Lighters are used as an ignition tool (e.g. for lighting cigarettes). As some lighters available on the market contain Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), please pay attention to the following safety tips when using them.
Keep lighters away from fire, flame or any place with a temperature higher than 50°C, e.g. cooking appliances, heated utensils and air heaters, etc. Place them in a dry, cool and well-ventilated location and keep out of reach of children;
Store excessive quantity of lighters;
Ignite lighters near the face, clothing, flammable gas or material and chemicals such as solvent, etc.;
Light up for more than 10 seconds continuously to avoid the risk of overheat, leading to lighter damage which may cause burn injury, fire or explosion. | Address | Gas Standards Office, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, 3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
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| Office Hours | Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holiday) |
| info@emsd.gov.hk | |
| Hotline | 1823 Citizen's Easy Link |
| Fax | 2576 5945 |