Rowenta on fire
#23
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: small town between Baltimore/Annapolis MD
Posts: 528
Sounds scary. That's the brand of iron I have. I always unplug b/c the red light stays on if I don't. I'll be extra careful after hearing these stories. Thanks for the heads up. I also hope you contact the company about the fire.
#24
I had a Rowenta. Didn't last very long...it fell apart at the top. Quite frankly, they're not very good irons. I've read story after story about them leaking, spitting water, burning up and falling apart. I'll never waste my money on another one. I have had good luck with Black and Decker. I buy the cheap ones without the auto turnoff.
#28
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 9,312
I had the same exact thing happen with my last Rowenta. ( notice I said last , there will not be another). I contacted the company... and got less than a good response. the company rep told me unless I could produce my orginal reciept , they were unable to help.
#30
There are "real" Rowentas...the German-made models, and the "cheaper" ones, made in China. Note that there really isn't much of a price difference, but there's a BIG quality difference. I've had a couple of the Chinese versions and they don't last long. But regardless of brand, it's a better idea to unplug ANY iron before leaving the room.
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