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§1210.3. Requirements for cigarette lighters.

16 C.F.R. § 1210.3

(a)
A lighter subject to this part 1210 shall be resistant to successful operation by at least 85 percent of the child-test panel when tested in the manner prescribed by § 1210.4.
(b)
The mechanism or system of a lighter subject to this part 1210 that makes the product resist successful operation by children must:
(1)
Reset itself automatically after each operation of the ignition mechanism of the lighter,
(2)
Not impair safe operation of the lighter when used in a normal and convenient manner,
(3)
Be effective for the reasonably expected life of the lighter, and
(4)
Not be easily overriden or deactivated.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2056, 2058, 2079(d).

Source

Source: 58 FR 37584, July 12, 1993, unless otherwise noted.