Kenmore 110.79132413

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20140403-674CB-1395765. Matched catalog product: Kenmore 110.79132413. Source model text: 795.72043.110. Incident: 10/01/13- The consumer stated that he deposited ice cubes made by the ice maker inside of his refrigerator into a cup. He left the ice cubes melt in the cup and noticed white plastic shavings inside of the cup. The consumer continued the use of the ice maker.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20120307-27E4D-1236058. Matched catalog product: Kenmore 110.79132413. Source model text: 110.97872601. Incident: The consumer stated that while the gas dryer was on for approximately 10 mins, she noticed that there was smoke emitting from the dryer which engulfed the top floor of the house. She was unable to power it off, she had to unplug the unit and disconnect it from the gas. After the smoke dissolved she noticed the left outer side of the dryer was burnt.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20120820-E66F7-1267259. Matched catalog product: Kenmore 110.79132413. Source model text: 110.97872601. Incident: The consumer says there was a gas odor inside the dryer upon first opening the door. The consumer says the odor is contained inside the dryer. He contacted a technician who inspected the unit on 8-9-12. He told the consumer that the leak is inside the machine and noted that it was a real dangerous situation. The dryer was not in use at the time of the incident.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20180309-504F6-1741394. Matched catalog product: Kenmore 110.79132413. Source model text: 110.28132410. Incident: The consumer states that she was washing clothes in her washing machine when she heard an explosion. The consumer checked the unit and noticed that the noise came from the unit while it was in the spin cycle. The consumer notes that side of the washer bowed out, and the unit was leaking water. The consumer states that her washing machine is located on a second floor and that it has damaged the floor it stands on, also the drywall in the ceiling of the living area below laundry room.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20140214-2277D-1386954. Matched catalog product: Kenmore 110.79132413. Source model text: 110.97872601. Incident: The consumer stated that she put the clothes in the dryer. The consumer stated that the clothes were dry and she put them on 5 minute �touch up� mode. The consumer stated that the fire started within those 5 minutes.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20180123-5655D-1728466. Matched catalog product: Kenmore 110.79132413. Source model text: 110.87761800. Incident: Caller is reporting that her dryer circuit board overheated and caught fire. She stated that she heard a crackling and then she smelled an odor of electrical fire. She was able to unplug the unit and to contact a service technician. The technician contacted the company and confirmed that the circuit board had melted, they requested that he returned the defective board for a replacement at a cost of $60.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20120413-2F26B-1243210. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Matched catalog product: Kenmore 110.79132413. Source model text: 110.69622800. Incident: The consumer says his dryer was running but not putting out heat to dry the clothes. The consumer called a repairman who showed him the board was melted and burned. The consumer feels fortunate that there was not a fire in the home because of it. The repairman ordered a new board and parts for replacement. He says the power chord where it hooks on to the board are also burned and melted.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20190227-CC214-1836769. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Kenmore 110.79132413 (gas dryer). Incident: The submitter is reporting the unit for posing a fire hazard. He put a comforter in the dryer and selected the bulking bedding setting with low heat. When he went to check on the load he noticed the machine finished the cycle but when he removed the comforter he noticed it had melted and the inside of the dryer had burn damages. He noticed the plastic inside had warped and the vent is black. He indicated that the unit still turns on but he does not plan to use it. He contacted the firm today but the automated system re-routes callers to the retailer, Sears if the appliance was purchased from them. He spoke with the retailer and reported the incident (Case #[REDACTED). He was told that any inspections or repairs would be at his expense. He doesn�t believe he should pay for the inspection or repair and requested to speak with a supervisor. He was told he would receive a call back from a supervisor but has yet to hear back.