§1212.3. Requirements for multi-purpose lighters.
16 C.F.R. § 1212.3
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.
The child-resistant mechanism of a multi-purpose lighter subject to this part 1212 must—
Operate safely when used in a normal and convenient manner,
Comply with this § 1212.3 for the reasonably expected life of the lighter,
Not be easy to deactivate or prevent from complying with this § 1212.3.
Except as provided in paragraph (b)(5) of this section, automatically reset when or before the user lets go of the lighter.
The child-resistant mechanism of a multi-purpose lighter subject to this part 1212 that allows hands-free operation must:
Require operation of an additional feature (e.g., lock, switch, etc.) after a flame is achieved before hands-free operation can occur;
Have a manual mechanism for turning off the flame when the hands-free function is used; and either
Automatically reset when or before the user lets go of the lighter when the hands-free function is not used; or
Automatically reset when or before the user lets go of the lighter after turning off the flame when the hands-free feature is used.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2056, 2058, 2079(d).
Source
Source: 64 FR 71872, Dec. 22, 1999, unless otherwise noted.