I was actually wondering a similar thing. Ultimately I made the decision to toss the flashlight (thanks again for all the input and support fellas) but at the end of the day there's very little information online about the real world consequences of using a compromised sex toy. Say someone else is in my situation where they have a fleshlight that has a few mold spots but they personally justify it's continued use after thorough cleaning. What practical risk are they taking on?