Just bought my second Rowenta Promaster 8080. I really like this iron, and it is made in Germany. Tons of steam, heats up fast. The first one lasted about 3 years, but began shutting off soon after heating up---I thought it was shorting out so bought the second one. The new one did the same thing---then I figured out the surge protector power strip I had been plugging them into had gone bad! Now I have two good Rowentas!!