This flat beater chipped within 6 months with a light use.  I didn’t think anything of it thinking that my kids might have dropped it accidentally.  Now it’s really chipped and peeled to the point that I need to buy a new one as I don’t feel safe using it.  While searching, I realize that the majority of Kitchen Aids customers experience the same quality issue that I’m having.  As the leader in this small appliances products, I hope that Kitchen Aids comes up with a solution soon before it’s competitors.