This review is from: Rolson 60781 1 Million Candle Power Lantern (DIY & Tools)
I was initially pleased with this torch and I used it a few times since purchase in August 2009. A couple of weeks ago I went to use it and it was completely dead, despite being attached to the charger. I would not have expected the battery to die completely, but nevertheless was further disappointed to find that the product, although still being sold new, does not have spares available so I was unable to replace the battery. It's not an expensive item, but I do not feel good about throwing this in the bin and have not had my money's worth. It's definitely cheaper than a million candles, but may not last much longer than real ones. Best avoided.
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This review is from: Rolson 60781 1 Million Candle Power Lantern (DIY & Tools)
To be fair, from new it worked brilliantly (quite literally!) then one day after 2-3 months of daily usage and charging it simply died. It has no replaceable parts so there was nothing I could do to fix it. I called Rolson's direct line for advice and Customer Support and was rather abruptly told that they offered no telephone support and to email them or, preferably, to return it to where i purchased it from. I have owned many of these recharchageable million candle torches, and I am well aware they do not last that long (usually 1-2yrs)as they gradually fail to charge, but lasting only a few months is a new record low. Perhaps I was just unlucky, but with no Customer support to speak of it is hard to know, so regretably I cannot recommend this torch.
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Bought this Rolson Model 60781, 1 million candle power lantern about 2 months ago, and I have to say I was disappointed almost from the start. It lasted just long enough for me to throw out the box and reciept, otherwise I'd have taken it straight back where I got it from! The blurb on the box says that you can get "UP TO" (and that's the get out phrase) "30 minutes of continuous use". Well I haven't even managed to get 30 minutes of INTERMITENT use. It doesn't even rate the single star I have had to give it to post this review! In short DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
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