Neiko Super-Bright 9 LED Heavy-Duty Compact Aluminum Flashlight - Cool Blue Color
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Neiko Super-Bright 9 LED Heavy-Duty Compact Aluminum Flashlight - Cool Blue Color
Customer Review: Warning- beware
Summary: 1 Stars
I had ordered 3 of these for a camping trip and found them to be great. However, after ordering 20 to give out for my child's birthday party, we read the package warning on the back.
Here is it exactly:
WARNING:
Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles when using this product. Before using this product, the user should read the operating instructions to understand everything about this product. Normal everyday use of this product is likely to expose the user to dust and microscopic particles containing lead and other chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Always wear the appropriate clothing and safety equipment when operating this product. Wash hand thoroughly after the use and handling of this product.
That last line is what really made our decision. When was the last time you had to think about wearing safety goggles and washing your hands after using a flashlight?
Customer Review: Very prone to flickering--requires frequent adjustments to work properly.
Summary: 2 Stars
Having purchased just one of these, I can't pretend my experience is representative, so for what it's worth--a handy, colorful, bright light while it works. After a week, mine started oscillating: bright/dim/bright/dim. I fed it 3 fresh new Energizer alkalines, which put it in a different phase: dim/bright/dim/bright. The problem with this little light is the unstable, inconsistent contact. Once any of the springs (4 altogether) loosens up the least bit, the light makes enough contact with the surface area to "work" but not with a consistently high beam. The solution, at least a temporary one, is to pry all 4 springs out just enough to insure adequate tension when you reinstall the 3-spring battery holder and the light itself. That should insure a non-flickering light until the process needs to be repeated, though it's unlikely the springs will permit this sort of readjusting indefinitely.Customer Review: Noway! Never again!!!
Summary: 1 Stars
This item is a real piece of C%$P... Well you know. It's a bad product. I bought three of them and the first thing was the little black strap was not on it. I tried to attach it. Forget it. Not worth the trouble. Next, I went to put one in the kitchen and it fell apart. I mean I didn't even drop it, it just sprang apart. The front popped right off. I've seen this same item in the local store for $1.99 Come on now! For the price I paid I could have gotten one OK flashlight. Now I own three really cheap ones. I would put a few drops of supper glue on the front lens edges to keep it in place. That is most likely where others are getting the flickering from, and was the reason it fell apart. The front lens popped right out. I would worn others to stay clear of this item. You could do MUCH better!!!Customer Review: Poor build quality, nice light for the price.
Summary: 4 Stars
Bought 3 of these flashlights in different colors. One of the units, the cool blue one, first started showing intermittent lighting, then died. After pushing on the glass face of the flashlight, the light came back on, but soon went away. After a few more tries pushing on the glass face, the light came back on, hopefully to stay. To ensure that it stays operational, I've added superglue to make sure the glass does not shift out the millimeter or two that seems to kill the flashlight. Still decided to give it 4 stars because for the price it does give out decent light to use on camping trips, and battery life has been good though I have not timed it. Also, to be fair, it did take some abuse from my son, and I don't really expect a low priced flashlight to handle too much abuse.Customer Review: Powerful, Bright, Small and a great price!
Summary: 5 Stars
Hi, i got one of these as a little surprise for my hsuband. I like how small the unit is and its incredibly bright.
Perfect for tight spaces behind entertainment centers, inside computers, or even outside at night walking the dog.
I like this particular flashlight because its small enough to be concealed in the palm of my hand and it doesn't look like i'm carrying a flashlight -- so i can walk our dog at night and at least feel more protected having it...without carrying around a big bulky flashlight.
Just an FYI though -- watch out for these Cheap PRices with Expensive shipping costs. I managed to get our little guy through hobbytools and they charged me 0$ shipping.
Great value for the price -- you'll love it!