June 2007
An 18-month-old boy died after apparently climbing inside the families dishwasher in their Romance, Arkansas home. The dishwasher was a May tag model that automatically starts when the door is closed. The boy climbed in and closed the door, apparently trying to hide, initiating the rinse cycle. Authorities said that the toddler likely died from heat exposure. His 13-year-old brother found the boy inside the appliance, but the tot died before paramedics could arrive.

Police were still investigating the death, but stated that it  appeared to be accidental and they were not expected to bring any charges. No signs of prior injury were found on the boy. It’s a startling example of the number of little-known dangers parents can have in their home. It  only takes a minute for young children to find trouble.