diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs_lighters.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs_lighters.dm
index 4772063b4c..b2c9e82e27 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs_lighters.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/cigs_lighters.dm
@@ -481,7 +481,9 @@ CIGARETTE PACKETS ARE IN FANCY.DM
 /obj/item/weapon/flame/lighter/attack(mob/living/carbon/M as mob, mob/living/carbon/user as mob)
 	if(!istype(M, /mob))
 		return
-	M.IgniteMob()
+
+	if(lit == 1)
+		M.IgniteMob()
 
 	if(istype(M.wear_mask, /obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette) && user.zone_sel.selecting == O_MOUTH && lit)
 		var/obj/item/clothing/mask/smokable/cigarette/cig = M.wear_mask