Waterpik Sidekick WF-04CD010-1Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00073950224895), received between Jan 6, 2026 and Jul 10, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fire” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 10, 2026Fire

  AS PER THE REPORTER (CONSUMER), WATERPIK FLOSSERS-04CD SIDEKICK (WF-04CD SIDEKICK) WAS USED AND REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS PLUGGED IN WHEN THEY SMELLED BURNING AND SAW THE PLUG ON FIRE WITH AN '8 FT FLAME.' " THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED VIA OTHER SOURCE FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON (B)(6) 2026. THE REPORTER (MALE) REPORTED USING WATERPIK FLOSSERS-04CD SIDEKICK. AS PER CASE DESCRIPTION "THE DEVICE WAS PLUGGED IN WHEN THEY SMELLED BURNING AND SAW THE PLUG ON FIRE WITH AN '8 FT FLAME.'" "THE UNIT WAS NOT IN USE. USED 1X A DAY. NO ADDITIVES AND CLEANED WITH WATER AND VINEGAR MONTHLY. THERE ARE BURNS ON HIS MIRROR, BUT HE THINKS HE CAN WIPE THEM OFF. NO INJURY." NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25776089 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 6, 2026Temperature Problem

  THIS SPONTANEOUS CASE WAS REPORTED BY A CONSUMER FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA VIA OTHER SOURCE. THE REPORTER (CONSUMER) REPORTED USING WATERPIK FLOSSERS-04CD SIDEKICK. AS PER DESCRIPTION, " WF-04CD010-1, (B)(6) CHARGER HAS A HOLE BURNED THROUGH". REPORTER STATED, "THE ADAPTOR SUDDENLY BURNT WHILE IT WAS NOT IN USE BUT CONNECTED TO GFCI OUTLET. WE WERE VERY SCARED WITH THE ISSUE AND NEED YOUR REPLACEMENT. WE CALLED ELECTRICIAN TO CHECK ALL OF OUR BRAND-NEW ELECTRICITY SYSTEM AND CONCLUDED IT IS A WATERPIK PRODUCT DEFECT. USED THE UNIT 3-4 TIMES PER WEEK. NO ADDITIVES. HAS NEVER CLEANED". MEDICAL HISTORY AND CONCOMITANT MEDICATION - UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23973282 ↗