ASTM F2201-20 PDF Download

The ASTM F2201-20 standard outlines the security standards for consumer goods that produce flames, such as utility lighters. These lighters are employed for igniting gas appliances, fireplaces, and grills. Although they are covered by a distinct Consumer Safety Specification (F400), matches and flame-producing items used to light cigarettes, cigars, and pipes are specifically excluded from this standard.

In order to assure a sufficient level of safety for both typical use and reasonably foreseen user misuse of utility lighters, this standard sets certain standards. Although this specification admits that utility lighters, like all flame sources, inherently present potential hazards to the user, it strives to reduce these risks as much as it can. This standard provides steps to lessen potential dangers, even though it is impossible to completely remove them.