Customer Reviews

Black & Decker X850 Prestige Inox Stainless Steel Iron

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1 star:		(14)

 

 

This iron is the worse iron I have ever owned. When I first used the iron the water reservoir lid snapped off. So, I returned it and purchased the Prestige X805. The same thing, the water reservoir lid snapped off. I thought no biggy it still works. After about 2 months of use, it began to leak water. I'm not talking just a few trickles, it just pores out from the bottom of the iron. I can't return it and now I'm in the process of purchasing a new iron. I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER BLACK & DECKER IRON!!!!

I have really enjoyed using this iron. It glides over my clothes very smoothly and has done a great job so far. The only problem I had is with calcium build up which really only made a difference on black clothing. This was only a problem at the beginning but now has disappeared.

Recieved this as a gift along with a Target gift receipt. I exchanged it 3 times thinking the first one was just a lemon. Well the iron does not have enough power to get out wrinkles. I spent 20 minutes ironing a sheet and it still looked like before I ironed it with all the wrinkles coming back. Does make an annoying noise when plugged in & turned off. I never put water in it because I was afraid it would leak like the the other reviews said. It was made in Mexico so maybe this brand had poor quality assurance. For a $59 iron it's the worst iron!

You have been forwarned! Every Black & Decker iron I have ever owned leaked water badly, sooner or later. Never mind the fact that their ON/OFF switches fail frequently, too, and either won't stay ON, or fail to turn themselves OFF after inactivity. Honestly, I am amazed that they continue to sell irons (have they no shame?), although there must be quite a demand for replacement irons, due to the fact that theirs self-destruct so predictably. Save yourself the grief!

I own a different iron than the one featured here, but it needs rewired. To find a repair center for these products is virtually impossible. I could do the repair myself, as it is a simple short in the wire, but it requires a special screw driver to open it up, a tool they will not sell to the general public. If Black and Decker will find me, I'll be happy to buy another Black and Decker product. But if their units can't be repaired at home, and you can't find a repairman, why buy another $100.00 iron?

Take care of the iron and the iron will take care of you and your clothes, I have discovered that you can not leave water in the iron at all. Once you turn the iron on and add water, you must empty the iron when you are done. This is why the iron is leaking water. I have had this iron for over a year and it took me about two maybe three weeks to figure this out. I am currently buying my second iron, it works so well.

When I bought this iron, I was happy for 2 months, then it started to leak water, now every time I hit the steam button I don't get steam all I get is a water leak... I agree, if I could return this, I would, problem is they no longer have this model and won't substitute another. I will stick with Rowenta....

After reading the reviews here, I thought I would add one more. This product should not even be rated at 1 star - no stars likely. I had a water-steam Black and Decker iron for years that worked pretty good. It started failing over the last 6-8 months. It would turn off abruptly and when I went to iron it would leak water all over the clothes. I would toggle the cord, light would go back on, and all good. I also noticed the cord would sometimes fall out of the wall outlet or be loose in the outlet. Anyways, I decided that the cord might be faulty after so many years. So I went and bought a new Prestige X805. This has been leaking water and shutting off from day one. I even had my husband switch out the electrical outlet, thinking that it is too loose or something. I have been dealing with this leaky iron for months. After just reading similar problems, I regret not returning it immediately to Target. I have been searching for a repair phone number for Black & Decker to no success. This could be a huge liability for Black & Decker for I have had this scolding hot water run off the ironing board and on my legs and feet. BUYER BEWARE - DON'T BUY.

I had purchased the iron this morning. When lifting the lid to fill the reservoir, the lid immediatly snapped off.

Returned the iron, got a new one, filled it up, plugged it in and immediately began to smoke - all over. Unplugged it and took at least an hour before it cooled off enough to return it.

Not pleased with Black and Decker - most of my small appliances are from that company. Still looking for a decent iron.

Thanks

I just bought this iron today thinking that it was good, since it held a hefty price tag of $40. As soon as i used it, water started leaking out everywhere. This iron is going right back in the box to be returned.