Product details
AA AA6240 emergency car rescue tool – glass breaker & seatbelt cutter, red
A proper little bit of kit you’ll be glad of if the worst happens. The AA AA6240 combines a hardened glass hammer, a recessed seatbelt cutter and built-in lighting with a 360° beacon so you can both see and be seen. It’s compact enough for the glovebox but solid enough to do the job when push comes to shove.
Key features
- The metal hammer head is hardened to smash side windows reliably; a rubber safety cap protects the tip when it’s not in use.
- The recessed seatbelt cutter slices through tangled or jammed webbing without putting you or other passengers at risk.
- A 360° flashing beacon boosts visibility to other road users — handy on busy motorways or narrow country lanes.
- Built-in lighting includes a 200‑lumen floodlight with SOS, constant and main-beam modes, plus a 70‑lumen torch for close-up work.
- A strong magnetic base lets you attach the torch to the car for hands-free light when changing a tyre or inspecting damage.
- Supplied with a plastic mounting bracket and screws so you can fix it inside the car for quick, easy access.
Practical uses and why it helps
Ever tried to get out after an accident only for the door to jam or the electric windows to fail? That’s exactly where this tool comes in. Stash it in the glovebox, door pocket or centre console and it’s ready if a seatbelt won’t unclip, a side window needs breaking to escape, or you need decent light for roadside repairs. The 360° beacon is a neat extra — it helps other drivers spot you long before they’re on top of you.
Practical notes and specs
Dimensions: approximately 17.9 x 9.2 x 3.7 cm. Weight: about 180 g. Colour: red for high visibility. Material: metal head with a plastic body and bracket. The unit is drop-proof to 1 metre and designed to be weather-resistant. Note: manufacturer pack notes sometimes differ on battery information — check the pack contents before you set off so the lighting’s ready to go.
- Recommended storage: mount the bracket under a seat, on the bulkhead or inside the glovebox — somewhere you can reach in a hurry.
- Typical scenarios: road collisions, trapped seatbelts, jammed doors or windows, nighttime tyre changes, and signalling a breakdown to passing drivers.
- Safety tip: always use the recessed cutter blade away from skin and other passengers. The hammer is intended for tempered side windows, not the windscreen — aim for side glass.
In short: not flashy, but sensible and potentially lifesaving. Keep one in the car — better safe than sorry.