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I bought a shake-to-charge flashlight at a nearby "dollar" store. Parenthetically, although the "all items are $1.00" sign was prominently displayed everywhere, the store was chock full of items selling for all kinds of prices, up to $49.99 for one particular item. The flashlight was $1.99.

Anyway, it was apparently manufactured outside of the continental US. The only indication I found was "Jindu xiongdi" on the front of the packaging, which might translate to "learn a second language, you ignorant, lazy American." I can hardly object to that sentiment. Nevertheless, the write-up on the back of the packaging was the real prize:

Features:
1. Only shake it forward and backward while use. So as to make it generating to light up.
2. Its switch system is based on a dvanced inductor technologies. So it's long in service life and reliable in performance.

Advantages:
1. A torch is used for emergency lighting purpose. However, the traditional battery-supplied torch may cause you a big trouble because the batteries will become ineffective and produce pollution if the torch is left idle for a long time. The chargeable torch also has the problem of power leakage; or it will help you to remember to charge only at the time you need. This innovative torch is the breakthrough in solution to waste and inconvenience.
2. Being self-supplying, it will serve you long and well.

Caution:
1. Never keep it close to household appliances or other articles which need to be shielded from magnetism.
2. We will not take the responsbility for any loss caused by improper use.

I note that if one reads only the Features section, it's difficult to ascertain the precise nature of the product.