Roughly two weeks later: The vendor replaced the flashlight. The new light works just fine. Obviously, I got a defective one. It was cumbersome to get a replacement. I finally figured out how to message the vendor through Amazon messaging. Sadly I did not know how to do that prior to this experience or perhaps that is a good thing. I would advise the vendor to put some kind of contact information on their box or on their instruction sheet. It was very frustrating trying to figure out how to make contact with them. Flashlight should be five stars now but the difficulty to making contact forced me to ding them a star for poor communication. Once communication was established it went just fine.
Interesting flashlight from AYL but sadly it failed immediately. I followed the diagram to put batteries in the flashlight and I had a functional flashlight for less than 5 minutes. It stopped working. I thought perhaps I had old batteries and I tested the batteries with my battery tester. They showed just fine. I replaced the batteries with a new set anyway and still no light. I thought perhaps I was reading the symbols incorrectly so I reversed the batteries, still no light. I then emailed the vendor to see if they had a solution. I did not get an email back. I could find no contact information on the vendor on their Amazon page in spite of their Limited Lifetime Guarantee. The flashlight seems like a high quality build.
I guess it just is
a bad unit but since I don't have another one to compare it to I am forced to
write a less than stellar review.
Interesting flashlight from AYL but sadly it failed immediately. I followed the diagram to put batteries in the flashlight and I had a functional flashlight for less than 5 minutes. It stopped working. I thought perhaps I had old batteries and I tested the batteries with my battery tester. They showed just fine. I replaced the batteries with a new set anyway and still no light. I thought perhaps I was reading the symbols incorrectly so I reversed the batteries, still no light. I then emailed the vendor to see if they had a solution. I did not get an email back. I could find no contact information on the vendor on their Amazon page in spite of their Limited Lifetime Guarantee. The flashlight seems like a high quality build.
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VERSATILE 4-IN-1 TELESCOPING BODY:
Lightweight and compact, the AYL TC80 flashlight features a 180 degree
extendable/retractable body for precision lighting coverage. Thanks to its
ideal size, it can be effortlessly handheld and carried where it’s needed the
most, be it while working in the garage, exploring the outdoors, or during
emergencies or power outages, lighting up your surroundings and helping you
stay safe in the dark.
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SUPER BRIGHT LED, SUPERIOR LOW LIGHT
VISION: With a high-performing, CREE XP-E R3 LED on its front, as well as 3W
COB LED, 15 RED Blinking LED lights across its body, our tactical flashlight
will provide powerful illumination, spanning over 300+ feet from its front LED.
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HANDS-FREE MANUVERABILITY: A powerful
magnetic base lets you attach your pocket flashlight to any metal surface
giving you full vision in tight spots. Our flashlight’s metal base comes in
particularly handy when you are working in your workshop, garage or craft room,
allowing you to maintain your full range of motion and perform all important
tasks, such as restorations, renovations and handiwork, with unprecedented
ease.
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OUTDOOR DURABILITY: This high power LED
flashlight is made with solid, aircraft-grade anodized aluminum that's both
water and shock resistant and features a smooth, sleek alloy finish. FREE of
any cheap coating or plastic parts, our flashlight is made to last and
facilitates all-weather use. Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, caught up in a
flood or torrential rain, armed with the AYL TC80 flashlight, you’ll never feel
lost or hopeless.
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SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: Each battery
powered flashlight is backed by our top-of-theline customer service, a promise
for quality and a Limited Lifetime Guarantee. Don’t Waste Another Minute Living
In Fear, Purchase Your Very Own AYL TC80 Ultra Bright LED Tactical Flashlight
NOW & Be Prepared At All Times!
I did receive this flashlight at no charge in exchange for an honest review.
If reviewing a product, it may have been received free of charge. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.
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