So what can you do?  First, if you see a child playing with a novelty lighter, take it away and get rid of the lighter.  Many recalls have already begun, however, these novelty lighters have not been completely eliminated.  To help this effort, we suggest writing a letter to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, your Congressional Representative, local schools, and local organizations.  Visit www.theideabank.com for examples of letters, messages about novelty lighters and more information.

Other helpful websites include, www.usfaparents.gov/ ; www.sfm.state.or.us/; and www.usfa.fema.gov/.