Robin24k
Flashlight Enthusiast
So...your brand new 60" LCD HDTV won't win. I was responding to this:
plus they like throwing things,large screen tv,s are not cheap.
plus they like throwing things,large screen tv,s are not cheap.
I also wonder what happens to a cr123 in a light if you bang the light on something hard and long enough -- maybe you could damage the cell inside.
I doubt that dropping a tiny flashlight is the issue. It's swallowing it, or the components, that is, or even sticking it accidentally in an eye if it is small enough. There's a reason why some toys are labelling not for children under 4,5, or 6. They can get seriously hurt, especially when playing with tiny things unattended. Lithiums are potentially more dangerous than alkalines, but all small things are a danger to a young toddler. Consider that there may even be laws that hold parents liable for endangering their children by giving them things that common sense says may be dangerous. Of course one's child would need to get seriously injured first before anyone would think of prosecuting--consolation that might be.Originally Posted by nbp:
I doubt the two year old is harder on lights than firefighters and military personnel
I think the concern over lithiums is a little overboard here. I have to side with carrot.
With all the concern over the kid dropping the light, I have to assume that none of the adults here who use lithium powered lights ever drop them, as they are all still alive, right? :ironic:
If 123s were so susceptible to damage after a few drops to the floor, I would find it highly unlikely that the makers of incredibly tough lights like surefire, hds, or custom makers like mcgizmo would continue to use them. These are the world's best lights we see around here and most of them use lithiums.
I doubt the two year old is harder on lights than firefighters and military personnel.....