light flashing? going bad? help! I don't know if the bulb is going bad or if the flat iron itself is starting to go bad?
1613145
Mine is doing the same thing. I even cranked it all the way up to the highest setting. I can still touch the flat iron face without singeing my finger- barely warm. I haven't even had it for a year and already it's pooping out. I guess I'll never look for a discount on the internet for my electronics! I'd rather spend the extra to buy it at a store I know I can go to and get customer service or a replacement product. Sorry about your (and my) luck!
591577
Buy a new one. When these have anything go wrong, it is cheaper to buy a new one than try and fix. I had problems with the light on mine, and it was not the light, but something in the wiring. I purchased a new one from Amazon. Very happy
49273
Leave it alone until it fully discharges. Then leave it for a couple of days more. Then plug it in and let it fully recharge. If the light comes on again, it is probably a faulty switch.
931797
Sounds like you are having a heat related problem with the bulb itself. I'd say it's defective. I have no such performance with mine running on 12v marine batteries in my boat.
1967689
If it's a burnt out bulb...I'm thinking the bulb just needs to be replaced. If something goes wrong with the lamp fixture/ wiring then assume repair or replacement of unit would be required.
931798
Check your power source. Make sure it's strong enough. Maybe you just got a bad bulb ! Mine is still working fine.
694587
It sounds like it is going in pause mode. Try just holding power button until see green light then let go. The only time mine flashes is in pause mode. If it is flashing in pause mode just click the power button one time and the light should stay on steady. Hope this helps.
627463
Try removing the bulb and looking at the bulb to see if it looks burnt or otherwise blown. If not, double-check your connections and re-install. If still no luck, you may (unfortunately) try getting another bulb before looking at other component issues. Make ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that you DO NOT TOUCH any of the glass parts of the bulb! The oil from your fingers severely decreases they life of the bulb. Hope this helps!
1873688
That happened to me about a month ago. Amazon was great and advice me to return the defective product. I bought a different brand of lamp now and it's been working great. Good luck.
811963
I don't think it's likely to be the bulb, could be adjusting knob is slipping.this can be easily checked by pulling the knob off ( it's a push fit ) and turning the metal spigot by hand.
2267537
buy a new unit. for the price of these new if you have a few of the LEDS go out you should just buy a new unit. they are not worth messing with. I have 3 lamps go out on mine after a few hours. they sent me a new one.
1186208
It sounds like either a bad connection, or there's a problem with the rheostat. I would unplug the unit, remove the bulb and try to reseat it. If that doesn't work, try a different bulb. If that doesn't work, try leaving the light on at half strength and see what happens.
2088736
There should be a little red light that turns on and it flashes until it goes solid that means its ready. If the light doesn't turn on and it doesn't get hot then it doesn't work. I would send it back for a new one. There should be a warrenty.
1201058
Try putting in all new batteries. Normally, when the light starts to go on and off, it means the batteries need to be replaced. If new batteries do not stop the problem, the light is very likely to be defective.
1310681
Im sorry... No suggestions... That sadly is exactly what happened with me. I just threw it away after about a week of it not turning on showing any motion with the lights. Maybe flip the black switch on the bottom and it may work.
571726
Sounds like it might be a bad power transformer, or possibly the LED bulb itself. You should file a warranty claim for this problem, I think. If out of warranty, take the power transformer to Radio Shack and have them match it (and the connector) for a replacement; that might fix it for you.
2266564
There's a little switch on the base to activate the up/down feature. If you've had the iron for some time and it's no LONGER raising/lowering, then I'm afraid it's toast.