Milwaukee Tools NEW USB Rechargeable Flashlights HAVE A MAJOR FLAW! 

Hey Vince! Here you go again saving the day and giving us all the information...even if Milwaukee doesn't print it. Bigger question bro, are you going to do the same submersion test with the charging port closed? I think it's a must! Keep bringing us the info & deals!

Just purchased the 1100 lumens version from Home Depot. I think they took your advice. The USB door was closed inside the packaging. 👍

I’m so glad I watched this video. I just bought one last week, had no idea there was a cover for the charging port. It will stay covered now.

Thinking back on it when mine came I think the door was closed. I never looked at the instructions I can't think of how else I would have known to rotate it. Either way theese flashlights are sick!! Milwaukees personal lighting lineup is just on a whole other level then the competition!

I'm a huge flashlight nut, aka flashaholic. :-D I have numerous Milwaukee lights. The best thing about their lights is the LED they use. It produces a natural light very close to incandescent with good color rendition. This is especially important for HVAC techs and mechanics that need good CRI for wiring, etc. My first LED light was a keychain light, it was amber and this was 1982. Blue LEDs didn't come out until the late 80s and white LEDs 10 years later. And even then those were quite horrible color wise! My favorite Milwaukee light is the M18 fuel search/spotlight with the swivel head. Don't let its rating fool you @700 lumens! It throws them on spot mode. Using at night out the window of a work truck people think you work for the power company or law enforcement! I can spot a deer over 200 yards no problem. (observing, NOT hunting! LOL) The AAA pen light is nice but seems to eat batteries. The USB lights are nice but be sure to keep them charged before a big job. My newest one is the swivel head that is both flood and spot with a strong magnet on the back. Always look out for them on sale @HD. The last one was $79 and on sale for $49 July 4 weekend! I also have lights from O-Light, Nitecore, Surefire, Arc Flashlight, Maglight, Brinkman, Microfire (HID), Fenix, Imalent, Tekna, Streamlight and many others. A man can never have too many flashlights and chainsaws! :-D

Hello Vince I'm a new subscriber here. After unwrapping this flashlight and inspecting it and going through it's operation or functionality, I observed from the very beginning the little USB symbol on the side of opposite of the button. However, just like you, nowhere did I read or observe within the instructions or on the flashlight itself that I had to rotate the black plastic cover that gives you access to the USB Charging Port. It took me 20 minutes to locate and gain access to the USB Charging Port. 20 minutes of my life I can't get back. Damn you Milwaukee!!!

Hi !!! I had the problem about where should I plug this to recharge it (the recharge port was covered), and same thing, the manuals didn't say anything about to twist that part of the flash light to uncover the port !!! Thank you for your video, now I know what to do !!!

Milwaukee lights are the best I got 2 of each for my tool bags. Long as there’s a magnet on them bad boys to stick on the side of a unit Golden

I have the M12 flashlight and I love it. Perfect for the attic and crawl space. Has a hook on it that is great for hanging from anywhere. Milwaukee tools are the best

The mag light was a true light weapon combo

I use their tools and I love the m18 rocket, but for edc I wouldn’t use a cigar light. It’s a nice form factor to strap to a rifle, but for lighting up a personal area to look for something I dropped, or to help me clean or fix something, I use a right angle light I can set up or a compact work light which swivels

Thanks for this video!!! I just purchased the 1100 lumen one and didn’t even know about the cover for the charging port!!

Keep in mind most of your flashlights now will have USB C recharging capabilities which recharges much quicker and efficiently. For the cost of these I would look at Fenix, or other compatible brand, especially if these lights are not utilizing the Milwaukee battery platform. Thanks!

Just bought two of the 2161-21 1100 lumen flashlights and the instructions for each include the wording for twisting the cover to expose the USB port to charge the battery. Second item called "Charging the Battery" under heading of "Light" Instruction 2

Im a flashlight newbie..I've been using my flashlight in the low setting for 3 weeks ...I was literally mind blown when I held the button down. Subscribed!!

Great review. Gonna purchase the 800 lumen soon for my son. Gotta get him addicted to bright lights like dad!😀👍

Spyderco ... Should I get a Para 2 or 3? Which model does Vince have?

@VCG Construction. Thanks Vince for the PSA on these new Milwaukee flashlights. I'd hate to think that Milwaukee has some former Apple people working for them where they think everything is "intuitive" so no explanation is needed or we have to go to a Milwaukee store and have one of their "geniuses" explain the neat features including twisting the cap to close off the USB port. Like you said, we gotta be careful twisting things cause sometimes things break when they're not meant to be twisted. I'm sure you're the first to get this flaw on Milwaukee's radar and I hope Milwaukee gets the word out ASAP. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

Lolz, your excitement for a flash light is contagious, all of a sudden I want to go get a flash😂

My M12 1/2” Impact wrench cracked at the battery housing. I left Milwaukee an email and they have not gotten back to me in two weeks since. How does the warranty system work? The tool is less than two years old. Do I just ship the broken tool with a note? The M12 system battery system sucks and I wish I had never gotten into that system because the battery clips break off too.

Mine did the same thing and quit working and has not started back. Its a major flaw, mine was the pivot head and had the rubber seal and barely went in water at the beach.

I’m laughing sooo hard at 17:25😂🤣😂. Great job on helping us out on keeping us informed. 👍👍

My question is in the materials over the closed USB port. Is it simply a metal ring, or does the port become completely insulated using a rubber cover or similar?

I just bought the 2000 lumen led, it’s a solid yellow light while charging and it’s no longer working. Please help

Just watched this (late) but planning to get one of these flashlights now (I have many Milwaukee flashlights). An added suggestion to your shipping the charging port closed, would be to etch an "IP67" logo at the closed position of the 'little dot' and well as the charging logo for 'Open'.

Thanks for the very useful info. I purchased the 800 lumen light last week. Didn’t even know about the twist cover.

Hi Vince, thank you again for your awesome videos. Watching you videos got me into tools..

Holy crap! I don’t get mine wet but was thinking that’s kind of dumb because dirt can get in there. Thanks!

The actual LED "bulb" is guaranteed for life. I love how you don’t have to register products with them. I recently burned up an m18 hammer drill that was 3 years old. They replaced it no questions asked! Milwaukee always for the win!

Dosen't look like there is a protective rubber cover over the charging ports

O-light makes a better flashlight... Thanks for the video 😎👍

Hey Vince, I bought the 800 lumen. It seems to get quite hot to the touch left on high. Is that normal?

I own the compact. It took literally 1 second of inspection to see the collar 😅

So, the only problem is missing information in product manual?

I just bought the 800 lumen. They are shipping them with the charge port closed now. Seems like a decent flashlight.

Try it again in the cup of water with the cover over the usb and see if water get into it and does the same thing. Was interested in buying the 1100.

I am a Milwaukee fan, I love the fact that you spill the good bad and ugly. Thanks for the info. Keep it coming!

I'm a huge fan of Milwaukee lights so I was super stoked to see the review . Subbed actually . Milwaukee need to be more clear , they could have just painted an arrow or something , the rnd department must have spend quite some time and effort to produce an nice product , and then they just ommit that , that's a shame really !

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One of the best tool companies that offer and honor warranty... hands down

Hey Vince, just saw this video. So funny, thank you for not editing the mistakes in AI artificial intelligence or AI stands for aluminum on the periodic table or the charging port mishap. Lord knows I have done things like this myself to my tools. Love your show.

You are a savage bro! Tell milwaukee how quality should be performed 👌

@vcgconstruction. I think the tail cap button is more functional and prevents unwanted activation. Also easier to find than being on the side as the older alkaline ones are.

But how do they stack up to streamlight or surefire or fenix or olight

If u want a good light choose Olight. A bit pricey but well worth it when working in dark places

Thanks for the review I just bought the 1100 lumens light and was wondering the same thing about the charging port

Great information Vin. You would think Milwaukee would supply that info. Thanks again.

Left C cells in a maglight for to long. I had to pound the swollen batteries out and pour a little soda in it several times. The soda removed corrosion (good on automotive battery terminals too). Wiped it out and good to go.

Thanks for the additional info.

Thank you so much i was getting ready to buy one this helped so much!! Appreciate it thanks!

Not sure if I would have purchased it given the price, but yea, I am pretty sure I would NEVER have thought to twist that to close it. when you said that they told you that it wasn't in the literature the little light bulb went off and I figured it out, but without your video never in a million years. they need to change the instruction manual and they can also write open and closed up there to make it a bit more obvious because I am not one to read instructions to begin with

How do these work better than an Olight or Thrunite? Thrunite’s T10 is $20 for 500 lumen with 14500 which is Lithium rechargeable version of a double A and also works with double A. Great for EDC.

Maglite is the "Blockbuster" of flashlights. Resting on your laurels while the world passes you by. Sláinte

I've had bad luck with all my previous Milwaukee lights.. I bought the larger flashlight and the headlamp, as well as the large stick light.. And out of those 3 2 batteries didn't last 1 year.. I fully charge them and they die after only 10 minutes hopefully these batteries are better.

I love Milwaukee...but when it comes to lighting STREAMLIGHT is so far the best in my opinion...they're very compact, very durable solid steel case, micro usb recharge port, some magnetic, w/belt/shirt/cap clips, very bright LED's, and have replacement parts available if too damaged from work abuse 😍

Coming in 2021 the VCG Special Edition Milwaukee Wireless Charging Flashlights! lol Great review and nice catch. I will definitely be picking up a couple of these bad boys. Can never have too many flashlights around especially rechargeable ones. Will pair well with my usb solar battery pack for emergencies.

Awesome review brother, good thing I watched this video. I recently purchased the 1100lumen usb flash light. That was one of my concerns. 👊🏼👍🏼💯

hey Vince long time viewer pretty sure first time commenting...so when I spend that kind of money I like to watch videos on a product and well sadly I didn't watch it all the way through ya ya I know im stupid but well I had to rewatch your video to see how to charge my new flash light...they now ship it with the door closed apparently and I couldn't find where to plug it in..just thought you wanted a laugh on my expense thanks for making the video and next time ill be sure to watch it all the way through

Thanks for the video. The REAL major flaw with this unit is that it does not come with an adapter/converter/inverter/whatever for recharging the battery. The Milwaukee heated gloves come with one, but not this great light - very disappointing.

I just bought this light, love it! I luckily actually found out about the USB cover by accident!🤣🤘

just bought one of these thanks for the review

As always great video and thank you for the information

That video clip of that guy getting his mind blown was hilarious.

I literally come to you’re videos before I buy anything anymore 🤣 thanks so much for all the reviews 👍🏼

Nice to see the VCG approaching 300,000 well-deserved subs 👍🏽 Great expose' on poor literature/owner's manual, always telling us straight, great review Vince, like the memes as well, next level. Reminded me of a Scotty Kilmer vid.

@VGC Construction awsome video. I got a bunch of there head lights flashlights for my guys and me and was going to get the 1100 one of those this week. There awsome but I like a pocket light for me better for inspection You saved me from trying to put some kind of make shift plug or tape over it. If I would just put spin in white letters on there that’s all they wood need to do

I just got it is awesome ,but no like that the end cap dsnt have a hole to put a lanyard!

As always, thank you for you reviews.

Then how do you fix that unknown flaw?

Aside from that seriously thank you for teaching me this about my flashlight I have owned this last night for two months and never knew that you save me a great headache thank you thank you thank you sir for sharing the knowledge

Appreciate the USB cover information. Damn good to know.

The cell hone charger adapter for the Milwaukee batteries also does not explain too much either. I thought the ac plug went on top and accidentally took off the power button. Had to unscrew it and put the button back.

Little tip for vcg crew use alkaline in stuff you use constantly ie tv remote, use lithium in other things you dont use that often they are less likely to leak and is better for constant changes in weather. Also I noticed alkaline tends to dim more over time

The USB C standard includes waterproof versions of the socket. A plug would be nice additional safety but there are a number of waterproof flashlights and phones on the market with exposed sockets

Thanks for the heads up.👍👍💯💯

I have used many flashlight at my work: from noname chinese up to expensive german LedLenser. Currently I'm using Milwaukee 2113 USB rechargeable pivoting flashlight IP54 rated and I really love it. It is more useful and robust comparing to other I had before. P.S. in my opinion, the twisted section of shown flashlight will not fully protect USB-port from water penetration.

Maglite does have a rechargeable but only 400lux i think i got one coming in tomorrow

Tnks for the best information. You save me day .

Get the streamlight. Amazing light with great output, runtime and reliability, plus some are certified for hazardous environment.

Hey vince, I love tools and through that love I have also found a love for flashlights. There are a ton of 18650, 18350, 21700 etc. cell flashlights out there coming mainly from china that are smaller, cheaper and/or brighter with more options and settings. I will say this there is a huge convenience by being able to go to the big box store and purchase 1,100 lumens. But would you ever consider trying out one of those? they're not the easiest to find online but i think they are well worth it.

I learned out about the charger going in the job box and the batteries going flat in the bottom to take up less space

I'm impressed. especially 1100 lumen flashlight milwaukee has great stuff. if it's good enough for construction workers it's good for me.

I use Milwaukee for just about every power tool, but Olight makes the best high end flashlights for the money. As long as you get em on a flash sale

FENCE PD 35 TAC flash light 👍👍 👍

Thx for the info! Think they should have done a better write up to let everyone know. It’s not common sense to know to do that... especially if you are not someone that uses these types of flashlights 🔦 thx again 😊

Whoaah, I had no idea it twists like that. Thanks, Vince! I've been testing this flashlight out for a few weeks now and glad I saw this. This 1100L flashlight is my new go-to!

Great review. Great follow through.

Best edc flashlight period is the olight warrior mini. 1500 lumen 3 mode tail switch. Doesn’t get any better than that! Love my Milwaukee tools but olight is king of edc lights

They may have changed it. I got 2 of them last year with the port closed(it could just be random)

I have a mini mag lite and I like it a lot.

I do like my work light but their 3aaa Headlamp is poop lousy runtime and they break at the hinge.

Where’s the link to buy dis stuff

Milwaukee needs to pay this guy. You just saved them millions by explaining this flaw.

Excellent! Users are not stupid! Your not stupid I dislike being stupid

Seems like a nice light for be tool bag, but seriously Vince. For an entry level edc light start with the Olight warrior mini. It will be a tougher light than that Milwaukee. Fully sealed for magnetic charging, the tailcap is magnetic so you could stick it to the hood of your car, or the door of a breaker panel, and the pocket clip is outstanding. It’s a brighter light at around half the size of the Milwaukee, when you take into account the width and length so you’ll have a lot more room in the pocket. You really can’t go wrong with it.

Thanks for the heads up on the light.

Yo Vince, Great video went to the HD and they had the 325 lums for clearance 27 bucks I had to snatch it and it was bc of your video, I have many usb so getting a battery was good deal for me awesome thanks so much they had a few left!!!!!!!! VCG all the way!!

🤦‍♂️ wow they need some better product testing. I think they need to send you all of their new products before rolling out production! Even if they just put an arrow showing to twist it --> and maybe a 💧 symbol or "close" on it. But your solution works well for already made products.

and if you look closely around the USB port it has a rubber gasket it's very very hard to see but it has it so when it is closed it makes contact with that piece that turns

My streamlight microstream is a tank and for 250 lumens and a reverse clip to put on the brim of my hat like a headlamp for $30 you can't beat it and it fits right in my leatherman pouch...lasts about 3 hours and I don't use a light for long enough to need all that