Why does Maglite so adamantly refuse to honor its warranty? The design of this flashlight encourages batteries to leak and wreck the flashlight.
276484
I guess I'd ask why you think the flashlight manufacturer is responsible for the batteries leaking? Batteries leak due to excess heat (storing your flashlight in a hot car?) or just from being in the flashlight for a lengthy time (it's recommended to change batteries about every six months), neither condition indicating a manufacturing problem with the flashlight, itself.
276485
i've used maglite and snap on maglites for over 40 yrs. never had problems like that even after leaving batteries in for 5+ yrs. on accident, but if the battery leaked it's the battery hence the warranty not being honored. We just use a long qtip and some alcohol or tarnex to clean up any kind of battery leaks on any item that's needed it. Maybe give that a try, the maglite is probably still viable even though the battery leaked, corrosion is cleanable in most cases. Good Luck!
276486
For me this has become routine, I dump out the roasted batteries, scrub it out with hot water, let it all dry and then load it up again and go. I have never had a Maglight made unsalvageable by leaking batteries. I have worn out several through other means, switches especially and by usage as a blunt instrument. I recognize their limitations and consider them a great reasonably priced light. I do usually reach for the cree light first but I always make sure there is a D-cell Maglight close by.
1584532
Because this remote is total garbage and should be recalled ! Do not leave the batteries in this remote for any length of time, the batteries will overheat and leak inside the remote. When I called Samsung about purchasing a new remote for my smart TV because the batteries had leaked inside my remote they failed to mention that this has been an on going problem with this remote! I read the reviews on Amazon Everyone has same problem with batteries leaking !
449601
I mailed a defective flashlight back to the company with complete contact information. I never heard back, nor was my flashlight returned. When I called they quickly blamed the batteries that were provided with flashlight. I avoid cyclops. I will never buy another product they make. I would not attempt anything as they do not stand behind product.
1733775
Some flashlights are big enough so that you can put the 18650 inside the tube before inserting both in the flashlight to keep the battery from rattling around.
1780708
If the flashlight is designed for 1.5 volt operation, 3.6 volts will damage the electronics in the bulb prematurely. The last time I answered this question, I refered the gentleman asking to contact the manufacturer on this subject. One can assume the warranty would be voided if you ever wanted to return the damaged light when the bulb went on early vacation. If you have a light that uses this 3.6 volt battery you could use a 1.5 volt battery in it but it would not be as bright.
969341
My understanding is, you'll need to contact Stanley (ph is on the spotlight instructions) to determine if you're still under warranty and send the unit in for replacement. There are no consumer batteries available that you can just go buy and replace that I'm aware of, this is what Stanley told me when I tried. My light was past warranty, so its just a doorstop now.
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The flashlight uses a 18650 lithium ion rechargeable battery. There are many brands, but the PanSonic and Tenergy brands are the only consistently good ones out there that accurately represent the capacity of the battery. If you buy those brands, you only need one battery, as the flashlight takes only one. If you buy other brands, buy at least 2, as one is likely to go bad or have a short life. Make sure to buy "protected cell" battery's, and don't forget to buy a battery charger as well. I have bought cheap chargers, and had no problems. All in all you shod expect to pay around 15-20 bucks for a decent battery and a charger. The flashlight uses a 18650 lithium ion rechargeable battery. There are many brands, but the PanSonic and Tenergy brands are the only consistently good ones out there that accurately represent the capacity of the battery. If you buy those brands, you only need one battery, as the flashlight takes only one. If you buy other brands, buy at least 2, as one is likely to go bad or have a short life. Make sure to buy "protected cell" battery's, and don't forget to buy a battery charger as well. I have bought cheap chargers, and had no problems. All in all you shod expect to pay around... » Read More The flashlight uses a 18650 lithium ion rechargeable battery. There are many brands, but the PanSonic and Tenergy brands are the only consistently good ones out there that accurately represent the capacity of the battery. If you buy those brands, you only need one battery, as the flashlight takes only one. If you buy other brands, buy at least 2, as one is likely to go bad or have a short life. Make sure to buy "protected cell" battery's, and don't forget to buy a battery charger as well. I have bought cheap chargers, and had no problems. All in all you shod expect to pay around 15-20 bucks for a decent battery and a charger. « Show Less
1044772
That's the problem with this flashlight. They don't offer a replacement bulb. They should publicize this fact before anyone has to buy this item.
221052
My problem wasn't about stun gun & flashlight not working together, my problem was the horrible manufacturer customer service replacing a defective product. Btw, I'll give all the credit to the seller that send me new battery for it in less than 3 days. After trying it I fund out that flashlight is defective, so I now have to figure out what to do to return it.
1097555
Maglite has terrible customer service!!! Do not buy any Maglite products they do not stand behind their products..
1460189
Sorry, can't help you with your problem, I bought this 9X TrustFire, but the seller sent me a different brand (CrazyFire) and it was bad from the start, there were only 3 modes instead of 5, hi-med-low and then it switched off when it tried to go to the next mode which I think it's S.O.S. I returned the flashlight.
1105242
I believe the flashlight itself has the lifetime warranty not the battery which only has a one year warranty. Hope this helps.
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.
200743
The TechLite Lumen flashlights use 3 standard AAA batteries. If the battery holder is broken the cost of a new flashlight is low and the holder is probably not worth repair.
26021
I have not had this problem with my flashlight, it works just fine. Sorry to hear you are having a problem.
45823
My experience is that some flashlights of poor design may trickle drain the battery. I have used these in my headlamps when camping for many hours and they really have lasted well for me.
222450
Purchase either EverReady or Duracell alkaline batteries [D]. If you use these batteries and they ever leak, you can send the flashlight back to MagLite and they will repair or replace it for free. I recently had to replace my 12 year old 3 cell MagLite, because I used cheapo batteries, and of course, they leaked and ruined the flashlight. It was the only time I didn't use EverReady. :-(