February 24, 2026 — A consumer incident report details a concerning malfunction with a JOBON butane torch lighter purchased from Amazon, where the device allegedly behaved like a flamethrower and its safety locking mechanism failed. This incident highlights significant safety risks, including the potential for severe burns and fire.
Product Details
Product: JOBON butane torch lighter
Incident Overview
The incident, reported on February 4, 2026, describes a dangerous malfunction of a JOBON butane torch lighter. According to the consumer report, while in use, the lighter began to emit a flame similar to a flamethrower, and critically, it often would not stop burning once ignited in this manner. Adding to the hazard, the product’s locking switch, designed to prevent accidental ignition, was reportedly defective. The user stated that the lighter would sometimes attempt to light itself while in their pocket if they leaned over, creating an immediate and serious risk of personal injury and fire.
Safety Concerns
This incident raises several severe safety concerns for consumers:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary immediate danger is the risk of severe burns to the user and anyone nearby due to the uncontrolled, “flamethrower-like” flame. Such a powerful and uncontained flame can quickly ignite clothing, hair, or surrounding flammable materials. The reported failure of the flame to cease burning further exacerbates this risk, preventing immediate mitigation of the hazard.
- Risk of Accidental Ignition: The faulty locking switch is a critical safety failure. A lighter that can accidentally ignite in a pocket, especially a torch lighter with its intense flame, poses an extreme fire hazard. This could lead to serious clothing fires, skin burns, and panic. This ongoing risk constitutes a long-term hazard if the product remains in use or unsecured.
- Who Might Be Affected: Anyone using or in close proximity to the defective lighter is at risk. Due to the faulty locking mechanism, even storing the lighter presents a hazard, potentially affecting children if they were to access it.
- Property Damage Potential: An uncontrolled flame, or one that ignites accidentally, can easily set fire to clothing, upholstery, furniture, or other household items, potentially leading to significant property damage or even a house fire.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own a JOBON butane torch lighter purchased from Amazon, or any similar torch lighter, please take the following immediate steps:
- Stop Using Immediately: If your JOBON butane torch lighter exhibits any of the described malfunctions—uncontrolled flame, difficulty turning off, or a non-functional locking switch—cease use immediately.
- Secure and Store Safely: Do not attempt to fix the lighter. Store it in a safe place, away from children, pets, and any flammable materials. Ensure it is in an environment where accidental ignition, even if faulty, would not cause harm.
- Check Your Product: While a specific model number for the affected JOBON lighter is not available in the report, if you own a JOBON butane torch lighter purchased from Amazon, inspect its functionality carefully, particularly the locking mechanism and the reliability of the flame control.
- Report Incidents: If you have experienced a similar incident with this or any other product, report it immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. You should also consider reporting the issue to the retailer, Amazon.
Manufacturer’s Response
No manufacturer response has been provided in the incident report.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.