GE 11281 Rechargeable Power Failure LED Night Light

by General Electric

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The rechargeable power failure LED night light is three lights in one. The night light has an auto on/off sensor. The flashlight stays charged and ready for use. Just remove from outlet, fold the plug and go. The emergency light automatically comes on when you have a power outage.

Product Description

Light Bulb:LED 3-in-1 nightlight, flashlight and emergency light. During regular use, this innovative LED night light emits a bright glow on an area light a decorative sconce. During a power outage, it instantly comes on and can be used as a portable flashlight. Simply remove it from the wall- great for emergencies!

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002HEU9IK
• Item model number: 11281
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,662 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Comparison of four contenders, May 20, 2011

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Todd M. Carlin (Kennett Square, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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We lose power often here and I bought all four of these to test out. Here is what I found.

Energizer RCL1nm2, 1 LED

Primarily an emergency flashlight. Nightlight is selectable, the unit can function as an emergency light without the nightlight turned on, good function for basements and other areas where you don't need a nightlight all the time.

Ergonomics - comfortable to hold, easy to point. Plug folds into handle, one sliding button (ON - emergency light mode or flashlight when not plugged in, OFF, Nightlight mode), and good cogent instructions.

As an emergency light - functional emergency flashlight, a five foot diameter circle at 30 feet, not very good as an area light. It won't replace a good Fenix, but it's a lot cheaper. Beam points up or down during emergency.

As a nightlight - again the beam points either up or down, light output is lower than when in flashlight mode, but still fairly bright. Not photo controlled, so if it's on it's always on.

Outlet space - excellent use of outlet space, plenty of room to plug in other items. Non-polarized plug so can be plugged in pointing either direction.

Battery is Replaceable (Varta CP300H $4-$10)

G.E. 11281

Nightlight, emergency light. Nightlight is on when the unit is in emergency standby mode, so the only way to disable the nightlight is to disable the emergency light function.

Ergonomics - comfortable to hold, beam is too unfocused to point. Plug folds into handle. One button to turn the emergency mode on and off or the light on and off when not plugged in. Very poor and confusing instructions.

As an emergency light - poor light focus for use as a flashlight, but reasonable area coverage although not very bright. Beam diffuses outward and up or down depending on position.

As a nightlight - reasonable area coverage, photo controlled.

Outlet space - good use of space with one great exception, the photo eye is in the end of the handle that points to the center of the outlet, if you plug a large item into the other outlet, you run the risk of blocking the photo eye and thereby having the nightlight turned on all the time. Non-polarized plug so can be plugged in pointing either direction.

Batteries are NOT replaceable.

Greenlite LED 3 in 1

Nightlight, emergency light. Nightlight is on when the unit is in emergency standby mode, so the only way to disable the nightlight is to disable the emergency light function.

Ergonomics - bulky as a flashlight. Plug folds into handle. One slider switch with On, Off, and nightlight/emergency light mode.

As an emergency light - low power flashlight beam; during emergencies, the nightlight comes to full power which is useful as an area or passageway light.

As a nightlight - reasonable coverage and area, light level changes by photocell but never really shuts off regardless of light level

Outlet space - poor use of space, you may be able to slip a lamp plug by it, but anything larger (such as a three prong extension cord) will not fit or will stress both plugs.

Batteries are NOT replaceable.

Satco 75-046

Nightlight, emergency light. Nightlight on this unit cannot be disabled.

Ergonomics - bulky, one slide switch to turn on and off the flashlight, the nightlight has no control other than the photocell.

Emergency light - Flashlight pointed out of the front so difficult to aim; however, can be set on table and pointed to allow for task lighting. Poor weak beam.

As a nightlight - very good area coverage, photo controlled.

Outlet space, bad, both outlets covered, polarized plug limits orientation.

Batteries are replaceable (Ni-Cad AAA)

For me, I like the fact that the Energizer can still function as an emergency light without having the nightlight turned on. That said; the nightlight for the Energizer is not photo controlled, so when it's on, it's on. It is the best flashlight of the bunch, not a replacement for a regular flashlight, just the best of this bunch. If I had a hallway and wanted it lit for company and in an emergency, and didn't want access to the other plug, I'd probably put the Satco there. The Satco's only saving grace, and the reason I'd pick it over the others with photo controlled nightlights, is because of the replaceable batteries

3.0 out of 5 stars Too bright where the LED lights are., February 22, 2012

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K M (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

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I can't use this as a nightlight the way it is. The place where the LED lights are lined up is so bright that I can't stand to look anywhere near it.

I had to put a piece of electrical tape over the side of the LED lights that is facing away from the wall, so I can only see the light given by the flashlight, not the lights themselves. Otherwise, it's like trying to use a lamp without a lampshade.

The light sensor works pretty well. It turned on one time on an overcast day, but otherwise it has only lit up when it's dark.

You can use the other electrical outlet when this is plugged in, but if you do, it covers the light sensor so it thinks it's dark and the light comes on. But of course, it doesn't matter if whatever you are using in the other outlet is only plugged in temporarily.

4.0 out of 5 stars It makes a good night light, October 5, 2011

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Brice (TALLAHASSEE, FL, US) - See all my reviews

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These work very well. One item could improve if the light would automatically come on during a power failure. It is a handy flashlight in the hallway and an excellent night light. I have purchased a similar item that will blink as a warning in the event of a power failure. This unit does not.

Update Oct2011:

When the wife says, "Why can't I ever find a flashlight when I need one?" All I have to say is "Go toward the light!!" because these little guys make for a handy little all purpose utility light. Carry it where ever you need it and when you are finished just plug it back in to the wall. It doesn't even have to be put back in to the same outlet. You will know where it is. Trust me.