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Recent product announcement items posted to FlashlightNews, including new flashlights and other portable lighting tools, product recalls, and related stories

REDLANDS, Ca. - Reflex Flashlights is proud to release the Reflex1, the world's first auto dimming flashlight. This technology solves the problem of flashlight glare while also saving your thumb from carpal tunnel.

DALLAS, Tx. - Larson Electronics' magnalight.com announced the addition of a 50 watt HID remote controlled spotlight to complement its 35 watt HID Golight upgrade spotlights. The 50 watt HID upgrade to the K&H Nightray spotlight creates 4500 lumens of bright, white light reaching distances of more than 4000 feet.

SAN JOSE, Ca. - RAP4 is proud to announce the Paintball Tactical Flashlight, a universal accessory that brings the power of light to the marker. The Paintball Tactical Flashlight can be mounted to standard weaver rails on any paintball marker, including the accessory rail beneath the pistol and other paintball side arms.

HONG KONG, S.A.R. - Every home needs the Ajoka Flashlight-Camera; a real working flashlight with real time audio-video recording function plus takes high resolution photos during the day or at night.

LENEXA, Ks. - Clore Automotive introduces the BA7, a digital battery and system tester designed for 12 Volt batteries, from SOLAR. The 12V Battery and System Tester features an operating range of 7-15V and the capacity to test batteries rated between 100-1200 CCA.

BOULDER, Co. - Nite Ize, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative products & accessories, announced today the introduction of several new products, including two new versatile key chains: the Key Rack and its L.E.D. illuminated cousin, the KeyLit.

DALLAS, Tx. - Larson Electronics' magnalight.com offers several new infrared LED emitter lights for military, security and commercial applications. Ranging from ultra-compact infrared LED trailing lights and grill lights to 240 watt infrared LED light emitters...

EAGLEVILLE, Pa. - Streamlight®, Inc., a leading flashlight manufacturer for law enforcement, military and tactical uses, has introduced the ProTac series of flashlights, designed to give police and tactical professionals ultra-compact, lightweight tactical personal lighting tools...

EAGLEVILLE, Pa. - Streamlight®, a leading provider of lighting equipment for law enforcement, tactical and military professionals, has introduced a high performance version of its popular compact Strion® LED rechargeable flashlight, the Strion® LED HP.

MILWAUKEE, Wi. - With our new Rescue Battery Booster Packs Del City now offers two premium products to safely jumpstart your 12 volt electrical system. Each rescue pack comes standard with:

HODDESDON, United Kingdom - ANSMANN has launched the maxE/maxE+ range of long-lasting rechargeable NiMH batteries that are ideal for use in industrial portable equipment applications.

WYLIE, Tx. - Bayco, a leader in professional LED task lights proudly introduces the NIGHTSTICK NSR-9912 and NSR-9914 rechargeable LED flashlights designed specifically for public safety, military and industrial professionals.

EAGLEVILLE, Pa. - Streamlight®, Inc., a leading flashlight manufacturer for sportsmen, hunters and other recreational users, announced it introduced a high performance version of its lightweight, compact tactical PolyTac® LED - the PolyTac® LED HP - on January 1.

HONG KONG, S.A.R. - AltusLumen just launched its latest product; the LightGear Gre 18-in-1 - innovative LED lighting equipment with survival tools to meet the multi-requirement for campers, hikers, travelers and other outdoor enthusiasts.

BOULDER, Co. - Nite Ize, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative products & accessories, announced today the introduction of several new products, including a new L.E.D. light designed to attach to zipper pulls, providing nighttime and early morning personal safety and visibility for people of all ages.

HOOD RIVER, Or. - Adding a cockpit, cabin or deck light to your boat has never been easier or more cost effective. The RailLight Mini is a marine-grade, stainless steel, solar-powered LED light fixture that quickly and securely clamps onto any railing from up to 1¼" diameter with a tough nylon clamp that adjusts the light to any height or angle.

BOULDER, Co. - Nite Ize, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative accessories, announced today the introduction of several new products, including two new L.E.D. Upgrade Kits designed to enhance the performance of a AA Mini Maglite®: the AA L.E.D. Upgrade II, and the AA L.E.D. Combo Upgrade II.

BOULDER, Co. - Nite Ize, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative products & accessories, announced today the introduction of several new products, including a new L.E.D. light designed specifically for people who ride their bikes after dark: the RideLit.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - The award winning Silva X-Trail is a technical headlamp for serious sports like trail running, mountain biking, cross country skiing and adventure racing. This headlamp features the Silva Intelligent Light® technology, which combines a strong, focused distance light with a wide angle flood light for close vision.

BOISE, Id. - Argentina and Canada bestowed International Media Awards on spotlight for two new accessories. Both compact and simple to use; the 2010 headband and bicycle barkeep accessories are available separately or in value packages with other spotlight product.

NORFOLK, Va. - BLACKHAWK! Products Group™, the world leader in manufacturing tactical gear for the military, law enforcement, industrial security and outdoor markets introduces two new duty gear lines based on the success of the existing nylon lines.

EAGLEVILLE, Pa. - Streamlight®, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights for fire and rescue personnel, announced it introduced the E-Flood® LiteBox® and E-Flood® FireBox® industrial-duty, rechargeable portable lanterns...

EAGLEVILLE, Pa. - Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of lighting tools for the law enforcement, tactical and military professions, announced it introduced the TLR-1® s and the TLR-2® s, strobe-equipped versions of its leading tactical gun-mount lights, on January 1.

MONTEREY, Ca. - Laser Devices, Inc. is pleased to announce that the DBAL-A2 is now shipping with our Ultra Power Point Green Laser. The green laser is available with your choice of <5mW, <30mW or <50mW power output.

PORTLAND, Or. - FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced the release of its new single payload variant of the popular M-Series maritime thermal night vision camera. By offering an M-Series model without the lowlight micro-lux camera, FLIR is able to make M-Series breakthrough features available at a new, lower price.

MONTEREY, Ca. - Laser Devices, Inc. announces the second generation OPERATIVE Tactical Light, the Model OV-2. The OPERATIVE® series of tactical lights are compact and lightweight, yet powerful and precise with the versatility you need to face any situation.

HOOD RIVER, Or. - The new LightCap300 is a solar powered lantern, a one-liter BPA Free water bottle and a waterproof container for valuables all under one lid. Our custom wide mouth bottle has a 50% wider opening than standard bottles for easier cleaning, mixing, drinking and storing contents.

SHENZHEN, China - Tiablo A7 Cree (product number 7090 XR-E R2) is a sharp-looking design, well-built and based on Cree XLamp® LED. Its output is 230 Lumens of light and offers state of the art performance.

MONROE, Ct. - Victorinox Swiss Army (VSA) left hackers scratching their heads - and with empty pockets - this year at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

MONTEREY, Ca. - Laser Devices, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the DBAL-I2, Dual Beam Aiming Laser-Intelligent2. The NEW DBAL-I2 is the cutting-edge replacement for the AN/PEQ-2A laser combining an infrared laser pointer and infrared pointer/illuminator in a lightweight, rugged metal housing.

OVERLAND PARK, Ks. - Bushnell night vision optics are popular for scouting and wildlife watching, allowing viewers see into the dark undetected, without spooking game. The only drawback for some people is that the image has a green hue and there is a lack of contrast...

LAS VEGAS, Nv. - While the latest, greatest high-tech devices have been rapidly fueling consumers' "work hard, play hard" lifestyles, Energizer has been hard at work innovating in order to deliver the power solutions that make people's lives easier.

OVERLAND PARK, Ks. - Bushnell announces that effective December 30, 2009, the U.S. District Court of Kansas has granted the request from Bushnell to preliminarily enjoin Brunton and Lanshuo from selling certain laser rangefinders.

BETHEL, Ct. - Duracell today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for the Duracell Instant Charger, which falls under the company's collection of Smart Power products that go beyond the traditional battery...

LAS VEGAS, Nv. - Tektite Industries will feature a new and improved line of LED flashlights, knives, and tactical equipment for potential dealers and distributors in Booth L139 at this year's SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS, Nv. - When disaster strikes, be prepared with new Weather Channel® emergency readiness products created by Sakar International. These hand-crank flashlights and emergency alert and weather band radios leverage The Weather Channel's...

DALLAS, Tx. - Larson Electronics' magnalight.com announced that it now offers the SPG366A-400 solar powered generator with two 400 watt milspec solar panels to feed the 366 amp hour capacity gel pack batteries.

WICHITA, Ks. - The Colemanreg; LED Quad Lantern launched in 2009, quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most innovative, unique and user-friendly lights available to outdoor enthusiasts.

WICHITA, Ks. - Most other palm-sized flashlights only give users the ability to see objects up close and directly in front of them. But the new Coleman® 3AAA Dual Focus™ Flashlight delivers darkness-repelling power and the versatility of being a spotlight and a floodlight

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The recalled folding knives, Style No. 51041019, have a black handle with a pocket clip and are approximately five inches in length when closed and seven and three-quarters inches in length when the blade is open.

WYLIE, Tx. - Bayco, the leader in professional LED task lights introduces the strobe equipped NSR-9812 and 9814 rechargeable LED lights designed specifically for public safety and military professionals.

WYLIE, Tx. - Bayco, the leader in professional LED task lights introduces the ATEX approved, NIGHTSTICK XPR-9862E full size intrinsically safe work light. The XPR-9862E is prefect for professionals needing a long running super bright handheld lighting while working in hazardous environments.