers Purchase date: 11/24/95 How much did you pay for it? $393.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control board caught fire --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILWH1 Serial number: FM5002946 Name: W Hammonds Address: 1455 Briarcliff Road City: Macon State: GA Zipcode: 31211 Phone: 4787874751 Email: . Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2003-2005 How much did you pay for it? $500+ What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control board caught fire --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 16509200 Serial number: fm5008513 Name: jennifer buckbee Address: 7738 clarion dr City: chagrin falls State: ohio Zipcode: 44022 Phone: 440-247-1615 Email: buckbee@ameritech.net Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 2004? How much did you pay for it? $400-500 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? the control board caught fire this am. smoke with sparks, i managed to cut the power before it caused any damage elsewhere. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUPDPOFLSS2 Serial number: F92904573 Name: tessa mccall Address: 1709 biltmore drive City: roanoke State: TX Zipcode: 76262 Phone: 817-337-0852 Email: mccall1709@verizon.net Store purchased from: dont know came with custom home Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? not sure of cost What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Started dishwasher and was in our master bedroom when I smelled horrible smell of smoke ran into kitchen to discover our family room and kitchen was filled with smoke. The smoke smelled horrible. I didnt try to turn off I just immediately opened the door to see where the fire was and went to garage and turned off circuit breaker. Thank God I was home. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: DU2000B Serial number: 17226755UM Name: Angie Simpson Address: 1040 Wards Chapel Road City: Farmerville State: Louisiana Zipcode: 71241 Phone: 3183812142 Email: angie.simpson@farmcreditbank.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: ????? How much did you pay for it? ????? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Last night the dishwasher was loaded and turned on - within 2-3 minutes my kitched filled with smoke and we had to call the fire department - the electrical connection was disconnected and the electrical fire was put out What is the extent of your financial damages? Dishwasher burnt up --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: Kudp01flss6 Serial number: Fr4507393 Name: bobbi jo bridges Address: 105 white oak ct City: covington State: la Zipcode: 70435 Phone: 9859661213 Email: bobbibridges@bellsouth.net Store purchased from: eagle distributors Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 900 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Began to overheat during cycle, wouldn't stop running. Replaced the control board, still doesnt work but it ran long enough to catch the heating element on fire. What is the extent of your financial damages? 900 / 75 / 60 / 60 / 200 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1IJWHO Serial number: FK4203577 Name: Mark Plunkett Address: 2509 Spring Lane City: Austin State: TX Zipcode: 78703 Phone: 512 478-9198 Email: plunkett66vw@gmail.com Store purchased from: A&A Appliance Purchase date: 2001 How much did you pay for it? $750 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control board caught fire What is the extent of your financial damages? repair over $550 including new control board,thermal fuse, and new wire harness. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDMO1TJWHO Serial number: FM0941609 Name: Anna Stratton Address: 1333 41st Street City: Des Moines State: Iowa Zipcode: 50311 Phone: 515-868-1383 Email: orphanani56@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Not sure-gift. Purchase date: few years ago. How much did you pay for it? not sure gift. about $1000.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? On 12/4/10 After about 30 minutes into wash cycle noticed steamy water smell, then electrical burning smell. Went to dishwasher, all lights off and not running. Opened door, water still in bottom interior warn, inside off door hotter that wash compartment and remained hot for about an hour. Feel very fortunate we did not have flames like others. What is the extent of your financial damages? Dishwasher is not operational. Does not turn on. Off White foamy residue on door sea and edges of door l. Smokey smell in kitchen . Replacement of dishwasher of same or better quality, one that will not catch on fire. This is our 4th Kitchen aid. I am outraged this product has not been recalled. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU1100XTLB1 Serial number: FR0324867 Name: Steve Marks Address: 5588 Gene Carr Road City: Meridian State: MS Zipcode: 39301 Phone: 6016440003 Email: stevematwork@gmail.com Store purchased from: REX TV Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 400 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Tan wire on control board blackened. Melted connector housing and loose spade terminal in pcb assy. Thermal fuse blown. My pcb isn't as blackened as the photos, but is blackened in the spade terminal P8 area. The other areas that are blackened in your photos are darkened on my pcb. I guess mine just didn't get far enough into the burning as others before the thermal fuse blew. The solder on the spade terminal obviously melted on mine since the spade is loose. However there is a lack of solder on the spade terminal. I surmise that there was a cold solder joint or lack of solder (or both) to begin with. The pcb copper traces seem to be small for carrying the current that is required by the system through P8. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16489300 Serial number: FR2303720 Name: James Long Address: 535 Lancaster Ave City: Lunenburg State: MA Zipcode: 01462 Phone: 978-790-9264 Email: thegoaltender@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005/06 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board caught fire. I replaced the heater and circuit board with the recommended parts (Dishwasher Heating Element Kit - 8194200 (Whirlpool)) and the same thing happened within a week. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FL Serial number: FP2904525 Name: Chad Hightower Address: 2115 Mount Lebanon Rd City: Campobello State: SC Zipcode: 29322 Phone: 864-895-6246 Email: adhightower@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 9/2004 How much did you pay for it? $700-$900? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Nov 2010 Control board burned melting the plastic case holding it, damaging the user interface, melting the plugs on the end of the wiring harness,and the insulation around the wires and the lining of the dishwasher door. Thankfully I turned the breaker off as soon as I smelled the burning. Already replaced the impeller twice on this model and the door hinge. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101LBL6 Serial number: FR5113369 Name: Leo Haeger Address: 1 Dollys Way City: Scarborugh State: ME Zipcode: 04074 Phone: 207 232 7689 Email: leolion40@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Best Buy Purchase date: not sure 2007/8 How much did you pay for it? credit card What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Panel caught on fire What is the extent of your financial damages? Dishwasher destroyed, kitchen counter moulding had to be replaced. Adjoining built in book case had to be repaired. Whole house had to be cleaned for smoke damage. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudso1flbl2 Serial number: fp3102828 Name: KS Vogel Address: PO BOX 1481 City: Maple Grove State: MN Zipcode: 55311 Phone: 6129106555 Email: rsgps1@comcast.net Store purchased from: Carlson appliance Purchase date: 2008 How much did you pay for it? $1k +- What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The start button started smoking and smelling NASTY SMOKE NOT STEAM (the inside had no burning smell....it was coming from the panel. Happy Thanksgiving smell it was not! What is the extent of your financial damages? washer, install and smell I am unsure at this time but replacement is certain Dishes are toast from the years of Nasty washing --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO11JBLO Serial number: FM1126473 Name: Robert Howard Address: 563 Ashdown cir City: West Linn State: Oregon Zipcode: 97068 Phone: 503 655 9963 Email: bhoward64@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 5/25/02 How much did you pay for it? 1057.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control panel caught fire..flames and smoke What is the extent of your financial damages? This machine has been aproblem.. Many times we have to re-wash dishes..The machine is 100% loss --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: PKUDIO1ILBL0 Serial number: FR2805032 Name: William Dreskin Address: 10 East Court City: San Anselmo State: CA Zipcode: 94960 Phone: 415-457-3949 Email: bdreskin@comcast.net Store purchased from: Martin and Harris Purchase date: 9/13/04 How much did you pay for it? 769 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? COMNTROL BOARD FIRE, SMOKING, MACHINE WOULD NOT STOP WORKING --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.2216469300 Serial number: FR1707714 Name: Diane M. Ward Address: 5478 Acorn Drive City: Emmaus State: PA Zipcode: 18049 Phone: 6109663161 Email: cyclepsa@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 6/21/04 How much did you pay for it? $629. What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control panel caught fire, after smoke was discovered eminating from right side of top of dishwasher. Opened door, washer did not stop, hit cancel button, washer kept running, hat to trip circuit breaker for washer to stop running. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudsolij Serial number: flo310588 Name: Peter A. Burke Address: 42 Heritage Way City: Naples State: Fl Zipcode: 341110 Phone: 239-593 1930 Email: dpburke@embarqmail.com Store purchased from: Bill Smith Appliances Purchase date: 04-20-01 How much did you pay for it? 956.99 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Board Caught fire What is the extent of your financial damages? Destroyed dishwasher --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO 1 DL SS 5 Serial number: FR3002523 Name: Jane and Timothy Morgan Address: 1801 Orchard Rd City: Wheaton State: IL Zipcode: 60189 Phone: 630-668-6989 Email: jsenjamorgan@aol.com Store purchased from: Plass Appliances Geneva, IL Purchase date: Nov. 2004 How much did you pay for it? too much since it is useless now What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Wow- a similar story to all the others. My husband had started the unit, and then went down for a nap. I had just gotten back from walking the dog when I heard a loud buzzing noise in the kitchen, and found a thin curl of black smoke coming out of the top right corner of the unit. Also, a terrible smell. It was early in the first rinse cycle; I opened the door to stop the unit and a flame shot out towards me. The unit did not stop, and so fortunately the spraying water doused the flame. I closed the door again to stop the water, but the smoke started up again. So I called out my husband and he pressed the button to turn it off (my mind had blanked!), then he had to go to the basement to cut the power and the water. Like many of the other stories, there must be an angel watching over all of us owners, because it could have been a lot worse. I was very glad that we both happened to be home on a school morning and that our children weren't home; something kind of rare for us. We had used the delay start several times to run it during the night, and I shudder to think... We have been handwashing dishes ever since... --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FKSS0 Serial number: FL2901559 Name: Kevin Corp Address: 9036 36th Ave SW City: Seattle State: WA Zipcode: 98126 Phone: 206-662-2005 Email: kevincorp123@gmail.com Store purchased from: Wiseman Appliance Purchase date: 2002 How much did you pay for it? ~$1200.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Very good description from others, early in the wash cycle electrical fire, started in the electronic control module. Maybe a relay failure but without cutting electrical power would have been signiicantly more damage to device. If left unattended (leave your house after turning machine on) I cannot imagine the smoke damage that would have occured. Has been several days and the product is still smelling up the house (electrical fire smell). What is the extent of your financial damages? No damages per say to the home, only graces, was that present at the time this occured. My damages are the replacement cost of a new dishwasher. I wonder how home owners insurance will be effected by having a known fire hazard in my house? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16024401 Serial number: FS1203156 Name: Jeff Holtman Address: 161 Annandale Drive City: Fairfield State: OH Zipcode: 45014 Phone: 513-860-2143 Email: jeffholtman@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Cincinnati Tri-County Purchase date: approx Jan 2005 How much did you pay for it? approx $500 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? dark smoke and heat coming from control panel 11/13/2010 What is the extent of your financial damages? Luckily we were sitting nearby the unit and immediately stopped it, so there was really no damage to the kitchen or cabinets. I don't trust fixing this unit, so I am buying a new one. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS6 Serial number: FR4204491 Name: Pam Krinsky Address: 781 Marston Court City: Millersville State: MD Zipcode: 21108 Phone: 410-729-4005 Email: pamkrinsky@msn.com Store purchased from: unknown Purchase date: unknown How much did you pay for it? unknown What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Approximately 5-10 minutes into the wash cycle, I heard a sizzling noise and smoke started to pour out of the upper right side vents of the dishwasher. I opened it to shut it off, hit the CANCEL button and the washer just kept going with smoke still billowing out. My husband ran downstairs to switch off the power to the washer and then it finally stopped. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: 66517019400 Serial number: FR4702923 Name: Mike Coffman Address: 8906 Green Castle Way City: Houston State: Tx Zipcode: 77095 Phone: 281-345-1074 Email: mike-coffman@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 11/22/04 How much did you pay for it? $455 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Smoke started pouring out of the top of the door; my daughter was in the kitchen and called me, I was in another room, fortunately we were at home. I ran into the kitchen & opened the door to turn the unit off a couple times & it wouldn't turn off; water would fly everywhere & the smoke continued. I had to unplug the unit and the smoke stopped, so it seamed to be an electical related incident. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16489300 Serial number: FR2303720 Name: James Long Address: 535 Lancaster Ave City: Lunenburg State: MA Zipcode: 01462 Phone: 978-790-9264 Email: thegoaltender@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005/06 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Scorched the circuit board and melted the blade connectors --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILBLO Serial number: FM3402086 Name: MRS ALEXANDER WASHBURN Address: 9 ELM STREET City: WELLESLEY HILLS State: MA Zipcode: 02481 Phone: 781-235-7137 Email: SWASHBURN9@NETSCAPE.NET Store purchased from: JARVIS APPLIANCE,WELLESLEY,MA Purchase date: 2002/3 How much did you pay for it? $700.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Started dishwasher and after 5 minutes, it started to smell like an electrical fire. Stopped it, took the board apart. Smell coming from right side under start button. Some wires are discolored, tape melted. Started again and smoke came out so we stopped it and turned off the power switch. Glad we were home as it usually runs after we go to work and two golden retrievers are left in kitchen. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1DL553 Serial number: FR1706377 Name: Laurie Keyeski Address: 310 East Clark Street City: Albert Lea State: MN Zipcode: 56007 Phone: 5073731961 Email: lkeyeski@justlikehomeplace.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 07/27/2004 How much did you pay for it? $1088 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Loud noise followed by flames shooting out of top right side along with a lot of black smoke. Terrible burnt plastic smell. This dishwasher is in our assisted living facility-staff happened to be in kitchen when it started. She called fire department; The fire dept is a block away-the firemen were there immediately, the y went right to breaker box and threw the switch as it had not tripped. This could have been an extremely dangerous situation had it not been caught when it started. Our facility has 10 elderly residents with oxygen in use. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01ILBL5 Serial number: FR3402170 Name: William J. Miller Address: 2488 Dakota Trail SW City: Lilburn State: GA Zipcode: 30047-5771 Phone: 770 879-1475 Email: 96_karch@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Outlet Purchase date: December 29, 2004 How much did you pay for it? Don't remember What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? November 9, 2010 My wife turned on dishwasher and went to bed, I stayed up to watch TV. I went to the kitchen to get something to drink and then I smelled the acrid stench of burning plastic. There was smoke billowing out of the vents and I went to open the door, that usually shuts off the machine, but it continued to spray water. I then hit the cancel button, by then the smoke had become thick, when I hit the cancel button I saw sparks fly from the dishwasher and immediately ran to breaker box and threw the switch. WHY HAVE WE NOT HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FLSS6 Serial number: FR4305359 Name: Richard Ponseti Address: 1096 Scarlet Oak Ln City: Mandeville State: LA Zipcode: 70448 Phone: 9856249213 Email: rponseti@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Bought with new house Purchase date: December 2004 How much did you pay for it? $1000 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Started dishwasher and then went to the bedroom to watch tv. Starting smelling the burning plastic. The dishwasher had already shut down. The control board was burned just like all the pictures on here. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS0!FLBL6 Serial number: FR4302535 Name: Jeanine campbell Address: 157 forest valley rd City: pleasant valley State: ny Zipcode: 12569 Phone: 845 635 3116 Email: jeaninecampbell@ymail.com Store purchased from: PCRichards Purchase date: 2005? How much did you pay for it? $1,000+ ? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control board stopped working - smelled smoke --- Brand: KitchenAid Model number: KUDS02FRSS1 Serial number: FS5108555 Name: Alexis Gatto Address: 112 Park Drive City: Catonsville State: MD Zipcode: 21228 Phone: 410-744-1089 Email: alexisgatto@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Bray & Scarf Appliances (410-992-4122) Purchase date: Spring 2006 (need to check exact date) Detailed description of the issue: Same story as others...Fire in door area/control panel. Smelled something burning; identified quickly it was dishwasher; we turned off breaker. Control panel had plastic burned; melted electrical wires/components. No telling what could have happened if we were not home or turned on before bed as we often did. Repairman replaced/worked on control panel; I still don't feel this is safe. THIS IS INSANE THAT THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. Where is Kitchen Aid's moral responsibility??? --- Brand: KitchenAid Model number: KUDMO1TJBL0 Serial number: FM0432144 Name: Betty Hopkins Address: 3542 SE Brooklyn St City: Portland State: OR Zipcode: 97202 Phone: 5032304820 Email: shabu82@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Standard TV & Appliance Purchase date: cannot recall Detailed description of the issue: Dishwasher started cycle. Ran for about 25-30 minutes. Made a funny noise (like a pop), blew the circuit breaker and the smell of burning electrical components very strong in house. Wisp of smoke from underneath. Water in machine started to drain across floor. Are you interested in participating in a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool or Sears? Yes --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Sears Kenmore Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 66516059400 Serial number: fr 4804761 Name: Stephen McAndrew Address: 241 Overbrook Rd City: Dallas State: Pa Zipcode: 18612 Phone: 570 674-7999 Email: Steve@playitagainwb.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: Circuit board caught on fire and burnt the front of the machine lucky we were home. Are you interested in participating in a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool or Sears? Yes --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILWH Serial number: Name: RICHARD Address: SOCKOL City: CHICAGO State: IL Zipcode: 60634 Phone: 773-282-2458 Email: STKHANDLE@AOL.COM Store purchased from: ABT Purchase date: 12-18-2002 Detailed description of the issue: CIRCUIT BOARD FIRE IN TOP PANEL DOOR LUCKY WIFE WAS UP AT MIDNIGHT NOTICE BLACK SMOKE AND SPARKS COMING FROM DOOR CALLED OUT TO ME SAW THE SMOKE RAN DOWN STAIRS AND KILLED BREAKER. ADD INSULT TO INJURY NEXT DAY WENT TO APPLAINCE REPAIR SHOP THEY WANTED 118.57 FOR NEW CIRCUIT BOARD PART NO. 8564542 AND 168.93 FOR NEW PLASTIC CONTROL PANEL PART NO.8270233 FOR A TOTAL OF 287.50 SO WENT OUT AND BOUGHT A NEW GE DISHWASHER FOR 350.00 Are you interested in participating in a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool or Sears? Yes --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP02CRB52 Serial number: FT202840 Name: Jeff Silvers Address: 45 W. Honeysuckle Road City: Lake Forest State: Illinois Zipcode: 60045 Phone: 8476158835 Email: jsilvers@ameritech.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: After smelling smoke and then enteringo our kitchen, it was apparent that the dishwasher was not functioning properly. Thanksfully, we were home and much to our surprise, the top right corner of the dishwater was extremely warm to the touch and the inside sticker melted a bit. I can't explain what happened, other than to say that I'm thankful we didn't run the dishwasher at night as we were going to sleep. The smell is absolutely overbearing and the smoke is just looming in the house. What are our options, in terms of pursuing a safe repair and who's willing to pay the costs associated with this problem? Are you interested in participating in a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool or Sears? Yes --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUD101ILBS5 Serial number: FR3102088 Name: Greg P Address: City: State: WA Zipcode: 98221 Phone: 360-770-1523 Email: joypesaturo@comcast.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: August 2004 Detailed description of the issue: Fire in door area. Electrical burned wires. Turned off breaker. Lots of smoke and smell. Home was safe. No telling what could have happened if we were not home. Are you interested in participating in a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool or Sears? Yes --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: kudso1flbls Serial number: fr3303285 Name: Lynette Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 949-215-7223 Email: brinkis@cox.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: Black smoke spewing from inside of the door. Dishwasher did not turn off even though the door was open. Shut door and black smoke came out again. Are you interested in participating in a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool or Sears? Yes --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUD01-1 Serial number: FM4601049 Name: John Michael Wyatt Address: 6805 HWY 213 City: Mars Hill State: NC Zipcode: 28754 Phone: 8283809571 Email: mikewyatt8@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Asheville Mall, NC Purchase date: 12-16-2006 Detailed description of the issue: Unit caught on fire in the upper control panel, inside the tub, possibly the heating element. Smoke and some flames appeared from under the unit just as the breaker tripped, cutting electricity to the dishwasher. Burned dishwasher will be returned to Sears Asheville Mall by Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Are you interested in participating in a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool or Sears? Yes --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Sears Kenmore Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 587.16253400 Serial number: TH61949803 Name: Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 310-699-4764 Email: d12wilkesk@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: Connections in the power box are burnt. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Sears Kenmore Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665.175.79202 Serial number: FP2903433 Name: Jefferson Preston Address: 638 Meadowcrest Drive City: Highland Village State: Texas Zipcode: 75077 Phone: 214-769-7489 Email: otyce1@verizon.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 05/2004 Detailed description of the issue: Unit was in mid cycle. Started smoking, arcing, then flaming. Would not turn off, had to open breaker. Took panel off and board was cooked, cables and connector housings were melted. Lucky I was home.. Are you interested in participating in a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool Corporation? Yes --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDW03CTBL0 Serial number: FU3405723 Name: Edward Frye Address: 829 Lion Hope Road City: Clayton State: DE Zipcode: 19938 Phone: 302-653-1844 Email: sales@electricmotorwholesale.com Store purchased from: LOWES Purchase date: 05/23/2008 Detailed description of the issue: Smelled electrical fire in the kitchen about a week before dishwasher stopped working and could not locate it. Thinking it was something burning in the oven I dismissed the issue. After removing front cover of the dishwasher to diagnose the failure. I found a melted connector on control board and the large blue wire coming out of the connector was also melted and had stuck to the dishwashers insulation. Are you interested in participating in a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool Corporation? Yes --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJSS0 Serial number: Fl4340151 Name: Address: City: State: Zipcode: 80108 Phone: 720 231 6497 Email: ritvahsm@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Through Builder Genesee Now Lennar Purchase date: December, 2001 Circuit board manufacturer: Detailed description of the issue: Dishwasher made a big crack and as I went toward it large bright yellow flames shot out of the top right hand corner. I opened it and the machine would not turn off and now it was raining water in the kitchen. I closed the door and hit the drain button twice to shut it off. Somewhere during this time the flames stopped and now black billowing smoke that smelled awful came out of the corner. It smoked and smoldered for an hour or so. In the meantime, checked the electrical panel of the house and it had "not" tripped. Had I not been home, I don t know how long it would have run and smoldered and probably overheated or worse. KitchenAid sent a tech to see it and wants the machine, but says it could take up to 3 or 4 weeks and gosh darnit, they will give me $100. Since I am out the door to buy a new machine they are out of luck. They are useless. I suggested they get ahold of the company they want and I will work with that company to arrange to have it picked up at my convenience. They don t do it that way, so no go. They cannot go off script and work with me at all. I think they should replace the machine and race to pick this up to make sure it does not go back into circulation. They don t seem very concerned at all. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665.17054400 Serial number: FR4801379 Name: Jason Maples Address: 733 W 7th St City: Seymour State: IN Zipcode: 47274 Phone: 812.523.1302 Email: indiana.mapes@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2/18/2005 Detailed description of the issue: washer made a noise, then smoke started rolling out of the door. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLBL6 Serial number: FS0807358 Name: Scott Wittrock Address: 2201 College Pkwy City: Flower Mound State: TX Zipcode: 75028 Phone: 469-835-7490 Email: d.s.wittrock@verizon.net Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: July 2004 Detailed description of the issue: Just after starting the unit, smoke and white sparks started coming out of the side of the front panel. Had to shut off the house circuit breaker to stop the short circuit and the unit. Inspection showed the control board blackened around the main wire harness connector. Several wires running from the control panel had melted into the insulation in the door. Just like a lot of others, the unit is a little over 6 years old. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLWH6 Serial number: FR4602005 Name: Mark Pearl Address: 103 Greene Ln City: Summerville State: SC Zipcode: 29485 Phone: 843-851-1330 Email: mpearl@2gems.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: After approximately 10 minutes after starting dishwasher in the morning, it started smoking from the top right of the door. Threw the breaker to disconnect power. Opening the door would not stop the dishwasher. Removed door and top module panel to see that all the modules were scorched and most of the wires' insulation were melted. The black panel itself had started to melt. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: kud124sebl1 Serial number: ff3918016 Name: leighton arthur Address: 58160 E. Marmot Rd. City: Sandy State: Or. Zipcode: 97055 Phone: 503-622-3067 Email: leighton 5@frontier.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: smoke coming out of unit during drying cycle --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS5 Serial number: FR 3307433 Name: Andrea Gale Address: 120 East Pomello Drive City: Claremont State: CA Zipcode: 91711-1866 Phone: 909 626-5656 Email: charles909@me.com Store purchased from: Pacific Sales Purchase date: October 1994 Detailed description of the issue: Our kitchenAid dishwasher caught on fire. We believe it was an electrical related fire from the smell of the smoke coming from the inside of the door. We could not get the Dishwasher to stop running. We had to clime under our kitchen counter to un-plug it from the wall outlet. We had just started the dishwasher and were upstairs putting our kids to bed when we smelt the smoke. Do you know if KitchenAid will replace our Dishwasher? Also, we have two of the ktichenAid Dishwasher in our home. Thank goodness my husband was home to stop the Dishwasher before it catch the house on fire! --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBT3 Serial number: FR2205608 Name: Dale Wynkoop Address: 2711 Walnut Ridge Dr. City: Troy State: OH Zipcode: 45373 Phone: 937-339-9706 Email: dwynkoop@woh.rr.com Store purchased from: HH Gregg Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: While the dishwasher was running, a fire started in the control panel. Luckily, we were in the home and heard the unusual noise and saw the smoke. We opened the front door in order to stop the dishwasher. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01ILWH1 Serial number: FM5001638 Name: Anthony F. Address: City: Sterling Heights State: Michigan Zipcode: Phone: 248-377-7763 Email: neinspam@wideopenwest.com Store purchased from: ABC WareHouse Purchase date: Dec 2001 Detailed description of the issue: I was not home when the dishwasher finally quit. I tried to start a new load and the OP was dead so I took the door apart expecting a fuse or door switch problem. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILB52 Serial number: FP2902984 Name: John Power Address: 333 kansas st. City: ElSegundo State: Cal Zipcode: 90245 Phone: 310-748-3704 Email: jpower@live.com Store purchased from: JCC Homes [builder] Purchase date: September, 2003 Detailed description of the issue: 7 years after I bought my home 9/2003, a fire started out of the electrical control panel in my Kitchenaid dishwasher while it was "working". It continued working in spite of the smoke and fire. I turned it off by on hitching the door. It could have started a home fire if I wasn't home to turn it off!!! --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01IJBSO Serial number: FL231413 Name: Peter Moskaluk Address: 12 Blair Lane City: Dearborn State: MI Zipcode: 48120 Phone: 313 336 2746 Email: moskaluk@comcast.net Store purchased from: Contractor Purchase date: 8/15/2001 Detailed description of the issue: Burning odor came from front door. Stopped using dishwasher Disassembled and found that the circuit board had burnt. --- --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01IL Serial number: FM3401032 Full Name: Mani Kooner Address: Keighley Circle Town/City: Kanata State/Province: Ontario Postcode: K2K 3H8 Country: Canada Phone: 613-591-0000 Email: 42mani@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Nov 2003 How much did you pay for it? 1200 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control Board cought fire/smoke/steam/smell Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Sep 11, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1IL Serial number: FM3401032 Full Name: Manharjit Address: Keighley Circle Town/City: Kanata State/Province: Ontario Postcode: K2K 3H8 Country: Canada Phone: 613-591-066 Email: 42mani@gmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Fire sparks and smoke on front electronic display Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Sep 11,2010 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? NBC --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBS0 Serial number: FM3702251 Full Name: Jimmy Fiola Address: 6072 Pierre De Coubertin Town/City: Montreal State/Province: Quebec Postcode: H1N1S4 Country: Canada Phone: 514-251-9627 Email: jimmy.fiola@videotron.ca Store purchased from: Leon Purchase date: 2003-2004 How much did you pay for it? 1000$ What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Started the dishwasher and left the house 20mins later received a call from my neighbor that my smoke detector is on and unable to walk into the house entire apartment full with heavy smoke. Firefighter came closed the entire street broke my bay window and find the source of the fire. Obvious that my dishwasher control board caught on fire.Fire destroy half of my kitchen, smoke damage to all my stainless appliance.Only material lost no human lost cat and dog save by firefighter in extremism. Firefighter agree that 5 more minutes and the fire would have been very hard to control.Have to re-do my kitchen, window to replace, stove and microwave to replace, many kitchen equipment to replace ( toaster, kettle etc), cleaning of the entire house including the central air and painting of the house to remove the smoke smell. Estimate damage cost between 10000$-15000$ damage so far if not more. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. August 14th 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS02SRWH1 Serial number: FT0402279 Full Name: John Seckel Address: 11220 Paterson Road Town/City: Delta State/Province: British Columbia Postcode: V4E 2H2 Country: Canada Phone: 604 594 1316 Email: seckel@dccnet.com Store purchased from: Trail Appliances Purchase date: 1995 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? smoke from unit, burning electrical smell Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Aug 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-16482300 Serial number: FR0703063 Full Name: Lucie Lefebvre Address: 248 Viau Town/City: Chateauguay State/Province: Quebec Postcode: J6K2M7 Country: Canada Phone: 4506929549 Email: lucie.lef@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears,Lasalle Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? 1149.95 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? MotherBoard control panel exploded made a hole and caught fire in the wiring harness,black toxic smoke came out,turned breaker off and evacuated house with the kids Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 13 march 2012 --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: DWU9200ABX Serial number: A1474083HF Full Name: Alan Gray Address: 11 Kelso Crescent Town/City: Kamloops State/Province: B. C. Postcode: V2C 5A1 Country: Canada Phone: 250-573-7671 Email: BlueBlazer49@hotmail.com Store purchased from: ? Purchase date: ? How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Just 5 minutes into the cycle, smoke started coming from the vent in the door. I immediately shut the dishwasher off and the smoke stopped. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 2, 2012 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: Kenmore Serial number: 685749620 Full Name: Larry O'Hallarn Address: 8 Donaldson Rd. Town/City: Holland Landing State/Province: Ontario Postcode: L9N1J2 Country: Canada Phone: 905-836-4986 Email: larryo@highlandgm.com Store purchased from: Sears- Upper Canada Mall Purchase date: June 2004 How much did you pay for it? Approx $750 + taxes What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board started smoking and sparking. Did not burst into flames because we got to the breaker and shut it off in time. It would definetly have burst into flames had we not caught it in time. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. March 5/12 --- Brand: -- choose -- Model number: du915pwpq2 Serial number: ft2923038 Full Name: Mitchel Rauhala Address: Box 1905 Town/City: Didsbury State/Province: Ab Postcode: T0M 0W0 Country: Canada Phone: 403-335-9520 Email: mrauhala@telus.net Store purchased from: Trail Appliance Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? 500 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? No fire, melted wires, burnt fuse on control board Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Feb 25 2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDM0ITJBSI Serial number: FM2203884 Full Name: Melba Oliveira Address: 17 Sawston Circle Town/City: Brampton State/Province: Ontario Postcode: L7A 2N8 Country: Canada Phone: 9054955622 Email: melba.minakakis@sympatico.ca Store purchased from: Purchase date: July 2002 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught on fire through mid cycle. Started with black smoke coming from the panel with sparks. Strong burnt rubber smell filled my home. Lucky we were home and were able to avoid any serious damage. Usually we turn the machine on over night. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. February 18, 2012 How did you find us? TV News (please explain below) If by TV News, which station, where? CTV --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: MDB8750AWW Serial number: 25039818ET Full Name: Gail Michalenko Address: 4414 Rebeck Road Town/City: Narol State/Province: Manitoba Postcode: R1C 0C2 Country: Canada Phone: 204 661 4519 Email: michalenkosurveys@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Home Depot Purchase date: October 08 2004 How much did you pay for it? 639.00 + taxes What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Overheated inside causing melting of interior and products inside. Cupboards surrounding appliance were burning hot, but no damage as caught in time. Dishwasher is unusable. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 25th 2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDU02FRSS2 Serial number: FT3901547 Full Name: Michael Clark Address: 9 Slayton Court Town/City: Moncton State/Province: New Brunswick Postcode: E1G 5L6 Country: Canada Phone: 506-850-0385 Email: mikecclark@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Lounsburry Purchase date: Sept 11, 2007 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board burnt, and all electrical wires melted. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 17th, 2012 How did you find us? Google --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBS2 Serial number: FP2802428 Full Name: Robin Wells Address: 786 Markham St Town/City: Toronto State/Province: Ontario Postcode: M6G 2B5 Country: Canada Phone: 647 9610760 Email: robinwells@rogers.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? 1000.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. January 15 2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD101FLSS3 Serial number: FL1514505 Full Name: H Dysarsz Address: 1234 Main street Town/City: Vancouver State/Province: British Columbia Postcode: v6r4r6 Country: Canada Phone: 604 228-0300 Email: sentrydata@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Trail appliciance Purchase date: May 22, 2004 How much did you pay for it? $1217.14 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Smoke from Dishwasher started to fill the kitchen, no one was in kitchen at the time. Smoke was coming from the front of the unit and I immediately opened the door but it had already stopped running. Turns out the control board caught fire and burnt up, including, all the plug ins on the board, the back of board and through board to holder box etc and sound insulation. It also went up into another circuit board which situated above the one that caught fire. The thermal breaker did NOT blow so the overheated circuit kept the fire going !! The house breaker also did not blow!!!! This could easily have caused our house to burn down. If this had not happened right after dinner, say when we went to bed, we could have all died!!!!!!! Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Jan 7, 2012 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP02FR Serial number: FS4712527 Full Name: Michael Address: 32 Reilly's Run RR#3 Town/City: Minesing State/Province: Ontario Postcode: L0L1Y3 Country: Canada Phone: 705 7286284 Email: price-family@sympatico.ca Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2008 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Dishwasher stopped working no lights. Took the door off checked the control panel and noticed wires were burnt and burn spot on circuit board Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. December 2011 --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILBS2 Serial number: FP2902773 Full Name: Brenda Wrona Address: 1000 Carolwood Dr. Town/City: Victoria State/Province: British Columbia Postcode: V8X 3V2 Country: Canada Phone: 250-721-4871 Email: wrona@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: August 2004 How much did you pay for it? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Came home from walking our dogs and the whole kitchen smelled like burning electrical Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. December 31/11 --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516462300 Serial number: FR3519106 Full Name: Robert Abbott Address: 8 Laxford Drive Town/City: Kanata State/Province: ontario Postcode: k2k 3e2 Country: Canada Phone: 614-592-3014 Email: robertadrianabbott@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2004 How much did you pay for it? $650 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? A short in the control board caused a small fire. I happened to be in the kitchen at the time and was able to turn off the electricity. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. Dec 4, 2011 How did you find us? Google --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudio1ilbl1 Serial number: .FM5003497 Name: George La Prairie Address: 4142 Virginia crs City: North Vancouver BC State: British Columbia Zipcode: V7R 3Z6 Phone: 604 980 1868 Email: roselaprairie@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Colony Home Furnishings Purchase date: March 27 2003 How much did you pay for it? $770 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire)? Nov.28/11 smelled wires burning. Nov 29th,checked dedicated fuse breaker, removed the control panel which was burnt and the gang connectors at end of wires had melted. It could have been much worse as we usually turn the dishwasher on just before bedtime. Lives could have been lost and house destroyed. If you experience this problem, suggest you call your local fire department. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665 Serial number: 15952000 Name: JMDearing Address: c/o 399 The West Mall, 4th Floor City: Etobicoke State: Ontario Canada Zipcode: M9C 2Y2 Phone: 416 338 1753 Email: jdearing@toronto.ca Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? About 10-15 minutes into the wash, I heard a noise, I looked at the machine - fire coming out (same level as my child's head) followed by thick black smoke. Called 911 Fire Fighters showed me the melted control board and the wiring. Advised that if I hadn't been right there, the fire may likely have spread. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.16469300 Serial number: FR3713779 Name: Craig Barr Address: 3330 Timeless Drive City: Oakville State: Ontario Zipcode: L6L 6V4 Phone: 905-465-3229 Email: craig.barr@autodesk.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Fall 2004 How much did you pay for it? $1100.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? loud sizzling sound and thick black smoke pouring from front panel of dishwasher. Opened the door (HOT!) to turn it off but the cycle was still going and spraying hotwater around. Ran down to turn off the breaker. I shudder to think what would have happened if we were not home or if it was in the middle of the night. Horrible smell as well. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 66516462300 Serial number: fr3517478 Name: Terry Fenton Address: 10606 Santa Monica Drive City: Delta State: B.C. Zipcode: V4C 1P7 Phone: 604-596-9435 Email: ramtruck123@eastlink.ca Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2003 How much did you pay for it? 900.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? just after the warranty ran out I had to replace the ribbon between the circut boards and a relay.(225.00)Recently heard crackling sounds and smoke coming from the control area and found the Chinese made board burned up. Luckily I was close by and was able to shut off the power as there appeared to be no fuse in the machine.The machine is not repairable and is unsafe even if it was. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: kudio1ilbl2 Serial number: fp4522818 Name: claude gauthier Address: 1640 lunebourg City: laval State: quebec Zipcode: h7m 4v4 Phone: 450-663-5002 Email: claude.j.gauthier@videotron.ca Store purchased from: corbeil electrique Purchase date: april 24th 2004 How much did you pay for it? 795.99 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? during the wash cycle a burned smell was noticeable..the dishwasher stopped working and wont start anymore. There is a huge bubble of melted plastic right under the location were the clean light appears. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD10 11LBL0 Serial number: FM3402210 Name: David Brabyn Address: 6470 Berkley Place City: Burnaby State: BC Zipcode: V5E 4G5 Phone: (604) 525-1051 Email: dbrabyn@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Edmonds Appliance Purchase date: approx 2007 How much did you pay for it? $850 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Running dish washer. Smoke started poring out Vent. Opened machine to stop nothing happened and it kept washing. Ran to central power panel to turn off. Smell of electrical fire still in kitchen --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: KUDS02SRBLO Serial number: FS4601656 Name: John Address: Millar City: Ucluelet State: British Columbia Zipcode: V0R3A0 Phone: 250-726-2425 Email: jmillar8@telus.net Store purchased from: Sears Canada Purchase date: Jan. 2006 How much did you pay for it? $1180 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Started smoking from area of control board. I believe I caught the smell and saw the smoke prior to a fire developing. We usually put the dishwasher on prior to going to bed!!! --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-16462300 Serial number: FR3216057 Name: Michael Belsey Address: 938 Ottawa street City: Midland State: Ontario Zipcode: L4R5E5 Phone: 7055267910 Email: mbelsey@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: December, 2003 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Sparks, smoke and a terrible smell that didnt go away for hours. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU 2300 Serial number: FM 3601838 Name: Philip Bedard Address: 81 Corley Ave. City: Toronto State: Ontario Zipcode: M4E 1T8 Phone: 416=694-7588 Email: philipbedard@rogers.com Store purchased from: Sears Canada Purchase date: Sept 9, 2002 How much did you pay for it? $829.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Dishwasher was running. I was in the basement and smelled a very acrid odour. Went into the kitchen and saw that there was a black burn mark on the dishwasher just above the control panel. I cut the power to the dishwasher. So far Whirlpool has only offered a %20 reduction on a new purchase. A neighbor with a 2001 Maytag dishwasher experienced the same sitaution. She was given a new dishwasher for $150. I don't understand the discrepancy. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665-16483300 Serial number: FR3410688 Name: B. Adams Address: 7 Gavril City: Fulford State: Quebec Zipcode: J0E1S0 Phone: 450-539-1078 Email: bonita.32@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Granby, Quebec Purchase date: Sept 2004 How much did you pay for it? $1093.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control board panel caught fire. Could of burnt the house down as it is an under-counter model Sears Kenmore Elite. I guess they make them to break. So much for reducing enviromental waste!?? --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: GU2300XTLS3 Serial number: FP4601290 Name: Dale Luko Address: 27783 96th Avenue City: Maple Ridge State: B.C. Zipcode: V2W 1L4 Phone: 604-462-8097 Email: theloghouse@telus.net Store purchased from: Haney Sewing and Sound Purchase date: November 2003 How much did you pay for it? approx 600.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? the control board caught fire --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FLSS3 Serial number: FR2117609 Name: DOUG MCDOUGALL Address: 2024 WOODVILLE ROAD City: WOODVILLE State: NOVA SCOTIA Zipcode: B0P 1G0 Phone: 902 678 6351 Email: douglasmcdougall@belliant.net Store purchased from: Stage Two Purchase date: Oct. 2004 How much did you pay for it? 1150.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? loaded unit pushed start within a couple of minutes there was smoke coming out the vents pushed cancel nothing happened ran and pulled breaker, if I had been going out there would have been tragic results we trusted that Kitchen Aid made a safe product thats why we went for the more higher end dishwasher. --- Brand: Whirlpool dishwasher Model number: gu2300xtlq1 Serial number: fp1403921 Name: Bill Bacher Address: 203 Hilltop dr City: ayr State: Ontario Zipcode: N0B1E0 Phone: 5195726776 Email: wmcb777@gmail.com Store purchased from: Not Sure Purchase date: Not Sure How much did you pay for it? Not Sure What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Control Board caught fire --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDKO3FTSSO Serial number: FU2607291 Name: Gerry Chatelain Address: 720 2nd Ave NE City: Salmon Arm State: BC Zipcode: V1E1H2 Phone: 250-832-5457 Email: gerry720@telus.net Store purchased from: Crown Purchase date: 2007 How much did you pay for it? 800 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Burned plastic smell-thought it was something on the coils but couldn't see anything. Repair person found that the selenoid switch that opens the detergent door was burned out-control panel replaced-but didn't solve the problem-door still doesn't work but can use dishwasher-don't know if we want to after reading all these comments. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.739121 Serial number: FP2901367 Name: Brenda Morris Address: 1403 Leonard Avenue City: Cornwall State: Ontario Zipcode: K6J1M9 Phone: 613-937-0588 Email: ridals@cogeco.ca Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? 800.00 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? I was right by the machine when it made a loud crackling sound and I saw smoke coming from the machine. It was in the early stages of its cycle. I opened the door to the machine to cut the power. My husband joined me at that point and we both saw lots of smoke and some flames in the area of the control panel. The fire left an acrid, burnt plastic odour that lingered for most of the day. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.7797K703 Serial number: F03803659 Name: Glenn Warkentin Address: 9408 Almond Cres. SE City: Calgary State: Alberta Zipcode: T2J 1B6 Phone: 403-813-2568 Email: howiegw@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Dec27, 2010 How much did you pay for it? $682.49 CDN What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Although I purchased this appliance in December, due to numerous plumbing issues in my residence, I was only able to install it on January 22nd, 2011. I have used it 3 times now, and thus far there have been no problems. However, in light of the amount of postings I have read on the internet; as well as TV reports, I have absolutely zero confidence in this dishwasher, and will be contacting Sears about a replacement. I can report that in the 3 instances in which I have used it, there has been a noticeable "electrical" odour in my kitchen, which I'm sure will be attributed to the the "newness" of the appliance. Note, that the install conformed with all instructions and building codes. --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO2SRWH2 Serial number: FT3101240 Name: Robert Pfefferle Address: 212 46 ave West Box 721 City: Claresholm State: Alberta Zipcode: T0L 0T0 Phone: 403-625-2496 Email: 1robert@telus.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2006 How much did you pay for it? $ 1200 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Thermal fuse has blown twice, the last time with a hot electrical smell. luckily it didnt catch on fire. The Sears tech openly admitted that there was no repair that would fix the problem. I took it out and replaced it with a Bosch --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLBL3 Serial number: FP4902058 Name: Diane Sandbrand Address: 146 West Springs Pl SW City: Calgary State: AB Zipcode: T3H 4W2 Phone: 403-228-9423 Email: dsandbrand@gmail.com Store purchased from: The Brick Purchase date: don't recall How much did you pay for it? don't recall What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The dishwasher was running, and i smelled smoke. We investigated and found smoke pouring out the exhaust of the dishwasher on the front. When we opened the door, billows of horrible smelling smoke was pouring out of the dishwasher. The dishwasher lights wouldn't go out, so we had to flip the breaker. When we finally took the dishes out of the dishwasher, they had an oily smoke film on them. The smoke from the dishwasher was horrible - you could taste it and it smelled electrical in nature. --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665 16482300 Serial number: FR 1804232 Name: Greg Mooney Address: 28 Sienna Hills View S.W. City: Calgary State: Alberta Zipcode: T3H 2Y9 Phone: 403 244 6890 Email: gregmooney@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 5 yrs ago approx How much did you pay for it? $600 or $700 approx What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? We were standing beside it so we had to blow it out a couple of times and it caused slight smoke damage. I moved quickly to shut off the water and trip the 110 circuit at the main house electric box --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1DJWHO Serial number: FM0609889 Name: SHARON LEIPERT Address: 7475 KILREA CRESCENT City: BURNABY State: BRITISH COLUMBIA Zipcode: V5A 3N8 Phone: 604-420-3253 Email: sharon.fiander@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: February 2002 How much did you pay for it? Approximately $1,000.00 + What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? The control panel caught fire. There was a loud bang and a foot high flame shot out of the panel. The smell of burning electrical circuitry was very strong. Fortunately, I was standing by the cupboard when it happened. I had been upstairs sewing and came down for something. This just happened today (Jan. 23/11). --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665 Serial number: fl3011494 Name: Candice & Ric Locke Address: 2562 Burian Drive City: Coquitlam State: BC Zipcode: V3K5W9 Phone: 604 7850364 Email: candiceb@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? control panel caught fire --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDSOLOLWH5 Serial number: FR3101323 Name: MARY PELLEGRINO Address: 33 ELENA CRST City: TORONTO State: ONTARIO Zipcode: L6A 2J4 Phone: 4168325443 Email: GREENS333@ROGERS.COM Store purchased from: SEARS CANADA Purchase date: OCT 2004 How much did you pay for it? 1000+ What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? CONTROL PANEL CAUGHT FIRE What is the extent of your financial damages? DISHWASHER DISTROYED, ALMOST COUNTER TOP --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJ Serial number: FL4944267 Name: Artur S. Address: City: Windsor State: Ontario Zipcode: Phone: Email: artben@cogeco.ca Store purchased from: The Brick Purchase date: December 2001 How much did you pay for it? Over $1000 What went wrong and when (control board caught fire, drain hose failure caused flood, etc)? Smoke and burning plastic smell came from the control panel of the dishwasher. Pressed Cancel button, and disconnected circuit breaker. Lucky to be at home and awake or the house could have caught the fire. --- Brand: KitchenAid Model number: KUDSO1ILBL5 Serial number: FR3101924 Name: Rima Address: 355 hwy77 City: leamington State: ontario Zipcode: n8h3v5 Phone: 5193222438 Email: rimamast@sympatico.ca Store purchased from: Duncan's Purchase date: cannot recall Detailed description of the issue: Sparks came out of the dishwasher as it was running a normal load followed by smoke. Pressing the cancel button did nothing as water continued to fly around and smoke continued to escalate. The only solution (luckily my husband was home as I would have never known what to do) was to shut the breaker. A very dangerous situation as the smoke was quit thick in the kitchen and the children were right in front of the dishwasher when sparks began. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLSS6 Serial number: FR471573 Name: Kenmore Address: 60 Gatcombe Circle City: Richmond Hill State: Ontario Zipcode: l4c 9p5 Phone: 416 624 9876 Email: emarom@rogers.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: July 05 Detailed description of the issue: Circuit board on door caught fire Are you interested in participating in a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool or Sears? Yes --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJWH1 Serial number: FM2702034 Name: Lisa Gardner Address: 456 West Puce Road, RR1 City: Belle River State: Ontario Zipcode: N0R1A0 Phone: 519-727-4479 Email: lisa.gardner@hp.com Store purchased from: Essex Appliance Purchase date: not sure Detailed description of the issue: Dishwasher control panel caught fire shortly after it was started. Kitchen began to fill with smoke before I noticed it. Thank God I did not start it before bed as I normally do. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665.16489300 Serial number: FR3304657 Name: Michael Address: Kalyniak City: Durham State: Ontario Zipcode: N0G 1R0 Phone: 519-3.69-6786 Email: kalyniak@gmail.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: October 2004 Detailed description of the issue: This Kenmore "Elite" dishwasher caught fire inside the control panel Sept 1, 2010. The circuit board was destroyed, with soot all over, the ribbon cables inside were burned through, and plastic was melted on the front panel and the plastic case that held the control circuit. It fizzed, smoke came out the top curling under the countertop, and arcing was seen as the door was opened. It is obviously unusable. Sears wanted to charge me for a service tech to have a look. I insisted that since it was a fire hazard they should pay for a service tech to have a look and assess. I insisted the complete an electrical safety issue form which they did over the phone. Not sure what it means, but I won't use this dishwasher again, nor any Whirpool manucfactured product. Could have burned down the house for heavens sake. --- Detailed description of the issue: 5 year old dishwasher was started by our babysitter while looking after my 4 year old during the day. Soon after the dishwasher was started smoke and flames started flying out the door. Luckily a neighbor was home and she shut off the breaker. Upon personally removing the door panel noticed it is the control panel that caught fire and melted all the wiring. Kitchenaid will rush someone here within 7-10 days to diagnose the problem. Now that's service??? Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLSS6 Serial number: FR4310493 Name: Steve Address: City: Ontario State: Canada Zipcode: Phone: 905-484-1846 Email: sdixon16@gmail.com --- Detailed description of the issue: I purchased my Kitchenaid dishwasher in 2003. The original control panel was replaced a few months ago due to it being damaged by a repair technician that was fixing a different problem on the dishwasher. I had not had a problem with the control panel previously and didn't expect a problem with the new one that was installed by the Whirlpool authorized technician. On May 24, 2010, we started the dishwasher and soon smelled burning plastic which we detected was coming from the dishwasher. Smoke started pouring out from the vent holes in the upper right-side door panel. The smoke was toxic and it gave both my wife and I headaches right away. We opened the door to the dishwasher to shut it off. The burning plastic smell in the kitchen remained very strong for a couple of days. We usually start the dishwaher at night just before we go to sleep. It was sheer luck that this happened during the day while we were home and awake, otherwise it may have started a fire and we may not have been alive to recount our experience. A Whirlpool authorized technician came out and diagnosed the exact same issue as shown in the pictures on this website, which I saw first-hand myself. Now I have been waiting for the technician to come back and do the repair. He has to change boards and the whole wiring harness on the machine since it was damaged too. The wiring harness will not be delivered until June 18, 2010 and they cannot schedule a repair appointment until they receive all the parts. So in all likelihood it will be a month that I'll have been washing all our pots/pans and dishes by hand, however I feel lucky that a fire didn't break out while we were sleeping!!! Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS Serial number: FP1510427 Name: Address: City: OAKVILLE State: ONTARIO Zipcode: Phone: 416-568-4443 Email: mr.feltrin@gmail.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Burning smell when using the unit over the last two weeks. Finally decided to investigate and opened up the door to access the control panel. Found the SAME wires and connections as in the pictures below had begun to blacken and melt. These are the WHITE/Red wire from the CON1 P6 Terminal and also the TAN-Brown wire from the CON2 P8 terminal. I got this before any serious damage was done. Called Whirlpool and they are sending a tech over tomorrow..the mention of FIRE seemd to get their attention. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILWH2 Serial number: FP2906405 Name: Alan Address: City: State: BC Zipcode: Phone: 250-768 two eight seven nine Email: A10ThunderboltII@hotmail.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Dishwasher was installed in home we purchased. After a few days, the dishwasher emitted burnt plastic/electronic smell. A day later the dishwasher stopped working. Pulled circuit board to find burns marks on it. Ordered replacement circuit board and fuse and replaced. Dishwasher worked fine. It has now 4 months later -- and again, burning smell from the circuit board area. Fully expect the board to burn out again. Was surprised to find this web site this time around (it wasn't available in Dec 09 as far as all my Googling showed). This suggests that now there will many others whose dishwashers are reaching a threshold where this will be a problem. Surprised that the replacement circuit board also is failing. Does this mean the circuit board is faulty, or that another part of the dishwasher is causing the circuit board to be faulty? Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLSS2 Serial number: FP2702114 Name: Address: City: State: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Zipcode: Phone: 613-225-5886 Email: castlebrooklane@gmail.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Last night putrid smoke started pouring out of our 7 year old dishwasher, during the wash cycle. Luckily we were in the living room when we smelled burning plastic, and immediately opened the dishwasher door to shut off the unit. Our first thought was that something had dropped onto the heating element, and was melting, but there was nothing out of place! The dishwasher had worked fine up until this point. Luckily we caught it, and limited the damage. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDM01FK Serial number: 8531051 Name: Susan Stevens Address: PO Box 1262 City: Bragg Creek State: Alberta, Canada Zipcode: T0L0K0 Phone: 403 949-8489 Email: stevens1@xplornet.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Control panel and wires got fire. Black and toxic smoke was all over house. Bad quality and dangerous dishwasher Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDM01TJ Serial number: 8524569 Name: Seokhee Kim Address: 65 Evanshen Crescent City: Kanata State: Ontario Zipcode: K2K 2Z7 Phone: (613)254-5632 Email: seokheekim@gmail.com --- Brand: Sears Kenmore dishwasher Model number: 665.1646.3300 Serial number: FR1906487 Full Name: Greg Steves Address: 4970 LA Quinta Pl Town/City: Victoria State/Province: british Columbia Postcode: v8y3g9 Country: Canada Phone: 250-595-1044 Email: steveshouse@telus.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2005 How much did you pay for it? ? What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Ran the dishwasher afterdinner, we were all in the kitchen when my wife noticed black smoke coming from the control panel. We immediately opened the door and turned off the breaker. THANK GOD WE WERE HOME Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. April 9, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: Maytag dishwasher Model number: mdb7100aww Serial number: 25654658zm Full Name: Drew Brooks Address: 2315 Mcgraw Town/City: Penticton State/Province: B.C Postcode: v2a 3p7 Country: Canada Phone: 250 492-6634 Email: drewbrooks123@live.ca Store purchased from: Purchase date: How much did you pay for it? 1200.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? control board caught fire filled whole hose with smoke and fumes Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. 06042012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUD01ISBL5 Serial number: FR2401206 Full Name: Patrice Trottier Address: 2081 Montarville Town/City: St-Bruno-de-Montarville State/Province: Quebec Postcode: J3V 3V8 Country: Canada Phone: 450 653 7915 Email: patrice.trottier@videotron.ca Store purchased from: Corbeil Purchase date: 2004-06-11 How much did you pay for it? 1289.99 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire in 2006 had replace it. Never work well after Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. dont recall How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS Serial number: FSD1018832 Full Name: Dick Folk Address: 167 Douglas Shore Cl. S.E. Town/City: Calgary State/Province: Alberta Postcode: T2Z 2K8 Country: Chile Phone: 403-720-5556 Email: folkd@shaw.ca Store purchased from: Trail Appliances Calgary Purchase date: 11/Jul/2005 How much did you pay for it? Enough What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Since purchase have replaced thermal breaker at control panel 4 times ( kitchenaid has kit for this. Maybe they know they have a thermal problem at their control panel???). Finally relaced with aftermarket thermo-coupler and dishwasher functioned well for 2 years. This week it failed again showing a code that the heating element was not funtional. Tested heating element and found it to be OK (Yes, I am A technician) Acsessed the control panel and found wiring had been hot enough to melt insulation inside door of dishwasher and adhere to the wiring harness. Tested all cicuitry and found all to be ok. Reset panel as per instructions found on internet and dishasher is functioning, but am afraid to leave dishwasher running unattended as heat inside door may cause fire and I sure as hell want to be there if it does. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. May `16 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS1 Serial number: FP0709688 Full Name: Tricia Killam Address: 2732 Route 106 Town/City: Boundary Creek State/Province: NB Postcode: E1G 4M6 Country: Canada Phone: 506 372-9736 Email: todd10@nb.sympatico.ca Store purchased from: Lounsbury Purchase date: March 14, 2003 How much did you pay for it? 1805.00 What went wrong (control board caught fire)? Control board caught fire Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. July 6, 2012 How did you find us? Google If by TV News, which station, where? --- Brand: KitchenAid dishwasher Model number: KUDC30CXSS Serial number: F21310666 Full Name: aida fahoum Address: 11 barfield avenue Town/City: east york State/Province: ontario Postcode: m4j4n4 Country: Canada Phone: 4169887401 Email: aida@rogers.com Store purchased from: tasco Purchase date: 2012 How much did you pay for it? unsure - it was installed when we bought our home What went wrong (control board caught fire)? leaking water at base of unit. Please state the date of the incident/fire/damage. thick white smoke filled entire home How did you find us? Yahoo If by TV News, which station, where? --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS5 Serial number: FR2402766 Name: A. Elisa Bakker Address: 523 8th Ave City: Kirkland State: WA Zipcode: 98033 Phone: 425 828 1473 Email: e.bakker@comcast.net Store purchased from: Albert Lee Appliances Seattle Purchase date: 4/14/2005 Detailed description of the issue: While hosting a party about 1/2 hour into the wash cycle we smelled an electrical fire. Smoke was spewing out of the dishwasher while it continued the wash cycle. We could not turn it off with the control panel. Opening the dishwasher caused smoke from the electrical fire to engulf the kitchen. We had to shut off the electricity at the breaker box. I am shocked there is not a fuse in the dishwasher. The short will not cause your breaker to trip. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: kuds0flss5 Serial number: fr3311902 Name: Todd Marchant Address: 537 Tulip Lane City: Vero Beach State: Florida Zipcode: 32963 Phone: 772-234-1232 Email: todd@veroinsurance.com Store purchased from: Jetson Purchase date: 2006 Detailed description of the issue: Flames shot out of the top right side on to our cabnets. This happend right after my wife turned the dishwasher on.I went to the breaker box and killed the power to it. The unit is cooked all the wires and circuit boards are melted. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: kuds01flbt3 Serial number: fr1401967 Name: Roger Byers Address: p.o. box 5127 City: Hendersonville State: N.C. Zipcode: 28792 Phone: 828 685 8607 Email: rogerbyers@byersprecision.com Store purchased from: Haywood Appliance Purchase date: 2005 Detailed description of the issue: Wife will not use from fear of fire. Last 2 times used there was a hot wire type smell. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665 Serial number: FK2322099 Name: David Budnick Address: 5115 Greenfield City: Brighton State: Mi Zipcode: 48114 Phone: 810-229-7720 Email: ddbudnick@msn.com Store purchased from: Sears/ 12 Oaks Mall Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: while dishwasher was running it stopped and began to smell like an electrical fire. Opened door to stop cycle and awaiting your reply. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665-16483300 Serial number: FR3410911 Name: G. Charney Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 973.476.3818 Email: pbcharney@verizon.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: August 2004 Detailed description of the issue: We loaded up the dishwasher after dinner and started the usual normal wash cycle. After about 10-15 minutes our son started screaming that something wasn't right with the dishwasher. I ran into the kitchen and there was smoke pouring out the top; coming from the control panel. I opened up the front and the cycle did not shut off like it usually would, they water kept running. At this point the smoke turned into 6-12 inch flames coming out the side of the control panel. The "cancel" button would not turn anything off. My wife ran down to our basement and flipped the circuit breaker and it finally shut off and stopped the flames. The smell was horrible, noxious fumes of burnt plastic. Sears said that this machine is not under recall --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUD011JBTO Serial number: FM0411381 Name: Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 219-762-8641 Email: p.madison1@verizon.net Store purchased from: Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: Heard loud noise from dishwasher....ran to see what problem was....smoke pouring from unit, I opened door and flame shot out..... of course, unit no longer works....currently waiting on Kitchen-Aid to get back to me --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FKSS0 Serial number: KM0510724 Name: George & Tina Vasu Address: 31151 Doral Place City: Laguna Niguel State: CA Zipcode: 92677 Phone: 949-363-8715 Email: tina@tinavasu.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: Dishwasher literally caught on fire. Fire was coming through the right side of the door panel. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS2 Serial number: FP3612058 Name: Steven Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 905-929-2123 Email: steven.jurincic@ic.gc.ca Store purchased from: Sears Canada Purchase date: 2003 Detailed description of the issue: My wife started the dishwasher and heard a pop almost immediately. Smoke started billowing out of the right side of the washer. She opened the door to stop the cycle. Kitchenaid is going to replace the control board and all the wires going to board for free. A similar replacement would cost me $800. Are you kidding me! They should be paying me $800. Im going to fix the dishwasher and sell it to someone who wants to burn their house down intentionally. Horrible products! I asked the customer service rep if they would like to install my repaired dishwasher in their home. Apparantly that was a personal attack. Go figure. I guess in a round about way I was threatening to burn her house down. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665.16053400 Serial number: fr5103345 Name: mg Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 973 736 5599 Email: scoopy89@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: The dishwasher was set to a delayed cycle and caught fire during the early morning hours. The burn marks are over the Kenmore Elite log. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDM01TJBL0 Serial number: FK3702922 Name: L. O. BASS Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 615-752-3044 Email: checkerman2001@comcast.net Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: We had family over for the weekend and after dinner the dishwasher was loaded and we started to smell electrical smoke, the breaker did not trip had to manualy flip it. Smoke came out of the right upper corner of the door,the circut board and the flat ribbon wire were fried --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01ILBLZ Serial number: FP2901731 Name: Dave Waller Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 781-704-6897 Email: firewaller@aol.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: We loaded the washer which had had a circuit board and wiring harness repair about a year earlier. The repair was done by a local firm. Very early into the cycle, a steady flame shot out of the near the latch opening - the flame was about ten inches long and very intense. Fortunately for us, my wife was in the kitchen, yelled "dishwasher fire" and I ran to the breaker panel and cut power to the unit. I did manage to find some parts online and get the machine running again, because I was sick of calling the repairman and pouring money into the unit. It has since developed a new problem; water cannot enter the machine. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665 17389300 Serial number: FR3106273 Name: Alex Malaguti Address: City: fredericksburg State: va Zipcode: 22408 Phone: 540-710-0093 Email: asebay@verizon.net Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 10/2004 Detailed description of the issue: Kenmore Elite, made electrical noise for a few seconds and smoke started coming out of control panel, within seconds I opened it and electrical flames were coming out of seam at top of inside wall, dishwasher was still running spraying water on arching flames. Ran down to circuit breaker and de-energized breaker. Whirlpool and sears say that my model is not part of the recall even though my model number is listed and my serial number is in between the units "effected" AND the failure was the same that was detailed in the RECALL. People are going to die because of this problem! --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665 15912001 Serial number: FL0608048 Name: Scott Breier Address: City: Huntington State: NY Zipcode: 11743 Phone: 516-241-5779 Email: shbmets@verizon.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 12/2000 Detailed description of the issue: Kenmore Elite dishwasher began making noise and smell of smoke came from front panel. Suddenly flames were shooting out of one of the openings on the panel. Soot all over the front panel. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FLSS3 Serial number: FP4701616 Name: Ronald Davis Address: 3711 Woodlake rd City: Bellingham State: WA Zipcode: 98226 Phone: 1 360 708-9561 Email: imoutru!hotmail.com Store purchased from: LOWES Purchase date: 7-17-2005 Detailed description of the issue: Came upstairs to The Acrid Smell of Electrical Wires Melting and saw the Smoke. I opened the door assuming a plastic lid fell on the heating element only to find there wasn't any and the Integrated console was no longer functioning. I shut off the Breaker and searched for the source of the fire. Called for Service. They Scheduled an appointment for me two weeks out and when asked Mary, EX 7877, said she had never heard anything about this type of issue before. I told her of this site and informed her she wouldn't be able to say she never heard about it to anyone else from here on out. I truly believe this is a case of Planned Obsolescence.! --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS6 Serial number: FR4614215 Name: Steven Clary Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 1-707-773-2836 Email: claryspm@sonic.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 4/19/05 Detailed description of the issue: We heard a popping noise from the kitchen tonight (8/31/2010). It happened again and we smelled smoke. We rushed into the kitchen to find smoke billowing out of the dishwasher. I opened the door and the smoke was coming out of the right-side door vent. I pushed the Cancel button, left the door open, and aired out the kitchen. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: kudi01flss5 Serial number: fr3207220 Name: James Kampschroeder Address: 4418 Orchard Rd. City: New Haven State: Mo. Zipcode: 63068 Phone: 573 459 2357 Email: jimndeb@fidnet.com Store purchased from: Roettering Appliance Purchase date: 11/04 Detailed description of the issue: Control pannel ciccuit board burned up. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJ Serial number: 8269908B Name: Wilson Address: 3278 Yorktown Drive City: Roswell State: GA Zipcode: 30075 Phone: 4049360650 Email: sherrae.girlscouts@live.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: Detailed description of the issue: Dishwasher began smoking while in the wash cycle. White upward whitesmoke was seen coming from the door of the unit. It smells like burning rubber. Unit will not come on. It appears as though the panel has burned out. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDM01TJ Serial number: FK4907450 Name: D Fitzsimmons Address: 1570 Badger Cyn City: Arroyo Grande State: CA Zipcode: 93420 Phone: 8054892597 Email: denfitzs@hotmail.com Store purchased from: Local appliance retailer - non-big box Purchase date: Jan 2001 Detailed description of the issue: Like most everyone else - I was running the washer - about 1/2 hr into cycle when we smelled burning electrical. I could smell the right side of the control panel was the source. Luckily was able to turn the unit off before any further damage occurred. I expect mine will look very similar to the pictures Steve Chambers posted. Failures like this usually occur when overloaded connector contacts oxidize then burn up taking the rest of the control panel with it. If I were the manufacturing engineer for this product, I would consider this a serious design flaw issue. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDD03DTBL2 Serial number: FO0801223 Name: Kathrena Franks Address: 31303 US 69 S City: Big Cabin State: OK Zipcode: 74332 Phone: 9187835550 Email: bigcabin@aol.com Store purchased from: Sears Tulsa OK Purchase date: 03-18-2010 Detailed description of the issue: lights on console flashing. Opened drawer and console so hot it blistered my fingers. Neither Sears nor Kitchenaid willing to do anything. I am afraid to plug the thing back up. Too dangerous. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJSS1 Serial number: FM3307964 Name: Ken Henke Address: 23807 Se 248th PL City: Maple Valley State: WA Zipcode: 98038 Phone: 425-413-6003 Email: kenhenke@comcast.net Store purchased from: Southtouwns Appliance Purchase date: Sept. 2003 Detailed description of the issue: On 8/12 after the diswasher was running for 4-5 minutes, it began to smoke in the upper right corner. The smell wa electrical and go progressively worse over a 10-15 sec. period. I had to but the fire out with a fire extinguisher. After taking apart, the controler board had melted along with several of the connectors. The parts alone are $770. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665.15919001 Serial number: fm0324619 Name: Mike Strutton Address: 8975 Meadow Walk City: Villa Rica State: GA Zipcode: 30180 Phone: 770-456-5700 Email: strutton1@mac.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 2/26/2002 Detailed description of the issue: The control borad caught on fire. Filled the kitchen with smoke and flames were shooting out of the front corner of the unit. If we weren't present in the kitchen, the house could have easily gone up in flames. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: fm4403779 Serial number: kudp01dlwh0 Name: kristy heinrichs Address: 7448 samuel dr City: indianapolis State: in Zipcode: 46259 Phone: 3174145431 Email: kheinrichs6@yahoo.com Store purchased from: sears Purchase date: 2005 Detailed description of the issue: on 7/25/10 i started my dishwasher and went to back of house to get baby out of bed. i smelled smoke so went to front of house and saw smoke coming out of the dishwasher. i opened it to see if something had melted. saw nothing and then looked at control panel where smoke was still coming out. have not been able to use dishwasher since and i have 6 children. the purpose of having a dishwasher was to make life easier. please help!!! --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FL Serial number: FP3005938 Name: Gerald Osgood Address: 95 Stewart Dr. NE City: Atlanta State: Ga Zipcode: 30342 Phone: 4047877633 Email: ogerald@bellsouth.net Store purchased from: RCS Purchase date: Oct. 2004+- Detailed description of the issue: On 8/14/10, approx. 4-5 min after starting dishwasher, smoke and fire began coming out of top right of door. We opened the door and shut off the breaker. Luckily we were in the kitchen when this happened and hadn't left the house. Have called KitchenAid but have not yet received a return call yet. --- Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665.15919001 Serial number: fm0324619 Name: Mike Strutton Address: 8975 Meadow Walk City: Villa Rica State: GA Zipcode: 30180 Phone: 770-456-5700 Email: strutton1@mac.com Store purchased from: Mitchell Appliance Purchase date: Feb 2001 Detailed description of the issue: Circuit board in door caught on fire. Luckily we were home an present in the room at the time. Wire harnesses and circuit board and casing is melted and burned up. --- Detailed description of the issue: Kenmore Elite SS dishwasher. Burnt control panel. Part is a whirlpool 8534963 / rn00nj9b Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665.17463300 Serial number: FR3309763 Name: Mark Bland Address: 1500 Crowntree Ct City: Raleigh State: nc Zipcode: 27614 Phone: 919 845 8858 Email: mbland@nc.rr.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: --- Detailed description of the issue: I was closing up the kitchen, ready to go upstairs for the night, when my dishwasher began making a very odd grinding sound. As I walked closer to investigate, black smoke began billowing out from the top of the dishwasher. I opened the dishwasher door to peek inside; nothing looked out of place. At that moment I realized that the smoke was only coming out of the top right corner of the dishwasher door. I stepped back just in time to see FLAMES exiting the top right panel of my dishwasher door. I was in shock; I could not believe what I was seeing. I immediately woke up my husband and he turned off the power source to the dishwasher. I can't help but wonder....What If I had not been downstairs when smoke began pouring out of the dishwasher moments before bursting into flames? That fire would have immediately set my wood cabinets up in flames, quickly spreading to our hardwood floors. Our home & family could have been destroyed last night from this major malfunction. KitchenAid's product flaw is putting lives at risk; they must take responsibility for their unsafe product! I find it interesting (& disturbing) how many similar KitchenAid fire incidents there are. I also find it interesting that many of us have similar Models beginning with KUD. This should make it so simple for KitchenAid to connect the dots and realize that they need to begin a major RECALL! How many more incidents does there need to be before KitchenAid takes action???!!! Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDIO1ILBL2 Serial number: FP4522582 Name: Erin Bassi Address: City: Reno State: NV Zipcode: 89519 Phone: 775-828-9754 Email: bassifam@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Lowes Purchase date: Fall 2003/2004 --- Detailed description of the issue: The dishwasher made a strange gringing noice and then we saw smoke coming out the door. We tried to turn it off, but it would not stop running. When we opened it water went everywhere. The power supply was wired into a light switch, so we were able to flip the switch to get it to turn off. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665.16023401 Serial number: FS0802791 Name: Beth McAndrew Address: City: Apex State: NC Zipcode: Phone: 919-363-3752 Email: mcandrewmb@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Feb 2005 or 2006 --- Detailed description of the issue: Started Dishwasher shortly before leaving for work. Was in the process of making lunch when I smelled an electric burning smell. As I was searching for the source of the smell the dishwasher began to make a slight grinding noise. At the moment I was looking at it due to the noise a small flame came out from the top right side (as your facing it) of the door. I quickly unplugged the dishwasher from under the sink. I then poured water in the area where I had seen the flame. The unit is under sears extended warranty . They are to come out and replace door, motor, and electrical components Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: Kuds01dlbl1 Serial number: FP0903217 Name: D Porter Address: 332 Soo Line road City: Hudson State: WI Zipcode: 54016 Phone: 6125968220 Email: porter2525@usfamily.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: 5/2003 --- Detailed description of the issue: July 24, 2010 -I was getting ready to leave the house with the kids when my youngest son said " I smell something burning". Upon going into the kitchen black smoke was billowing into the kitchen from the upper right side control panel vent of our running Kitchen Aide dishwasher. Turning the dishwasher off did not stop the problem, only after running downstairs to turn off the circuit breaker stopped the burning smoke from spewing into the kitchen. Thank God my youngest smelled something burning or our house could have burnt down! I later tried to run the dishwaher again to finish the cycle, turned the dishwasher circuit breaker back on, and black burning smoke started spewing out again.I called Kitchen Aide and asked if there has been a recall on these dishwashers and he acted as if this was the first time he had heard about it. He did offer to send someone out for free to figure how much it would cost to fix it - or if we wanted a new dishwasher he offered a 20% off voucher off any new Kitchen Aide, Maytag, Jen-Air or Whirlpool. I told him "How many houses have to burn down before you do a recall?" He also said there is a difference between smoke and fire - what about the saying "Where there's smoke there is fire?" After reading all of these reports we are going to stay away from this line of garbage, after all, when you spend over $1000 for a dishwasher you expect it to last at least 10 years! Other problems with this diswasher are 8-24 2009 the door cables failed and the latch as well, cables were replaced on that day and the repair man had to come out again 9-2-2009 to put on another door latch that would work. On 9-08 2009 the dishwasher stopped working, they came out for a third time to replace a Bad Thermal Fuse - the repairman said he'd heard that after you replace the latch the Thermal Fuse often goes out shortly after. How many houses have to burn down before they do a recall???? Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLSS5 Serial number: FR2503817 Name: Kevin Brown Address: PO BOX 695 City: Newberg State: Oregon Zipcode: 97132 Phone: 503 537 9210 Email: Vindobona3@aol.com Store purchased from: Standard Appliance - Portland OR Purchase date: 6-17-2004 --- Detailed description of the issue: Run down of problems: Aug 2007 Stopped working during cycle - drain motor and fuse replaced. Sept 2007 door screeching noise when opening - door link replaced. Dec 2007 Stopped working, clean light blinking - Technician reset control. June 2008 shut off midcycle - replaced control fuse. Feb 2009 faint burnt smell and pinging noise before stopped working - replaced board fuse and wiring. Jan 2010 faint burnt smell before stopped working - replaced entire fuse kit with "new design" type. July 2010 turned off machine after an extreme burnt smell - tech came out and said control board wiring was melted. Now trying to get back in touch with Safety Dept. at Kichenaid to explain latest findings. They took down my statements twice and I have to see what they are going to do about this as obviously we have moved into the big league of potential fire hazzard. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP02CRBS2 Serial number: FT4107404 Name: Susan Address: City: State: NJ Zipcode: Phone: 856-435-4423 Email: jc4smm@aol.com Store purchased from: Purchase date: October 2007 --- Detailed description of the issue: Unit caught fire. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLBL6 Serial number: FR4402824 Name: Carolyn C Address: City: State: CA Zipcode: Phone: 951-243-0947 Email: misttrail@msn.com Store purchased from: Pacific Sales Purchase date: 2005 --- Detailed description of the issue: MACHINE CAUGHT FIRE TWICE. DOOR LATCHES FAILED TWICE AND BUTTON PANEL ON TOP HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BUTTONS FALLING OFF. FIRST FIRE WAS ON 05/23/08. THE CONTROL PANEL MELTED DOWN AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE MACHINE. CONTROL PANEL WAS REPLACED DUE TO AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. SECOND FIRE HAPPENED ON 07/24/10. HH GREGG SAID "SORRY, OUT OF WARRANTY". KITCHENAID SAID ITS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT WOULD WORK A LITTLE WITH US. WANTS TO GIVE A PRORATED AMOUNT FOR DISHWASHER. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD, SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS Serial number: FR3312380 Name: KEVIN O'DONNELL Address: 443 SUMMIT CLUB DRIVE City: MARIETTA State: GA Zipcode: 30068 Phone: 770-335-6699 Email: odonnell4037@comcast.net Store purchased from: H. H. GREGG Purchase date: 09/25/04 --- Detailed description of the issue: Control Panel fire. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDI021RBT-1 Serial number: FT2006601 Name: Gus Monteverde Address: 1118 W. Linden ST. City: Allentown State: PA. Zipcode: 18102 Phone: 610-437-1316 Email: gustrucks285@msn.com Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: Within 5 Years --- Detailed description of the issue: Smoke and then flames came out of the side of the control panel. Power stayed to the dishwasher but the control panel is fried. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: kudp01flbl5 Serial number: fr3201949 Name: Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 7322957752 Email: legreidek@yahoo.com Store purchased from: Tom Philips Appliance, Toms River, NJ Purchase date: --- Detailed description of the issue: Loaded the dishwasher before going to bed, as usual. Left the kitchen and went upstairs to bed. The dogs started acting strangely, and started barking and I ran downstairs. Followed them and saw the dishwasher belching black smoke, popping noises, blue sparks, and buzzing sounds. Ran down the basement to trip the breaker, since the dishwasher did not trip the breaker when the fire started. Five days later, the smell is still in the house (electrical fire). Called Whirlpool, they said that the dishwasher was at the end of its life expectancy. They only expect the appliance to last 9 years. I know that I purchased this less than 9 years ago!!! Evidently, it is not part of the recall, even though all of these models are wired the same with the same defective motors from China! I am so glad the dogs were alert, the house could have burned down around us! A dishwasher is something you turn on and go to bed or leave the house while it's running! I suppose a certain number of people have to die before the government intercedes about these sub-standard appliances these companies are allowed to sell to an unsuspecting public. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: GU1500XTKQ0 Serial number: FL2505505 Name: Kim Whitaker Address: City: Limerick State: PA Zipcode: 19468 Phone: 610 2876316 Email: kymw@verizon.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: don't remember, receipt in files --- Detailed description of the issue: My Kenmore dishwasher went up in smoke on 7/7/10. Same as many others and fortunate that I didn't go to bed right after starting it. Not far into the cycle, smelled and saw smoke. Smell is still strong the morning after. Tried to cancel the cycle and open the door, but the front panel must have shorted out because it would not shut off. When I opened the door, the spray arm continued to spray, so I had to cut the power at the breaker and later unplugged it. My model/serial# combination is not listed on any recalls. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665.17372300 Serial number: FP3802009 Name: Mary Smith Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 714 871-4073 Email: smith5437@sbcglobal.net Store purchased from: Sears Purchase date: ? Manual is dated 2003 --- Detailed description of the issue: My story is incredibly similar to most others. 10pm, set washer before going to bed. Heard grinding, electrical type noise. House filled with smoke, electrical fire stench. Within a few minutes located source as disherwasher - opened hot door and saw black smoke puff out from side door vent. Made sure unit was turned off. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS5 Serial number: FR2502646 Name: James Petet Address: 712 NE Shoreline Drive City: Lees Summit State: MO Zipcode: 64064 Phone: 816-478-6345 Email: jpetet1@comcast.net Store purchased from: builder Purchase date: 2004 --- Detailed description of the issue: I had replaced the sump about a year ago and recently started hearing a noise when unit went in to drain cycle. last night my wife turned the unit on and later heard a grinding noise and then smelled smoke and opened the door and saw sparks and flames of some sort .this morning i opened the door and saw the control panel and wiring harness completely melted about a 350.00 repair plus labor for me to do myself and i still dont know what the grinding noise was and i believe that this part had put some kind of electrical overload on control module and why there isnt a safty aspect to shut down the unit i dont know Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: kudsoflss5 Serial number: fr3009291 Name: brian Address: hagstrom City: State: nevada Zipcode: Phone: 7023364339 Email: brianh265@aol.com Store purchased from: rc willey Purchase date: --- Detailed description of the issue: Guess I got "lucky." Like another reporter I usually run the dishwasher late at night as I go to bed, but today I finished loading and started the dishwasher around noon. Awhile later closer to the beginning of the cycle than the end I must have smelled smoke because I turned around to see smoke coming out from around my dishwasher. I must have stared at it for a second judged it to be getting worse, hit cancel on the front panel, picked up a small fire extinguisher that was in the kitchen and called 911. While the electrical was shutting down I heard a popping noise and perhaps a flash as something probably burned out. 911 put me through to FD which asked a few questions and came out shortly (within 15 min or so), but not as a true emergency since there was no apparent fire. FD checked area including pulling dishwasher away from wall slightly and shut off circuit breaker. Had I not been in the kitchen this could have been a lot worse. A day or so earlier my husband was in the kitchen and said he smelled something that he thought was a motor overheating but I can't recall whether dishwasher was on at the time. There had be no previous mechanical problems with the dishwasher before this event. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01ILBS0 Serial number: FM3401245 Name: Dorothy Hoffman Address: City: Northridge State: CA Zipcode: 91324 Phone: 818-349-0949 Email: dhoffman10@socal.rr.com Store purchased from: Pacific Sales Purchase date: 2002 --- Detailed description of the issue: We installed a Kitchenaid Dishwasher model KUDP01 when we remodeled the kitchen of our home in Playa del Rey in 2006. Since 2007, we have lived in Vietnam and the house has been rented. On April 4, 2010 our tenants reported that they were awakened by the stench of smoke from an electrical fire originating in the dishwasher. Their description of the event and photos all tally perfectly with the other reports we have seen at www.kitchenaidfire.com. Our property insurer is paying $70,000 to get the house cleaned up and the damage repaired; that sum doesn't cover the aggravation. Our insurer has had a forensics report done and has provided a detailed report to the effect that the dishwasher circuits failed. I am willing to share this with others. If Kitchenaid doesn't step up to this problem, and quickly, it seems there is ample basis for a class action suit. db Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: Kitchen KUDP01 Serial number: unknown (fried in fire) Name: David Brown Address: 8225 Calabar Avenue City: Playa del Rey State: CA Zipcode: 90243 Phone: (84) 91 535 3921 (vietnam) Email: muddstufn@gmail.com Store purchased from: Pacific Sales, Torrance CA Purchase date: 09 2008 --- Detailed description of the issue: I work at a fire district and I was not waiting for a fire break out from the dishwasher before I stopped using. A very strong electrical smell and light smoke when dishwasher was running!! Calling repair but may just replace, not with Kitchen Aid Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDPO1FLS85 Serial number: FR3O7776 Name: Lynn Davignon Address: 11 Wagon Road City: Cumberland State: RI Zipcode: 02864 Phone: 401 333 5960 Email: tigerthebichon@cox.net Store purchased from: Wickford Appliance Purchase date: 2004 --- Detailed description of the issue: Started dishwasher as usual and left the room. A friend came in from outside to get a drink of water and noticed smoke coming from the top right side and called for assistance. I opened the door but didn't see any scorch marks or feel any hot spots so I closed the door again thinking maybe something was caught in the door. Within 10 seconds of closing the door flames began shooting out from the same area. I hit the breakers and called the repair man. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP01DLBS2 Serial number: FP3102124 Name: Beth Ogden Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 972-921-5244 Email: betsy2816@yahoo.com --- Detailed description of the issue: I was sitting in the kitchen and happened to be looking at the dishwasher. The dishwasher was running and I was a flash of light come from under the handle. Black smoke and flames poured out of the door. I opened the door and the fire continued for several seconds. I purchased the unit in the fall of 2002 and have had no other problems with it. Usually I run the dishwasher at night when we are sleeping so I feel very lucky this happened while I was in the kitchen. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1DLBT0 Serial number: FM4301512 Name: Rachelle Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 715-842-0704 Email: rrmelms@hotmail.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Turned dishwasher on and about five minutes later observed smoke coming from vent. Opened dishwasher and determined smoke was coming from control panel. Pulled plug and haven't used since. I still have unit for inspection. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDKO1ILVS5 Serial number: FR2601663 Name: James Address: Miller City: Springfield State: OH Zipcode: 45502 Phone: 937-322-1334 Email: JJMillerSGH@gmail.com --- Detailed description of the issue: I ran the dishwasher at night and began to smell a burning smell. I went down stairs and saw black smoke coming out of the side vent. The smoke had spread throughout my kitchen and living room. I opened the door to check if something had fallen on the heating element and was burning. There was nothing there so I shut the door. Then the dishwasher began to make a terribly loud cracking noise. After this, I opened the door again and cancelled the cycle then closed the door. I immediately went and shut off the breaker to the dishwasher. I have had this Kitchenaid dishwasher for 5 years. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDSO1FLBL6 Serial number: FR5004623 Name: Carol Taylor Address: 595 brightwood road City: millersville State: mD Zipcode: 21108 Phone: 443-324-4224 Email: taylor.carol1729@yahoo.com --- Detailed description of the issue: The dishwasher was installed in 2003. The control panel was replaced 3 months later. It was replaced again in 2005. This year the entire control panel, the control board, the ribbons, the wire harnesses - all of them- totally fried while it was running. Everything was black when the authorized repair man came to fix it. I got rid of it and got a new one. I am lucky I was home to turn it off when it started smelling like burning wires while it was running. It could have started a fire in my kitchen. The original pricetag was over $900. I think there should be some compensation for this from Kitchenaid. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLSS0 Serial number: FR73803547 Name: Marlene Robinson Address: 2190 Anderson Lane City: Charlottesville State: VA Zipcode: 22911 Phone: 434-245-0291 Email: marbob1144@embarqmail.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Started the dishwasher late at night and woke up in the morning to a horrible stench, couldn't figure out where it was coming from until we tried to use the dishwasher later the same night. Called the Kitchenaid support line and they sent out a gentleman from A&E services. Estimate to repair is $724.96. It basically needs the entire door replaced, thats how bad it is. As well as the wire harness. He said that Whirlpool (guess kitckenaid is owned by them) would contact me to let me know what they are going to do. This machine is 5 years old, I was expecting 12-15 years out of it. This thing was right around $1100 new. Lucky the house didn't burn down. For $700+ to repair, they should just replace it.... Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLBL6 Serial number: FR5202964 Name: Kaab S. Address: 11967 Heathcote Ct City: Reston State: VA Zipcode: 20191 Phone: 7033007501 Email: kaab.salama@gmail.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Fire shooting out of the side of the appliance catching the wood cabinets on fire. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: kudso1flss Serial number: fr5219875 Name: Kurt Address: Himler City: Tustin State: Ca Zipcode: 92782 Phone: 714-474-7977 Email: himlerfamily@hotmail.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: kudk031tbl3 Serial number: fw2909026 Name: Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 2174408888 Email: nick_electricity3@yahoo.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Control Panel Fire. Kids had sense to call 911. House smelled awful for several hours. Definitely a defect. Could have killed my kids. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDR01TJ Serial number: 8269907A Name: Address: City: San Jose State: CA Zipcode: 95117 Phone: 408-507-1528 Email: barab.pan@gmail.com --- Detailed description of the issue: My Kenmore dishwasher Model 665... Ser # FS070... went up in smoke on Monday (2/15/10). The front panel shorted out, it would not shut off when I opened the door, so I had to cut the power at the breaker. Upon inspection the electrical panel had melted at one of the connectors I too looked through all the recalls and there is an identical recall for the same model, same problem - but different serial numbers. (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml96/96133.html). I can't believe the CPSC has not expanded the recall yet. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665... Serial number: FS070... Name: Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 8283186942 Email: daniel.wunder@noaa.gov --- Detailed description of the issue: Saturday night (May 29th 2010) at approx. 10:00 pm my Kenmore Elite dishwasher (mfg. by Whirlpool) nearly burst into flames. Fortunately I hadnt gone to bed yet and smelled burning electrical wires and traced the smell to the dishwasher. Upon opening the dishwasher door, smoke started coming out of the door side vent. I also noticed that the dishwasher wouldn't shut off with the door open. Normally its suppose to shut off when you open the door. So, I immediately went to the basement to turn off the breaker for the dishwasher (it is on its own circuit). After that I took the door apart to find the burnt wires and circuit board. The same two wires (white with red stripe on one plug and tan on the other plug) they burned the knife terminals right off the circuit board and melted a hole through the plastic housing the board sits in. I also noticed that the wiring harness had many wires which heated up enough to start melting into the rubber insulation on the inside door backing. My circuit board looks just a bit worse than Steve's does. I estimate that the circuit board, the wiring harness and what ever failed part caused this wiring over heating would need to be replaced. However, because of the poor design of this product in allowing a wiring short to continue to feed power to the point of causing a fire and not tripping the electrical breaker, I have no interest in putting this dishwasher back into service. Had I not discovered this prior to going to bed, it could have burned down my entire home and killed my entire family. This dishwasher was purchased in Nov. 2004 from Sears. I have called both Sears and Whirlpool and of course neither of them admits there is any problem and are not willing to take any action. I also open a case with the CPSC(Consumer Product Safety Commission). I am very concerned that Whirlpool is not taking this issue more seriously, people have been killed from what I read on the internet. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665.16279400 Serial number: FR4201316 Name: Gary LeBlanc Address: 7 Serena Terrace City: Peabody State: MS Zipcode: 01960 Phone: 978-977-0487 Email: gary@gleblanc.us --- Detailed description of the issue: As so many others have experienced, my Kenmore brand dishwasher experienced a small fire coming from the control panel back in November 2009. Luckily, the damage was mostly limited to the dishwasher. The problem was due to a faulty fuse within the dishwasher that didn't blow even though it completely destroyed the electronic control unit it was connected to, in addition to destroying much the wiring in in the main wiring harness. This control panel, I believe, is shared by most of the dishwashers that are listed in this post. I've given my complaint to CPSC, and hopefully something will be done before something terrible happens. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 17372 Serial number: 665.17372301 Name: Patrick McCarty Address: 1373 Cornwall Place City: Norfolk State: VA Zipcode: 23508 Phone: 757 423-1998 Email: pmccarty@evolv-design.com --- Detailed description of the issue: On Sunday 5/30/10 at approximately 1:30 PM - the dishwasher made a snapping sound for about 10 seconds then smoke began pouring from the control panel. After about 30 seconds flames approximately 8 inches high appeared from the area of the control panel. Using two standard fire extinguishers and turning off the circuit breaker seemed to stop the fire. The fire department came out and was very concerned about the situation. They turned off all power to the house and carefully removed the dishwasher from the house. They inspected the outlets and determined the fire and damage was contained within the front panel of the dishwasher. They originally suspected the fire was as a result of an item in contact with the lower heating element but quickly determined that was not the case as the unit was full of water at the time. Since this fire could easily have killed my family and/or destroyed my house it won't be coming back into the house. I plan to turn it over to my insurance company for inspection. Thank god this happened while we were awake and a few feet from the unit. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS2 Serial number: FP3915578 Name: David Simpson Address: 7223 Gold Creek Court City: San Jose State: CA Zipcode: 95120 Phone: (408) 927-5967 Email: dsimpson53@mindpring.com --- Detailed description of the issue: On Tuesday night 25-May-10 the dishwasher experienced a complete "fail-on" scenario. I was upstairs and smelled an electrical fire. I went downstairs to witness smoke pouring from the front panel of the dishwasher. I opened the door to stop the unit from running and it did not stop. I pressed the cancel button repeatedly and nothing happened. I went under the sink to disconnect the power only to learn that the power cord is obstructed. I ran to the garage and flipped all of the circuit breakers off in the house. The smoking stopped after several minutes. The front panel was heated. The unit is a complete loss. The dishwasher was in fine condition and estimated to have been manufactured in 2002 or 2003 and installed in a new home. There is no doubt that the entire house would have been involved in a fire had I not been home to turn the unit off. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS1 Serial number: FP1710597 Name: Todd Mathewson Address: 8400 SW Cedarcrest St. City: Portland State: OR Zipcode: 97223 Phone: 503 719 6780 Email: Todd.Mathewson@comcast.net --- Detailed description of the issue: Same as all the other reports. . .during operation, my wife smelled an electrical fire and saw smoke coming out of the dishwasher. I called Kitchen Aid and was referred to Brenda in the Safety Department who has scheduled a service call for today. I'm certainly glad I found this web site before the service call. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: kudso1dlwh5 Serial number: fr3401458 Name: bob schellenberg Address: City: laguna niguel State: ca Zipcode: Phone: 949 496-6127 Email: backstopbob@cox.net --- Detailed description of the issue: On the night of 5/10/10, my wife and I were in the family room watching TV when we noticed a odd smell coming from the kitchen. When we got there, there was smoke and a very strong burning plastic smell coming from our Kitchen Aid Dishwasher. We looked in the unit, which was mid-wash, and didn't see anything touching the heating element. The smell was actually not even inside the dishwasher tub, so we were confused as to what was causing it. We had never had any problem with the machine in the 3 1/2 years we've lived in our home. It was purchased in 2003 by the people who we bought the house from. Which makes the dishwasher exactly 7 years old. The next day, we called Kitchen Aid to inform them of the problem. They claimed to not know anything about a problem that might be causing it and gave me a list of authorized repair people in my area. Since the service call fees for their repairmen were a bit high, I called a different company. The technician came out and when he opened up the front cover of the door, you could see that the plastic connector from the harness had melted to the control board. There we burn marks on the panel and the plastic connector was destroyed. The technician said that that connector controlled the power to the hearing element. He informed me that it would be about $300 for a new board. At this point I started searching for information about fires and these machines and I came across this site. I was very alarmed to read about this recurring problem with 7 year old machines. I called Kitchen Aid again, and since I had more info than I did before, I got transfered to someone named Brenda in the Safety Department. She was very nice and helpful, but claimed to not know anything about anyone having a problem like this with these washers. I told her I had read more than 20 incident reports about it, so I don't think that's true. She told me that she would need to send out one of their authorized technicians before anything could be done about it. This time they offered to pay for the service call. The next week, an official Kitchen Aid / Maytag / Whirpool / Jenn-Air / Magic Chef / Kenmore / Amana repair person came out (I had know idea that they were really all the same products in different packages). He looked at the problem, and came to the same conclusion that the first guy did. Need a new board, and connector. He said his company would let Kitchen Aid know. The next day, Brenda from Kitchen Aid called back to tell me that they don't recommend fixing the unit, but replacing it. They offered me a 30% discount on a new one that was the equivalent of my model, or 15% off any other machine in the Whirlpool family. I asked if they could give me any assurance that the new washers don't have this same defect. Beyond saying "My family use these machines, they're safe", she couldn't really. But I guess if they don't acknowledge that there is a defect, they can't assure you that they've fixed it. So we decided to decline their offer and pay full price for a BOSCH. Even with the discount they offered, it didn't make sense to me to buy another expensive appliance (that I have no reason to believe won't catch fire in 7 years) from the same company that sold me a defective one the first time. That would be pretty foolish on my part, and I'm disappointed that Whirlpool is choosing to ignore and deny this problem, and not even try make it up to their customers. I know that products get old and break down, but I think that 7 years is not a long time for a high end dishwasher to last. And catching on fire, and risking death and property destruction, is not an acceptable way for a product to break down. We're very grateful that we weren't asleep or away from home when the problem happened. I hope the Consumer Product Safety Commission is really investigating these claims before more people aren't as lucky as we were. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP01ILWH2 Serial number: FP2502015 Name: Jim Cashman Address: City: Los Angeles State: CA Zipcode: Phone: (818)205-9530 Email: jcash4@sbcglobal.net --- Detailed description of the issue: Door droping down w/no holding. Smell a strong (like plastic melting) odor when the dishwasher was ON. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS Serial number: FS1436446 Name: Maria Glodz Address: 2038 Clover RD. City: Northbrook State: IL Zipcode: 60062 Phone: 847-312-3660 Email: MariolaG@msn.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Smell and smoke started coming from the dishwasher during the dry cycle. opened to find bad smell and flame coming from side vent by control panel. Fire dept opened door inside and saw charred control panel area. Lucky to be home. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLBL5 Serial number: FR3602556 Name: Melissa Entzion Address: 315 48th Ave SW City: Moorhead State: Minnesota Zipcode: 56560 Phone: 218-359-0495 Email: mattmelissa@cableone.net --- Detailed description of the issue: Machine started smoking, opened door and flames shot out. Same thing as many others who have posted on this site. Dishwasher was purchased 12/2003. Reported to Kitchenaid, they claim no recall, and will not respond to this site. Rep claims will only address websites ending in .gov or .org. To file a complaint with the CPSC (consumer products safety commission), go to https://www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. The more complaints there, with the better business bureau and other consumer watch groups, the better. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DLSP2 Serial number: FP4201703 Name: M Address: City: Paradise Valley State: Arizona Zipcode: 85253 Phone: 4802067588 Email: Macdoo5@aol.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Short circuit in heating element. After 4 years of use and many replacement parts on other issues with our brand new dishwasher, it stopped working. We had smelled burning for a couple of nights cycles before it completely melted the wire. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLBT6 Serial number: FR4101151 Name: Jeffrey Fisher Address: City: State: GA Zipcode: Phone: 770-304-4358 Email: jeff@fisherdesigns.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Dishwasher had smoke coming from it and a plastic/electrical burning smell. Turned the dishwasher off before it caught on fire. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS011JBL0 Serial number: FK3401580 Name: T. Fletcher Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 5015809554 Email: tfletcher0707@yahoo.com --- Detailed description of the issue: control panel started burning. pulled plug to stop Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDI01ILWH6 Serial number: FR4407795 Name: Jeff Flint Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 772-340-3749 Email: jeff@yournetworkadministrator.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Diswasher stopped working during an operating cycle. The door panel was opened up to access the control unit. Inspection of the wiring leading into control unit showed signs of severe over heating to the point of melted insulation and scorching on the inside of the door panel. This was obviously very close to starting an electrical fire. Lucky for us that we still have a house. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP02FRSS0 Serial number: FS4612177 Name: Matthew Morris Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 619 222-8420 Email: mmkmorris@att.net --- Detailed description of the issue: Started the dishwasher and left the house. When we returned the dishwasher would not operate. Pulled the control panel to discover the melt down just like in the pictures on the website. It melted the housing, scorched the user interface, thermal fuse (which did not blow), and the plastic control panel. The dedicated breaker did not trip. Mighty lucky to have a house to come back to. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP01FLSS5 Serial number: FR2904604 Name: Steve Ainsworth Address: 10 Old Bath Hwy City: Washington State: NC Zipcode: 27889 Phone: 252-944-6732 Email: drains@suddenlink.net --- Detailed description of the issue: We purchased a KitchenAid dishwasher, tall stainless steel tub model KUDS01FLBL3 serial number FP4601349. We also had a custom front panel made to match our kitchen and had it installed December 2003. The dishwasher is run about 2 times a week. We had several small problems with it but no big deal until we first noticed an electrical burning odor and the dishwasher ceased to function during the final drain cycle summer of 2009. We pulled the unit and used an OHM meter but found all was in working order so we replaced the thermal fuse switch which seemed to solve the working problem for several months but the smell continued. In addition to the electrial odor emitted from the side vent panel of the circut board, we now had a wood burning odor. The dishwasher again continued to stop during the same drain cycle. When we pulled the unit from under the counter we saw that the entire side of the osk cabinet on the drain hose side of the washer was completely burned black and the wooden grain is severely warped and was evident of a near fire. This time the tan wire from the heater in the circut board was burned in the circut board. We replaced the heater, thermostat, thermister, circut board, and fuse switch. This solved the problem for 3 runs then the unit shut down at the same drain cycle. We replaced the parts again and this time the unit lasted 4 washes and quit. We will no longer take the chance of burning our house down and are going to replace the dishwasher. The cost of a new model of the same make and front panel ready is $1149.00. We are at a delima, our wooden panel and handle was costly so how much money do we want to swollow? Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLBL3 Serial number: FP4601349 Name: Jane Park Address: 360 Beechnut Hill Drive City: Akron State: Ohio Zipcode: 44333 Phone: 3306661520 Email: dzpark@roadrunner.com --- Detailed description of the issue: My unit is manufactured by Whirlpool and sold under the Sears Kenmore Elite brand. After my incident, I found that these units, while having different names on the faceplate, are all manufacture by Whirlpool. My unit was installed on July 2, 2002 and has been run at least once a day and frequently, twice a day since installation. When running a second load after Easter dinner, April 4, 2010, the unit began to hiss and spark from the control panel. It began to send out acrid, sooty smoke from a vent hole under the time display window and door handle opening. Opening the door did not stop the cycle. It continued to spray the water out of the unit and hiss. I closed the door and ran to the electrical panel and threw the dedicated breaker, shutting the unit down. Disassembly exposed the burned out control panel circuit board and smoke damaged control panel cover. The pictures on this site might have been shot from my board as well. The same tab melted off of the board but didnt cause as much damage to its connector. Does anyone know where that tab goes? I havent been able to see a schematic and because the damage was limited to this area, I didnt need to do any additional disassembly. To repair the unit, I installed a new circuit board and thermal fuse kit (just to be sure). Unlike the tab plug in the picture, there was little melting of the plastic on my plug. I had to just pull the tab out of the plug and wipe the plug clean. I ran the dishwasher through two full cycles so far with no additional problems. I also will not put the unit on and go to bed. That had been the procedure before and will not trust it again. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: 665.17584200 Serial number: FM2401353 Name: Joe Cicchelli Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 201-487-6546 Email: cicchel@aol.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Heard a popping/hissing sound come from the kitchen. Smelled eletrical smoke but couldn't identify it. Inspected entire kitchen and realized the smell was coming from the electrical panel of the dishwasher. There was no fire or smoke inside the dishwasher, but smoke was escaping from the panel. The dishwasher was just over 4 years old. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: DU1100XTPQ6 Serial number: FS4410248 Name: A Mangrum Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: Email: allisonmangrum@yahoo.com --- Detailed description of the issue: I picked out this model in Lowes but purchased it from PC Richards on Long Island NY around November 15, 2009. It was first used the first week in December in 2009. Since my husband and I sold our home and downsized into this new apt., we hardly used it, maybe once a week. On Wed. March 10, 2010, I ran it for the first time in maybe 2 weeks. It started to smell of burning plastic and then started to fill the apartment with smoke. The cycle was just finishing up, so the dishes were already cleaned and dried when I opened the dishwasher. I thought maybe something fell to the bottom, but no, nothing was there. After going on line to see if this has been a problem, I came across absolutely frightening encounters of disasterous, dangerous encounters of other dishwasher owners of all brands under the Whirlpool family of dishwashers including Sears and Kitchenaid. Fires! I will NOT use this appliance again and I'm calling a lawyer. It is incredulous and horrendous that no recall has been issued and no warnings. I cannot believe this, are they waiting for someone to die? My dishwasher is barely months old, used less than hald a dozen times! Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: Whirlpool Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: DU1300xTVQ0 Serial number: FY4314463 Name: Rochelle Saunders Address: 246 Dwight St City: Oceanside State: NY Zipcode: 11572 Phone: (516) 764-1144 Email: rsnysom@aol.com --- Detailed description of the issue: A couple of Sundays ago, our 4 year-old Kitchenaid dishwasher stopped at the end of a wash cycle. I smelled burnt plastic, but the odor didn't last long. The lights on the control panel would not light at all. Upon further inspection, I discovered the breaker had tripped. I removed the control panel to see if any wires were disconnected. Everything looked fine, but nothing was working. I tried to reset it (as per the owner's manual) to no avail. So, I called Kitchenaid. I found out I could pay $70 for a repairman to come out to give me an estimate. I decided instead to have Kitchenaid send me a new control panel (which nullified my warranty from that point forward). After plugging in the new control panel, there were still no lights, but I did hear a strange sound. A couple of days later I decided to try it again. Same as before, except when I closed the door, it made a popping sound. I did it a second time, and sparks flew out from under the front of the dishwasher. Upon unplugging and pulling out the dishwasher, I discovered that the ground wire had been burned in two (including the melting of a wire nut). There was evidence of a small fire all around the area where the cord connects to the dishwasher wires. We're very thankful that the fire didn't spread, but now we're frightened at the thought of plugging in another Kitchenaid dishwasher. Plus, we're extremely disappointed that we paid more for an appliance that we thought would last 10-12 years, and now it's dead after 4. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDI02IRWHOO Serial number: FS3101865 Name: Barry Dunlap Address: City: Walker State: LA Zipcode: Phone: (225)664-1216 Email: abdunlap@netzero.net --- Detailed description of the issue: On 3-8-10 started the dishwasher and left the room. Five minutes later my wife was yelling for me to help her. Dishwasher was pooring smoke from door--unable to stop cycle-opening door did nothing as dishwasher continued to run. Pushing the stop cycle did nothing. Finally turned off power to unit at a switch and the dishwasher stopped. Fire then went out. If you look at the pictures on this site, the blue resistor in the second photo I found charred black on the bottom of my dishwasher washtub. I agree with all the other posts on this site; this machine is a hazard and someone or some family is going to be killed by Kitchenaid / Whirlpool Corporation. My dishwasher is almost exactly seven years old also. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: Superba Serial number: 663613140 Name: Douglas Petersen Address: 10322 Toledo Circle City: Bloomington State: MN Zipcode: 55437 Phone: 9528850834 Email: dpetersen10322@q.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Started dishwasher at night went upstairs on computer about 20 minutes into cycle heard popping sounds, ran downstairs to see flames shooting from the top of the control panel. Pulled the door unlatched, ran downstairs to shut off circuit breaker. Dishwasher ruined, floor ruined. The dishwasher is almost 7 years old to the date! Had a fuse kit replaced in the control panel 2 years ago due to the control acting funny. Again, had we not been home could have burned the house down. Contacted KitchenAid and insurance company, waiting to hear resolution. This machine seems to be a very dangerous unit around the 7 year mark based on every one elses comments! Don't know if we'll ever run a dishwasher again unless we are present. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDP01DLWH0 Serial number: FM002716 Name: S Address: Cowan City: State: UT Zipcode: Phone: 000-000-000 Email: dscowan@gmail.com --- Detailed description of the issue: THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO OUR DISHWASHER AS ALL THE OTHERS LISTED. WE TURNED IT ON AND WENT TO BED.I WOKE UP 30 MINS LATER TO THE SMELL OF SOMETING BURNING. WALKED IN THE KITCHEN AND THE ODOR GOT STRONGER AND THE KITCHEN WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE.IMMEDIATELY I COULD SEE THAT IT WAS THE DISHWASHER THAT WAS CAUSING THE SMOKE. THE GREEN LIGHT IN THE FRONT PANEL WAS NOT ON.ITS ALWAYS ON. SO I WENT TO THE FUSE PANEL TO SEE IF THE FUSE WAS TRIPPED. IT WASN'T. THE NEXT MORNIG I OPENED THE FRONT PANEL AND SAW THAT THE CIRCUIT BOARD WAS FRIED AND ALL THE CONNECTIONS TO IT. I WOULD REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND THE WIRE HARNESS BUT WHATS TO KEEP THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDL01ILBS2 Serial number: FP3401586 Name: JAMES G LEBO Address: 9318 CHESTNUT LN City: MUNSTER State: INDIANA Zipcode: 46321 Phone: 2198382769 Email: obel4@sbcglobal.net --- Detailed description of the issue: Exactly the same as everyone else here. We were upstairs getting ready for bed and we smelled smoke that seemed like it was coming from an electrical fire. We traced it to the dishwasher, which had stopped part way through the cycle. No flames or damage were visible from the outside, but when you take off the front panel, you can see a burnt circuit board and power supply (just like the pictures on the website). Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FL Serial number: FR2127335 Name: Craig Martell Address: City: State: Zipcode: Phone: 831-623-1797 Email: craig dot martell at gmail dot com --- Detailed description of the issue: Dishwasher was running when smoke and flames started coming out of the door. We were home at the time and was able to extinguish the fire before it spread, but I do not understand why it did not trip the breaker. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: kud1011lblo Serial number: fm3301341 Name: jeff gruber Address: 718 cr 30 east City: west liberty State: oh Zipcode: 43357 Phone: 937 465 6990 Email: jtgruber@embarqmail.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Started the washer. Went back to the kitchen and smoke was coming from the dishwasher. Fire was contained in the washer, but I caught it early. If I had not caught it when I did, can't say if it would have spread. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUD801FLWHD Serial number: FM3901307 Name: Ken Crain Address: City: Atlanta State: Georgia Zipcode: Phone: 404-299-3400 Email: kencrain@crainatlanta.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Dishwasher, when not running and being loaded with dirty dishes, suddenly went into an all lights on condition and overheated, all wash lights on, could not shut off using key pad. Top of door panel too hot to touch--at both ends, plastic hot and soft. Left bubble in plastic after it cooled down. Immediately shut off breaker to stop condition. Now I wish I had had let it burn, because now that it has been assessed as working "fine" by two repairman. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDD03DTBL2 Serial number: FY3501108 Name: Carla Panetta Address: 10 Hilltop Drive City: Bayville State: New York Zipcode: 11709 Phone: 516-628-2293 Email: cpanetta@optonine.net --- Detailed description of the issue: Running the washer and started to smell burning rubber/electrical components. Localized the worsening smell to the dishwasher. Shut it off drained the water and pulled it out. The under carriage looked ok. Sniffing around the water vapor vent on top of the door gave a strong smell of burnt electrical material. I suspect the control panel and or wiring in the door as the cause. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDI01FLSS2 Serial number: FP2805096 Name: Janice Romanosky Phone: 410.544.2644 Email: Janice.Romanosky@verizon.net --- Detailed description of the issue: Flames, Sparks and Black Smoke shot out of the front of the dishwasher. Circuit board and wiring connectors burnt. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01FLSS3 Serial number: FP4602207 Name: Michael Schaller Address: 104 Gallogly Rd City: Lake Angelus State: Michigan Zipcode: 48326 Phone: 248 333-2595 Email: schallem@mc-mc.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Dishwasher main control board and wiring harness meltdown - filled house with toxic smoke. Looks just like the pictures shown on this website. Does someones home burn down before they recall? Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDV24SEWH1 Serial number: FF2201115 Name: John Repp Address: 3075 Tatonka Dr City: Hastings State: Michigan Zipcode: 49058 Phone: 269-948-8835 Email: jarepp@iserv.net --- Detailed description of the issue: Flames and dark smoke shot out from dishwasher door while running. We were SO fortunate to have been in the kitchen at the time and sprayed it immediately with a fire extinguisher. Any other evening, we would have been in bed at that time (we always start it right before we go to bed)and the consequences could have been disasterous. (Thank God we were up late doing Christmas cards that evening!) There was no indication that the appliance was going bad. It was 7 years old and worked fine until the fire. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJSS0 Serial number: FM0948400 Name: Karin Peterson Address: 32 Falcon Hills Drive City: Littleton State: CO Zipcode: 80126 Phone: 303-777-2494 Email: jkccpeterson@yahoo.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Total control panel failure Dec. 25, 2009. Near fire, except for my husband's quick actions to run to the basement and turn off the breaker. Thankfully I was in the kitchen at the time of the incident and was able to call out to him. We were astonished that this incident did not trip the electrical breaker. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDMO1FKSS Serial number: FM050446 Name: Deborah Cagley Address: 10430 Oxley Road City: La Porte City State: Iowa Zipcode: 50651 Phone: Email: dcagley@netins.net --- Detailed description of the issue: I had same experience panel over heated ,actually burning hot and the plug in wall was hotbut didnt trip. I smelled burning and panel lights were blinking but didnt stop running. If I wasnt in same roomit woud have burned up and caused a fire. I am so mad .I also had a leak before that to the tune of $220. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDCO1TM series Serial number: 8531778A Name: Joyce Dexter Address: 20647 Carousel Circle West City: boca Raton State: Fla. Zipcode: 33434 Phone: 561-482-8132 Email: dexter.joyce@gmail.com --- Detailed description of the issue: Flames shot out of top front of our Superba dishwasher 5 to 10 minutes into normal wash cycle on 3/22/09. (fire did NOT trip the circuit breaker) Note: dishwasher on its own breaker. Breaker box inspected approx. 5 years ago during subpanel upgrade, and inspected again after fire. It checked out fine with no problems with the breaker. Our insurance company, State Farm, picked up our dishwasher and took it back to their lab for analysis. Loss Incurred: Product loss Brand: KitchenAid Type of appliance Dishwasher Model number: KUDS01DJSS0 Serial number: FL0618828 Name: Steve C. Address: City: Frederick State: Maryland Zipcode: Phone: Email: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Sears Kenmore, Maytag Dishwasher FireKitchenAidFire.com powered by Website2Go |
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Solutions: Together we can spread the word to our family and friends, communicate our concerns to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which can request a product safety recall, and file a class action. November 3, 2011 (in progress) Class action was filed in U.S. District Court, Central District of California, "Steve Chambers, et al. v. Whirlpool Corporation, Sears Holdings Corp. and Sears, Roebuck & Co., Inc." Download class action lawsuit PDF (1) Use the "Find" feature built-in to your browser to do a model number search on this page to see if others filed a report here on your model. TIP: Try searching on only the first 5 letters/numbers of your model. (2) Submit Your Dishwasher Fire Incident Report To date there have been over 100,000 visitors, so please share your fire incident data here, it will make a difference, you may save someone's life! Please note: Fire incident reports are moderated (reviewed before posted). (3) How to Spread the Word on Facebook (4) In the United States: report your dishwasher fire directly to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission toll-free Hotline at 1-800-638-2772 In Canada: report your appliance incident directly to the Health Canada toll-free Hotline at 1-866-662-0666 |
