Zippo Universe Astro Design 540 Fusion Lighter (48547) in El Paso
Sobre este producto
- 540 Fusion finish wraps a continuous, iridescent cosmic Universe Astro scene around all sides, so the artwork looks complete from every angle
- Genuine windproof Zippo: all-metal build, the signature lid click, and a chimney design that holds the flame in wind that would snuff an ordinary flame
- Refillable for a lifetime of use, not disposable, so one lighter keeps going for years with fresh fuel and flints
- Made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA and backed by Zippo's lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free
- Brass case with a 540 Fusion textured wrap you can feel, a collectible piece that arrives in a Zippo gift box
- Ships empty for safe transport; pair it with premium lighter fluid and a spare flint for a ready-to-carry kit
Descripción del producto
The Zippo Universe Astro 540 Fusion Lighter (48547) takes one of Zippo’s most advanced decoration methods and wraps it around a deep-space scene. Instead of a flat print on one panel, the artwork flows over the lid, the front, the back, and the sides as one continuous iridescent picture. Underneath the finish is the same all-metal, windproof Zippo that has been built in Bradford, Pennsylvania since 1932. Below we separate what the design and finish actually are from the hard specs and the care details, so you know exactly what you are buying and how to keep it lit.
What the 540 Fusion Universe Astro Finish Really Is
The 540 Fusion process is Zippo’s fusion of two of its signature techniques. The 540 Color process prints a single continuous image around all sides of the case (the name comes from the wrap covering the lighter’s surfaces rather than a flat front panel), and the Fusion process adds shimmering metallic elements and translucent, iridescent color. Combined, they give the Universe Astro design its look: a cosmic scene of stars and nebulae that shifts in tone as the metal catches the light and reads as a single image no matter which side you turn toward you. The base is a brass case with the 540 Fusion textured wrap, so the artwork has subtle depth you can feel as well as see. This is a decorative, collectible finish; we describe the look and the process here and leave the measurable specs to the spec table below.
Windproof Performance, Built in Bradford
Strip away the artwork and this is a genuine Zippo windproof lighter: all-metal construction, the distinctive Zippo lid click, and a windproof chimney design that keeps the flame burning when an ordinary flame would blow out. It is refillable for a lifetime of use rather than disposable, and it is made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA. We sell it for everyday carry, for collectors who want the full Universe Astro 540 Fusion piece, and as a gift, since it arrives in a Zippo gift box. To be clear about what it is not: this is a flame lighter for lighting candles, cigars, pipes, and tobacco, not a vape, and it is not a concealment or diversion device.
Zippo's Lifetime Guarantee, Honored by Zippo
Every genuine Zippo windproof lighter carries the same promise from Zippo: it works or Zippo fixes it free. There is no receipt required and no time limit, and the guarantee covers mechanical function rather than the finish, normal wear, loss, or theft. El Paso Smoke Shops sells you the lighter; the guarantee is Zippo’s, and Zippo performs any repair. If the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to the Zippo Repair Clinic in Bradford, Pennsylvania and they repair it free of charge (you cover the shipping to send it in). Because Zippo makes its lighters in-house, it can service a Zippo of almost any age.
Keeping It Lit: Fuel, Flints, and Wick
Like all Zippo lighters, the Universe Astro 540 Fusion ships empty for safe transport, so the first thing to do is fuel it. Lift the insert out of the case, slowly saturate the packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid until it reaches the top of the felt, and avoid overfilling so it does not leak. The flint wears down with regular use, so most daily users keep a pack of replacement flints on hand and swap one in every few weeks. The wick lasts much longer; trim it once or twice a year when it darkens, and fit a replacement wick after it has been trimmed a few times. Keep the lid closed when not in use, since fuel evaporates even when the lighter sits idle.
The Universe Astro 540 Fusion (48547) pairs a head-turning, wrap-around cosmic finish with the dependable windproof mechanism and lifetime backing that built Zippo’s name. It is stocked in select El Paso Smoke Shops locations, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it in stock today. Must be 21+ with a valid ID to purchase.
Especificaciones
- Marca
- Zippo
- Model
- 48547
- Collection
- 540 Color / 540 Fusion
- Design
- Universe Astro Design
- Design Category
- Theme
- Finish
- 540 Fusion (540 Color + Fusion process, iridescent metallic)
- Case Material
- Brass
- Case Size
- Classic
- Dimensions
- 2.25 x 1.5 x 0.5 in
- Weight
- 2.0 oz
- Mechanism
- Windproof
- Refillable
- Yes
- Flint
- Replaceable
- Wick
- Replaceable
- Insert Type
- Standard
- Fuel
- Zippo Premium Lighter Fluid
- Compatibility
- Standard Zippo case (200 series)
- Lifetime Warranty
- Yes
- Made In
- Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Preguntas y Respuestas
What is the 540 Fusion process on the Universe Astro, and how is it different from 540 Color?
540 Fusion combines two Zippo techniques. The 540 Color process prints one continuous image that wraps around all sides of the case, and the Fusion process layers in shimmering metallic and translucent, iridescent color on top. On the 48547 Universe Astro, that means the cosmic scene flows seamlessly across the lid, front, back, and sides as a single image, and shifts in tone as the metal catches light. Plain 540 Color gives you the wrap-around image; 540 Fusion adds the iridescent metallic depth.
Does the Zippo Universe Astro 540 Fusion come with lighter fluid?
No. Like every Zippo windproof lighter, the 48547 ships empty for safe transport, so it will not light out of the box until you fuel it. Lift the insert, saturate the packing with Zippo premium lighter fluid, and stop once it reaches the top of the felt so it does not leak.
Is the cosmic design printed on all four sides of the lighter?
Yes. The whole point of the 540 wrap is that the Universe Astro artwork is not a single flat panel. The scene continues over the lid, both faces, and the sides as one image, so it looks complete no matter which way you turn the lighter. The 540 Fusion finish also gives the wrap a subtle texture you can feel.
How does Zippo's lifetime guarantee work on this lighter?
The guarantee is Zippo's, not the shop's: it works or Zippo fixes it free, with no receipt and no time limit. El Paso Smoke Shops sells you the lighter, and if the mechanism ever fails you send it to the Zippo Repair Clinic in Bradford, Pennsylvania, where they repair it free of charge (you pay the shipping to send it in). The guarantee covers the mechanism, not the finish, normal wear, loss, or theft.
How often do I need to replace the flint and wick?
For a regular daily user, the flint typically wears out every few weeks, so it helps to keep replacement flints on hand. The wick lasts far longer: trim it once or twice a year when it darkens with carbon, and fit a replacement wick after it has been trimmed a few times. Both swaps take a minute and keep the lighter performing for years.
Where is the Universe Astro 540 Fusion made, and can I buy it in El Paso?
It is made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA, where Zippo has produced its windproof lighters since 1932. El Paso Smoke Shops carries it in select stores across the chain's 10 El Paso, TX locations. Stock varies by store, so check the live availability shown on this page to see which El Paso store has it, and bring a valid ID since you must be 21 or older to purchase.
Must be 21+ with a valid government-issued ID to purchase. This is a genuine Zippo windproof flame lighter for lighting candles, cigars, pipes, and tobacco; it is not a vape and not a concealment or diversion device. It ships empty for safe transport, so fuel is sold separately and must be added before first use. Keep away from children and use as directed. The lifetime guarantee is Zippo's: it works or Zippo fixes it free, performed by the Zippo Repair Clinic in Bradford, PA. El Paso Smoke Shops stocks this lighter in select stores; check the live per-store availability on this page for current stock.
