Does the top of the lamp and/or arm get hot to the touch? Thank you everyone for your input! I ordered this lamp based on your responses. Very much appreciated everyone's help in making the decision! Does the top of the lamp and/or arm get hot to the touch? Thank you everyone for your input! I ordered this lamp based on your responses. Very much appreciated everyone's help in making... » Read More Does the top of the lamp and/or arm get hot to the touch? Thank you everyone for your input! I ordered this lamp based on your responses. Very much appreciated everyone's help in making the decision! « Show Less
1694340
No, it doesn't. I have two of these lamps on my desk at work and they stay on for a good 8 to 9 hours daily. My coworker has the same lamp, but the one with a floor stand. The top of these lamps gets warm to the touch, but not hot. You are not going to get burnt. However, if you leave beverages or drinks directly under the lamp, they will get surprisingly warm (more than room temperature.) Hope that helps.
1694341
The top and arm do not get hot or even warm to the touch. The bulbs get warm but not hot and the top of the lamp seems to be constructed of a thermoplastic.
501812
Sophio, I'd love to answer your question, but I had the lamp shipped directly to my daughter's house as a Christmas gift. BTW, the lamp is beautiful.
142777
I would return it, my wife tells me that hers doesn't get HOT. Warm like any other lighted fixture, but not hot.
1659817
Mine get warm but should never get hot! The light should be on and there are some that look off, but they are the ones not visible to the human eye.
1345062
Only if you sit beneath the lamp and look up!! Funny question! The lamp sits in the corner and over my couch. It is a great lamp because of its dim knob I can make it as bright or as dim as I want! I get lots of compliments on this lamp. It is very nice and I would recommend to my family or friends. I hope I was able to help you!
650989
The surface of mine does not get hot at all - just barely warm. The wall above mine (we have plaster walls), gets hot. But not too hot to touch. Just very hot.
2045421
Dear Michiganian,I tested the bulb and touched it while it was on. Didn't know or care before. You can touch the plastic part where the light shines through, no problem as it is only warm. The metal part in the middle of the bulb does get a little hotter though, I would say hotter than warm, but not really hot. I can still touch it. Hope that answers your question.
1459975
Yes, the housing around the light gets hot. There is a handle on each fixture to adjust that doesn't get hot.
761151
I have not noticed any excessive heat from the light. I move the light when I am working and do not feel any heat whether it's close or any distance from my work.I especially like the long arms.
761153
It does not get hot and it is not uncomfortable to keep your hands or feet underneath it. That being said, I would not purchase this particular lamp as I would have chosen one with a dust cover and as flexible as it is, it is not good for working on things low to the ground.
663583
It may be normal but it is not necessary to keep it if it is unattractive. Mine was pieced together badly so that it looked like a polar ice cap on top. They had me take a photo and send it to them and then sent me another lamp w/o me sending the first one back.
1004529
I know from my own use that the "bulb" doesn't get too hot to touch, but the ceramic base of it does get hot. Personally, I wouldn't put one in a fully enclosed lighting fixture for that reason. It IS a great light bulb, however. Wonderful lighting in my desk lamp.
2170433
It is definitely too warm to touch directly without using the chain, but not sure it would significantly raise the temperature of a small area. That being said though, I'd still recommend this lamp to anyone. It is absolutely outstanding!!!!!
1312257
I think he is referring to heat onto an acrylic top, I have mine with no top.... Just went and touched the fixture which has been on all day and it's cool to the touch
102008
Maybe you have a defective lamp ...we did not have any issues and it still functions perfectly after a year. Call Amazon and they will issue a return form....best of luck with the replacement! Follow the instructions and you should be happy with the lamp!!
1274182
I also have that touch lamp and mine works perfectly. Love it. There could be something in the wiring in the pole part of the lamp, that is giving you a short.
1459973
Yes, they get too hot to touch. That's why they have the rod with the small ball on the end to adjust the direction of the lamp.