This would be a products liability case and you may be able to sue but know that although the manufacture is responsible for defective products, the following will be considered in your case:

• Was the defect unreasonably dangerous?
• he seller, where you bought the iron from, must be in the business of selling that product
• The item must not have been substantially changed between the time it left the seller to the time the user had it
• The defect directly caused the injury
• The product was used properly