SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Stopped working / malfunction

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20260511-39B4E-2147319508. Severity: No Incident, No Injury. Matched catalog product: Whirlpool WDT750SAKZ. Source model text: WDT750SAKZ2. Incident: My Whirlpool dishwasher (Model WDT750SAKZ2, purchased February 12, 2025) has developed active rust and peeling paint on the front door panel after approximately 15 months of normal household use. The rusting panel is physically adjacent to the dishwashing interior, creating a plausible risk of rust flaking and metal particle contamination of dishes, cookware, and food-contact surfaces. This is not cosmetic wear it is a material failure of the factory coating on a relatively new appliance. Whirlpool has denied the warranty claim and refused to replace the defective panel. This defect pattern appears consistent with documented complaints on consumer review platforms involving the same model. No abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents were used at any time.