I bought a KitchenAid Artisan 5 Quart standing mixer less than a month ago and after one use the white paint is chipping off the C dough hook.  

I was going to buy a replacement hook, but after reading similar reviews I am afraid this will continue to occur even with another dough hook.  Therefore, this would be a waste of time and money.

I am very disappointed with KitchenAid.  They used to be such a well respected brand.  Why has this issue not been resolved?