Side by side
| Cuisinart | KitchenAid | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Use caution | Reliable |
| CPSC recalls, last 3 years | 3 | 0 |
| CPSC recalls, all years | 6 | 6 |
| Most recent recall | 2026-08-27: Conair Expands Recall of Cuisinart Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard; Over 3.6 Million Brushes Now Recalled | 2019-08-28: Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops with Touch Controls Due to Burn and Fire Hazards |
| Owner satisfaction (Amazon) | Medium | High |
| Product lawsuits on record | 3 | 5 |
| Company behind the brand | Conair Corporation | KitchenAid (no parent company on record) |
| Trademark owner (USPTO) | Conair LLC (Delaware, USA) | Whirlpool Properties, Inc. (Michigan, USA) |
| Made in (recalled products) | China 6 (of 6 recalls listing a country) | China 3, France 1, United States 1 (of 5 recalls listing a country) |
| Customer service | Not verified yet | Official support page |
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FAQ
Is Cuisinart better than KitchenAid?
KitchenAid (Reliable) comes out ahead of Cuisinart (Use caution) by our formula.
Which has more recalls, Cuisinart or KitchenAid?
In the last 3 years the CPSC lists 3 for Cuisinart and 0 for KitchenAid; across all years, 6 and 6.
Are Cuisinart and KitchenAid the same company?
No shared owner on record: Cuisinart trademark owner Conair LLC (Delaware, USA), KitchenAid trademark owner Whirlpool Properties, Inc. (Michigan, USA).