- ResQFlare and included Distress Flag, when carried together, qualify as a replacement for the carriage of USCG pyrotechnic flares (U.S.A. only) | Waterproof (IP67)
- Bright light in all directions (360° visibility) | Light weight and compact in size | Certified under USCG 161.013 as a Nighttime Visual Distress Signal
- Automatically rights itself and floats when in the water (no buoyancy/flotation ring necessary) | Visible over 6 miles | Includes Distress Flag (Certified under USCG 160.072 as Daytime Visual Distress Signal)
- User Replaceable C-Cell Alkaline Batteries (Not Included) | High intensity LED strobe maintains a minimum peak equivalent fixed intensity of 75 cd for 20 hours or greater (room temperature)
- Operational life of 20 hours is over 3 times longer than USCG requirement for maintaining peak equivalent fixed intensity of 75 cd | Durable design
Safety & Navigation Gear
ACR ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag, USCG Approved Replacement for Pyrotechnic Flares – ACR 3966
Compact and waterproof electronic distress flare with 360° visibility and automatic self-righting float design. The ACR ResQFlare provides over 6 miles of visibility and operates for up to 20 hours—three times longer than USCG standards. It’s USCG-approved as a nighttime visual distress signal and includes a matching daytime distress flag, allowing it to replace traditional pyrotechnic flares in the U.S. Lightweight, durable, and powered by replaceable C-cell batteries, it offers a reliable, reusable safety solution for boaters.
