I haven't used the flashlight in last few months and The light doesn't turn on now.I tried replacing the batteries but no luck. Is that dead?
1982298
The flashlight is really just junk. The one we had went through two or three sets of batteries in three weeks, we seldom used it. I would throw it away and purchase a new flashlight avoiding Dorcy, that is what we did. I am sure your light is dead.
1982299
Have you tried replacing the batteries first? If replacing the batteries does not work contact the manufacturer or seller for more help. I have had good luck with this flashlight and just bought another.
1982300
read all the feedback for the flashlight with a single star- sounds like a common problem.
1982301
I have used this light to let the dog out at night and it still works just fine. Make sure you are putting the batteries in the order per the package instructions. That is with one with the plus on the bottom and one with the minus on the bottom. then another one on top with the same order a plus on top of the minus end and a - on the + end. it completes the circuit . Hope that helps . I have used it for months now and it is just as bright as ever. It has a one year warranty they will replace it if is defective It is the best flash light I have ever owned.
1280920
Maybe you should call the company . Mine shows green fast. I had to have themsend me a whole new flashlight the first week because it wasnt acting right.Theysent it right a way. I have to hand it to them for the replacement they sent me fast
798681
I've only had mine about 4 months but it's been dropped a couple times -- even into a bucket of water. It fried the battery but the flashlight was fine. I own two of them. I ended up buying the Nitecore batteries too which work well. Using the flashlight in it's brightest mode is sometimes too bright for close up work but it has less bright modes too. I can't speak to repairing the flashlight.
865364
Mine does the same thing. I unscrewed the bottom cap and the top cap (not the head where the light is) wiped all battery contact surfaces and now it is better but sometimes comes on dim. This would suggest it's a manufacturing problem and not necessarily the switch. However, I wouldn't rule that out as the whole unit is not the best quality I have seen in these types of flashlights. I guess you get what you pay for.
557402
Your question is not very clear. I'm guessing you're asking about the bulb? The flashlight I have the bulb is still working just fine no problems. It should last a long time. I use my light everyday.
215752
A couple of the flashlights didn't work in my package too. I shook them up a bit and wiggled the battery and some responded to this. I didn't have the issue of any hot lights though.
26021
I have not had this problem with my flashlight, it works just fine. Sorry to hear you are having a problem.
865363
I have bought a dozen of these flashlights over the last five years. Initially, they all had the same problem, the switch would only work if held part way on. The answer below this from R. Hennigh about a loose retaining nut is worth a shot, but for all twelve of mine, here's what I had to do, and what I'd recommend you try first. Unscrew the head and tailcaps of the flashlight and remove the battery. Hold the body tube up towards a window or a lamp...can you see through the tube? If not, take a long drift pin, a long dowel rod, anything that can take a good whack and not break...insert into the body tube from the tail (switch) end...when it contacts the plastic disc obstruction in the body tube, hold the tube tightly, and whack the rod with a hammer...HARD! When you dislodge the black plastic disc with the little brass colored rivet in its center, THROW IT AWAY! It serves no purpose, and stops the flashlight from working. Once removed, reassemble the head-end, re-insert the battery, and twist the switch cap back on...it should work fine now. Those caps were supposed to ensure the battery was inserted the correct way...the rivet is slightly indented on the tube side, and slightly proud on the head side. This would stop the flat negative side of the battery from making contact with the L E D driver circuit and destroying it due to reverse polarity...BUT...most 18650 battery positive end tips DO NOT fit the recess in the disc, so it prevents the flashlight from working AT ALL!! I have bought 12 of these lights...had to "modify" all of them. I carry two on me at all times, I have several in my vehicles, and have given some as gifts. In 5 years, the ONLY problem I've ever had was the initial need to modify the lights. Other than that, they are blindingly bright, highly reliable, light weight, and hold a charge regardless of the temperature of the vehicle they are stored in for months at a time. Good luck, and let me know how you made out!
1991314
at least ur flashlight works, mine went out as soon as i inserted the battery, and when i did insert battery couldn't get the cover back on, i have tape on to keep battery in
865365
I have 2 of these flashlights. One worked; one didn't. I tried swapping batteries and switches to determine that one of the switches was defective. The previous suggestion about tightening the threaded nut behind the spring on the switch end solved the problem. My spring was soldered into place and now it is loose, but the light and switch work now. A bit of solder could secure the spring again if I get around to it.
1999393
I have 4 lights total and 2 have always worked perfectly, 1 has never worked and the 4th only ever "glowed" until last night, when I pulled it apart again, flipped switches and reinstalled batteries. Magically it seems perfect now. So, I'd suggest playing with it a bit.
1544582
send it back mine wouldn't work unless i shook it. mine rattled too! she probably sent you my flashlight that i took back! i we live in st. croix and the power goes out occasionally. so we bought a rc-40 from fenix unbelievalble happy with it. it will last 150 hours on low
2072669
mine won't even turn on. I don't know if the indicator light is just weak or what but right now its doa. and what do you do when the battery runs out?
891686
Using the off/on button at the rear of the flashlight, turn it on. Then slightly depress the button the to change settings. I too, had a problem figuring that one out. Great flashlight for the price.
14294
Yes, it happened to me. I returned it. I bought a Securitylng, 13000 lumen flashlight. It's bronze in color. It has worked great now for 6 months. Note: If one of your Li-Ion batteries has a bad cell, even though it shows it's not completely dead, your flashlight may not work. You need to have the batteries tested.
1310681
Im sorry... No suggestions... That sadly is exactly what happened with me. I just threw it away after about a week of it not turning on showing any motion with the lights. Maybe flip the black switch on the bottom and it may work.
885155
I took mine apart just now and saw that it has a printed circuit board with the leds attached. That tells me that there are no replacement bulbs for this flashlight. You would just have to order a new flashlight. I spent 42 years in electronics and built printed circuit boards so I know this cannot be repaired.