Scorch Torch Caspian Single Jet Flame Lighter Exploded After Refilling, A Warning to Buyers: Beware!)
I have tried any number of these torch type lighters. Some I've had should probably have been called flamethrowers rather than lighters, but this one is noteworthy, but unfortunately not for the right reasons.<br /><br />Cigar enthusiasts as well as others will probably enjoy this model, but buyers should be aware of the obvious dangers as well as be aware of other dangers. From my experiences with many other torch lighter models, I can tell you that this one will stand out.<br /><br />I have this item, and let me tell you, it is apparently not very well-constructed. The picture doesn't really do it justice. It is a refillable butane lighter with an adjustable single-jet flame. It fits nicely in your hand, has an easy to use push-button igniter, and it has an aptly curved torch flame emitter with a convenient, attached emitter cap. If the plastic cap were instead made of metal, it would more readily extinguish the flame.<br /><br />The problem I had with this lighter has to do with regular use, simce this requires its butane supply to be refilled. Refillling it can lead to injury or property damage, considering what happened to mine after its very first refill. After refilling with canned butane, you and your property could be damaged when it explodes without warning. That's exactly what mine did after I refilled my Scorch Torch Caspian. I was driving home and all of the sudden, something hit my windshield. At first, I thought someone fired a gun, but it turned out to be the sound of my exploding Scorch Torch Caspian lighter. It exploded soon after I refilled it, and the lighter was not allowed to become hot as if it had been left in a hot car. It had been inside, and never exposed to extreme heat. But, it exploded anyway, and the entire bottom piece of the butane tank came flying off, hitting my car's windshield so hard I thought a bullet had hit my car. I had to pull over to check to see if my windshield was broken in the impact. Thankfully, it wasn't, but it could very easily have been, or worse yet, I could've been injured by it, my eye could've been injured, I could've had a wreck since I was driving along when it happened, or worse yet, I could've veered into another vehicle in the chaos.<br /><br />It feels very comfy in-hand in terms of its size and its weight. It is also stylish and aesthetically pleasing. The smooth polished look of silvery gun metal functions in contrast with black parts, and it makes for a little aesthetic contrast, while repetitive gun metal accents lend to the item's visual appeal. It is striking, so much so that others are impressed whenever they first see it. That is, until I have to explain how something like what happened to me may happen to them.<br /><br />Others who talk me into &#34;a light&#34; say things like, &#34;Wow,&#34; &#34;this is what you call a lighter,&#34; or simply that they &#34;like this lighter.&#34; It's when I ask for it back, right after they used it, that they will usually ask, &#34;Where can I get one?&#34; For these reasons alone, this Scorch Torch Caspian Single Jet Flame Butane Torch lighter makes a dangerous, buta aesthetically pleasing gift to get or to give. (BUT DONT GIVE OR GET ONE, SINCE YOU DON'T want to cause your loved ones to experience dangers, risks of personal injuries, or any disasters while owning it.)<br /><br />This isn't your typical BIC disposable lighter, though. This one is built to last--until you refill it, that is. And,  then, lookout!<br /><br />Mine arrived in a small white box. It also included a properly-sized, felt pouch with drawstring closure for carrying purposes, a really thoughtful touch, but its dangers are more cause for concern than  is another torch lighter's lack of an included carrying pouch.<br /><br />This is not the Cadillac model of single-jet flame torch lighters, if one exists. While you're sure to enjoy its appearance,  its use represents several dangers, some apparent and some not so apparent, that might causs serious injury or damage.<br /><br />And, be advised also,  that while a &#34;warranty&#34; is touted with Scorch Torch products,  the company's customer service department lacks the ready willingness in resolving any of their customer's issues with the various quality defects I have noted with this ans another model. Another reviewer's comments noted similarities with warranty service requests, and please know that I had the same problem with them, and my other Scorch Torch lighter became more of a flamethrower while I was using it. And thats when it just about burned off my lips, nose, and eyebrow. BEWARE!
Rating: 1 stars