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Prices may varyThis product ranks #6 of 7 in Work Lights & Inspection Tools.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed August 8, 2026
TL;DR Community reviewers report this 500-lumen-rated cordless bar light adequately lights under-hood and garage tasks, though no independent lux-meter test verifies the claim. Battery life is strong across sessions. No US UL or ETL certification is on file.
A foldable cordless Li-ion slim bar light rated 500 lumens by the manufacturer (unverified). It runs a flood beam with high, low, and flashlight-tip modes. Magnetic base holds under hoods; fold-out stand and swivel head add hands-free positioning. USB-C charging takes 4 hours; runtime is rated 20 hours 45 minutes.
Home mechanics doing oil changes, fluid checks, or under-hood tasks want a compact, magnetic-mount light for this. Skip it for paint inspection; that needs a dedicated detailing light with CRI 95+, not a general work light.
No chemical SDS applies. No UL or ETL certification is on file. A Prop 65 warning is posted on the listing (non-chemical accessory). Li-ion battery; recycle via Call2Recycle or retail drop-off.
No. As of 2026-05-17, no UL listing was found in UL Product iQ and no ETL certification was found in the Intertek database for this product (Harbor Freight SKU 59536, ASIN B0BNGT9NPJ).
The manufacturer rates runtime at 20 hours 45 minutes, though the brightness mode for that claim is unspecified (likely low). Community reviewers broadly confirm extended multi-session battery life. No independent timed test at full brightness has been published.
This is a general-purpose work light designed for task visibility during mechanical work · not a color-accurate detailing or paint-inspection light. It has no CRI rating. Buyers evaluating paint correction results should look at dedicated detailing lights with CRI 95+.
The Amazon listing for Braun 500 Lumen LED Rechargeable Magnetic Handheld Foldable Slim Bar Work Light carries a California Prop 65 warning. California requires this warning on a very wide range of manufactured goods — including electronics with wiring, solder joints, or plastic/metal housings — whenever trace exposure to any of roughly 900 listed substances (commonly phthalates or heavy metals) is possible, regardless of whether the specific product poses a meaningful health risk. As a passive electronics product, Braun 500 Lumen LED Rechargeable Magnetic Handheld Foldable Slim Bar Work Light has no Safety Data Sheet, so there's no chemistry breakdown to translate beyond that.
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