Zippo UFO Design Glow In The Dark Windproof Lighter (49838) in El Paso

The Zippo UFO Design Glow in the Dark Windproof Lighter (model 49838) is a genuine Zippo windproof lighter with a printed Color Image of a flying saucer scooping up some earth specimens, and that artwork glows in the dark once it has been charged under bright light. It is built on the Classic brass case, opens with the unmistakable Zippo click, runs on premium lighter fluid, and is refillable for a lifetime of use. Our Hosts stock Zippo across El Paso Smoke Shops’ 10 El Paso, TX locations; check the live availability on this page to see which store has the 49838 right now.

The UFO Design, and How the Glow Works

The 49838 wraps the case in a Zippo Color Image of a UFO beaming up a few earth specimens, a playful abduction scene printed edge to edge. The glow is not a gimmick: the artwork uses a phosphorescent finish that absorbs light and then releases it as a soft green glow in the dark. To charge it, hold the closed lighter near a bright light source (sunlight or a lamp works) for a minute or two, then step into a dark room and the saucer scene lights up. The glow fades gradually as the stored light is released, so a quick re-charge under any bright light brings it back. The lighter looks like a standard printed Zippo in daylight and turns into a conversation piece after dark.

Built Like Every Zippo: Windproof, Brass, Refillable

Under the artwork this is a standard Zippo windproof pocket lighter. The all-metal brass case houses the signature windproof chimney that shields the flame, so it lights in wind where a disposable would blow out. It runs on premium lighter fluid and is fully refillable, so instead of tossing it you top it off: lift the insert, saturate the packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid until it just reaches the top of the packing, then seat it back in the case. Over the long haul the two consumable parts are the flint and the wick: keep a pack of replacement flints on hand for a crisp spark, and swap in a replacement wick once the old one chars down. With fresh fuel, flint, and wick the same lighter keeps going for years.

The Zippo Lifetime Guarantee

Every Zippo windproof pocket lighter, including the 49838, is backed by Zippo’s lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. If the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to Zippo and they repair it free of charge. El Paso Smoke Shops sells you the lighter; the guarantee and any repair are honored directly by Zippo, the manufacturer in Bradford, Pennsylvania. The printed Color Image artwork is cosmetic and is not covered the same way as the mechanism, which is why charging and everyday handling are gentle on the finish.

Buying It at El Paso Smoke Shops

The 49838 arrives in a Zippo gift box and, like all new Zippo lighters, ships empty, so plan to pair it with a can of fuel before the first light. This is a flame lighter for legal-age guests, not a vape and not a concealment device. You must be 21 or older with a valid government-issued ID to purchase. We carry the 49838 across our El Paso stores, but it is stocked in select locations rather than all of them, so use the live availability on this page to see which El Paso Smoke Shops location has it in stock before you head over.

The Zippo UFO 49838 pairs a fun glow-in-the-dark abduction scene with the windproof, refillable, lifetime-guaranteed build that made Zippo a collector staple. Charge it under a lamp, watch the saucer glow, keep it fueled with premium fluid, and it stays with you for years. Check the live availability above to find your nearest El Paso Smoke Shops store carrying it.