CHI 13102 Review: CHI’s Steam Iron With an 8 ft Retractable Cord

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Verdict: the CHI retractable-cord steam iron (the line this site has covered as the CHI 13102) is a good pick if you want a smooth ceramic soleplate and a cord that winds away. It pairs 1750W with a titanium-infused ceramic plate, an 8 ft retractable cord and a vertical steam burst. CHI does not publish auto shut-off details in the listing, so if that matters most, the Hamilton Beach Durathon 19803 has documented 3-way shut-off.

This is a research-based review. We have not tested this iron hands-on. Specifications come from CHI and the Amazon.com listing, compared with the other irons we cover. Anything CHI does not publish is marked “not published”.

Which model is this? The current Amazon.com listing is CHI’s steam iron with an 8 ft retractable cord. Our records describe it as a 13102-type model, and the 13102 name on this page refers to that retractable-cord line. The listing itself does not make the model number prominent, so check the box or the rating label if you need an exact match. It is the premium pick in our retractable cord irons guide.

At a glance

How we chose these picks

We compared the manufacturers’ published specifications and the Amazon.com listing for each model (sources: Manufacturer product page and Amazon.com listing (checked October 2026)). Where a maker does not publish a figure, we say “not published” rather than guess. We checked that every product was on sale in the US when this page was last updated, and we re-check stock every month. We do not hands-on test products ourselves, and we say so on every review. Commission from retailer links never affects which products we pick. Read how we research.

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Our verdict

CHI Steam Iron with 8 ft Retractable Cord: Our verdict

  • Power: 1750W
  • Soleplate: Titanium-infused ceramic
  • Cord: 8 ft retractable
  • Vertical steam: Vertical steam burst
  • Auto shut-off: not published
  • Weight: 3.5 lb
  • Continuous steam: not published
  • Tank: not published

CHI’s retractable-cord iron pairs its smooth titanium-infused ceramic soleplate with 1750W and a vertical steam burst. The cord winds back into the iron, so there is nothing to coil when you put it away.

Pros

  • 1750W
  • Smooth ceramic soleplate
  • Retractable 8 ft cord
Cons

  • Auto shut-off details not in listing

Our verdict: A stronger iron with tidy storage.

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Key specs explained

8 ft retractable cord. The cord pulls out to 8 ft and retracts into the iron. That makes storage quick and avoids the kinks a wrapped cord picks up over time. It is shorter than the 10 ft cord on the CHI 13101, so place the board within reach of an outlet.

1750W. More power than the budget retractable-cord irons we compare (the Hamilton Beach 19803 is 1500W and the Sunbeam SteamMaster is 1200W). More wattage helps the plate stay hot while you use steam.

Titanium-infused ceramic soleplate. The same type of plate CHI uses on its other irons, designed for an easy glide. Store the iron upright to protect the coating.

Vertical steam burst. Useful for refreshing jackets, curtains and clothes on a hanger.

Weight. Amazon lists about 3.5 lb, a middle-of-the-road figure for a full-size iron.

Not published: auto shut-off details, continuous steam output and tank size are not given in the listing we checked.

Who should buy it

  • Buy it if you want more power than a budget iron and a cord that tidies itself away.
  • Prefer the CHI 13101 if reach matters more than storage: it has a 10 ft fixed cord and documented 3-way auto shut-off.
  • Prefer the Durathon 19803 if you want a cheaper retractable-cord iron with published 3-way shut-off timings.

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Alternatives

Frequently asked questions

Is the CHI 13102 still sold?

The Amazon.com listing we track is CHI’s steam iron with an 8 ft retractable cord, which our records class as a 13102-type model. Check the box or rating label if you need the exact model number.

How long is the CHI retractable cord?

8 ft. It retracts into the body of the iron.

Does the CHI retractable iron have auto shut-off?

CHI does not publish auto shut-off details in the listing we checked, so we cannot confirm it.

CHI 13101 or CHI retractable: which should I buy?

Choose the 13101 for a longer 10 ft cord and documented 3-way auto shut-off; choose the retractable model for more power (1750W) and tidier storage.

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Sources: Manufacturer product page and Amazon.com listing (checked October 2026). Prices change often, so check the latest price before you buy. How we research.