16 C.F.R. § 1212.3

Current through May 31, 2024
Section 1212.3 - Requirements for multi-purpose lighters
(a) A multi-purpose lighter subject to this part 1212 shall be resistant to successful operation by at least 85% of the child-test panel when tested in the manner prescribed by § 1212.4 .
(b) The child-resistant mechanism of a multi-purpose lighter subject to this part 1212 must:
(1) Operate safely when used in a normal and convenient manner,
(2) Comply with this § 1212.3 for the reasonably expected life of the lighter,
(3) Not be easy to deactivate or prevent from complying with this § 1212.3 .
(4) Except as provided in paragraph (b)(5) of this section, automatically reset when or before the user lets go of the lighter.
(5) The child-resistant mechanism of a multi-purpose lighter subject to this part 1212 that allows hands-free operation must:
(i) Require operation of an additional feature (e.g., lock, switch, etc.) after a flame is achieved before hands-free operation can occur;
(ii) Have a manual mechanism for turning off the flame when the hands-free function is used; and either
(iii) Automatically reset when or before the user lets go of the lighter when the hands-free function is not used; or
(iv) Automatically reset when or before the user lets go of the lighter after turning off the flame when the hands-free feature is used.

16 C.F.R. §1212.3