These symptoms are not... defects
Check the followings carefully before contacting us for the repair. 
The lighter will not light.
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   Gas lighter  | 
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   Is the lighter filled
  with gas? Press the tip of the valve at the gas filling port with a
  screwdriver or the like. If no gas gushes out, there is no gas in the
  lighter.  | 
  
   Fill the lighter with
  gas.  | 
 
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   Have you filled the
  lighter with gas just now?  | 
  
   The lighter is cold.
  Wait for several seconds, and flick the lighter when it returns to the room
  temperature.  | 
 
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   Has the flame adjusting
  screw (or lever) been moved completely in the [-] direction?  | 
  
   Set the flame adjusting
  screw (or lever) in an appropriate position.  | 
 
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   Oil lighter  | 
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   Is the lighter filled
  with oil? Is the cotton in the tank impregnated with oil? If it is dry, there
  is no oil.  | 
  
   Fill the lighter with
  oil.  | 
 
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   Has the tip of wick
  been burned and become sooty?  | 
  
   Cut off the tip
  (approx. 5 mm) of the wick.  | 
 
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   For the
  flint lighters  | 
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   Is a flint inside?  | 
  
   Put in a flint suitable
  for your lighter.  | 
 
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   Has the flint wheel
  been worn or clogged?  | 
  
   Brush the flint wheel
  for cleaning. Replacement is necessary when the flint wheel has worn
  substantially.  | 
 
The flame has become small suddenly.
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   Is there sufficient gas
  or oil inside?  | 
  
   Fill your lighter with
  gas or oil.  | 
 
The flame will not stabilize.
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   Have you filled the
  lighter with gas just now?  | 
  
   The lighter is cold.
  Wait for several seconds, and flick the lighter when it returns to the room
  temperature.  | 
 
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   Are you using the
  lighter on a skiing ground or high altitude place?  | 
  
   The flame becomes
  unstable in a cold place or at a high altitude.  |