Novelty Lighter Legislation
Toylike or novelty lighters have been responsible for injuries, deaths, and accidents across the nation. Because novelty lighters look like toys, children are tempted to play with them even if they have been taught that handling lighters is dangerous. Fatal fires caused by novelty lighters have been documented in several states. Some local and state governments are taking action by banning their sale and limiting distribution.
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) supports restricting novelty lighter sales. In 2007, NVFC Chairman Philip C. Stittleburg sent a letter to Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Nancy Nord requesting that the CPSC prohibit the importation, sale, and distribution of novelty lighters in the United States.
The United States Fire Administration provides an interactiving listing of the status of state and federal legislation that limits or prohibits the sale of novelty and toylike lighters. Visit www.usfa.dhs.gov/noveltylighters.
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