Beware of fires caused by gas torches (gas burners)!

Last Updated February 18, 2025

A convenient gas torch (gas burner) used for cooking and outdoor activities, but in recent years, many accidents and fires have occurred due to product defects.

When using a gas torch (gas burner), pay attention to the following points.

Make sure that it is properly fixed to gas cartridge, gas cassettes.
Confirm that there is no deformation or crack in the gas torch or gas cartridge, gas cassettes.
Do not use gas cartridge, gas cassettes upside down or diagonally.
Use the specified gas cartridge, gas cassettes.
Before ignition, make sure that there is no sound or smell of gas leaks.

Example of misuse

Dangerous use cases (provided by NITE)

At the time of purchase ◇Check the display of the PSLPG mark!

◇PSLPG mark

From February 6, 2025, gas torches will be regulated under the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Law to prevent accidents caused by inferior products.
Under this regulation, the “◇ PSLPG mark” (hereinafter referred to as “mark”) is displayed on gas torches that meet the national safety standards, and from February 6, 2026, products that are not marked Is prohibited.
If you want to purchase a gas torch ◇Please select the product that displays the PSLPG mark.
Until February 6, 2026, please purchase a gas torch with the "JIA Certification Mark".
In addition, it is possible to use a gas torch without the PSLPG mark that you already own, but in addition to the above precautions, there is a "JIA Certification Mark" sign indicating that the safety standards are met before using.

For details, please refer to the website of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
▶ Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry website (outside site)

Inquiries to this page

Prevention Division, Fire Bureau Prevention Department

Telephone: 045-334-6406

Fax: 045-334-6610

Email address: sy-yobo@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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