Hazard type

Burn

Risks and injuries from the product

Novelty cigarette lighters have the potential to start fires.

They can also cause serious burns to users and people nearby.

Products the ban applies to

Novelty cigarette lighters produce an open flame that sets cigarettes or other combustible materials alight.

Children under 5 years of age may find novelty cigarette lighters appealing because they:

  • look like a toy
  • look like stylised animals or cartoon characters
  • are made in typical toy-like sizes and shapes
  • are made in typical toy-like colours.
Three banned lighters that look like colourful toy animals

View the full details of this ban at Consumer Protection Notice No. 18 of 2011.

What to do if a banned product is being sold

If you are supplying the product

If you become aware that you are supplying a banned or unsafe product, you must:

  1. immediately stop supplying the product
  2. conduct a product recall and let consumers know
  3. notify the ACCC within 2 days of taking recall action.

If you find the product for sale

If you’re aware of any banned or unsafe products being supplied in Australia, you can report the unsafe product to the ACCC.

Report an unsafe product

Penalties for supplying banned products

Supplying a banned product can result in the ACCC taking action. This may result in a:

  • fine
  • court enforceable undertaking
  • disqualification from being a company director
  • court action with penalties
  • product recall.