Euro-Pro GI490 Iron with Auto Shut-off

Pros: Looks great.

Cons: Don't consider this a long term purchase since it will quickly fail.

Review: Without any forewarning the iron got extremely hot and burned a hole through the dress that was being ironed. I question the safety of an iron in which the thermostat doesn't work ...

Pros: The Price Seems Right. Light and Maneuverable.

Cons: Unreliable. Subject To Quality Issues. Flimsy.

Review: I myself have owned a couple of the Euro-Pro irons. Mine second one just broke this morning for no reason I can determine. It was just a couple of months old. Te first one broke after it fell off of the ironing board onto a carpeted floor. My sister's ...

Pros: None

Cons: Leaky, not hot enough

Review: Similar to other reviewers, this iron randomly switches to a lower temperature. I have noticed that if I invert the iron and press the indicator button, I can increase the temperature. However, the iron does not get as hot as it did when it was new, ...

Pros: Cool video on the box that will entertain your kids for 10 or 15 minutes.

Cons: Poor Quality, Short Life Span, Possible Fire Hazard

The Bottom Line: Keep away, Sharks Bite!

Review: My last iron was a $100 Rowenta Pro. Loved it while it worked but for a hundred bucks, I wanted something to last more than a year. Several months ago we saw the Shark Euro-Pro at BJ's Wholesale Club. It was on a featured display with a ...

Pros: Looks good. Long cord. Heavy weight seems to indicate high-quality.

Cons: Stops working. Takes forever to heat up. Ridiculously expensive for what you get.

The Bottom Line: Only a "steam iron" in the loosest sense. Barely satisfies the warranty of "fitness for a particular purpose". Do not buy this iron.

Review: I'm afraid this review won't add anything to the debate. This iron is a piece of junk. I see that mine lasted longer than most -- three years -- before giving up the ghost. But it's been a painful three years. From Day One, it's been very difficult to ...

Pros: Pretty stainless steel, fancy looking lights

Cons: Tips over easily, hard to fill, quits working, doesn't steam well, cheaply made

The Bottom Line: Made with inferior materials and breaks easily. Poor design quality and not user friendly. Don't waste your money.

Review: Quite literally the only thing this iron has going for it is the 'fancy' stainless look and it's long cord. Even that doesn't last. It's sole plate scratches easily and gets a grungy dingy coating on it after a short time using it. Iron cord wraps ...

Pros: NONE WARRANTED FOR THIS IRON

Cons: CHEAPLY MADE CHROME FINISH IS PEELING OFF. DRIPS WATER CONSISTENTLY STAINING CLOTHES.

The Bottom Line: Based on the packaging, product characteristics and price this product does not live up to name. I will probably never buy any other Shark product.

Review: It was with great pleasure that I watched the Shark being compressed by our Garbage Truck today. This piece of garbage has stained its last piece of clothing at our house. I have had to wash more clothing since I purchased this iron due to staining ...

Pros: Great for a few months!

Cons: Without warning, completely dies after 5 months. Nothing customer service would do to fix it.

The Bottom Line: THIS PRODUCT STINKS - DON'T BUY IT.

Review: Hi, all - I seriously wish I would have read your comments before putting the Shark on my registry. My husband and I have now been married 5 months, and received this as a gift for the wedding. At first, I was so excited to have such a great ...

Pros: Adjustable Steam, Worked Great While It Worked

Cons: Quit working after 6 months of light service

Review: My story is similar to others I've read, but I feel like I need to add my two cents worth. I purchased this iron at Target 6 months ago. I used the iron on average 4 times per week for touch up ironing & steaming. Initially it worked great. I loved ...

Pros: Had good steam for the 6 to 10 hours it worked.

Cons: Won't heat.

Review: I bought this iron from Target about 10 months ago. I thought I would pay extra and get a better product, was I wrong. It has been used very little (single male household). It seems the heating element went out as the light just blinks on the lowest ...