All Lighters Are Not Created Equal.
Low-quality (non-BIC) imported lighters are currently flooding the U.S. market with more than 300 million exports entering the U.S. in 2017 alone. BIC’s most recent internal testing found that as many as 70% percent of non-BIC lighters tested in the U.S. failed voluntary safety standards set forth by ASTM International, meaning they can lead to serious fires, damages or injuries.