Originally Posted by Ginaky

I've had a Rowenta for 11 years and never had a moments problem with it. It's a good heavy iron, steams well and doesn't have the auto shut-off. However, I might be better off if it did. I have been known to leave it on for days--and it still works just fine. I now have it and a lamp plugged into a power strip to remind me to turn it off when I leave the room! I'm fortunate I haven't burned the house down.