NC5 Investigates: Consumer Alert
A NewsChannel 5 Investigation has prompted lawmakers to take action to protect children. A committee approved legislation to ban the sale of novelty lighters in Tennessee. more>> NC5 Investigates: Consumer Alert
If you're a parent, one of the last things you'd probably do is let your child play with matches or a lighter. But what if the lighter looks just like their favorite toy?more>>
A NewsChannel 5 investigation showed how dangerous novelty lighters can be in the hands of children.
On Monday, Tennessee lawmakers passed a law that would ban sales of the lighters unless they are equipped with safety devices.
The lighters resemble toys.
State Sen. Bill Ketron, R- Murfreesboro, said the legislature wants to make sure that the devices don't fall into the hands of children who could accidentally burn property or themselves.
The bill has been sent to Gov. Phil Bredesen for his signature.
The state Fire Marshal's office has also launched a program to educate parents about the dangers of these lighters.
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