(b) The child-resistant mechanism of a multi-purpose lighter subject to this part 1212 must:

1. (1) Operate safely when used in a normal and convenient manner,
2. (2) Comply with this § 1212.3 for the reasonably expected life of the lighter,
3. (3) Not be easy to deactivate or prevent from complying with this § 1212.3.
4. (4) Except as provided in paragraph (b)(5) of this section, automatically reset when or before the user lets go of the lighter.

5. (5) The child-resistant mechanism of a multi-purpose lighter subject to this part 1212 that allows hands-free operation must:

   1. (i) Require operation of an additional feature (e.g., lock, switch, etc.) after a flame is achieved before hands-free operation can occur;
   2. (ii) Have a manual mechanism for turning off the flame when the hands-free function is used; and either
   3. (iii) Automatically reset when or before the user lets go of the lighter when the hands-free function is not used; or
   4. (iv) Automatically reset when or before the user lets go of the lighter after turning off the flame when the hands-free feature is used.