So I was interested to play with the Alcohawk, which you can buy here. The one you can use lots and lots of times is about $45; the one for fewer uses is five bucks, which is a heckuva lot less dough than getting a DWI — not to mention avoiding the potential for killing or hurting yourself or somebody else. [Full Story]

Source: You need this like you need a bottle opener – Liquid – Austin 360

In time for the big July 4 weekend, an Iowa company that makes breathalyzers is trying to get the word out about its newest consumer-targeted product, a lightweight unit called the AlcoHawk Slim Ultra. [Full Story]

Source: AlcoHawk breathalyzer helps you know your limits – St. Louis Today

This personal breathalyzer is a battery operated product that can show the alcohol in the user’s bloodstream. The user simply presses a button and blow into a mouthpiece. After a few seconds, the LCD screen will show the user’s Blood Alcohol Concentration. [Full Story]

Source: AlcoHawk Slim Ultra – Coolest-Gadgets.com

It’s summertime, July 4 is right around the corner, and America’s soccer team has been doing great at the World Cup. And those are just a few excuses to drink and celebrate.

The question is, how do you know when you or your friends have drunk too much to drive? I have one answer, in a simple and compact form. It’s the AlcoHawk Slim Ultra breathalyzer. [Full Story]

Source: Stay safe partying with AlcoHAWK Slim Ultra | Crave – CNET

Boating, bonfires, cookouts, celebrations and holiday festivities are in full swing this summer season, and Q3 Innovations, a leading developer of products focused on personal safety and monitoring devices, is prepared to keep friends and family safe while consuming alcohol. Q3 Innovations’ AlcoHAWK® Series of breath alcohol screeners are capable of testing several party-goers one after the other, making it a must-have for any summer event.

In 2008, 44 percent of deaths that occurred during holiday weekends were related to alcohol use. And, roughly 1,400 alcohol-related accidents took place over Memorial Day, Labor Day and July 4th alone in the same year.

The AlcoHAWK Series of affordable breathalyzer devices test for the presence of alcohol at various levels, such as 0.02 percent no tolerance testing or 0.08 percent. The AlcoHAWK products are FDA- and DOT-cleared digital breath alcohol screeners.

Two of the most popular AlcoHAWK breathalyzers for consumers are:

The AlcoHAWK One Test, a single-use disposable breath alcohol test, features SmartCrystal Technology™ to determine the user’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in a matter of seconds. The One Test is a cost-effective option for individuals testing themselves or loved ones just a few times or less per month.

The AlcoHAWK Slim Ultra operates on a single button and includes removable mouthpiece covers, allowing multiple testers to use the device back-to-back. The Slim Ultra is the ideal device for portable testing with professional quality. Its sleek and compact design makes it easy to carry for personal use.

“We highly encourage those who consume alcohol to do so in an appropriate and safe manner, and our AlcoHAWK Series helps support this important message,” says Don Ryan, co-owner of Q3 Innovations, LLC. “Too many unnecessary and preventable alcohol-related accidents happen during the summer months. The One Test and Slim Ultra provide an affordable means of testing family and friends, and it fits right in your pocket or purse.”

The AlcoHAWK One Test is available in a two-pack unit in the Wal-Mart pharmacies for $9.99. The Slim Ultra can be found at CVS for $49.99 and includes three mouthpieces, an owner’s manual, a quick start guide and a one year warranty. AlcoHAWK digital units may also be found in Meijer pharmacy departments, as well as Shopko. All AlcoHAWK Series products can be found at www.alcohawk.com.

Q3 Innovations

Q3 Asset Acquisition, LLC doing business as Q3 Innovations, is a Quest Products-owned Independence, Iowa-based product design, development and distribution company creating innovative products with an emphasis in personal safety and monitoring devices. The AlcoHAWK® Series breath alcohol detectors are designed to provide a series that could meet the needs for a wide range of personal and professional alcohol testing applications. From low-cost semiconductor screeners to professional fuel-cell screeners, the AlcoHAWK® Series are affordable screening devices that allow the user to test for the presence of alcohol at threshold blood alcohol levels, such as 0.02 percent no tolerance testing or other popular levels such as 0.08 percent. To learn more, visit http://www.q3i.com.

Q3 Innovations, LLC, a leader in the personal safety and monitoring device market, developed the AlcoHAWK® brand of breath alcohol testers, ThermoHAWK™ brand of infrared thermometers and UV HAWK™ brand of ultraviolet sunlight meters. The AlcoHAWK® brand is sold worldwide in over 30 countries, and can be found on retail shelves across the United States. “We are extremely proud of the brand recognition and distribution channels we have developed with the AlcoHAWK®, ThermoHAWK™ and UV HAWK™ product lines,” said Brian C. Eddy, CEO. “We have always stressed the importance of high quality products and brand recognition for our product lines,” emphasized Chad Ronnebaum, President. “As a co-founder of Q3 Innovations, the decision to sell the product lines we created wasn’t an easy one.  However, given Quest Products’ desire to maintain distribution, marketing, sales and servicing from our Independence, Iowa location, we are excited to see our product lines taken to a new level,” added Eddy. Sarah Wieland, Vice President of Sales of Q3 Innovations, has been promoted to General Manager of the Independence, Iowa facility.

Assets of Q3 Innovations will be managed from Quest Product’s company headquarters in Libertyville, IL while the main distribution and service facility in Independence, IA will continue to operate all day-to-day processes.  “It is extremely important for Quest to maintain the quality and integrity of the products and brands we have acquired. So, it was a natural decision to keep the Independence facility intact and functioning with the same employees who have helped it thrive,” added Ryan.

Quest Products, established in 2001 and based in Libertyville, IL, is a diverse consumer products company. Quest Products specializes in manufacturing, retail distribution and ecommerce drop-ship distribution of consumer products.  Quest was recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States by Inc. magazine in 2008 and 2009.

A growing number of people are using personal breathalyzers to test themselves, family members and friends for alcohol impairment. [Full Story]

Source: USA Today – Sales of personal breathalyzers spike – December 22, 2009

The AlcoHAWK One Test is a disposable hand-held alcohol screening device and has recently obtained FDA 510(k) Pre-Market Notification clearance after several years of success on the Canadian market. “We are very excited about this addition to our AlcoHAWK line up. The One Test gives us the opportunity to offer an even more affordable zero-tolerance testing device,” said Sarah Wieland, VP of Sales. [Full Story]

View a PDF of the article: The Beverage Analyst – Q3 Innovations, LLC Launches New Disposable AlcoHAWK One Test – October, 2009

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The AlcoHAWK® One Test is a disposable hand-held alcohol screening device and has recently obtained FDA 510(k) Pre-Market Notification clearance after several years of success on the Canadian market.  “We are very excited about this addition to our AlcoHAWK® line up. The One Test gives us the opportunity to offer an even more affordable zero-tolerance testing device”, stated Sarah Wieland, VP of Sales.

The disposable unit, designed for testing at specified BAC thresholds, provides fast results and is easy to use.  The user simply blows through the tube and a color change inside the tube indicates whether the breath sample is at or above the BAC testing level of the unit.  Unlike other disposable testers on the market, the One Test features an indicator to let the user know whether a sufficient breath sample has been obtained.  The MSRP for the One Test is just $3.99 per unit.

In addition, Q3 Innovations, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of AlcoTest Québec, Inc. as its official exclusive distributor of the AlcoHAWK® PT500 and AlcoHAWK® PT500P fuel-cell breath alcohol testers throughout Canada.  “AlcoTest Québec has specialized in the distribution and promotion of breath alcohol detectors in Canada for many years.  They have an established network and excellent customer service, and we are delighted to have them handle the increased distribution of our AlcoHAWK® PT500 and PT500P models throughout Canada,” said Brian Eddy, CEO of Q3 Innovations.

The AlcoHAWK® PT500 and PT500P are two of the most advanced units in the AlcoHAWK® product line. The handheld breath alcohol testers boast fuel-cell sensor technology. This advanced sensor technology is not subject to acetones, which means there is no risk of false positives from the keytones found in people with diabetes and those on fad diets.

“Our AlcoHAWK® product line has transformed numerous times over the last 10 years,” said Eddy.   “We are proud to offer a diverse selection for anyone wanting to test for blood alcohol content. From the One Test disposable unit to the advanced fuel-cell PT series units, we truly have something for everyone.”

All AlcoHAWK® breathalyzer units are available for purchase through www.alcohawk.com.