Sunbeam Ultura 80 Stainless

We bought the iron as it was the only one we could find with a stainless base (we have found teflon to wear off and eventually become sticky). It has never been particuarlly good on steam, but we made do. Until last saturday when it caught on fire. It...

Was doing some patchwork yesterday and the material singed a little, so turned it down but nothing happened and then smoke starting billowing out of the iron. Quickly turned it off, but it was still smoking so took it outside where it continued to...

The warranty is handy, as like other reviewers, I was forced to get a replacement within warranty period for various problems: The steam function gives up midway through a job for a nap, despite the reservoir being far from empty (try half full), and...

Since I'm not fond of having our house burn down around us, I am off today to purchase a new iron. Guess what brand I won't be buying?

Having only ever had Sunbeam irons for 40 years, I am finding their lifespan has decreased considerably. I now suspect there is an "inbuilt clock" that switches their products "permanantly off" immediately after the warranty period has elapsed! This...

I don't know if all sunbeams are like this now or i just got a dud but mine constantly leaks water when you are ironing. It just doesn't stop. I get paranoid i will electrocute myself. The iron otherwise works well but i just can't get over it leaking...

The first one stopped working (didn't heat up) after less than 1 month. Swapped it at the Good Guys no problems. Hopefully better luck with the new one!