I had the same problem, use 2 of the digital advantages for a long time and used them all day sometimes and they finally wore out. But when I tried to replace the last one that model was no longer available so I had to buy a newer model . I had the first only a few weeks and I heard a crackling noise and smelled burning wires and quickly unplugged it. The company replaced my irons 4 times because they continued to do it one after the other.
finally they sent one that has (knock on wood) worked just great it is a D 1500.

slithering downstairs to "unplug" my iron- GAH! Thanks for the warning!!

I plug my iron into a powerstrip that also has a radio plugged into it that is turned on. When I leave the room I shut the power strip off and the radio is off. This helps me remember. However I still unplug my iron (just in case). This minni tradgidy tells me I'm not just being parinoid. Thanks for sending out a warning :thumbup:

:( > UffDa! < :(

Ditto. I'll really remember to turn it off now.

There's lots of repetition and duplication on this site, but this is one message that deserves to be reposted from time to time, especially the picture of the melted metal.

Thanks for the heads up. It's amazing that it was plugged in for days before it heated up like that. No doubt most of us will remember to unplug. You've probably saved someone from a bad fire.

thanks for sharing. i always have unplugged mine anyway but lately there have be a number of posts on this subject. good to keep passing it on.

Always unplug your toasters too. Anything with a heating element in it has a fire potential. I'm really careful in my sewing room with the iron or presser. I prefer to unplug all of my machines unless I'm using it. I don't want to lose any of my "treasures" because I was careless.

always unplug mine even is an auto shutoff