I read that the base od this lampt gets very hot and could cause a fire, is that true?
1351771
My husband uses this lamp and he said NO it does not get hot. If you are worried abt. fire go to dollar store & get a metal serving tray & put it underneath.Good luck, Janet
1351772
Not mine. I've never even noticed it getting warm, and can't figure out why it would.
1351773
The base no, but all lamps get hot enough to cause a fire, just keep them away from the curtains and have your insurance up to date with any electric item turned on in your home.
1830222
I've all ways burned wood in the stove. There is no need for a base. I've used it on wooden and plastic picnic tables with no issues. I've even left a sheet of paper under it just to see if it would get hot enough to ignite and it did not. If you are using wood as your heat source just make sure not to over fill it, you don't need a lot.
1842061
I use it on my 5 year Old' s headboard and it does not get hot. I'm an Electrical Engineer and I wouldn't tolerate an unsafe lamp in my house. I bought LED for safety.
275375
Mine started a fire in itself. Dangerous. I would not suggest getting this one
1151495
I have not measured the temperature after the light being continuously on for a long time, but there is a plastic shroud over the electrical terminals. If the light gets too hot it will melt the shroud. I hope that will not happen.
282924
7-8 With ease.......maybe 10, but it might get pretty hot....the base is pretty close to the grill so as the drippings burn it would become a pretty hot fire.
1214198
it gets hot enough to melt sugar crystals and i would not put my hand in front of it. it uses butane, the gas that powers cigarette lighters and instead of a flame it produces a torch type flame that is much hotter.
971723
the legs dont really get that hot but the underneath of the grill is where the drip tray is so it does get warm but i dont think it would cause a fire or be a hazard .. hope this helps
1906913
I have only had mine a few months but I agree with Jay. Have it checked out to in sue there is no fire hazard.
1335727
I would definitely return it. It could potentially become a fire hazard. Better safe than sorry!
1210345
I don't think it will start a fire because of the process it uses to generate heat. That being said, if you put bare skin to metal then it can cause contact burns to your skin. Just keep it in the pouch and you should be good to go.
2045193
I would not. The base get hot and should have some ventilation. Unless your application is outdoors then it should be ok.
1227066
I just removed my lamp bulb to check it out. There are no signs of burning or melting the bulb holder. I have had this lamp about 3 months, but use it extensively, sometimes leaving it on for 3 or four hours at a time.
316461
I don't think it's normal. That is why I returned mine. Would not run for more than a few minuets before overheating and the safety would shut it off. I know of people who have had success with it but not me and looks like not you either. I'd return it because overheating that quickly could lead to blown fuses or fire.
1751114
this lamp get hot asap and you never place a hot item near anything that might burn or catch fire --- common sense seems to be in short supply these days:-(
1387205
I don't think it gets hot enough to cause something to catch fire. I bought it for my daughter to use in her apartment and she put books and pillows in it. It seemed to work well and gave her some piece of mind.
96974
If the lamp is rated for 60w then higher can melt wires and short to start a fire... It's easy to rewire a lamp and the kits come with instructions. It's 5 minutes and $10. Good luck.