After spending so much time in the shop lately under and inside vehicles I have come to be very fond of lights. Any kind of extra light that can be brought to bear on a project is aces with me, with extra points for taking a beating. The Husky Tough Brite lantern looks like it’d live up to its name.
This rechargeable lantern is rugged in design — made of tough plastic wrapped in a durable rubber hide that raises its survivability factor in the shop many fold. Another advantage: weather resistance (read: slightly water resistant).
It’s quartz-halogen bulb delivers a “bright beam” according to literature, and its LED area work-light provides up to 70 hours of runtime on a full charge — and won’t need replacing in the lifetime of the unit. The upper quartz-halogen beam provides up to 1 hour of runtime on a full charge and features an exclusive built-in 120 volt AC charger for use with ordinary household extension cord for recharging. The unit also comes with a 12 volt DC vehicle charging cord.
Light is good out in the shop or on a project –especially rugged portable light than you can lug around and stick in dark corners. For under $20, I might have to have one in the near future.
Street Pricing starts at $17.97
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Great design. Amazing amount of illumination for a rechargeable. You press one button to shine the flashlight. In order to leave the light on for hands-free operation, there is another button to lock the flashlight in the ON position. After occasional light-duty use of this flashlight for about 6 months, the hands-free operation button stopped working, so it only operates while holding in the first button, and I cannot set it down with the light on without that lock-on button working. It has a one year warranty, but you have to mail it in at your expense with proof of purchase. I hope I can find my receipt.
I have owned this model HSK144 for only 18 months and it will no longer take a charge.
It has been used briefly just a few times and has been fully charged from A/C only four times, each time from nearly dead to full.
I don’t remember what store I bought it at, but it must be out of warrantee.
Any suggestions? Email with subject=Husky to h98res-movingout@yahoo.com
http://toolmonger.com/2007/03/16/finds-huskys-tough-brite-lantern/
Where does one find the replacement rechargeable batteries for the HSK144
rechargable lantern
Did you find a place to buy new batteries for husky hsk144?
did anybody find where to get a replacement batteries for the hsk144 thanks
Sean
This flashlight has never worked from the beginning, now it will not charge, what can I do. Does anyone have a contact number for Husky?
I’ve lost the recharging cord. Can anyone help me find another?
How much for a new battery and do you have a diagram that shows me how to get the on and off switch spring back in. It popped out when I took the case off.
I have a Husky rechargeable Lantern, model HSK 146. Trying to find where I can get a charge cord to recharge the battery. I live in Bradenton Florida is there a place to find one. Bought it 4 yrs ago at Home Depot and they don’t carry it anymore.
Hopefully you can help me.
Thanks,
David
I’m in the same boat as the rest, I can’t get my HSK144 to recharge. I found that I can use a simple extension cord to recharge it, but it wont take a charge. This worked for a month or more and then stopped being worth the my time. What a piece of junk this thing is. I read on the side that the batteries are non replaceable. I bought mine at Home Depot, shame on them for selling crap like this. This is know as a Lost Leader, they sell cheap shit like this to get you into the store.
I guess Home Despot are going the way of Sears, bait and switch. Has anyone been able to find a website for Husky? For the company Husky that is responsible for making this worthless door stop?
I’m as mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore!
Having had a issue with a Husky power tool and basically being told the unit was not repairable, I actually wrote down the full name, two phone numbers, the extension number and yes I am going to reveal all this. All you need is the model number, and your original receipt and you will be set.
The Husky contact’s name is Joselyn Carrasquillo, her two phone numbers are (770) 433-8211 or 1-800-654-0688 and her extension number is 76051. The listed fax number she provided is(678) 556-7614 as well.
Apparently her work schedule is is Monday through Friday 9:15am until 6:15pm EST. So you don’t reach her, I would recommend trying again.
Hope this helps.
I need a new 6volt-15w bulb for my HSK-144 Thank you !