Dorcy 41-1045 LED Rechargeable Flashlight with Built-In Charging Adaptor

by Dorcy

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The LED Rechargeable Flashlight contains a super bright 5MM LED. The flashlight is extremely durable, featuring a 3-way push button switch allowing for on, off, and flashing for power failure modes. The flashlight contains a built-in fold away AC charging adaptor. The LED Rechargeable Flashlight comes complete with a rechargeable battery.

Product Description

LED rechargeable flashlight Turns on when power fails Durable slide switch Convenient built-in charging adapter

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 1.8 x 10.4 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001PII7S8
• Item model number: 41-1045
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,924 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #85 in Home Improvement > Hardware > Flashlights > Handheld (Standard) Flashlights

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Badly flawed, possibly dangerous, July 17, 2010

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Catguy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dorcy 41-1045 LED Rechargeable Flashlight with Built-In Charging Adaptor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought my Dorcy rechargeable flashlight from Orchard Supply. The "manual" that comes with it does not give a model number but molded into the side of the flashlight is MODEL FD-8388E120VAC. No trace of that model on the web, but it is identical (and has the identical manual) as 41-1045. I followed the charging instructions exactly, charging it overnight before use. The next night I used it and it was very impressive, particularly since it seemed to weigh next to nothing. Not wanting to age it by continuously charging it, I waited several days to recharge it; it still worked fine. But after the second recharge, the light seemed weak and - I still have no explanation for this - it was bright when pointed downward, but if I tilted it up, the light would become unsteady and go out by the time it was horizontal. Rotating the flashlight along the long axis had no effect. It was useless in this condition, so I tried to remove the battery to check it, by opening the little door covering the battery (as per instructions). But the battery was wedged in so tightly I couldn't get it out. So I went the extra mile, unscrewed the 4 screws holding the flashlight together, and opened it up; then I could extract the battery. The voltage was about 1.2 volts, indicating that one of the 2 cells was fine and the other shorted out. Small wonder the light was weak. I decided to try to recharge it again, replaced the battery (careful to get it in the right direction). Before trying to recharge it, I tried turning it on with the flashlight open and guts visible in case I could see anything weird. BUT the battery exploded - sudden loud BANG and the parts flew out of the flashlight. Probably a spark set off some hydrogen. I felt fortunate that I was not blinded.

At first I wanted nothing to do with this Model, but after talking to the Orchard Supply person, I was convinced that this was a freak accident due to a faulty battery. So I simply exchanged it for a new Darcy flashlight, Which I charged as per instructions, used for 4 days, then recharged. Lo and behold, the light was weak and again would not shine at level or higher. Am I going to disassemble it again? No way, it's going back to OSH for a refund this time.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst flashlight ever!, August 22, 2010

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sbaros (Redondo Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dorcy 41-1045 LED Rechargeable Flashlight with Built-In Charging Adaptor (Tools & Home Improvement)

Only lasted about a year. The rechargable battery literally burned... and to top it all off it is impossible to find a replacement battery! Just don't bother with this product!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dorcy - Worlds' Worst Flashlights, July 16, 2010

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dubya8ch - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dorcy 41-1045 LED Rechargeable Flashlight with Built-In Charging Adaptor (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is the second Dorcy flashlight that I ordered that "failed" to work. The first one (Dorcy 41-1044 Two Hour Failsafe Rechargeable Flashlight) lasted about 4 months and then would not recharge. Dorcy told me I could not get free replacement but could order and pay for a new one. Should have learned a lesson but I ordered a different Dorcy flashlight (Dorcy 41-1045 5MM)and it would not charge at all. Left in charger full 36 hours per Dorcy instructions. Immediately sent back to Amazon for full refund. Dorcy products are a total waste of your time and money!!!!!