What if they come down and start something on fire?
1359760
These are just plain hazardous in the west during the summer. In California we get basically no rain between June and October. There was a funeral last summer and a bunch of freakin stupid morons set off dozens of these and caused a fire. They should be outlawed.
1359761
I would recommend using them when there is no wind. We used half one night when there was a breeze and they came very close to some trees. When we used the rest there was no breeze and they went straight up. Once the fuel is burnt they will begin to come down. My only concern was ours had thin metal rods holding the candle and that could cause problems for wildlife. There are others that have bamboo sticks that I will definitely use in the future.
1359762
They set off hundreds during the art festival here in Grand Rapids As far as I know there was no problem.
1359763
they may- we bought them for our wedding and were told we couldn't use them for this reason sadly... we set one off at a local park before we knew this and didn't hear anything so we assume no fires occured!
1359764
If flown in very light winds, and you watch which way they are going to drift so they don't get in a tree or power line, it is unlikely they will come down before burning out. However, I fly mine only when there is snow cover. They fly better in cold air anyway. I preheat mine with a single burner Coleman stove with a short length of stovepipe placed over the burner. Preheat till it is filled and lifting, then light the fuel cell, and it will fly high and last a long time.
2206063
That was a big concern of mine as well. I live in a highly populated neighborhood surrounded by acres of protected pines...I too pictured myself having the same conversation but with the Fire Marshall and handcuffed. I had no issues with that at all. They lifted off quiet nicely and I'm told that they only descend when the wick is fully extinguished. Thus falling listlessly with no flame left to cause issues. I did make sure that the winds were just right to avoid catching fire to our neighbors tree/house. I would suggest making sure that all elements are in exact order....wind conditions, temperature, surroundings, etc. Have fun and enjoy! That was a big concern of mine as well. I live in a highly populated neighborhood surrounded by acres of protected pines...I too pictured myself having the same conversation but with the Fire Marshall and handcuffed. I had no issues with that at all. They lifted off quiet nicely and I'm told that they only descend when the wick is fully extinguished. Thus falling listlessly with no flame left to cause issues. I did make sure that the winds were just right to avoid catching fire to our neighbors tree/house. I would suggest making sure that all elements are in exact order....wind conditions,... » Read More That was a big concern of mine as well. I live in a highly populated neighborhood surrounded by acres of protected pines...I too pictured myself having the same conversation but with the Fire Marshall and handcuffed. I had no issues with that at all. They lifted off quiet nicely and I'm told that they only descend when the wick is fully extinguished. Thus falling listlessly with no flame left to cause issues. I did make sure that the winds were just right to avoid catching fire to our neighbors tree/house. I would suggest making sure that all elements are in exact order....wind conditions, temperature, surroundings, etc. Have fun and enjoy! « Show Less
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Once they take lift and are rising, the burn out far up in the sky. Once out, they drift down extinguished with no fire. The key to not causing a fire is the LIFT OFF and that is dependent of wind, and temp differences. I have had better lanterns than these but I would give them 4 of 5 stars.
1093313
This unit caught on fire in 20 minutes. In my humble opinion, you might not want to leave in another room unattended:):)
1050249
One of those won't work when things hit the fan and the power grid goes down. Scout motto, always be prepared.
1382482
It would shut off more than likely and if it's breezy it will blow out the flame
1333030
What were you doing with them? We use ours when adding wood to a burning fire or while using the poker to stir up the embers. We don't leave them in the fire for any length of time. Hope no one got hurt.
1664104
I would say no, I haven't tried that but i'm pretty sure they could catch fire.
484854
If you remove one of the doors, put a hot dogs on a stick and hold them into the fire, well, yes.
1380326
It depends what the roof is made out of. This fire does get pretty hot and intense.
993942
There is a chance of starting a fire in the tree tops. To prevent that, make sure there is enough of a breeze to allow the balloon to rise when you release it. When it's full of hot air and you feel it kind of rise in your hands, gently push it up and away from you.
2133562
Well, don't light it on fire. Its no different than handling gas and other combustibles.
690821
You might be restarded. I use lighters all the time on shrink tubing and have have never lit them on fire. I don't allow the tip of the flame to touch the tubing...
1971858
I do not see any fire hazard issue, as they do not get very hot and the electricity to power is low voltage. Each uses only 3 watts and the power supply is only 12 watts. If you leave them on, of course it will reduce lifetime, but they are LED so they are also prone to long life.
1188905
We lit them over open water because we were afraid that if they came down lit it could possibly catch a fire somewhere.
2077958
Vinyl may be an issue as the fire may rise causing damage. I would not recommend it.
623639
If they all went off at the same time there is either a fire or smoke, or the system is centrally powered and a short in the system set them off. I would speculate a power failure or surge may have done it.