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Brand: BDI Distributors Inc.
Category: Sports

Buy New: $11.50

New (2) from $11.50

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars

5 reviews

Color: Black
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 11 x 4.5 x 1

MPN: 121361
Model: 121361
UPC: 041689104436
EAN: 0041689104436
ASIN: B00007LV6D

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Adjustable flame; Child resistant
•	Durable metal construction
•	Advanced ignition system
•	Refillable butane
•	Ergonomic design; Retractable hanging loop

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighter - For the ultimate in multi-purpose lighters, look no further than Zippo and the MPL. Zippo has poured their 70 years of experience & creativity into this sleek and beautiful lighter. It's slim & ergonomic design features an advanced ignition system that ignites a flame that's fully adjustable to the length you need. The Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighter (MPL) can be used to light everything from candles to camp fires with ease! Patented Child Resistant Safty Button 8 In Length Color - Black

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars

The Worst January 13, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I haved had the same problem as the previous reviewer. Low to near non-existent flame, even on high. I added more fuel, but to no effect.

Leave this one alone.

5 out of 5 stars

Flame adjustment solution. January 27, 2006
18 out of 19 found this review helpful

This lighter comes adjusted with a small maximum flame for safety reasons but can easily be readjusted for a larger flame. Loosen the small set screw on the side of the flame adjustment knob. Notice the marks on the bottom of the knob for correct orientation. Remove the knob. Turn the fluted shaft very slightly (1 detent) counterclockwise. Replace the knob, test, and repeat until you get the size flame you want. Be careful, this lighter can shoot out a six inch flame. The fluid should be full when this is done to prevent over adjusting. This is a very dangerous product but quite useful for lighting candles and lanterns.

1 out of 5 stars

A brand name with a super BAD product July 29, 2005
12 out of 18 found this review helpful

I bought the Classic MPL, after I used it for a few times, the flame became so small that it can hardly light up a candle. Even if you adjust to the max, it is still the same.

I returned it and get a replacement. Well, it has the same problem.

The only time that the flame is good enough to lid a candle is when you just filled up the butane gas. After a few click, the same problem happen agaqin

Thew design is beautiful. Sleek and modern look. Well, maybe it will worth lots of money when it become antique.

Skip this problem. It has problem.

5 out of 5 stars

Maybe not as versatile, but much more durable.... January 20, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

What I hate about most household lighters is how flimsy and cheaply made they are. To be honest I am a bit of a worrywart and I am very uncomfortable with throwing the disposable lighters away for fear of starting a fire. Scoff if you like but it's not out of the realm of possibility.

What I love about this Zippo household lighter is how durable and long lasting it is. I don't have to throw it away, just refill it. It's of a metal design, not plastic and has a very convenient safety function (you have to depress a button on the underside of the lighter while flicking the switch on the upper side with your thumb). While it might not be as versatile, the extension of the flame from your hand is only about 4 or 5 inches, the quality is light years ahead of the plastic brands.

2 out of 5 stars

Surprisingly poor design May 14, 2003
25 out of 28 found this review helpful

I use lighting devices like this every day to light candles at our bed & breakfast establishment. I was excited when I saw that Zippo had put one on the market because I was aware of Zippo's reputation for elegantly designed, reliable lighters. I have been disappointed to discover that although the thing looks pretty and appears to be well-made, it is clumsy and awkward to operate. The safety button is in the wrong place to be comfortably depressed while striking the lighter. Compared to other devices of this type, the Zippo does not have much distance between the flame and your hand making it difficult to light wicks that are down inside jar-type candles. Also, the fuel-level indicator is nearly impossible to see making it difficult to know when the thing needs re-filling. I am much happier with way cheaper such devices that are more versatile, user-friendly, and ergonomically designed.

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