I’ve got a 6D MagLite that the batteries have leaked in. While searching the web for solutions I cam across this:
“Mag Instrument does not warrant against battery leakage, however, we do have agreements with Duracell, Eveready and Ray-O-Vac that allow us to replace your flashlight. If one of these brands of batteries is stuck (by leaking in your flashlight), send the flashlight to us and we will repair or replace the entire flashlight at no charge to you.
In cases of “off-brand” battery leakage, we can replace your flashlight for a charge of — $12.00 plus your state’s sales tax for a ‘C’ or ‘D’ Mag-Lite®
If you are not sure, send the flashlight to us, with the batteries inside, and we will check to determine the brand. If we find that they are “off-brand” batteries, we will contact you and arrange for payment before sending you the replacement flashlight.“
It sounds promising, but the webpage has a copyright of 2001-2006. I’d hate to send off the MagLite if they don’t do this anymore (shipping to the US is unlikely to be cheap).
Also - does Mag still make the 6D incan? If not I wonder what they’d replace it with if they can’t repair it.