I'm obsessed with this rechargeable electric candle lighter — and it's down to $7

It's easy to understand why social media goes crazy about a pair of butt-lifting leggings or self-tanners that make you look like you just went to the Bahamas, but one of TikTok's obsessions feels totally out of the blue: an electric candle lighter? I was intrigued, and, dear reader, I bought it. Here's the thing: It is the coolest candle lighter ever. It's so cool that anytime a friend of mine comes over, she purposely blows out any candles I have lit just so she can re-light them with this gizmo herself. Oh, and it's only $7 at Amazon and perfect for all those holiday candles waiting to be lit.

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Vehhe Electric Candle Lighter

$7$13Save $6

This rechargeable candle wand has set my heart aflame. 

$7 at Amazon

Why is it a good deal? 💰

The black lighter is currently marked down to $7, its all-time lowest price. Plus, the fact that it's rechargeable means it'll last far longer than the ones that require lighter fluid.

Why do I need this? 🤔

The electric lighter is shaped like an exceptionally bendy wand and is powered by a lithium battery that's charged via USB. What sets it apart is the flexible 4.5-inch tip, which can be twisted and molded to fit into any candle (even the really long, tube-like ones). There's also an indicator to show you how charged the lighter is, so you're never stuck with just two lit wicks out of three.

It's safe too: You have to flip a switch and press a button to turn it on. It also automatically powers off in 10 seconds and is heat resistant. On a more superficial note, it just looks really awesome.

What reviewers say 💬

TikTokers aren't the only ones obsessed with the lighter. Nearly 23,000 Amazon shoppers gave it a glowing five-star rating. In particular, they love how sustainable the Vehhe is — no more throwing away cheap plastic lighters on the reg!

Pros 👍

"I love this little gadget," declared a reviewer. "I’m so tired of wasting my money on throwaway things like lighters, and I wanted a more sustainable product to reduce the waste I produce. I don’t know how hot this gets, I’m not going to touch the little spark it produces, but it lights my candles and fires without me having to get too close to the flame and burning myself. The charge lasts pretty long and it charges really fast."

Another shopper said they feel "like a wizard" when using it, adding, "This laser wand is amazing. When I hit the button and the blue magic buzzes between the prongs, an evil maniacal laugh is bellowing deep in my psyche. One of the burners on our gas range stopped sparking and put a huge damper on our eggs and bacon routine. Instead of fixing it like an adult, I just bought this magical little voodoo stick and thought it might get us by for a while. Now I don't even want to fix the stove."

It's even, dare I say it, fun.

"This is so easy and 'fun' to use!" shared a third buyer. "No more fumes or sore thumbs from cheap lighters. No more running out of fuel, just charge and use!"

Cons 👎

Several customers claimed there's not enough of a charge to this lighter.

"I want to go five stars, but I can't," said a three-star reviewer. "The main reason is it never held a charge well and now after 19 months it doesn't seem to want to hold it at all. If I had to guess, I have used this 50 times since I bought it."

"Futuristic but needs more work," reported another. "This seemed like the coolest thing when I first got it. My two problems with it are that the charge lasts maybe three times before it's dead, and the prongs that generate the electric current are too close together to properly light the wick in between. Super cool idea though. and I hope it continues to evolve."

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Vehhe Electric Candle Lighter

$7$13Save $6

At this price, get one for you and another to give to a loved one!

$7 at Amazon

Want to give your new favorite lighter a test run? Add this apple-scented candle to your cart:

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Yankee Candle Apple Wreath Scent

$17$31Save $14

This No.1 bestselling long-lasting beauty (up to 150 hours of burn time!) will make your room smell delicious.

"Worth every penny," said one of over 52,000 five-star fans. "Smells amazing. I love that they burn slow and are not overpowering. Yankee Candles are the best!"

$17 at Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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