[Costco] Duracell Durabeam Ultra 1000lm LED Flashlight
I just bought it at Costco on Queensway, it's $18.99-$9, think it's worth it for the money. I found the specs. at costco.com: https://m.costco.com/Duracell-1000-Lume ... 75442.html
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AlanFTL
1.0 out of 5 starsQuality issue
February 28, 2015
Size: 1000 Lumens
I have the exact same issue that others have posted here.....after a couple of weeks the flash light stopped working. It will come on for about one second then turn completely off. I bought two of these and I figured out the issue is with the butt cap. I swapped butt caps with the one that still works and the issue follows the butt cap (where on/off switch is). The one that works is a great flash light but obviously there is a quality issue here with the on/off switch judging by the fact that others are experiencing the same problem. Duracell...are you guys reading these reviews? What's the deal?
atlas
1.0 out of 5 starsMajor Design/Quality Control Problem
May 2, 2015
Size: 1000 Lumens|Verified Purchase
So far my flashlight works fine but I've only had it a few days. Some things that keep coming up with buyers. 1. Flashlight does not have a warranty from Duracell. 2. Use only 4C Alkaline batteries or you will burn out the LED quickly due to low resistance thus too high a current on other types. 3. If one or more of the batteries is weak the light will turn on then flash off, replace the batteries. 4. The end cap switch has had problems with failures soon after purchase, sometimes it will fail after a few times or weeks. 5. On some flashlights the moveable barrel that adjusts the beam is too loose and there is no way to tighten it. Amazon will take returns for 30 days only.
I am now on my second flashlight the first being defective. The problem is parasitic electrical drain even with the end cap switch off, with almost no use the batteries last about 5 weeks. I called the company's customer service number and they sent me a new flashlight with a different model end cap switch, same problem. The best part was when I explained to the customer service person what the problem was she said "we recommend that you do not store the flashlight with the batteries in it". What? you've got to be kidding me, that's their solution to an obviously defective design. I haven't decided if I want to waste any more of my time by asking for another one.
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Burn out the LED? What battery did you use on it?embee51 wrote: ↑ I have a couple older models of this flashlight, bought from Costco several years ago. Have not had the drain issue at all (they have physical switches). I can confirm that using rechargeable batteries with spacers will burn out the LEDs though - only use alkaline batteries in these.
Mar 11th, 2018 1:02 pm
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Mar 11th, 2018 3:49 pm
With the soldering quality on some of these dollar store/costco grade lights, I'd be reasonably sure the LED itself was/is fine but some other part of the circuit is shorted. Some of the assembly/QC is outright nasty even if the cosmetic appearance of the light seems fine, as wild as it is some of the <$5 Sipik clones from a few years ago have surprisingly good circuit assembly for what they cost!embee51 wrote: ↑ I have a couple older models of this flashlight, bought from Costco several years ago. Have not had the drain issue at all (they have physical switches). I can confirm that using rechargeable batteries with spacers will burn out the LEDs though - only use alkaline batteries in these.
Jul 1st, 2019 9:55 am