electric lighter

Common types include handheld USB-rechargeable plasma/arc lighters and small rechargeable thumb or stick lighters, plus larger electric charcoal or cordless fire starters that use heating coils or hot air to ignite coals.

Handheld arc, stick, and thumb lighters are typically USB-rechargeable using built-in batteries. Larger cordless starters use built-in lithium-ion battery systems and often include a charger, while some electric-powered starters operate from mains power and have no onboard battery.

They’re used for lighting candles, fireworks, grills, and stoves. Larger electric starters are designed to ignite charcoal, paper, or wood for BBQs and fire pits.

Many models include mechanical safety features such as double safety switches, a safety lock, and indicator lights. Handheld arc lighters are also flameless and windproof thanks to their plasma-arc design.

Handheld arc lighters are compact, USB-rechargeable devices that use a flameless plasma arc for windproof lighting. Electric charcoal or fire starters are larger, use heating elements or super-heated air to ignite fuel, and some include batteries and a charger.

Handheld arc lighters commonly include a USB charging cable. Some cordless fire starters are supplied with a rechargeable battery and a dedicated charger in the box.