Chinese flashlight brand
Olight is a flashlight brand [ 4] that was founded in 2007 by Fox Fan.[ 5] The brand is headquartered in Shenzhen , China ,[ 6] and has operations in Georgia , United States .[ 7]
Olight specializes in the production of flashlights,[ 8] including LED flashlights ,[ 9] survival lights,[ 10] and tactical flashlights .[ 11] In addition, it also produces headlamps ,[ 12] and batteries .[ 13]
Olight provides lights for law enforcement , military ,[ 14] and outdoor activity enthusiasts.[ 15] It also has a series of lanterns , Olantern, which features LED lights combined with detachable covers.[ 16]
History Olight, which was established by Fox Fan in Shenzhen in 2007, currently focuses on flashlights[ 17] that can be rechargeable.[ 18]
In 2014,[ 19] it launched a new product with a light range of 810 meters,[ 20] and then a torch with a magnet function.[ 21]
In 2015, the brand rolled out the S2 Baton, which is small in size[ 22] but high in brightness,[ 23] with a total internal reflection (TIR) lens [ 24] and a magnetized bottom.[ 25]
At the end of 2018, Olight launched a tactical flashlight called "WARRIOR X".[ 26]
Criticism and controversies In November 2017, a man was killed by an Olight flashlight that exploded due to improper use after placing it in his mouth.[ 27] [ 28] As of September 2021, the lawsuit alleging negligence by Olight is still being litigated in court.[ 29]
In March 2022, Olight recalled 215,000 flashlights. Some of these products caused burns after they were accidentally turned on, including three instances of second-degree burns.[ 30] The recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stated that "The flashlights can be turned on inadvertently and overheat while stored in the holster or a consumer's pocket, posing a burn hazard to consumers."[ 31]
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^ David J. Neal (March 9, 2022). "215,000 flashlights recalled. Some caused burns after the devices accidentally turned on" . Miami Herald . ISSN 0898-865X . Archived from the original on April 2, 2024.
^ "Olight Recalls Flashlights Due to Burn Hazard" . www.cpsc.gov . March 9, 2022.