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11 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 28, 2025. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 11reports to CPSC
  • Aug 28, 2025the latest report was made
  • Jun 15, 2011the earliest
  • 9with the company’s comments
Brand
Black & Decker
Makers
Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS, Spectrum Brands, Inc. and Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
IronsFor clothesCPSC’s product type: Clothing Irons (code 277), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Laundry, Fabric Care & Sewing
Other ways the reports write the brand (3)

“Black and Decker”, “Black & Decker Classic” and “Black & Decker Steam Advantage”

By month

1 report from September 2024 to August 2025; the most in August 2025, 1. 10 earlier reports, since June 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
August 20251
June 20191
September 20151
June 20131
March 20131
October 20121
May 20121
February 20121
October 20111
September 20111
June 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Hurt, no treatment 2 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 8 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Aug 28, 2025, sent to the company Sep 3, 2025, published by CPSC Sep 17, 2025

    The product, in the report: Black & Decker Iron Model ICR15X

    Black & Decker Iron Model ICR15X. I plugged it into the outlet then turned the setting from minimum to wool blend and the cord was melting and sparks where shooting out of the cord.

    Model
    ICR15X
    Serial number
    5008670
    Where
    Minot, North Dakota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Jun 26, 2019, sent to the company Jul 25, 2019, published by CPSC Aug 8, 2019

    The product, in the report: Iron

    [REDACTED]

    Black and Decker iron model# IR08X , Intertek 3095565 Walmart 2017

    Caller’s wife has an iron that caught fire with flames remaining contained within the iron, most likely at approximately one inch high contained inside the iron. Caller no longer has this iron, he threw it away and has created this report for the purpose of record and to alert the public There are no injuries The caller has no plans to contact the manufacturer

    Model
    IR08X
    Serial number
    3095565
    Bought from
    Walmart, Florida
    Bought
    Jun 15, 2017, about then
    Where
    Wellington, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Sep 28, 2015, sent to the company Oct 6, 2015, published by CPSC Oct 21, 2015

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker Glide’n Go 5440 Iron

    I was ironing and the electrical cord at the base of the iron caught fire. My right hand was signed from proximity to the flame. I unplugged the iron but the cord continued to burn. I used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. The flame charred through the cord.

    Model
    Glide ‘n Go 5440
    Bought from
    Gift
    Where
    Columbus, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 24, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  4. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jun 10, 2013, sent to the company Jun 18, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 2, 2013

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker Digital Advantage D2030

    this past Friday I left my iron on which is supposed to shut itself off. A couple of hours later, my son was awakened by the fire alarm. the iron was engulfed in flames. It was a Black and Decker Digital Advantage D2030.

    Model
    D2030 / Digital Advantage
    Where
    Farmingville, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 18, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  5. No one hurt

    Made Mar 10, 2013, sent to the company Mar 19, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 2, 2013

    The product, in the report: Clthing iron

    Applica Consumer Products no. F63D Type 3 (sold under the name Black & Decker Classic) clothing iron.

    The iron is a year or two old. It replaced a 40+ year old iron that stopped heating.

    While in use, the sparks shot several inches out of the cord. The location of the damage was just above the rubber reinforcement at the iron handle. The cord was broken. Apparently the cord was too weak to prevent damage where it flexed.

    Model
    F63D Type 3
    Where
    Seneca, South Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker Classic, made or sold by Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Oct 11, 2012, sent to the company Oct 19, 2012, published by CPSC Nov 2, 2012

    The product, in the report: Clothing Iron

    Black & Decker Digital Advantage Iron Cat.No.D2020 Type 1. Unit was plugged in to heat. A shirt was ironed. The iron seemed to overheat as the iron seemed to stick on the fabric and was not gliding. The iron was set to level six. A cotton shirt was being ironed. The unit then began to beep continuously. Smoke came out between the iron’s base and the space above it. The display turned black. The smoke was acrid like an electrical overheating situation. We immediately unplugged the unit and are concerned about reusing it. Is this a known problem?

    Model
    Cat. No. D2020 Type 1
    UPC
    ?
    Serial number
    NA
    Bought
    Oct 1, 2005, about then
    Where
    Dallas, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 67, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made May 7, 2012, sent to the company May 15, 2012, published by CPSC May 30, 2012

    The product, in the report: Black and Decker First Impressions Corded Reel Iron

    Last fall I purchased a Black and Decker iron, a First Impressions Cord Reel Iron (Model No. ICR505), I think it was at Target. I tried looking for a place to file this complaint on the Black and Decker website but didn’t see any area to do so.

    I am a quilter, which means I have to press a lot of cotton calico, which requires a high heat setting and steam. I’ve noticed with this particular iron that the handle area gets really hot, uncomfortably so. While I haven’t actually burned my hand yet, it’s not something I want to continue using. I’ve never had this problem with irons before, and am wondering if there is something wrong with my iron or if it is the design of this particular model.

    This problem started with the first time I used my iron, but I managed to finish the project I was working on last November. I hadn’t used the iron since then until this past weekend, when I noticed the painful heat again. Obviously, this is a problem that is not going away.

    I will be purchasing a new iron as soon as possible and discarding this one, but I wanted to make someone aware of the problem with this iron. I have also filed this complaint with Consumer Reports.

    Model
    ICR505
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Nov 6, 2011, about then
    Where
    Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 41, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Feb 28, 2012, sent to the company Mar 22, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 5, 2012

    The product, in the report: Clothes Iron (Electric)

    The caller stated that his spouse had plugged in the iron and within 5 mins she smelled smoke, she notice that there was flames emitting from the electrical cord at the rear of the iron. Below the iron where it was standing upright the cloth was burnt through and had to use water to put out the flames. There had been no prior problems with this iron.

    The consumer is concerned that this iron could have caused a house fire.

    The manufacturer was not contacted as yet.

    The caller feels that this iron is a fire hazard and should be investigated.

    Model
    Quick & Easy 380
    UPC
    n/a
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    Target, Indiana
    Bought
    Feb 1, 2006, about then
    Where
    Fort Wayne, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. Hurt, care not known

    Made Oct 25, 2011, sent to the company Nov 16, 2011, published by CPSC Dec 1, 2011

    The product, in the report: Black & Decker Steam Advantage Electric Iron

    Black & Decker - Steam Advantage Iron Model IR1070S Sold by Walmart.

    Open Box, add water, plug it in, heat it up and press the steam button. You get one large drop of water inside the housing for each surge of steam from the iron when you press the steam button. (Although the steam out of the iron is great). Set the iron up vertically after a horizontal steam pass on your shirt and it runs out of housing seams and out of the power cord penetration. Hold it vertical and press the steam button and it leaks out of the steam button, over the power light and across your hand. Going back before it electrocutes me.

    After seeing this I checked product reviews. They all leak. Water and 120VAC is a hazard and B&D should recall the product.

    Model
    IR1070S
    UPC
    5087580573
    Serial number
    none
    Bought from
    Walmart, Maryland
    Bought
    Oct 25, 2011
    Where
    Silver Spring, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker Steam Advantage, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known
  10. No one hurt

    Made Sep 6, 2011, published by CPSC Sep 27, 2011

    The product, in the report: Electric hand iron

    Flame and smoke came through cord while iron was being used. Was no apparent defect in cord. Fortunately, was no damage or injury

    Model
    Quick and Easy S320
    Bought
    Sep 21, 2005, about then
    Where
    Parma, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 63, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Black and Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  11. No one hurt

    Made Jun 15, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 8, 2011

    The product, in the report: Black & Decker Steam Advantage Iron

    While using our 3-4 year old Black & Decker Steam Advantage Iron smoke came out of the iron. The smoke smelled like burning plastic. I put outside and so much smoke was coming out I expected it to catch fire. I doused with water. Model number F1050 Interteck Listed 3073283

    Model
    F1050
    Serial number
    3073283
    Where
    Florence, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 54, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Black & Decker, made or sold by Applica Consumer Products, Inc. - NOTIFY SPECTRUM BRANDS
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

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  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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