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New Connecticut Law Prohibits Sale of Unsafe Lighters

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In landmark legislation, the State of Connecticut enacted a new law protecting consumers from the dangers of unsafe and counterfeit lighters.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In landmark legislation, the State of Connecticut enacted a new law protecting consumers from the dangers of unsafe and counterfeit lighters.
  • The law CT Public Act 22-12 / 2022 CT SB 185 takes effect October 1, 2022 and bans the sale in Connecticut of any lighter that fails to comply with national safety standards for lighters.
  • As noted by Steven Burkhart, President of the Lighter Association, "For too long, US consumers have faced confusion and risk when unknowingly purchasing counterfeit and unsafe lighters.
  • The Connecticut law goes a long way to addressing these issues.