A new type of safety light improves on the old-fashioned flare technology. The device is a battery powered LED safety light called the PowerFlare.
Invented by a police officer, the PowerFlare safety light is your best friend in the dark. Whether you're using it on the road instead of old-fashioned flares or taking it with you on a hike, this innovative new product is for you. PowerFlare safety lights feature the latest in LED light technology, emitting light in all directions (can be seen for miles at night). Each PowerFlare unit is about the size of a hockey puck yet is strong enough to withstand being run over by trucks at highway speeds.
The PowerFlare comes in a rechargeable version and a version that runs on a CR123 lithium battery. Boing Boing says the LED battery-powered flares can be programmed to blink SOS.