Zippo Lighters Once Used Asbestos Wicks

The classic Zippo lighter became an American icon, especially after World War II. But for part of Zippo’s history, the wick inside the lighter was made with asbestos — a heat-resistant material that later became known for causing deadly diseases like mesothelioma. In this Asbestos Artifacts episode, asbestos attorney Justinian C. Lane looks at a vintage Zippo asbestos wick and explains how the lighter worked, why asbestos was used, and how an ordinary consumer product became part of a much larger asbestos history. You’ll learn: • Why asbestos was used in lighter wicks • How Zippo lighters became so popular • What made asbestos attractive to manufacturers • Why asbestos fibers are dangerous when inhaled For more information about asbestos exposure and legal options, visit: https://www.asbestosclaims.law/ This video is part of Asbestos Artifacts, a series from Asbestos Claims Law exploring old asbestos-containing products and the stories behind them. #Asbestos #Zippo #Mesothelioma #VintageLighters #AsbestosArtifacts