Didn't buy them at sharper image, just happened to be the first page that came up on the search engine. So take your rant elsewhere. Storming said such things didn't exist, I merely took umbrage with his statement.
When I need it, I shake it a bit and use it. If I need a light for six hours, I'll use the "shaker" to find the generator controls, or the lanterns. Guess I got tired of replacing whole flashlights corroded with leaking batteries - car interiors are not conducive to long term battery storage. YM(OS)MV - Your Mileage (or sanity) May Vary.