Milwaukee 2105 Flashlight Issues

[billford]

I have 3 of the Milwaukee 2105 flashlights and within 6 months, all broke at the switch.
Either the switch broke or the rubber cover wears out then the switch breaks soon after making them inoperable.

I admit that I use them a lot for work but these are no better than dollarstore lights.

I took all to the warranty depot and they said its wear and tear and not covered. They are willing to sell me a new switch for the same price as the complete light.

I have 20+ year old flashlights that still work compared to the 6-month lifespan of the Milwaukee.

Not impressed.

 

[milky2k]

I was eyeing these at Home Depot a while back. I ended up not buying, I must have got distracted by something shiny. I'm glad I didn't get them now. What type of work do you do? Were any of these dropped or the switch breaks from normal use? Not trying to blame you if they've been dropped. They're small and light I would expect it to survive some drops.

 

[tarbellb]

That fact that it uses yet another proprietary battery gives this zero advantages over well known light mfgs


The market is flush with excellent flashlights, the big tool brands reaching for market share in categories they have little experience usually just equals failed design money grabs

 

[milky2k]

That fact that it uses yet another proprietary battery gives this zero advantages over well known light mfgs


The market is flush with excellent flashlights, the big tool brands reaching for market share in categories they have little experience usually just equals failed design money grabs

These use AAA batteries. That was one of the things that made me hesitate buying it. I prefer something rechargeable.

 

[Rinspeed]

Other than their cordless tools, and corded, I was never a big fan of anything Milwaukee. I recommend Zebralight a lot when people ask about small lights because they are very tough. I've been EDC the same Zebralight for 15 years, it's been turned on so many times the damn thing shouldn't even work any longer. I bought a SC5 for back up when it does finally die, it's been sitting in the safe for three years.

 

[zendriver]

"paying for the name" - 21st century version.

Regrettable you got burned 3 times, for the same product. Calling it "wear and tear" on a product a few months old, is beyond lame.

 

[dnschmidt]

Now, that does look like a hell of a lot of "Wear and Tear" I think you've got to admit that but for the cash you can't beat ASTRO. Oddly, they don't really make a flashlight looking flashlight. Torque test Channel and many others have done extensive light testing and that's who I'd consult for your future choices. Not everything Milwaukee makes is a winner. They make stinkers too, I just commented on their lame assed heat gun in another post, Brand loyalty is the road to disappointment. Buy the leader in any particular category. In lights that might be O-light.

 

[scooby074]

Go Streamlight Strion and dont look back. My Milwaulkee rechargeable (i have 2) are second tier. Already warrantied one of them after 1 year

 

[tarbellb]

These use AAA batteries. That was one of the things that made me hesitate buying it. I prefer something rechargeable.

Ah my bad, I thought it was that smaller Red blah blah battery they use

I would keep pushing them for replacements, maybe just send them in thru the mail system, see what happens

 

[zendriver]

Ah my bad, I thought it was that smaller Red blah blah battery they use

I would keep pushing them for replacements, maybe just send them in thru the mail system, see what happens

Replacing junk, with more junk, does not really seem in anybody's best interest.

Personally, I'd wise up and just get a good penlight.

 

[boom10ful]

I'd get something by stream light. Mine has dropped from 6 feet multiple times and has been dropped in mop buckets. It still works fine 7 years later with daily use lol

 

[rooster59]

Needed a 7/16 hss drill bit, HDep had Milwaukee, $20 !? Made in India. Red not inspiring the confidence they used to.