I ordered 3 of the mini crank flashlights for Christmas 2010. I had a problem with 1 after about 9-10 months. I exchanged it free of change with no problem. My son liked his so much he wanted another 1 for in his car. I did notice that the new flashlight has a brighter light beam than the ones that are a year old. Hopefully the beams won't keep getting less bright over the years. Love the fact that they don't need batteries.
This little flashlight packs quite a punch! It is small enough to fit in a jacket pocket for evening walks and it is BRIGHT! I've had other crank flashlights that hardly cast any light. This one is definitely different. You can see a bright beam even inside in the daytime. It does come with a reminder that it works best if cranked for one minute at least every 3 months. I had not heard this before, but may explain why my other crank flashlights no longer hold a charge. A good deal in my opinion.
I love these flashlights. I bought 3 as gifts and 3 for my home and autos. I had a problem with one. The crank broke the first time I cranked it. The other 5 are fine. Very bright light.
