why so may people say it burns out after short time of use? lokking to buy two one for me and my daughter...
304109
My croc has performed well, but I don't use it that often. As with any heated device I use on my mid-back hair length, I use them in moderation - maybe once per week. Too much heat dries your hair ends to the point of damaging them.
304110
I have had my Turboion Croc for almost 5 years and have never had an issue with it. It still works great. Would definitely buy it again.
304111
I'm on my second one but my first lasted me well over a year before dying for reasons that I was never able to figure out though it happened shortly after a flight so I suspect maybe something could have happened to it when it was in my luggage. If this one does the same, I'll still buy another one because I've /never/ been able to get anywhere near the results from any other flat iron on the market that I've used before and I've tried, no joke, 15 of them. My hair stylist has one and has had the same one for over 3 years so I think it may have alot to do with how you handle it, clean it and store it if you travel with it.
304112
I'm on my second one but my first lasted me well over a year before dying for reasons that I was never able to figure out though it happened shortly after a flight so I suspect maybe something could have happened to it when it was in my luggage. If this one does the same, I'll still buy another one because I've /never/ been able to get anywhere near the results from any other flat iron on the market that I've used before and I've tried, no joke, 15 of them. My hair stylist has one and has had the same one for over 3 years so I think it may have alot to do with how you handle it, clean it and store it if you travel with it. I'm on my second one but my first lasted me well over a year before dying for reasons that I was never able to figure out though it happened shortly after a flight so I suspect maybe something could have happened to it when it was in my luggage. If this one does the same, I'll still buy another one because I've /never/ been able to get anywhere near the results from any other flat iron on the market that I've used before and I've tried, no joke, 15 of them. My hair stylist has one and has had the same one for over 3 years so I think it may have alot to do with how you handle it, clean it... » Read More I'm on my second one but my first lasted me well over a year before dying for reasons that I was never able to figure out though it happened shortly after a flight so I suspect maybe something could have happened to it when it was in my luggage. If this one does the same, I'll still buy another one because I've /never/ been able to get anywhere near the results from any other flat iron on the market that I've used before and I've tried, no joke, 15 of them. My hair stylist has one and has had the same one for over 3 years so I think it may have alot to do with how you handle it, clean it and store it if you travel with it. « Show Less
304113
I read these reviews and bought one anyway, because I loved how my hair looked after my stylist used it on me and because I figured that I take much better care of my things than most people do. I actually used it twice and it burned out!! I was disgusted!! Amazon refunded my money, thankfully!! That was a couple of years ago and NOW that I see people are still complaining about this occurring and I've experienced it, I haven't repurchased another. Buyer beware!
549076
Mine lasted a month before it burned out. I am a truck driver and spend a day or two home a week. I didn't see any fading.
1956441
Mine burnt up while it was in use, and the car wasn't on. Had to get a different one. It works great, when the car is on or not.
1845798
don't leave it in a hot area, store/keep it in a cool place. Check the cord. You may have a short and need replacement. That's what happened to me.
1913468
Contact the seller or the manufacturer, they are supposed to last a lot longer than that. I did read from other reviewers that they had problems being used in enclosed light fixtures, that they burned out quickly. Mine is used in an open, recessed (can) light fixture in the ceiling. Some also tried using it for a fixture that had a dimmer switch and this is not made for that, and theirs burned out as well. I hope I helped. Mine has been in for over 5 months, hopefully I won't have to eat my words.
506631
I loved mine at first but after a few uses it caught on fire...while I was in it. Luckily I was just finishing up my session and notice the burning as I was getting out. It was a small burn but could have been much worse. I returned it. The company was a nightmare!! Sorry I can't give any positive feedback.
2172069
I am on my second set of two and I only have one left working. I am waiting for the last one to bite the dust, which should happen this weekend, since I am planning a long trip, they usually fail when I need a hot cup most. If it happens as expected then I will send them back for credit. I won't be suckered a 3rd time!
943541
I had mine for longer than only a few months but it did start losing heat. I think it may be because of element getting clogged due to hair product but I would check with manufacturer to get clear answer and possible solution.
72300
Yeah had the same issue. Headed up with in 10 mins of use. The manual does mention not to use it for prolonged periods though. Mine didn't last too long after it started heating up
1742933
I have owned mine since the beginning of November 2014, and by the middle of December 2014, the light burned out. It also won't hold a charge. Without being able to replace the bulb and/or the batteries, I wish I'd purchased a different model. If the light lasted and the charge held, this would be 100% Awesome!!! (BIG IF)
896579
Sure you can turn it on again and it will heat up. I would turn it off asap to prevent burning or just make another smll or at dinner.
316820
I've had mine for about two months and mine has burnt out. I'm looking for replacements too.
846596
If I understand correctly, you are saying after you replace the batteries with two new batteries AND you run the unit for another long period of time, the unit will not overheat anymore?Let me try again when I get the replacement. (I contacted Flip and they offered a replacement. So, I requested a exchange from Amazon.)
697314
I had one that had a burned part too. Since I don't know what caused the part to burn out, I did not trust replacing the part.....just replaced the whole unit...not expensive to do that, and I trusted that more.
501459
My second one just started cutting out. Got one in October that lasted til around mid-February, now two months later that one is shorting out, too.
864386
Mine didn't last too long either. I think I used mine twice before the line was out. Then again, i was hard on mine.
1187840
Mine just blew up!!! I bought it on October 16th and like ten minutes ago it started smoking and shooting sparks and it even left black burn marks in the table it was on!!