Malibu Outdoor Solar Powered Tiki Torch Light, 2 Pack #LZ604R2

Editorial Review
The Malibu outdoor one-light solar-powered tiki torch light provides light to mark entrances, walkways and darkened areas at night. It stays on up to 10 hours and boasts both an impact-resistant globe and plastic construction for long-lasting durability. The sun charges the batteries by day and the torch light turns on automatically at night with no wiring or cost to operate. This two-pack of tiki torch lights feature flickering LED bulbs, and add beauty, security, and safety to your yard.

About Malibu Solar Lights and Light Kits
Solar lighting is the safest and easiest kind of outdoor lighting to install. It provides sufficient light for entrances, walkways, steps, or to indicate the location of dark obstacles. Each light fixture features a solar collector panel that converts sunlight into electrical energy. This energy is stored in rechargeable batteries used to illuminate the fixture at night. The batteries recharge in direct sunlight and should not have to be replaced for at least three years. Most solar products use LED (Light Emitting Diodes) as a light source because of their low power consumption and long life. LEDs are not replaceable, but their life expectancy typically exceeds 25 years, running 10 hours every night.
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Customer Reviews

Good for the price

2008-05-17
Keep in mind these are SOLAR. Overall I scored these a 4 because they are very nice looking at night. The poles are weak and flimsey. but they actually have a reasonable bamboo look to them. I have 4 of them at the back of the house and they look good. They actually do flicker like a real flame. Great for people with patios and decks that want the look of tiki without the hassle.

Light - No; Ambiance - Perfect

2008-05-09
We've had six of these torches on our deck for a month now, with no problems despite several severe rainstorms. They are perfect for ambient light, but not if you want a brightly-lit area - use gas or liquid torches for that.

The best part is that there is NO maintenance! It's great to sit on the deck or look out the window at night and see them glowing.

One caveat: The torch has a top and bottom part which lock together by tabs and grooves. Make sure the tabs aren't broken, or you won't be able to lock them together. We had to send two shipments back because of this problem.

The torches come with stakes, but if you want to mount them on your deck, we highly recommend the "Deckster" tiki torch mount. That's what we're using, and they have been perfect - the torches have remained upright just as we secured them a month ago. They are available on Amazon for about $10. (You can also use them for decorations like X-mas trees, etc.)

Nice at the moment of purchase only...

2008-01-18
I have never written a review before but this product prompted me to go ahead and write one. I purchased this product in particular, like many will, based on the very positive reviews on Amazon. When I got the box, all was great, the look is nice though a bit plasticy -- and the actual lighting is great - it flickers nicely. The problem lies in the fact that the base that you insert into the ground is not long enough and the pressure of the actual pole and light put such a great strain on the base that it can snap so easy. I loved my light until we got just one storm, it had just a little wind to it, but that was enough to snap the base from the pole. Now, I have no way to properly affix it to the ground. I'd recommend that if you truly love these lights, you insert PVC pipe at least 10 inches into the ground - then perhaps place the poles into the pipe - maybe this would give the extra reinforcement they need due to their plastic, top heavy construction.

Broken after one use

2008-01-15
THe plastic inserts/spikes that go into the ground broke off when I tried to put them in the ground. We live in Florida and the soil is sandy. We own another set of lanterns like these, possibly by a different manufacturer. When I looked at those lanterns they had metal spikes that stuck into the ground. The ones I just bought and broke were plastic.

Great light, flimsy poles

2008-01-12
The light portion is incredible- the flickering amber LEDs look very natural. The design of the pole is poor, as it is not very stiff; you need to either brace the pole against a support halfway up, or pound a long rebar into the ground, and slide the hollow pole on top of the rebar. If you don't provide some type of support to the pole, the tiki torch will just sway in the wind like a drunken sailor on shore leave.

These lights are very cool

2008-07-05
These lights are very cool. We used them for a party and then set them around the hot tub and they really do simulate a live flame very well. The solar charge appears to hold very well. I have only good things to say about them.

Really Good Lights for the Money

2008-06-28
I bought 6 of these lights (3 sets) after reading a lot of reviews on Amazon. They arrived yesterday (3 days earlier than I had anticipated) and I had them up in no time. The look terrific and like others have stated, it really does look like a real flame burning inside. I placed them around my pool and they look terrific. They are durable, and on their first night in my yard withstood a major thurndstorm with high winds. I would have given the torches 5 stars, but you have to really work to get them secured into the ground. I hammered the stakes in and had to really position them as they do have a tendency to lean if not properly placed in the ground.

These really work

2008-06-18
These are the first solar product I've purchased that really performs beyond my expectations (which was previously low). After having them for about 6 weeks, and buying 4 more sets to use in in my back yard, I'm really impressed with their form and function. They look very nice and their "fake" torch light flicker is most excellent. If they survive a few Arizona summers I'll be most happy; only time will tell how they handle the cruel elements.

solar tiki torch

2008-06-10
this product is great!!!! They are very realistic and fool everyone that sees them. very asthetic. no maintainence. they come on at dusk without fail and are off at day break. My daughters window is off the deck and she loves the soft flickering light. I love them. they bring such a great atmosphere to my yard and deck now. If they only repelled mosquitoes , i'd never leave the yard. the only down side ,and it is not a big deal is that the stakes they give you are useless and break instanly. I read a review before I got them and followed the advise given. Put 1"PVC pipe in the ground and put the torch post in that. It stablizes the torch and you can remove them when necessary. I used plastic ties for putting them on my deck and put a flower planter in front and it looks great. I get lots of compliments. My neighbor put them around her pool fencing and it looks great also. this is a great product you won't be sorry.

Cheap plastic-breaks easy-don't expect much

2008-05-22
This is a case where warning you that you get what you pay for doesn't even apply. These are not worth half what they charge. I say that because I bought the 2-pack and have only one working unit after 4 days. When I assembled them I went to push one into the soft muddy ground and the stake snapped off. Thankfully I had some rebar in the garage so I pushed a piece of that into the ground and slipped the plastic bamboo pole over this. Later that night a 10 mph breeze was blowing and the other stake broke off sending the light to the ground breaking it. Then two days later the other one snapped at the lowest joint just above the bottom section where the rebar was. So, I borrowed a section from the broken one and now I still have one working light. The lighting effect is great but the poles are just junk. If you must buy these plan on figuring out a different way to support them.