Health Canada Consumer Product Safety · Canada · 2012-06-06
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Reported risk: Testing by Health Canada of these utility lighters have revealed that they may pose a burn risk to users because they do not meet the performance testing requirements outlined in the Lighters Regulations. These lighters can pose the following problems: the lighters may continue to burn after the trigger mechanism has been released the lighters may leak. Neither Zippo Manufacturing Company, nor Health Canada has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these lighters. For some tips to help consumers use utility lighters safely, see Health Canada's: Utility lighters are dangerous in the hands of children!
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