Crappy lighter issue...

Bought directly from Amazon. Their policy is not to accept items that contain fuel or gas. Funny that the lighter was partly filled and would light when we got it. They are willing to ship out fuel laden lighters, but will not take empty ones back. Pretty poor customer service IMHO.
Have other lighters that perform well and am familiar with adjusting, so adjusted the flame to the lower side. Adjustment and filling is straightforward, like similar lighters. Tried different flames to see if it would hold fuel. After three lost fills, I called it quits. Something is clearly not right. None of my lighters have had issues and if this thing can be damaged this easily from a routine filling, it surely is trash. At this point, I just want to get even by warning others to look carefully at brands warrantees and be cautious where they buy from.
RR

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by badbriar

The lighter does not work - has a slow leak and will not hold fuel after being filled. Fills Ok, but discharges completely after a couple of hours.

Originally Posted by badbriar

Funny that the lighter was partly filled and would light when we got it.

Maybe I'm missing something, but these two statements seem to contradict one another. How does it not hold fuel for more than a couple hours, but it arrived with fuel in it?

[bobarian]

If it does indeed have fuel, why not empty it?

Originally Posted by yourchoice

Maybe I'm missing something, but these two statements seem to contradict one another. How does it not hold fuel for more than a couple hours, but it arrived with fuel in it?

I noted the exact same thing - cannot come up with an explanation without taking it apart. Anyway, issue is over - just tossed it out. Will probably buy another Xikar.

RR