GE 4-in-1 review
GE 4-in-1 Power Failure Night Light
By Tom Calder
Key specs
The maker's figures.
- Type
- Night light, power failure light, flashlight, task light
- Power
- Plug-in, rechargeable battery
- Runtime (maker)
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Lights the hallway when the power fails, then lifts out as a 40-lumen flashlight.
- Best for
- A hallway light that becomes a flashlight
- Skip it if
- You need to light a whole room
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.
What we like
- Turns on by itself in an outage
- Doubles as a flashlight
Worth knowing
- Only 5 lumens in power-failure mode
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Our review
The GE 4-in-1 is a plug-in night light that switches itself on when the power fails and lifts out as a handheld flashlight. This review covers the brightness figures on the maker's page, how its modes work, what the page does not say about run time, and where it fits beside flashlights and lanterns in an outage kit.
What it is and who it suits
Jasco, which sells GE-branded lighting, lists this as the GE 4-in-1 Rechargeable Power Failure Light Sensing LED Night Light, item 29679. It works as a plug-in night light, an automatic power failure light, a handheld flashlight and a tabletop task light. It suits a bedroom, bathroom, hallway or stairway where you want light the moment the power fails, without fumbling for a switch.
It is a way-finding light, not room lighting. Pair it with a proper flashlight or lantern for each person.
The four modes and their brightness
The maker's page gives 10 lumens as a night light, 5 lumens as a power failure light, 20 lumens as a task light and 40 lumens as a flashlight. The night light turns on at dusk and off at dawn, and a side button adjusts brightness while it is plugged in. When the power goes out it activates instantly and automatically.
To use it as a flashlight or task light, you remove it from the outlet and fold the prongs inward for handheld or tabletop use. The page says the LED stays cool to the touch and that the light is UL certified for indoor use.
Battery and run time
The page says a built-in rechargeable battery charges while the light is plugged in, with no replacement batteries needed. It does not give a run time or battery capacity. Treat run time as unknown until you check the box, and keep a flashlight or headlamp for a long outage.
The power failure mode is the dimmest at 5 lumens, so lift it out and use the 40-lumen flashlight mode when you need more light. The page does not say how much faster that drains the battery.
Where to plug it in
Because it charges and senses an outage only while plugged into a live outlet, put one where you would walk first in the dark. The maker's page suggests bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, hallways and stairways, and it works as a night light the rest of the time, so it earns its place before any outage. Jasco lists customer service at (800) 654-8483 on weekdays, 7am to 6pm Central, if you have questions about the unit.
Where it fits in a kit
Ready.gov says to have flashlights for every household member, and its basic kit list includes a flashlight and extra batteries. CDC says to use battery-powered flashlights and lanterns rather than candles, gas lanterns or torches to minimize the risk of fire, and a rechargeable battery light like this one fits that advice.
Our power failure light comparison sets this model beside others, and the flashlight and lantern comparison and headlamp comparison cover lights for longer outages.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need to light a whole room, since its brightest mode is 40 lumens. Skip it if you want a documented run time, because the maker's page gives none. It also needs a free outlet in each place you want it, so plan one per hallway or bedroom.
A researched review, built from the maker's specs, manual and US listings; facts checked 30 Oct 2026. Sources: Jasco: GE 4-in-1 Rechargeable Power Failure Light (29679); Ready.gov: Power Outages; Ready.gov: Build a Kit; CDC: What to Do to Protect Yourself During a Power Outage.
Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if you need to light a whole room.
This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the US price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.
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See the comparison →Questions
How bright is the GE 4-in-1?
The maker lists 10 lumens as a night light, 5 lumens as a power failure light, 20 lumens as a task light and 40 lumens as a flashlight.
Does it turn on by itself in a power outage?
Yes. The maker says it activates instantly and automatically when the power goes out. Its night light mode also turns on at dusk and off at dawn.
How long does the battery last?
The maker's page does not give a run time or battery capacity. It says the built-in rechargeable battery charges while plugged in, so keep a flashlight or headlamp as well.
Is it safer than a candle?
CDC says to use battery-powered flashlights and lanterns rather than candles, gas lanterns or torches to minimize the risk of fire. A battery light follows that advice.