Could not agree more. These torches, usually powered by several 3V Lithium cells have no place on aircraft. Personally aware of a backpack that caught fire, a ladies handbag that caught fire and have seen the charred remains of the lens head of one that overheated when left on, unattended.
They might look "flash" and put out a great "light" but they should never be anywhere near an aircraft as a flashlight.
