Lighters and Matches

Lighters and matches can be deadly in the hands of a child. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers should teach children about the importance of fire safety at an early age.

Safety Tips

• Keep lighters and matches out of the sight and reach of children.
• Teach children about the dangers of lighters and matches.
• Teach children that if their clothes catch on fire, to "Stop, Drop and Roll."
• Make sure children never play with lighters and matches.
• Make sure the lighter you buy is "child-resistant".
• Do not leave a lighter outside. The weather can damage the plastic. If this happens, the fuel inside may leak out, or the lighter may break open.

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More about lighter and match safety:

• Be Careful With Lighters and Matches
  A fact sheet on keeping lighters and matches away from children.
• Utility lighters are dangerous in the hands of children!
  A fact sheet on keeping utility (BBQ) lighters away from children.
• Bringing Consumer Products into Canada
  A fact sheet explaining rules around bringing consumer products like lighters into Canada.
• Danger associated with "Uni-Bright" brand refillable BBQ lighters
  A Health Canada advisory, warning Canadians not to use "Uni-Bright" brand refillable barbeque lighters.
• Health Canada Warns Canadians to Stop Using "Patio Chef" Refillable Utility Lighters
  A Health Canada warning, telling Canadians not to use "Patio Chef" brand refillable barbeque lighters.
• Health Canada warns of possible dangers associated with certain lighters
  A Health Canada warning, telling Canadians of possible dangers associated with certain refillable and disposable lighters being sold illegally in Canada.

General information about the safe use of children's products:

• Is Your Child Safe?
  A practical guide to help parents keep their children safe and avoid common childhood hazards.
• Safety with Radar
  An activity booklet for children, highlighting key safety messages.
• Information for Shoppers of Second-hand Products
  This guide helps shoppers to be aware of potential hazards that second-hand products may pose.
• For Industry and Professionals
  An index page providing information on related guidance and regulations intended for industry and professional audiences.