I have only "blown up" one lighter (Bic) in my life. Takes a Bic, flat surface, awl, and lots of alcohol. Short story is that if you puncture one it will fracture and parts fly away. This was about 20 years ago and the plastic formula may have changed by now.
Bill
I kept trying to figure out what the alcohol was for...

Then I suddenly realized that it was for the courage/stupidity...
