Toylike/Novelty Lighters

The National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) supports banning the sale of novelty/toylike lighters. Here are resources to help NASFM members and others to address this problem. Check back for new information!

• NASFM Model State Bill - An Act to Prohibit the Retail Sale and Distribution of Novelty/Toylike Lighters
• Resolution by the NASFM Membership in Support of Banning the Sale and Use of Novelty Lighters, July 2007

Educational Information:

• Background on the issue of children and toylike/novelty lighters
• Artwork and text of a handout on the problem of novelty/toylike lighters

State Activity on Toylike/Novelty Lighters:

The U.S. Fire Administration website has up-to-date information on the status of toylike/novelty lighter legislation state-by-state: http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/all_citizens/home_fire_prev/noveltylighters/

Activity in the 111th US Congress:

Protect Children from Dangerous Lighters Act of 2009
S. 723
H. 2050

Links to Other Information on Toylike/Novelty Lighters:

• Oregon State Fire Marshals Office's website: http://www.oregon.gov/OPS/SFM/Novelty_Toylike_Lighters.shtml
• U.S. Fire Administration website: http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/subjects/arson/arson_awareness.shtm
• Idea Bank Campaign, "No Novelty Lighters" website: http://www.ideabank.com/psa/NoveltyLighters.html

NASFM Staff Contact: Karen Suhr ( Kfernico@aol.com or 202-737-1226)