Etón Corporation makes some of the most recognized and highly regarded emergency radios in the industry and continues the tradition of award winning design by introducing the American Red Cross Blackout Buddy 2 pack. This new flashlight plugs into any open outlet for easy accessibility and is a culmination of Etón’s experience in creating quality products that are ready to use when you need it most. When there is a blackout, rest assured that the Blackout Buddy will automatically turn on, shining your way through any room or dark hallway. It’s always there when you need it too, because you will know where to find it. But that’s not all it does. Use it as a flashlight or even a night light. The Blackout Buddy is perfect for kids rooms giving them the comfort and security of knowing they aren’t alone in the dark.
Product Features
- Lights up automatically when there is a power failure eliminating the need to search for a flashlight in the dark
- Fold-up prongs to use as a flashlight anytime
- On/off night light option
- Rechargeable battery powers light for 4 hours
- Compact, slim design to keep in an electrical socket for constant charging
Exactly what I was looking for… until they got older… SUMMARY – Poorly designed circuit is possibly a fire risk. Unattended use of product not advised.After a few days the unit failed. I opened it to investigate and found that R13 was either not property sized or the circuit was poorly designed as it had overheated. If you examine the phontos I uploaded, you will find R13 is burned on the circuit board and the white case opposite the component shows signs of overheating as evidenced by the burn marks. The fuse in the circuit is 1…
Compact & Competent Night/Emergency/Flash light.
I live in an area where it’s common to have a power outtage about once a month… I have two toddlers who freak out when this happens. I had both night lights and emergency lights spread through the house, but they always seem to get moved, misplaced, and/or batteries (recharchable) die. I believe mostly due to being moved and not used consistently.These lights are pretty focused and bright for nightlight use. My sockets are all mounted horizontally for some reason, so the beam…
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