FLASH LIGHT on Dec 23, 2010 - 1:10 PM BECAREFUL WITH THESE OLD RECHARGEABLE LIGHTS!!! I READ ABOUT ONE THAT EXPLODED WHEN SOMEONE PLUGGED IT IN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 40 YEARS...I RECENTLY BOUGHT ONE...BUT BEFORE I PLUGGED IT IN...I TOOK IT APART AN SURE ENOUGH...THE BATTERIES HAD LEAKED OUT AN CONGEALED A LONG AGO...IT PROBABLY WOULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE IF I LEFT IT ALONE....IF YOU BUY ONE OF THESE....PLEASE GET IT CHECKED OUT BY A PRO....TO SEE IF ITS SAFE...IF NOT...AN A NEW BATTERY PACK CANT BE MADE TO FIT IT...THEN BUY A NEW RECHARGEABLE LIGHT AN USE THIS FOR A CONVERSATION PIECE ON A SHELF..NOT WORTH BURNING DOWN YUR HOUSE...BE WELL EVERYONE... Send E-Mail Reply to FLASH LIGHT Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Dec 23, 2010 - 1:10 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"BECAREFUL WITH THESE OLD RECHARGEABLE LIGHTS!!! I READ ABOUT ONE THAT EXPLODED WHEN SOMEONE PLUGGED IT IN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 40 YEARS...I RECENTLY BOUGHT ONE...BUT BEFORE I PLUGGED IT IN...I TOOK IT APART AN SURE ENOUGH...THE BATTERIES HAD LEAKED OUT AN CONGEALED A LONG AGO...IT PROBABLY WOULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE IF I LEFT IT ALONE....IF YOU BUY ONE OF THESE....PLEASE GET IT CHECKED OUT BY A PRO....TO SEE IF ITS SAFE...IF NOT...AN A NEW BATTERY PACK CANT BE MADE TO FIT IT...THEN BUY A NEW RECHARGEABLE LIGHT AN USE THIS FOR A CONVERSATION PIECE ON A SHELF..NOT WORTH BURNING DOWN YUR HOUSE...BE WELL EVERYONE..." eric john on Dec 23, 2010 - 12:48 AM i think it takes lead acid batteries as rechargeable flashlights from that period did, but i could be wrong. Send E-Mail Reply to eric john Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Dec 23, 2010 - 12:48 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"i think it takes lead acid batteries as rechargeable flashlights from that period did, but i could be wrong." Tom on Feb 3, 2010 - 11:47 AM Anybody ever crack one of these open? My guess is it has nicad batteries. I'd like to convert mine old one to nickel metal hydried and LED bulb(s). Send E-Mail Reply to Tom Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Feb 3, 2010 - 11:47 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Anybody ever crack one of these open? My guess is it has nicad batteries. I'd like to convert mine old one to nickel metal hydried and LED bulb(s). " Sherrie on Feb 11, 2008 - 8:37 PM I need a replacement bulb for mine. Anybody know where it can be bought? Send E-Mail Reply to Sherrie Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Feb 11, 2008 - 8:37 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I need a replacement bulb for mine. Anybody know where it can be bought?" David Henderson on Jul 2, 2007 - 12:26 AM I have one of these. I need to dig it out or storage and put it back it to working order. Send E-Mail Reply to David Henderson Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jul 2, 2007 - 12:26 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have one of these. I need to dig it out or storage and put it back it to working order." Robert Reznikoff on Apr 16, 2007 - 3:17 PM I came across 2 of these in my garage. I recharged them and they work, but they don't hold a charge for more than a day or two. Should it hold a charge for a longer period? Send E-Mail Reply to Robert Reznikoff Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Apr 16, 2007 - 3:17 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I came across 2 of these in my garage. I recharged them and they work, but they don't hold a charge for more than a day or two. Should it hold a charge for a longer period?" Bill on Apr 29, 2006 - 8:04 AM i bought one of these mint in the box and a yardsale last year and much to my surprise it took a charge and held it. i now use it for around the house work. Send E-Mail Reply to Bill Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Apr 29, 2006 - 8:04 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"i bought one of these mint in the box and a yardsale last year and much to my<br> surprise it took a charge and held it. i now use it for around the house work."