---
product_id: 222203206
title: "ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag, USCG Approved Replacement for Pyrotechnic Flares - ACR 3966"
brand: "acr"
price: "$267.75"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Acr"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/222203206-resqflare-electronic-distress-e-flare-and-flag-uscg-approved-replacement
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
---

# IP67 waterproof & self-righting float 75 cd brightness for max visibility 20+ hours LED strobe runtime ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag, USCG Approved Replacement for Pyrotechnic Flares - ACR 3966

**Brand:** acr
**Price:** $267.75
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚨 Be the beacon in any emergency—ResQFlare lights your way to safety!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag, USCG Approved Replacement for Pyrotechnic Flares - ACR 3966 by acr
- **How much does it cost?** $267.75 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/222203206-resqflare-electronic-distress-e-flare-and-flag-uscg-approved-replacement)

## Best For

- acr enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted acr brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Long-Lasting Power:** Over 20 hours of continuous high-intensity light with user-replaceable batteries.
- • **Lightweight & Compact:** Easy to carry and store, perfect for kayaks, boats, and emergency kits.
- • **Waterproof & Self-Righting:** Designed to float upright automatically—no extra flotation gear needed.
- • **360° All-Around Visibility:** Stay seen from every angle with a powerful LED strobe visible over 6 miles.
- • **USCG Certified Safety Essential:** Meets strict US Coast Guard standards for both night and day distress signaling.

## Overview

The ACR ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag is a USCG-approved, waterproof LED distress signal that delivers 75 candela brightness visible over 6 miles. It features a self-righting, floating design and includes a daytime distress flag, making it a compact, lightweight, and reliable replacement for traditional pyrotechnic flares with over 20 hours of continuous runtime.

## Description

desertcart.com: ACR ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag, USCG Approved Replacement for Pyrotechnic Flares - ACR 3966 : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Works well - Does what it says, seems well made, easy to use
Review: Excellent product, wish lithium ion version available - I purchased this for inshore kayaking as part of my emergency kit. Is it required by state or USCG? No. But it’s a small, relatively inexpensive thing to have. Of note, this comes with a distress flag, but no batteries. I would love to see lithium batteries available for this as alkaline batteries all leak with time so I’m a bit nervous about that, perhaps in he future a lithium ion version will be available. I was hoping this would fit in a pelican 1060 dry box, unfortunately it’s just a bit too large in diameter but I’ll make it work. I also have an ACR strobe on my PFD, glad a major manufacturer is making these now. Switch is easy enough to turn but also takes a deliberate effort, which reduces risk of accidental use and not being available when needed.

## Features

- 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08FBJJBQ5 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Average Life | 20 Hours |
| Batteries | 2 C batteries required. |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #39,942 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #5 in Boat Strobe & Safety Lights |
| Brand | ACR |
| Brightness | 75 Candela |
| Bulb Features | Low power consumption while maintaining high brightness |
| Color | High Visibility Yellow |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (692) |
| Date First Available | August 5, 2020 |
| Finish Type | Unfinished |
| Finish types | Unfinished |
| Included Components | Distress Flag |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 10.9 ounces |
| Item model number | 3966 |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Manufacturer | ACR Electronics, Inc. |
| Material | Plastic |
| Number of Batteries | 2 C batteries required. |
| Number of Light Sources | 1 |
| Part Number | 3966 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 3"L x 2.76"W x 8.27"H |
| Set Name | Electronic Distress Flare |
| Shade Material | Plastic |
| Shape | Round |
| Special Features | Waterproof |
| Specification Met | USCG approved for Nighttime and Daytime Visual Distress Signals |
| Style | Modern |
| UPC | 791659039663 |
| Wattage | 5 watts |

## Product Details

- **Color:** High Visibility Yellow
- **Finish Type:** Unfinished
- **Light Source Type:** LED
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Shape:** Round

## Images

![ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag, USCG Approved Replacement for Pyrotechnic Flares - ACR 3966 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Vb+iZgYVL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do I still have to carry Flare on my boat?**
A: Carrying the ResQFlare and Distress Flag allows U.S. boaters to replace traditional pyrotechnic flares on vessels up to 65' on the Great Lakes, within 12 miles of U.S. waters, or on waters with a passage to the sea at least two miles wide.

**Q: What is the operation time?**
A: Operational life of +20 hours at 75 candelas.

**Q: Can its batteries be replaced easily?**
A: Yes, the light requires two C Cell Alkaline Batteries (Not included)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well
*by R***O on January 11, 2026*

Does what it says, seems well made, easy to use

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product, wish lithium ion version available
*by T***A on October 7, 2020*

I purchased this for inshore kayaking as part of my emergency kit. Is it required by state or USCG? No. But it’s a small, relatively inexpensive thing to have. Of note, this comes with a distress flag, but no batteries. I would love to see lithium batteries available for this as alkaline batteries all leak with time so I’m a bit nervous about that, perhaps in he future a lithium ion version will be available. I was hoping this would fit in a pelican 1060 dry box, unfortunately it’s just a bit too large in diameter but I’ll make it work. I also have an ACR strobe on my PFD, glad a major manufacturer is making these now. Switch is easy enough to turn but also takes a deliberate effort, which reduces risk of accidental use and not being available when needed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better alternative
*by A***N on June 18, 2025*

Much better than buying flares and checking expiration dates every season. Also what to do with expired flares of which I have many? Works great and very bright utilizing C rated batteries which are fairly common.

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*Product available on Desertcart Ecuador*
*Store origin: EC*
*Last updated: 2026-03-10*