Dorcy 12-Lumen Rechargeable Failsafe LED Flashlight with 3-Way Switch and Built-In AC Adapter, White (41-1045)

MY "old" (Dorcy & ACE) rechargeable flashlights, the exact same as this item, had "Nickel-metal-hydride" (Ni-MH") batteries, 2.4 volt 330mAHr rating. I bought two from Amazon. ALL are wonderful, and very bright. "They just keep running.".MY OLDEST ONE HAD A LABEL OF "ACE", yes ACE Hardware, but they have not carried them for years, for unknown reasons. They have nothing comparable now. Interestingly, that old ACE flashlight carried the SAME model number on it--"MODEL 41-1045. ...Two others are still working just fine, after so many years (!see my ADVICE in the next paragraph below!)..MY HINTS/ADVICE TO ALL COMPLAINANTS HERE, ABOUT THIS FLASHLIGHT:DO NOT LEAVE THESE PLUGGED IN! They hold their charge for weeks & weeks, and months, standing out, and only need a maximum 8-10 hour charge when low, even after extended use. DO NOT JUST LEAVE THEM PLUGGED IN WAITING FOR A POWER FAILURE!.My oldest such flashlight, now 6-7 years old, stopped charging (I eventually determined, originally thinking that it was the battery, but it was NOT). This flashlight still works fine, again, but I have had to charge its battery occasionally in a NEW flashlight, and/or "swap" batteries.

The small ready light makes it easy to locate this flashlight for use in the dark when the power is still on (letting the cat out, finding your way through the house etc...). The 3-way switch allows you to set the light to come on automatically when the power goes out and the texture and shape of this smaller flashlight make it easy to handle.

This was a great flashlight to have in the event of a power outage. You leave it plugged in to keep a charge and when the power goes out, it starts flashing in a strobe like fashion. We’ve had it for about 2-3 years, but now it won’t charge any more. Very disappointing, thought it would have lasted longer than that.

When the power goes out, the flashlight flashes. Pressing the on/off button does nothing, the unit continues to flash. In order to stop the flashing you must remove the unit from the wall and fold in the plug. Then, and only then, will it hold a steady light. Pressing the on/off button will now work as one would expect. To say that it is a 3-way switch is misleading, because it cannot be set to hold a constant light when it is plugged in the wall and the power goes out.Here's the problem. If this unit is to be used in case of emergency, you want a constant light, not a flashing light. If the emergency is an earthquake, a flashing light could cause you to misjudge debris, including glass. You could end up stepping on something sharp and painful while in the process of trying to get to the flashlight to stop the annoying flashing. Even those who've been through several earthquakes experience anxiety during and after an earthquake... do you really want a flashing light, which is associated with danger, to further rattle your nerves? If you live in the city and the power goes out, you may be surprised just how dark it can get. This is the time you need a dependable solid light so that you can pull yourself together and deal with the emergency, not a strobe light to send you over the edge.Anyone with epilepsy should stay away from this product.As a plus, wall outlets with two sockets can accommodate both the flashlight and another plug.I've only had the unit for a few days, so I cannot speak about the battery life.

Reliable and bright. No problems and I may buy more for my children. Tired of buying batteries and then when I need a flashlight, they have died...No more with this great addition to our emergency kit for hurricanes in Florida.

The output from this flashlight is very poor. I bought it because my family recently were without electricity during a storm recently. I had 5 or 6 flashlights in the garage, but none of them worked due to either dead batteries or burned out bulks. I like the idea of a flashlight that plugged directly into an outlet and would alert me with a flash if there was a power failure. After it charged for about 24 hours, I turned it on and was very disappointed with the low level of light it put out. I have a small multi-LED flashlight that was a door prize at a local hardware store that puts out 10 times as much light. If a high-powered light is what you are looking for...this is NOT it.

I am just going to point out something here which I overlooked when reading the features - the Dorcy 12-lumen flashlight STROBES when the power goes out. This is a design feature, after all the strobe helps you find the flashlight but it weirdly, and continuously, illuminates the room. You have to rotate the wall prongs to turn the strobe 'off', the flashing strobe feature is NOT controlled by the 'on/off' push button. (I personally would much prefer a constant 'dim' light feature when the power goes off - but that is just my 2 cents.) Anyway, there you go, one opinion... get up in the night to tun the strobe 'off'.

I purchased this flashlight many years ago and it's still working great today. Holds a charge seems like forever when not used. It's the first flashlight I grab when I need one.

Bought as a gift for a family member in an assisted living facility. Everyone should have at least one in their home, for safety sake!

Have had it for quite sometime now and it works well and retains its charge for a long time. I also like the size and grip.

A must have when the power goes out. And everyday use. I'm very used this brand before. And love how it works. That's why I just picked up a couple more.great for use indoors that you don't stub your toes , or walk into things. Like walls, and or pet.i highly recommend this product.

The battery blew up and expanded the casing of the flashlight. We contacted the company since it has a warranty but they didn't even reply.

A choice of clear lens would be helpful.