Originally Posted by BellaBoo
The Rowentas are made in China now. The older ones Were made in Germany.
That explains it! My first Rowenta lasted about 8 years. I replaced it with a more expensive Rowenta and after about 7 months it began leaking. My warrenty was only good for 6 months because I had purchased a professional model, not a home model!!!! I am continuing to use it, but the leaking is such a pain. If I forget and leave it on the rack in a horizontal position, all the water leaks out! Don't buy a Rowenta.