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!
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By the time they burn out (they are solid state - no delicate filament in a vacuum) the bulb, and you, will be ready to be thrown out!! You an always buy another one at that time if you still need it. If faulty, return for a refund.
259688
Do you actually own one and had the light go out? My first one I had for about 2 years. I live about a mile from the everglades in South Florida so I run mine 24x7 except for when it is too cold for mosquitoes which means I run it nearly all year and I never had the bulb go out. Its an led and it does not appear that it is replaceable. My guess is that the fan would die first. Mine just got knocked on the floor one too many times.
1203525
Hi Michael: That is not normal. I'd see about getting a replacement. Mine ignites very quickly and well.
316820
I've had mine for about two months and mine has burnt out. I'm looking for replacements too.
1817179
Mine burned out after 4 years. They'll replace for 1 year from purchase, but likely only if you buy direct.
2193651
Mine burned up after a month of light use. It is garbage. Return it if you still can.
1274181
I bought two lamps. One is still working perfectly. The other one was also working just fine until about a month ago and it blew out as well. Still waiting to hear about any resolution to the issue.
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No. I have had mine for a couple of years now and it runs fine. Best range of any I have used. I bought these for both my daughters, as well as two friends. All are running perfectly. If you get one that runs hot, send it back - it is defective. The folks who have hot running ones should have gotten another one. It has a warranty. If it had failed in another way, it would have been returned. Why wouldn't you return one that is running hot? I guess they would rather low rate a fine piece of equipment than to send it back. Amazon is really hard to send things back to. NOT!
1934500
Have used one in the oven a couple of days ago, for only a very few minutes, modest temperature. It's shot. Dead & buried. Looking to replace it, they only seem to come in pairs, but certainly accessibly priced.
769444
When mine was new(september 2014), it would go for around 30 hours of use. Now, I get about 2 or 3 hours out of it. I am very disappointed in it. I don't know if I just got a dud, or if they are just lower quality and wear out fast.
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.
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)
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.
36014
I bought one of these for my daughter as a gift a couple of years ago. She uses it several times a week and has had no problems with it. Sorry you are having problems--perhaps the manufacturer should replace it.
181970
I just got mine, but I can see why it might not last long. It has no thermostat, so it would be easy to burn out if you don't turn it off often. I would not leave it on at night for safety's sake.
587970
We don't use it continuously , so actually don't know how long it lasts at one time. It doesn't loose power as it is used and has a shut off warning before it actually stops. This is to protect the battery, and it's a great feature for the user as well. One of the best investments in our tool chest! GET ONE . . . You won't regret it.