§ 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. (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) 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.