Email from BIC lighters to me on 2/16/07

Dear Mr. Carpenter:

We have received your e-mail regarding BIC(r) Mini Lighters.

Our Lighter Marketing Team has advised us that we are still
manufacturing BIC(r) Mini Lighters and they have not been discontinued.

Thank you for taking the time to contact us and for your interest in our products.

Sincerely,

BIC Consumer Affairs Team
BIC Corporation
Group Corporate - Milford
500 BIC Drive
Milford, CT 06460

Email: CAffairs@bicworld.com