Area light

An area light comprising:

• a housing defining a central axis having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a side portion;
• a cover mounted on the first end of the housing;
• a light module disposed on the first end of the housing, the light module comprising a heat sink and at least one light-emitting diode (LED) to emit light through the cover and in a direction that extends 360 degrees around the center axis, wherein the cover includes:
• a first portion extending around the light module and a second portion extending from an end of the first portion in a direction substantially perpendicular to the central axis to at least partially cover an axial end surface of the heat sink opposite the first end of the housing;
• a battery receptacle disposed on the side portion of the housing to receive a removable battery pack and supply electric power form the removable battery pack to the at least one LED;
• and
• at least one hook provided on or adjacent the second end of the housing.