Why there is a lot of review of the ML300 has over heating issue, is it poor quality? They should recall this device right?
998709
Mine died two weeks out of warrantee. It would cost more to repair than it's worth.
998710
I agree. They should recall. It is a great device for the minute it works but overheating is a major issue. Don't waste your time buying. ;(
998711
It seems that the fans are not working properly to match the energy that is consumed by the equipment. I haven't had the time to check with the Optoma Tech Services to check if there is an option for those fans/coolers.
917945
I would send it back as faulty. I have never had a problem with my machine.
493929
Good morning, I have had mine for only a year and it has not had any problems. However, I had a couple of thoughts that might (or might not!) help. Have you tried a different plug in? There is a safety limit switch that will turn off the machine if it overheats that may have failed. Finally, the heating element may have failed. If you have not done so you may want to contact the people that built it - they are here in the USA so they should be available to help. Good luck, I would really miss mine! Dave
1362147
I cannot get mine to get passed a very little warm sensation and it is a useless rip off if you ask me! I have never been so disappointed with an item as I have this one. I think that this should be taken off Amazon all together! Sorry I cannot help with your question and sorry you have been ripped off too!
57896
Personally have not had any problems yet with my unit. Knock on wood that it never happens for me. I am sure that the Peedar folks would replace the faulty device in good faith or cite a remedy if approached amicably.
832374
The company sent me a contraption designed to prevent it from overheating. I haven't used it since I received that. (But I used it several times before I got that with no adverse consequences.) I'm not sure if they've changed anything so that their new version is safer.
1370792
I've had mine for two years. It's not overused, just twice a week for about 10 minutes each time. It feels normal - warm, not hot. Getting too hot to touch in 5 minutes sounds like an electrical problem?
1688420
Has yours broken? I was just thinking about ordering one. It appears that they have heating element issues with the old one. Maybe I will wait to see if someone orders it for Christmas and posts responses. Let me know what you think of yours.
946262
Mine shut down from overheating too and it cools VERY well. The cooling does not seem to be the issue with this device. But the fan on mine broke after only a month. And the wire got caught in the fan. It's simply poorly designed. But cools very well.
241472
I have the newer model...doesn't overheat it seems but since I use Mozy backup and with their handy Android app, I have access to my files away from home anyway, so may dump this product. It works well, just reduntant for me.
156121
I purchased the ML300 about 4 months ago and returned after repeated problems.
905542
I keep on having issue's with mine too. It does not work well, it keeps on turning off and stop cooling my laptop after every few seconds and I have to tap on the back to turn it on. This product is horrible and I only used mine for 2 times. I wish I could return it to get a refund or a replacement.
1508456
That was what we wanted to us it for. I wouldnt suggest this model. After 30 minutes it overheated and shut down.
1776423
Mine was fine. I had no problems with it. Maybe you got one that had a defect.
2036017
Yes, I loved my machine when it worked. My first machine worked for one roasting cycle, then died. My second machine worked perfectly for six months then overheated badly and died. The company rep either had an e-mail box that was full, voice mail that was full or did not return calls. I would NEVER buy from them again.
1460806
The unit itself is good but I caution you when buying one used, there are crucial elements and parts to make sure this device will perform properly and safely. Here are some things that may raise a red flag, bent or damaged power cord and if the heat sync is dented and bent it may affect the way the unit cools and could lead to a malfunction therefore it may become a fire hazard and will definitely break fire codes if this is being used for commercial\business uses. So please consider these concerns and comments when conducting your research as well as purchasing decisions.
1119203
Yes. It has a bad history with that. Ours failed to heat also. We sent it back and got a refund after I read many negative reviews about it.