Dorcy 41-4272 5 LED Dynamo Flashlight

by Dorcy

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The 5 LED Dynamo Flashlight features dual functional settings: 3 LED flashlight, or 5 LED blinking flashlight. The self charging flashlight features a fold out hand crank, allowing the user to wind the hand crank in order to charge. This self charging flashlight has 5 super bright 5MM LEDs for optimal light output and has a side mounted push button switch for ease of use. The 5 LED Dynamo Flashlight comes complete with a rechargeable battery.

Product Description

Dorcy 41-4272 5 LED DYNAMO FLASHLIGHT Dorcy 41-4272 5 LED DYNAMO FLASHLIGHT Features: Dual Function: 3 LED Light or 5 LED Blinking Light Forever Bulb- Never need to replace bulb! No batteries required- Fold out hand crank Self Powered - Just Wind to Charge Ideal for emergencies, home, auto, camping and more Product Specifications Lumens: 7.1 Run Time: New Full battery, 3 LED illuminate = 120 mins; flashing illumiate=180 mins normally wind up 1 minute, 3 LEDs light can last for 13-15 minutes or Flashing can last for 45 minutes Bulb Type: Front Light 5mmLED 15000MCD Side light 3mmLED 2000MCD white light Batteries: 1.LIR 2450 110mAh 2.?29*5.5mm Product Material: downward housing: ABS Product Dimensions: 5.47 L x 2.44 W x 1.84 H Bezel Diameter: Product Weight: 0.37 lbs Additional Features: 1. Super-bright LED never need replacing 2. Always ready to use 3. Generate power anywhere anytime without power source 4. Revolutionary self-powered technology never needs battery replacement 5. Recharge over and over simply by winding the crank. 6. Ergonomic rubber grip handle 7. 2 light modes - 3 LEDs or 5 LEDs blinking 8. Great for power outages, emergencies, camping and more Available Color(s): Blue Dorcy 41-4272 5 LED DYNAMO FLASHLIGHT Specifications: UPC: 035355442724 Weight: 0.48 lb Length: 5.69 in Width: 1.72 in Height: 10.56 in. Dynamo flashlight No batteries needed Fold out hand crank Self powered Ideal for emergencies, home, auto camping and more Forever bulb never needs replacing 3 LED light or 5 LED blinking light

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.6 x 11.2 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BFNQN2
• Item model number: 41-4272
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,809 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Crank Flashlight, February 24, 2006

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R. F. W "veiko" (Wilmington, ma United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Dorcy 41-4272 5 LED Dynamo Flashlight (Tools & Home Improvement)

Won't hold charge after using a few times. Starts to dim after

a few minutes of use after cranking it up for a minute.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars "DYNAMIC DUD", September 29, 2011

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Cyclist01222 "Paul" (Williamsburg,VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dorcy 41-4272 5 LED Dynamo Flashlight (Tools & Home Improvement)

Got this light last week and I like it so far. It winds easily and makes a cool whirling noise to keep the bears away while hiking in the mountains!

I know the first two reviews aren't favorable but here's the trick to these self powered lights. These small rechargeable batteries are designed to keep a charge on them. If you buy one that's been on the shelf for a long while without being charged the batteries can loose their capacity to hold a charge. They are charged from the factory so the best time to purchase them is after a power outage when the stores have replenished the shelves... you will have a better chance of getting a "factory fresh" unit. Not foolproof but the odds of getting a longer lasting light are better. Don't buy them from the clearance rack! I've seen several youtube reviewers complaining of this also. Once you do buy the light be sure to crank it for a few minutes each month and never shelf it dead. Keeping it charged will extend the capacity of the batteries for a much longer time. Don't over charge though, lithium ion batteries could be damaged.

Now back to the Light. It has 3 modes... off, on and flash. When on, the 3 main white LED's throw light ahead. Press the switch again and the 3 white LED's along with the 2 red lensed side markers flash. This is great for signaling. The rated 7.7 lumens won't blind anyone but it's enough light in an emergency. It has a 2032, 35mAh battery and one minute of winding is supposed to power the 3 LED's for 15 minutes. This info is from the Dorcy website and differs here. I wound it for about 5 minutes and it lasted for about an hour initially. This time should actually increase as the batteries are exercised more. The rubber knob on the sturdy crank handle locks into the light body and a lanyard can be attached to hang it. The shape of the light, crome crest above the lense and hazard type marker surrounding the switch gives it a weird retro look but that's okay. The yellow color makes sense and the ruber side grips work great.

I hope this review helps everyone. Happy Lighting!

Update 10/23/11:

The light no longer works. Press the switch and the LED'S blink crazy and won't stay on! I took it back to the store for a refund. Gotta keep it honest!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of Money, November 8, 2009

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Crisco931 (Santa Barbara CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dorcy 41-4272 5 LED Dynamo Flashlight (Tools & Home Improvement)

I thought this would be good for black outs. I paid $20 and out of the box it never worked. The White LEDs only

stay lit as long as you crank. However the worthless amber side lights will light. I threw it away the first day.