Beacon Power

Beacon Power: Utility Lighters Built for Grills, Campsites and RVs

Beacon Power is a maker of butane utility lighters, the long-nozzle tools often called multi-purpose, grill or torch lighters. The brand's lineup is built around a simple idea: put a flame exactly where you need it, safely and reliably, whether that is a barbecue grill, a camp stove or an RV appliance. The Beacon Power range centers on its Striker series, and the products themselves show what the brand is about.

The Striker Series

Beacon Power's core family of lighters includes the PowerStriker, the SuperStriker and the Flexstriker. Each is designed around an extended reach, which keeps hands well away from the ignition point.

• SuperStriker: The jumbo model in the lineup, offered in a standard-flame version and in a wind-resistant version such as the 1055WCR. It is refillable, with an adjustable flame, a fuel-level viewing window and a child-resistant safety lock.
• Flexstriker: A patented design with a fully bendable nozzle for awkward, hard-to-reach lighting situations. The extra-long nozzle adds reach, and the lighter folds and locks for compact storage in a tool box or camping kit.
• Extended gas lighters and value packs: Models such as the 2020CR and the Value Striker offer straightforward ignition in single-pack formats.

Where These Lighters Earn Their Keep

A long-reach butane lighter is useful well beyond the kitchen drawer. Typical uses include lighting charcoal and gas grills, fireplaces, candles, fire rings, campfires, camp stoves, pilot lights and chafing fuel. RV owners also rely on them for furnaces and water heaters, where a short match or a standard pocket lighter can be awkward or unsafe. The wind-resistant ignition on the SuperStriker is aimed at outdoor conditions, where a breeze can defeat a standard flame.

Safety and Quality Standards

Beacon Power states that its lighters meet or exceed safety, performance, child-resistant and transportation requirements set by ASTM, ISO, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The brand also notes that its utility lighters are made in an ISO 9001 quality-certified factory. Child-resistant locks and visible fuel supplies are practical details worth checking on any utility lighter.

Co-Branded Options

Beacon Power also produces co-branded lighters, including Kingsford-branded standard-flame models. These pair the same long-nozzle design with a name familiar to charcoal grillers.

Choosing the Right Beacon Power Lighter

• Choose a wind-resistant model if you will mostly light things outdoors.
• Choose the Flexstriker if you need to reach into tight spaces or angle the flame, such as with jar candles or fire pits.
• Check for an adjustable flame, a fuel viewing window and a safety lock for everyday convenience.
• Store butane lighters upright, away from heat, and out of children's reach.