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Article: LIGHTERS UNDER FIRE NOTICES WARN OF CHILDREN'S DANGER.(Living Today)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- February 26, 1989
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Byline: Irene Gardner Keeney
Something new is showing up on disposable cigarette lighters - warnings to keep them away from children.
Several brands purchased for this story all carry the same warnings on the front of the package: Keep Out of the Reach of Children.
On the back of the package, the warning is more explicit: Caution: Contains flammable gas under pressure. Keep away from face when igniting. Be sure flame is completely extinguished after each use. Keep away from heat above 120 F. and avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Do not puncture or incinerate. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
BIC Corp. has taken the warnings a step ...