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Tensor® Black Swing-Arm Incandescent/CFL Clamp Lamp

Tensor® Black Swing-Arm Incandescent/CFL Clamp Lamp

Item: 408203    Model: 13062-004

Tensor® Black Swing-Arm Incandescent/CFL Clamp Lamp
3.5stars
( 257 reviews)
  • Uses 1-60-watt Incandescent Bulb (Not Included) or 1-13-watt CFL Bulb (Not Included)
  • Black
  • Height: 28-5/8" to 40-1/2" Max
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Uses 1-60-watt Incandescent Bulb (Not Included) or 1-13-watt CFL Bulb (Not Included)BlackHeight: 28-5/8" to 40-1/2" MaxEachSwing-Arm Incandescent Clamp LampUses 1-60-watt Incandescent Bulb (Not Included) or 1-13-watt CFL Bulb (Not Included)BlackHeight: 28-5/8" to 40-1/2" MaxTensor® Black Swing-Arm Incandescent/CFL Clamp Lamphttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0025172_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0025172_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0025172/Tensor-Black-Swing-Arm-Incandescent-CFL-Clamp-Lamp/product_408203Tensor® Black Swing-Arm Incandescent/CFL Clamp Lamp3.5257
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$19.99
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Tensor� Black Swing-Arm Incandescent/CFL Clamp Lamp
 
3.3

(based on 257 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (69)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (69)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (41)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (25)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (53)

65%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Area of illumination (126)
  • Good size/fit (101)
  • Easy to clean (57)
  • Well built (54)
  • Artistic design (43)

Cons

  • Flimsy construction (72)
  • Hard to adjust (10)
  • Short cord (9)
  • Difficult setup (5)
  • Limited illumination (5)

Best Uses

  • Work (82)
  • Office (77)
  • Reading (71)
  • Informal use (22)
  • On top of desk (15)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Practical (147), Budget shopper (67), Midrange shopper (45), Stylish (12), High-end shopper (9)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (59), Business (29)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

I buy one of these about every 2 years

I buy one of these about every 2 years or so.They dont last forever,but for the price its cheap enough to replace.It will short out before any other parts break.I have the same problem ...Read complete review

I buy one of these about every 2 years or so.They dont last forever,but for the price its cheap enough to replace.It will short out before any other parts break.I have the same problem every time.I will have to buy another one in about 2 years.The older ones use to have a plastic tube at the bottom that fit into a plastic mount ,they improved the tube to metal a few years back.So now I just have to stick the new lamp in the old bracket and I'm ready to go.Its above my head and out of the way. It fits perfect on my custome made home office desk.And you cant beat the price.If they ever fix the short in the lamp head problem it would be the best desk lamp I could ever buy.But it is what it is.

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Most Helpful Negative Review

 

Disappointing

I put this light on a basement workbench. I thought it was reasonably priced based on similar types I've used at various work stations at home. On about the 4th time I used it,...Read complete review

I put this light on a basement workbench. I thought it was reasonably priced based on similar types I've used at various work stations at home. On about the 4th time I used it, I was becoming dissatisfied at the way the light would sink back to a low profile on it's own. I turned a tension knob at the middle joint hoping to apply more resistance. It snapped with just the slightest pressure,and the lamp fell into several pieces. Perhaps if they had not put a ridiculously large on/off knob on the top, it might have been light enough to stay up. Junk!

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5.0

Nice office lamp for on your desk.

By blueskys

from Cogan Station, PA

About Me Practical

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Area of Illumination
  • Artistic Design
  • Easy to Clean
  • Good Size
  • Well Built

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Office
    • Reading
    • Work

    Comments about Tensor� Black Swing-Arm Incandescent/CFL Clamp Lamp:

    This works great in my office on my work desk. I just replaced the same lamp that I had for about 15 years.

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    5.0

    Good, All-Metal Construction

    By Al the Ham

    from New York

    About Me Bargain Hunter, Practical

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Office
        • Work

        Comments about Tensor� Black Swing-Arm Incandescent/CFL Clamp Lamp:

        Have purchased many lamps from Staples. Many have failed because of use of brittle plastic in load-bearing components. This problem has been fixed with metal replacing plastic. The price has increased but inflation has played a role in that.

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        5.0

        good products

        By ed

        from portland maine

        About Me Practical

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy to Clean
        • Good Size
        • Well Built

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Office
          • Work

          Comments about Tensor� Black Swing-Arm Incandescent/CFL Clamp Lamp:

          like the product just the right prices and size

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          3.0

          Fits the Bill...

          By TB

          from Augusta, GA

          About Me Bargain Hunter, Practical

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Area of Illumination
          • Good Size

          Cons

          • Difficult to Clean

          Best Uses

          • Reading
          • Work

          Comments about Tensor� Black Swing-Arm Incandescent/CFL Clamp Lamp:

          Works Good...Especially the on/off switch for people with a limited grip. You can just about put it anywhere & at any angle within the reach.

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          5.0

          Need flexibility?

          By The Photographer

          from New York

          About Me Practical

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Area of Illumination
          • Position Anywhere
          • Well Built

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Work

            Comments about Tensor� Black Swing-Arm Incandescent/CFL Clamp Lamp:

            Great for work area. Can be positioned high or low. Used as a pair, they can be used for copy setup.

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            4 Questions | 4 Answers
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            • Q:

              What thickness counter will the lamp clamp to?
              Asked on 11/17/2011 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                This lamp will clamp to a surface that is, at most 2" thick

                Answered on 11/30/2011 by Kayla T. from Staples
            • Q:

              Can this swingarm lamp be wall mounted with screws rather than using a clamp?
              Asked on 6/23/2011 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                No, this lamp cannot be wall mounted.

                Answered on 6/28/2011 by Kayla T from Staples
            • Q:

              I sent this message a few minutes ago: "The instructions for the Staples Black Swing-Arm Incandescent Clamp Lamp are woefully inadequate. The "elbow" between the lamp and the lamp arm post came disassembled with no indication of assembly, no illustration of an exploded view. Which what goes where? I am somewhat frustrated (and in the dark - ha)."

              I looked more closely and determined the joint was broken and cannot be fixed. I will return the lamp to our local STAPLES store (my favorite office supply store - always friendly and helpful).
              Asked on 10/4/2009 by Fletch from Issaquah, WA

              1 answer

              • A:

                There is nothing wrong with the elbow. There are two springs which you just hook to both ends, creating a tension, thus holds up the arm. I can stretch it strait for more than 3 feet! or I can bend it, but you must anchor the bottom with the bolts to prevent the plastic holes from breaking. YOU DO NOT NEED INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSEMBLE THIS. Mine came with an instruction sheet, but I didn't bother to waste time reading it. It's entirely intuitive. It took less than 10 seconds to assemble it. One other tip: anchor the bottom first with the "hole" facing vertical direction; then simply drop the lamp into the hold! The entire process took me less than 2 minutes. You must know the limitations to ALL lamps. The clam must be anchored to wood or metal no thicker than 1.5". That's not a defect; it's the nature of beast. To get anything comparable you would have to spend $100 and up and even that its unique switch cannot be be surpassed.

                Answered on 11/9/2009 by drteo66 from Indiana
            • Q:

              The instructions for the Staples Black Swing-Arm Incandescent Clamp Lamp are woefully inadequate. The "elbow" between the lamp and the lamp arm post came disassembled with no indication of assembly, no illustration of an exploded view. Which what goes where? I am somewhat frustrated (and in the dark - ha).
              Asked on 10/4/2009 by Fletch from Issaquah, WA

              1 answer

              • CUSTOMER CARE

                A:

                There are two springs which you just hook to both ends, creating a tension, thus holds up the arm.

                Answered on 12/14/2009 by Customer Care from Staples
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