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06-23-2011, 10:55 AM

#81

MargeD

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So glad to hear that you are OK and that the fire didn't spread and do more damage. I have a Sunbeam with auto shut off, but being paranoid I try to keep it facing out so that I can see it, if the red light is blinking, I pull the plug - it's automatic now, but I have forgotten a time or two. Again, glad you're OK.

06-23-2011, 11:06 AM

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quiltymom

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I have or should say I did mine just quit working. Must say it was a great iron sorry to hear what happened to you.Glade no one was hurt.

06-23-2011, 11:36 AM

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dian

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I am so glad you are OK and no more damage than your ironing board! I am so afraid of leaving an iron on that I now have made a bracelet that sits by my iron and when I turn it on, I put the bracelet on and when I turn it off, the bracelet comes off. How many times I got upstairs to find I had the bracelet on and hurried down to turn off the iron.

06-23-2011, 12:10 PM

#84

writerwomen

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My iron is plugged into an over head floresent light socket so when I unplugg the light the iron automatically is unplugged. So thankful you were home and your husband too.

06-23-2011, 12:28 PM

#85

carrieg

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Glad you were there to catch it before it burned your house down!

No one has mentioned fire extinguishers! We have 1 in the kitchen, the sewing room and the utility room. Even just a small foamy one is handy. Thankfully, never had to use one.

I have my iron plugged into a power strip, along with a light.

06-23-2011, 12:28 PM

#86

quiltingnonie

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I too have a Rowenta, and LOVE it. But I always unplug it when I leave my sewing room. Happy that your loss was minimal - except maybe to your sanity!

06-23-2011, 01:23 PM

#87

postal packin' mama

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What, exactly, did you husband do re:the fire???

06-23-2011, 01:51 PM

#88

quilter in the making

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Oh no! So glad to read you're okay. I guess now I'll have to listen to DH as I tend to turn the iron off and walk away. I have been known to just walk away and leave it on and count on the automatic shut off. I will now be unplugging it every time I leave the room, even if I only intend to be gone for a minute. Thanks for sharing this!

06-23-2011, 04:02 PM

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BrendaK

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Quote:

Originally Posted by catrancher

Wouldn't any appliance have this potential if left plugged in? Why would an iron be different from, say, a toaster oven. I leave the toaster oven plugged in all the time too. Just curious.

Any appliance that is plugged into an outlet has the potential to burn. I have even read about the scent plug-ins that have started fires. If I am going to be away for any length of time I unplug all appliances (coffee maker, toaster oven, microwave, etc.). The time it takes to plug these things back in is better than not having anything. I have seen sparks go from an outlet to a lamp in nothing flat. As is said it's better to be safe that sorry. Glad no one was hurt. BrendaK