I've been quilting since the 1980's, & the issue of defective irons has been a recurrent conversation in our home. Recently, I was 98% finished, with a deadline, when my iron died. I did the unthinkable - I called my husband & asked him to pick up an iron, any iron, on his way home from work. (I know, I know!) Whereas, usually, his criteria is only money, he saw it as a "Tool" & stood there & researched all the options. He came home with a Rowenta Cordless. I couldn't be happier. The iron sits on a heating base, with a retractable cord. The iron is easy to refill, does not leak or "spit". Is lightweight, which gets more important as we age. And, it comes with its own carrying cover. Love it, love it, love it! At least take a look at it!