Black & Decker StormStation All-In-One Rechargeable Power Source/Radio/Light #SS925

by Black & Decker

Product Features

• Rechargeable emergency power source/radio/light with locator light that goes on when power goes off
• 25-watt power source for low-wattage devices; AM/FM/TV audio/weather-band radio; detachable flashlight
• Rugged plastic case with soft rubber 3-position carrying handle
• Includes 12-volt charger
• 12.3 pounds; 2-year warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000B8GBCC
• Item model number: SS925
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,114 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Power electronics, small appliances.When storm emergencies hit, it's good to have electricity, light, and a radio. It's even better to have all those things together in one place and easy to find when the lights go out. Black & Decker gives you all the emergency essentials in one handy StormStation.

How it Works
This portable unit is equipped with a weather radio, power inverter, and detachable flashlight. When the power goes out, the StormStation's "Find Me" light automatically turns on. Use its 25-watt inverter to power small, essential appliances, like a clock or a cordless phone to keep lines of communication open. Or charge your cell phone via the 12-volt recharging port.

Tune in news on the unit's radio.Listen to the built-in radio to stay informed about civil and natural emergencies--it tunes in AM, FM, TV1, TV2, and weather frequencies. Or remove the flashlight to help see in your darkened home.

All of these features run off the StormStation's 12-volt rechargeable battery. To be prepared for a power outage, keep the StormStation plugged in to an electrical outlet for a full charge.

The StormStation is covered by a two-year warranty from Black & Decker.

What's in the Box
Black & Decker StormStation 25-watt inverter with AM/FM/TV1/TV2/weather radio and detachable flashlight, 12-volt charger

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

65 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for when the lights go out!, December 26, 2005

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Gregory R. Thorson (Morris, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker StormStation All-In-One Rechargeable Power Source/Radio/Light #SS925 (Lawn & Patio)

One of the previous reviewers misunderstood the directions for the Storm Station. The Storm Station is designed to be left plugged in.

The confusion comes from the directions themselves. Here is what they say: NOTE: AFTER THE MAIN BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED, SWITCH THE MAIN POWER SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION AND REMOVE THE AC ADAPTOR IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO USE THE STORM STATION RIGHT AWAY. ALWAYS REMOVE THE AC ADAPTOR DURING STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION OR DURING PERIODS WHEN IT IS NOT BEING USED.

Apparently, though, that means that you should only unplug it if you don't want to use it as a backup power source (i.e. if you are simply storing it or transporting it).

A better clarification comes from the Black and Decker Web Page itself: To be prepared for a power outage, keep the Storm Station plugged into an electrical outlet to maintain 100 percent of its charge. That way when the power goes out the Storm Station will have all of its battery power to help you during a power outage.

So leave it plugged in! I got mine on Christmas Eve and we had a power outage on Christmas at 10pm. The kids were scared, and I simply grabbed the Storm Station (the Find Me Light had already activated), turned on the High Powered Room Light, lit a kerosene lantern, turned off the High Powered Room Light, and charged my cell phone. We used the rechargeable flashlight as well (the other flashlight by our bed died within 5 minutes). I then called the power company to report the outage. After the power came on an hour later, I plugged the Storm Station back in. I'm going to keep it plugged in and rely on it again!

I'm very happy with the Black and Decker Power Station. Thanks to my girls for giving it to me!

59 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sanity Saver, August 24, 2006

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A. Gettemeier (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker StormStation All-In-One Rechargeable Power Source/Radio/Light #SS925 (Lawn & Patio)

This product has everything you need for a power outage. I was out of power for a week and the batteries lasted the whole time. When you do lose power everything you need is right there, no more searching through a dark house. The great thing about this is that you get TV stations to listen to so you can hear the local weatherman and know what is going on. It also has a spot to plug in things like cell phone chargers. It made the inconvenience of a power outage much easier.

47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great product!, August 1, 2006

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Happy Guy "recently retired" (St. Pete, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker StormStation All-In-One Rechargeable Power Source/Radio/Light #SS925 (Lawn & Patio)

Last Christmas, I bought 5 of these. While most of our friends and family here in St. Pete have just started using them for the hurricane season, we have had ours plugged in since day 1. Although we have had no hurricanes yet, our electricity has gone out twice in the early morning hours, and the Storm Station light came on and awoke me once, and I noticed it one time on an middle-of-the-night trip to the bathroom. This unit warned us of the outage, and saved us from sleeping past our wake up time, being late for work, etc. I disagree with the post w/ only one star. When the electricity goes out, one needs light, and communication (cell phone AND radio/TV band). Who cares if you have to go w/o coffee for one morning? During a hurricane, I want a cocktail anyway, not coffee. I have a very high regard for this product.