---
kind: "section"
citation: "16 C.F.R. § 1212.3"
title: "16"
number: "1212.3"
heading: "Requirements for multi-purpose lighters."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/16/1212.3"
---

# §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](/cfr/16/1212.4.md).
- (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)](#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.

## Notes

### Authority

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

### Source

Source: 64 FR 71872, Dec. 22, 1999, unless otherwise noted.