Upon doing some reading I found some information that Zippo used asbestos for their wicks up until the 1980s. Handle with care.
A PSA for Vintage Zippo Collectors
- Thread starter Chasing Embers
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The irony is almost more than I can handle but I believe it
That's only 20% of my smoking life. I'm pretty sure I won't be dead due to Zippo wicks. But you never know. Need to update my lawyer in case this can be turned into a cash cow.
Wow.
I have only one "vintage" and it's from the 60s/70s (and a favorite) - will be checking out the wick as soon as I get home today. Likely will just replace it rather than take any chances.
I have only one "vintage" and it's from the 60s/70s (and a favorite) - will be checking out the wick as soon as I get home today. Likely will just replace it rather than take any chances.
How dare they use any carcinogen related to smoking, what were they thinking
Careful with replacement as the fibers go airborne and cling to surfaces easily.
Any confirmation from Zippo on that info ?? Just curious as that info does come from an asbestos claim lawfirm ... probably as trustworthy as anything else but ... what does Zippo say if you know.,
All of my zippos are pre-80s.
Any Good news on Bics ?
I have a few pipe inserts still in boxes I’ve purchased from Zippo and I think I’ll just get rid of the whole assembly to avoid the worry - thanks!
It’s true and verifiable, yes - I didn’t doubt @Chasing Embers but naturally started doing some reading and checking out the date on my lighter.Any confirmation from Zippo on that info ?? Just curious as that info does come from an asbestos claim lawfirm ... probably as trustworthy as anything else but ... what does Zippo say if you know.,
All of my zippos are pre-80s.
Any Good news on Bics ?
I never doubt @Chasing Embers but my own research did not reveal any source other than the lawfirm. But if you say its so ... good enough.
Next Question: Who makes the best replacement wicks ? (safest?). (I will have to replace 7 or 8.
Would be no reason to be worried about the safety of current Zippo replacement wicks - no idea on whether anyone else makes them but I'm sure many here would know about substitutes.
I couldn't find any source that didn't go back to the lawfirm's youtube video. Just curious. Everyone is saying its true but the video doesn't say how the truth was established ... its just their word for it... very curious. I'll keep looking in moments of extreme boredom ...
According to this youtube video they were mostly phased out between 82-84. Ban went into effect in 1989.
New ones have copper wire wrap supposedly. Apparently no real info from Zippo though. Curiouser and Curiouser ...
New ones have copper wire wrap supposedly. Apparently no real info from Zippo though. Curiouser and Curiouser ...
Too late! Nothing wrong with upgrading after 50 or so years! Old outside, new inside, looks great and no contact with asbestos.