Customer Reviews

Black & Decker VP215 VersaPak 3-3/5-Volt Rechargeable Storm Light with 1-Battery

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The main purpose for this review is to help folks find replacement bulbs. I ordered mine from dewalt.com. Do a search for part number 284847-00. They're $2.34 each. The model number of this flashlight is VP210, which you can also use to find the bulbs.

Replacing the bulbs takes a little twisting to separate the various parts, but it's easy once you have it apart.

Got this for my dad for father's day. He is a farmer/mechanic and has always had the problem with dead batteries in the flash light. Rechargable batteries is the answer but the problem is to remember to charge them. With the versa pak it's easier since he has a lot of cordless tools using the versa pak. He charges up many of these paks at once so one is always available.

The flashlight itself has worked without fail for two years, except the lightbulb burned out recently. Good luck finding a new lightbulb! You can bet the store you bought the flashlight from does not carry the xenon bulb. Also, Black and Decker service centers are few and far between. Although their web site gave me a distant service center location it provided no way for me to order the part on line. Let the buyer beware...

I've had 2 storm lights for about 3 years now, in this area, brown outs are common in the summertime, so my storm lights are depended on. A few reviewers mentioned having trouble finding the replacement bulbs..all I had to do was call a service store, order them and they came in under a week. I wouldn't trade my storm lights for any other product. As a flash light they are great, adjustable beam and the rubber on the handle prevents slippage. When I get a power failure my storm light in the hall turns on and we can find our way downstairs without a problem. I'd reccomend this product to anyone.

I bought two because I thought it was a great product. Versa batteries(including an extra charging port), Auto-on, great wall mounting, good looking, Good all around, set and forget product. The first one failed in it's charging circuit, green light & dim bulb glow all the time. I returned it under warrenty and go another. Two years later and another failure, same failure mode. I conclued that this is therefore not a randum occurance. There is no reason for this poor reliability design. This should be the kind of product that only requires a replacement battery every few years. Life is too busy to have this kind of junk being sold. Shame on, what was a great company, Black and Decker.

Ever try finding a flashlight when the power goes out? You won't have that problem with this light. When in its mounting/charging bracket, it comes on automatically when the power fails. (I keep mine at the top of the basement stairs, and it gives enough light to make it out of the cellar during a storm.)

You can pick up a spare battery at most home centers, so you'll have emergency lighting to last for several hours. Not like it will illuminate a whole room, but for whatever you'd do with a big flashlight.

The only thing that I found a little odd is that when the battery is fully charged and the light is left in the bracket, the bulb glows faintly all the time. Consider it a bonus night light.

I now have several VersaPak tools, and really appreciate the quick charge time and fast battery replacement.

I have 3 of these flashlights throughout my house. They have been active for about 1.5 Years without any problems. The LEDs all work properly and the flashlight turns on when AC Power goes off, otherwise, the flashlight is completely off.

Note: The Original Krypton Bulb Type is Philips KPR803, 3.6V, .5A. The replacement bulb sold by DeWalt/Black & Decker is the same as the VP210. The Manual states that the replacement bulb is KPR103 or PR3. These two are available at ...and ... (check ... Hardware too).

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To Order
800.258.6003 (B&D Parts Central).
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http://www.....com/...

Of my three recharable flashlights this one is probably the best, but it still isn't everything I'd hoped for. For starters, the light is almost as bright as my mag light. That's better than the other two (no-name brands) and at least equal to standard lights, but when its storming you want all the light you can get.

Then there is the mounting bracket. Mounting brackets are great because it can be a real pain to find lights in the dark. The down side is that this bracket is really big and bulky so finding a spot to put it can be tricky.

Overall, I'm glad I have this light, but I wouldn't want it to be my one and only flashlight.

I had this for about 1 year when the bulb burnt out. I have been unable to find a replacement since. I went to the closest Black and Decker service center and they did not have one. I could order one and wait and come back. The hours of the store are only M-F 9-5 so stopping by after work is out of the question.

I purchased two of these storm lights. I have had them about two years, and have never had a problem with any one of them.
One light I use as an every day flashlight. I have it on my computer desk at all times. I have an extra 3.6 volt battery in the charger at all times. I use the light quite often, and the charge seems too last a week or so. When it runs low, I just switch the battery.. It's nice not to grab a flashlight and find that the battery is dead. Now I have to order one for my garage.. This is a great product. Can be used as a storm light, or an everyday flashlight. I recommend this, and give it a 5 stars