Sylvania 72422 LED Undercabinet Light with Motion Sensor Function, 3 Pack, Black

by Sylvania

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Sylvania led undercabinet light with motion sensor function, magnet and self-adhesive tape operated by 3 AA batteries, black 3-Pack.

Product Description

The over-achieving under cabinet light! These are the next best thing (and in some cases better) than fully wired under cabinet lighting.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0017QN2V0
• Item model number: 72422
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #927 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #6 in Home Improvement > Lamps & Light Fixtures > Light Fixtures > Under-Counter Fixtures

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

138 of 139 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bright, May 15, 2008

By 

Ktowntn Chicago "ktowntn" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sylvania 72421 LED Undercabinet Light with Motion Sensor Function, 3 Pack, Brushed Aluminum (Tools & Home Improvement)

These are not bad for a spot type light. The brightness is comparable to luxeon led flashlight. The light color is bright white, not amber, not soft white. The light is bright enough to cause serious damage to your eyes if you look directly into the lit light. Since it is a spotlight your would have to try to look "dead-on" into the light beam for this to happen. These are designed as under cabinet or over countertop use. So, these should be safe as designed.

Now for some little things. These lights get warm during use. I measured the upper surface (mounting) temperature of several lights while operating on BRIGHT. The room temperature was 75 degrees fahrenheit and humidity at 45%. The surface temperature of the lights peaked at 113 degrees fahrenheit in just under 5 minutes. Temperature decreased thereafter and remained constant at about 100 degrees. I continued to monitor temps for 5 more minutes. Temperature did not increase in that time. I believe these lights are safe as designed. No further temps were taken, i felt reasonably satisfied the lights are NOT a fire hazard.

Lights have 3 states, (OFF, ON-Bright, ON-Dim). Lights are switched between these states by passing your hand within 3 to 4 inches across the red windowed sensor next to the light lens. My lights will not switch at any distance greater than 4 inches. This is a good thing. I do not want the light switching on as I reach for a paper towel. Lights auto shut off after 1 hour if you should forget to switch them off manually.

I have no idea how long batteries last. I am not up to wasting batteries for that test. Each light comes with 3 alkaline batteries already installed. Your have to open each light before first use to remove a small strip of insulator paper blocking the contact on one of the batteries. Then reclose the light for use.

Each light has aproximately a quarter-sized magnetic disc with a gel adhesive applied. You remove the paper backing from the adhesive side and stick it on your intended mounting surface. Press the disc for about 10 seconds to ensure a good stick. Wait about 5 minutes more for the adhesive to fully set before putting the light on the disc. The magnet holds the light really well. The adhesive has held well to the bottom of my wood cabinets. The bottom of my cabinets are not even sanded very smooth, yet they are holding well.

I think these are a good buy at this price. I paid twentynine bucks per pack of 3 lights at Sams.

DISCLAIMER: i am not an engineer. i am not a genius, just a regular person trying to get a decent product. i am not above telling others what i know about a product. I am not paid or compensated in anyway by anyone to endorse any product or bash any product.

66 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect, November 4, 2008

By 

BeachBunny (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sylvania 72423 LED Undercabinet Light with Motion Sensor Function, 3 Pack, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought these locally from a wholesale club, but so far so good. First, they're BRIGHT! I can't emphasize this enough. I've seen all sorts of tap-lights and even used some of the newer LED lights. They were all toys compared to this light! There's a warning on the back of the lights not to look directly into them and they're not kidding.

I agree with the previous reviewer's complaint that they produce a very small spotlight beam. BUT, this is very easily fixed. When you take the cover off to change batteries, look at the lens holder. There will be a slot on one side. Just insert a screwdriver into the slot and the entire lens/optic pop right out. In doing so you now have a light which puts out a perfect smooth flood of light. In this configuration it puts out a very similar light level and pattern (albeit much cooler white) as the traditional halogen hockey puck lights. I don't know why Sylvania put the optic in to begin with. This is how they should have shipped.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Light for almost any under counter use., March 16, 2010

By 

Douglas C. Meeks "doug_meeks" (Huntsville, Alabama USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Sylvania 72422 LED Undercabinet Light with Motion Sensor Function, 3 Pack, Black (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have had a set of these lights for about 2 years and can say they are great, no big deals, they work , they turn off and on just like it says. OK, the little stuff:

I had to mount mine under some wood cabinets and since it is a big metal coin like disk they adhere to this would be great on a smooth flat surface but on wood I had to add some Elmer's Glue to make it stay put. Not a big deal a knife and sandpaper will make it all disappear if I ever care to remove it (without the light its almost invisible anyway)

In a real emergency I wish it had a "stay-on" position but each hour you will have to turn it back on, saves batteries but in a power outage it is a minor pain.

Thats about it, they are BRIGHT (do not look directly into them, not safe) and the batteries last about 1 year give or take a month depending on use. That is with the no0-name batteries that come with it, I put some Ray-O-Vac alkaline batteries in them and sorry it is still running great so you get what you pay for in batteries.

Great for the use, I like the "wave your hand" idea to turn them on -off-dim, it is just a nice little thing if your hands are wet/greasy/dirty you do not have to touch them.

Almost forgot I just ordered 11 more sets for me and a couple for relatives so you can be sure I am pleased.