wow, all you have to do is Google "Rowentas iron fire" and you get ALL KINDS of reports! The next person who calls Rowenta, ask them if they know how to Google!!
They have a BIG LAWSUIT waiting to happen!! And the lawyer for the plaintiff WILL know how to use Google!
I am happy with my T-Fal, got it free somewhere, great non-stick soleplate. I NEVER leave anything like that plugged in, I even unplug the toaster when I am done with it. I found it heating up like crazy once with NO toast in it.