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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Fire fire, IRON on fire

I have a little ironing table next to me at my sewing machine and last night while I was sewing I heard a noise from the iron (it's a Steamfast little portable iron) and looked over to see this:

There were a few clicks and then it spontaneously combusted.  This is what was left after:


Good thing I was sitting right at the sewing machine.  I have to admit that there have been nights when I've left the iron on...

 I'm trying to find out who to notify about this so others can be warned.  Be careful if you have this iron... don't leave it alone!
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24 comments:

  1. barbara woodsJanuary 30, 2019 at 9:49 AM

    glad you were there!

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  2. Wendy Caton ReedJanuary 30, 2019 at 9:58 AM

    Yikes! Glad it was sitting on that wool mat. I can't believe you had the foresight to take a photo! I did't even remember to take a photo at my grandson's birthday! I think Facebook would be a good place to post it. Seems like the most popular place. Stay safe! No more ironing today!

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  3. LorisJanuary 30, 2019 at 10:02 AM

    Yikes! I'm so glad you were right there to take care of it! Good to know. I have that iron too.

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  4. Janet O.January 30, 2019 at 10:10 AM

    Okay, Randy, I just can't help laughing, though I know it is no laughing matter. I know we bloggers do some crazy things for a photo to post, but I'm not sure even I would have thought to take a photo if my iron burst into flames. I would have kicked into "get it out NOW" mode.
    That said, I am SO glad this didn't happen sometime when you weren't there to take care of it. That is scary. Even though my iron turns itself off (not a travel iron), I still don't like to leave it plugged in when I am not around.

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  5. JulieroseJanuary 30, 2019 at 11:41 AM

    Happy you were not hurt when it fired up!! Looks like maybe the cord shorted out on you...Be careful and stay safe...hugs, Julierose

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  6. Quilting BabciaJanuary 30, 2019 at 12:07 PM

    Wow, so glad you weren't injured or away from home when this happened. A reminder to all of us. I once had an iron begin to smoke while I was using it, but unplugged before it burst into flames. I also try to remember to unplug all my vintage sewing machines when not in use. A number of years ago I had a friend return home from shopping to the smell of smoke, her sewing machine had been left plugged in and was smoking but had not yet burst into flame. If it's a vintage machine and is plugged in, the machine is ON. The little on/off switch is only for the light.

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  7. KarenJanuary 30, 2019 at 1:20 PM

    I have seen several quilters showing this iron in videos and on blog and Facebook posts. I thought it looked cute and so many commented about how much they like it. I think I will skip purchasing one after seeing yours after a burst of flame. I am glad you were right there when it happened.

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  8. cityquilter graceJanuary 30, 2019 at 2:10 PM

    close one...i recently added an auto shutoff iron to my sewing space as i too would often leave mine on...lucky gal!

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  9. BarbJanuary 30, 2019 at 2:43 PM

    crazy - glad you weren't hurt and there was no fire damage. I have this little iron!

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  10. KyleJanuary 30, 2019 at 2:54 PM

    Wow! A good reminder to not leave an iron alone plugged in. Yikes!

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  11. Cindy QuiltsJanuary 30, 2019 at 3:05 PM

    I have this iron and I have accidentally left it on for long periods. I am used to my auto-shut off iron. Thanks for the warning. Glad you were there and safe.

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  12. ShelinaJanuary 30, 2019 at 3:13 PM

    Wow! Glad no people or fabric was hurt during this.

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  13. ChantalJanuary 30, 2019 at 3:36 PM

    Scaaaarrrry! Glad to hear all ended well and no other damage was done. ;^)

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  14. LoriJanuary 30, 2019 at 4:51 PM

    A photo first??!! I'm so glad you were right there.

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  15. The Joyful QuilterJanuary 30, 2019 at 5:51 PM

    And you thought to take a photo BEFORE anything else?!?! Thanks for sharing. I just got one of these not that long ago. Yikes!!!

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  16. A Virginia QuilterJanuary 30, 2019 at 7:02 PM

    Which model number is your steamfast?

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  17. TammyJanuary 30, 2019 at 10:36 PM

    Oh my gosh! I can't believe it. Wow! I always unplug everything. You never know if you get a power surge every now and then which can damage machines. You were lucky that you were in the room.

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  18. Karen in Breezy PointJanuary 31, 2019 at 6:25 AM

    OMG---thankfully you were there when that happened--could have been a tragic disaster! I hope your wool mat is okay too. Several years ago I left a Rowenta travel iron on in my sewing room for many days--only noticed when I heard the "ticking". I'm thankful that nothing happened because that particular iron never turns off.

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  19. Needled MomJanuary 31, 2019 at 8:11 AM

    That's scary. Hope it didn't ruin your nice wool mat too. Good thing you were right there.

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  20. Mysonsmom95January 31, 2019 at 10:09 AM

    Thanks for that as I use this as well

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  21. MaryJanuary 31, 2019 at 10:50 AM

    Glad you caught it and were able to get it out. Scary!!

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  22. EllieJanuary 31, 2019 at 1:45 PM

    So glad you were ther to catch it! Can’t believe you stopped long enough to get a picture!

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  23. moosecraftFebruary 2, 2019 at 5:02 AM

    Yikes! Glad you were near yours when this happened! Thanks for the heads-up! I do have one of these...

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  24. RuthFebruary 8, 2019 at 8:51 AM

    This happened to me once several years ago and luckily I was nearby - like you. And, I have left my iron on many times too. Yikes! That is scary!

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