Dorcy 41-1045 LED Rechargeable Flashlight with Built-In Charging Adaptor
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Product Details
Manufacturer: DorcyModel: 41-1045
Product features:
- Super Bright 5MM LED
- Power Failure Feature
- 3-Way Push Button Switch - On, Off, & Flash Power Failure
- Convenient Built-In Fold-Out AC Charging Adaptor
- Includes Rechargeable Battery
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Dorcy 41-1045 LED Rechargeable Flashlight with Built-In Charging Adaptor
Customer Review: Badly flawed, possibly dangerous
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought my Dorcy rechargeable flashlight from Orchard Supply. The "manual" that comes with it does not give a model number but molded into the side of the flashlight is MODEL FD-8388E120VAC. No trace of that model on the web, but it is identical (and has the identical manual) as 41-1045. I followed the charging instructions exactly, charging it overnight before use. The next night I used it and it was very impressive, particularly since it seemed to weigh next to nothing. Not wanting to age it by continuously charging it, I waited several days to recharge it; it still worked fine. But after the second recharge, the light seemed weak and - I still have no explanation for this - it was bright when pointed downward, but if I tilted it up, the light would become unsteady and go out by the time it was horizontal. Rotating the flashlight along the long axis had no effect. It was useless in this condition, so I tried to remove the battery to check it, by opening the little door covering the battery (as per instructions). But the battery was wedged in so tightly I couldn't get it out. So I went the extra mile, unscrewed the 4 screws holding the flashlight together, and opened it up; then I could extract the battery. The voltage was about 1.2 volts, indicating that one of the 2 cells was fine and the other shorted out. Small wonder the light was weak. I decided to try to recharge it again, replaced the battery (careful to get it in the right direction). Before trying to recharge it, I tried turning it on with the flashlight open and guts visible in case I could see anything weird. BUT the battery exploded - sudden loud BANG and the parts flew out of the flashlight. Probably a spark set off some hydrogen. I felt fortunate that I was not blinded.
At first I wanted nothing to do with this Model, but after talking to the Orchard Supply person, I was convinced that this was a freak accident due to a faulty battery. So I simply exchanged it for a new Darcy flashlight, Which I charged as per instructions, used for 4 days, then recharged. Lo and behold, the light was weak and again would not shine at level or higher. Am I going to disassemble it again? No way, it's going back to OSH for a refund this time.
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Sla 12v 18ahupg 85977/d5745 sealed lead acid batteries (12v; 18 ah; ub12180). Specs: used in ups backup systems, spotlights, flashlights, exit lighting & other equipment; 12v; 18 ah; ub12180. Refurb: n. Returnable: y. Warranty: one year....Flashlights Tools
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