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July 9, 2008
New Product: Klein LED Flashlights
Klein Tools has introduced a new line of flashlights designed for long life and superior lighting. Made from polymers and using LEDs for illumination, the products range from a pocket-size X3 penlight to the Xenon X44 NiMH rechargeable spotlight, whose head pivots 180°; it can lay flat or stand upright.…
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