Was looking for a headlamp for camping. Just put in 2 solid weeks of research on headlamps after initial interest in a Black Diamond Storm or Spot. Then discovered all the talk about Zebralights so after exhaustive research, settled on the H52Fw. Despite several reports of faulty Zebralights I thought the volume of positive reports justified placing an order. Well, I can report my H52Fw, purchased direct from Zebralight, arrived yesterday, within 1 week or ordering.
I put in a AA alkaline battery, turned it on. Nothing. Then tried another of the same battery. Eventually it turned on when I held the button down. The distress beacon worked, and I also got 1 flash when I did the battery check.
After that, when turned on the light wouldn't stay on. Swapped in other batteries...nothing. Bought fresh batteries today and re-tested. Nothing. Confirms my worst fears of rumoured Zebralight reliability or perhaps quality control.
Very disappointing and most unimpressed. I have emailed about a replacement but wondering that's an astute option. I am not happy to pay any further shipping costs for a replacement. They do have a refund policy which I am seriously considering. Any thoughts? What are the chances I am going to be sent another dud?