Customer Reviews

Black & Decker X807 Prestige Plus Iron

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The iron worked fine for a couple of weeks, it irons OK, is good weight. At the end of the 2nd week, then the plastic handle you are supposed to hold to retract the cord, broke. Without it, the cord is can not be retracted. One other issue I have with it is water spills - whenever you change the position of the iron from vertical to horizontal. If you prefer to keep your iron in horizontal position, make sure there is no water left in it.

I purchased this iron from Amazon thinking the retractable cord would be great (I have small children) and the upright steamer could be useful. First, the directions were AWFUL. Second, I never was able to operate the steamer. Third, within 2 months the plastic winder for the retractable cord broke off and I was left with the dangling cord. Finally, the iron is so heavy that it kept falling over onto clothing or the ironing board - it was not well-balanced. This made me very nervous with children in the room - either they or I could get nailed with a heavy, hot iron if I wasn't holding it.

I finally gave up and spent $19 locally for a basic iron. It is a Black and Decker but is adequate. I was really disappointed since I spent more than I thought I every would on an iron and because I usually am pleased with Black & Decker products. Don't waste your money.

I bought this iron for $63 I in autumn 2002 and I used it for 4 years daily. It was the best iron I ever had, never destroyed any fabric like those with Stainless Steel Soleplate and always worked fine. The retractable cord was very important for me, even if the plastic handle broke, I still could use it. It has the right weight for an iron. I was sad that after 4 years it suddenly stopped heating and there are none in the stores to replace it. It may be now obsolete because new irons with 3 way auto shut-off and vertical steam are on the market.