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Olight
IndustryIllumination Tools
Founded2007; 18 years ago (2007)
FounderFox Fan
Headquarters
Zhongshan
,
China
Products
Websiteolight.com

Olight is a flashlight manufacturer[1] that was founded in 2007 by Fox Fan.[2] The brand is headquartered in Zhongshan, China,[3] and maintains operations in Georgia, United States.[4]

Olight specializes in the production of flashlights,[5] including LED flashlights,[6] survival lights,[7] and tactical flashlights.[8] In addition, it also produces headlamps,[9] batteries,[10] and lanterns.[11]

The company provides lighting tools for a variety of users, including law enforcement personnel, military professionals,[12] and outdoor enthusiasts.[13]

History

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An Olight S10 Baton flashlight on a keychain.

Olight, which was established by Fox Fan in Shenzhen in 2007, currently focuses on flashlights[14] that can be rechargeable.[15]

In 2014,[16] it launched a new product with a light range of 810 meters,[17] and then a torch with a magnet function.[18]

In 2015, the brand rolled out the S2 Baton, which is small in size[19] but high in brightness,[20] with a total internal reflection (TIR) lens[21] and a magnetized bottom.[22]

In 2018, Olight launched a tactical flashlight called "WARRIOR X".[23]

In 2022, Olight launched the Arkfeld EDC flashlight.[24][25]

In 2024, Olight launched the Arkfeld Ultra.[26]

In 2025, Olight launched the Ostation X 3-in-1 Smart Battery Charger. The product was recognized with a CES Innovation Award for its design and functionality.[27]

Criticism and controversies

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In November 2017, a man was killed by an Olight flashlight that exploded due to improper use after placing it in his mouth.[28][29] The lawsuit alleged negligence by Olight[30] and was terminated in November 2023, without public records detailing the precise outcome.[31]

In March 2022, Olight recalled 215,000 flashlights. Some of these products caused burns after they were accidentally turned on, including three instances of second-degree burns.[32] The recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stated that "the flashlights can be turned on inadvertently and overheat while stored in the holster or a consumer's pocket, posing a burn hazard to consumers."[33]

References

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  1. ^ Chris Barnes, Tamara Hinson (2021-07-07). "Some flashlight brands in 2021: dazzling LED flashlights, rechargeable torches and more". T3. Archived from the original on 2021-10-10.
  2. ^ Chen Yunxin (2021-10-20). "Ohlight reached its 14th anniversary". Ta Kung Pao. Archived from the original on 2021-10-20.
  3. ^ Wen Xin (2021-11-16). "Worldwide Market Reports Releases Handheld Flashlight Market Analysis Report". China Business Herald. Archived from the original on 2021-11-16.
  4. ^ Wolfson, David; Fieberg, John; Lawrence, Jeffrey S.; Cooper, Thomas R.; Andersen, David E. (2017). "Range Overlap Between Mid-Continent and Eastern Sandhill Cranes Revealed by GPS-Tracking". Wildlife Society Bulletin. 41 (3). The Wildlife Society: 489–498. Bibcode:2017WSBu...41..489W. doi:10.1002/wsb.799. ISSN 2328-5540. JSTOR 90013542. Archived from the original on November 16, 2021.
  5. ^ Richard Johnson (July 26, 2020). "3 Great Flashlights for Less". Shooting Illustrated. National Rifle Association of America. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020.
  6. ^ Chuang, Yen-Jun; Zhen, Zipeng; Zhang, Fan; Liu, Feng; Mishra, Jyoti P.; Tang, Wei; Chen, Hongmin; Huang, Xinglu; Wang, Lianchun; Chen, Xiaoyuan; Xie, Jin; Pan, Zhengwei (August 24, 2014). "Photostimulable Near-Infrared Persistent Luminescent Nanoprobes for Ultrasensitive and Longitudinal Deep-Tissue Bio-Imaging". Theranostics. 4 (11): 1112–1122. doi:10.7150/thno.9710. PMC 4173761. PMID 25285164.
  7. ^ MacWelch, Tim (July 2, 2020). "8 Survival Lights You Can Depend on in an Emergency". Outdoor Life. Archived from the original on July 5, 2020.
  8. ^ Sarah Quinn. "The Brightest Tactical Flashlight, According to 36,000+ Customer Reviews". Thomasnet. Archived from the original on May 30, 2022.
  9. ^ Chester, Simon (August 5, 2013). "Create your dream home with these apps & gadgets". TechRadar. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017.
  10. ^ Clark, Becca (February 16, 2018). "Some 18650 Battery Options: Compare, Buy, & Save (2018)". Heavy.com. Archived from the original on May 31, 2018.
  11. ^ Jeffrey M. Roberts (November 17, 2020). "45 Useful Gifts for New Homeowners". The Family Handyman. Archived from the original on December 3, 2020.
  12. ^ Jeffrey M. Roberts (September 18, 2020). "Deals We Love: Rechargeable Flashlights". The Family Handyman. Archived from the original on October 28, 2020.
  13. ^ "20 Great Last-Minute Gifts Under $50 for Everyone on Your List". Thrillist.com. December 11, 2020. Archived from the original on December 12, 2020.
  14. ^ Campbell, Scott (January 18, 2019). "Guest Strategist Haul: What Scott Campbell Bought in December". New York Magazine. ISSN 0028-7369. Archived from the original on January 20, 2019.
  15. ^ Mahoney, Doug (March 24, 2017). "Inventory of some rechargeable flashlight brands". Wirecutter. The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 1, 2020.
  16. ^ "The M2X-UT Javelot: Compact, Powerful, Focused, an Incredible Reach of 2,657 Feet". www.ammoland.com. November 12, 2014. Archived from the original on April 21, 2015.
  17. ^ Goeman, Thierry (April 25, 2015). "No one can escape this new police car anymore". Het Nieuwsblad (in Dutch). Archived from the original on April 25, 2015.
  18. ^ Guy J. Sagi (March 18, 2014). "Great Backup Light from Olight". American Rifleman. Archived from the original on August 9, 2015.
  19. ^ Courtney Campbell (August 20, 2020). "12 things every true crime lover needs in their life". USA Today. Archived from the original on 23 August 2020.
  20. ^ Tarlton, Amanda (September 8, 2020). "8 must-have things to keep at home in case the power goes out". USA Today. Archived from the original on September 9, 2020.
  21. ^ Campbell, Courtney (June 1, 2020). "14 things that can help you during extreme weather". USA Today. Archived from the original on September 8, 2020.
  22. ^ Rabideau, Camryn (February 18, 2021). "22 things you need if you just bought your first house". USA Today. Archived from the original on February 18, 2021.
  23. ^ "Olight presents the new generation of tactical flashlights WARRIOR X". Sina.com.cn. December 31, 2018.
  24. ^ "Olight Arkfeld flashlight review – Flat and fabulous!". The Gadgeteer. 2022-08-11. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  25. ^ "Olight Arkfeld". 1Lumen. August 2022. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  26. ^ "OLIGHT ARKFELD ULTRA REVIEW: THIS 3-IN-1 EDC FLASHLIGHT IS BRIGHT, COMPACT, AND STURDY". SlashGear. 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  27. ^ "Ostation X 3-in-1 Smart Battery Charger". CES. Consumer Technology Association. 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  28. ^ Jeff Bonty (November 9, 2017). "Exploding Flashlight Kills Man 2017". Daily Journal.
  29. ^ "Olight flashlight exploded, killing a man" (PDF). Courthouse News Service. October 29, 2019.
  30. ^ "Edens V. Olight USA". Court Listener.
  31. ^ "Edens v. Olight USA, 2:20-cv-02312 - CourtListener.com". CourtListener. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
  32. ^ David J. Neal (March 9, 2022). "215,000 flashlights recalled. Some caused burns after the devices accidentally turned on". Miami Herald. ISSN 0898-865X. Archived from the original on April 2, 2024.
  33. ^ "Olight Recalls Flashlights Due to Burn Hazard". www.cpsc.gov. March 9, 2022.
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