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🚨 Light up your safety game—because when seconds count, visibility wins!
The ACR ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag is a USCG-approved, waterproof emergency signaling device featuring a 360° high-intensity LED strobe visible over 6 miles. It self-rights and floats automatically, runs for over 20 hours on replaceable alkaline batteries, and includes a certified distress flag for daytime signaling. Compact and lightweight, it’s engineered for reliable, long-lasting performance in critical situations.
| ASIN | B08FBJJBQ5 |
| Batteries are Included | No |
| Battery Description | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,605 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #6 in Boat Strobe & Safety Lights |
| Brand Name | ACR |
| Bulb Shape Size | B11 |
| Color | High Visibility Yellow |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (696) |
| Finish Types | Unfinished |
| Included Components | Distress Flag |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3"L x 2.76"W x 8.27"H |
| Item Type Name | Electronic Flare |
| Item Weight | 0.68 Pounds |
| Light Source Special Features | Low power consumption while maintaining high brightness |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Manufacturer | ACR Electronics, Inc. |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturers warranty. |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 3966 |
| Mounting Type | Floating |
| Number of Batteries | 2 C batteries required. |
| Number of Light Sources | 1 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Shade Material | Plastic |
| Shape | Round |
| Specification Met | USCG approved for Nighttime and Daytime Visual Distress Signals |
| Style Name | Modern |
| UPC | 791659039663 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
R**O
Works well
Does what it says, seems well made, easy to use
T**A
Excellent product, wish lithium ion version available
I purchased this for inshore kayaking as part of my emergency kit. Is it required by state or USCG? No. But it’s a small, relatively inexpensive thing to have. Of note, this comes with a distress flag, but no batteries. I would love to see lithium batteries available for this as alkaline batteries all leak with time so I’m a bit nervous about that, perhaps in he future a lithium ion version will be available. I was hoping this would fit in a pelican 1060 dry box, unfortunately it’s just a bit too large in diameter but I’ll make it work. I also have an ACR strobe on my PFD, glad a major manufacturer is making these now. Switch is easy enough to turn but also takes a deliberate effort, which reduces risk of accidental use and not being available when needed.
A**N
Better alternative
Much better than buying flares and checking expiration dates every season. Also what to do with expired flares of which I have many? Works great and very bright utilizing C rated batteries which are fairly common.
R**Z
Works well, could be brighter
It worked well but I returned it. Wish it had been brighter and felt less cheap. I decided to try another brand instead.
R**E
quick delivery
great alternative to expired flares
J**B
Worth the money over pyrotechnic flares
Great alternative for a un-inspected vessel
P**T
Perfect for what I need.
Easy to use. Takes 2 C batteries. It's a bit pricey for what it as, as they all are for a coast guard approved SOS light. I picked this one from the others as it's more sized like a flashlight. The others were much more bulky. I made a "coast guard" package for the boat with all the requirements in like a small lunch bag which fit everything perfectly.
W**R
Tired of buying flares!
Decided to buy this to meet the requirement of having "Fresh flares" on board. It is very bright and easy to use. I don't know if other boaters will instantly respond to a flashing white strobe, but I'm sure that the 35+ year collection of "expired" Olin handheld and aerial flares will supplement this product nicely.
V**R
Works as expected. Feel much safer on the water.
A**E
The ACR ResQFlare met my expectations. It is light weight and very bright.
R**E
I was tired of having to replace expired flares on the boat. This doesn’t expire and meets USCG Regs.
A**.
latest technology
J**U
works well but is only a flasshing light
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