Colibri has a high reputation, and commands a strong price ... but, IMO, their price performance is questionable ...
The problem described here is not new to me regarding Colibri ... I've had nothing but trouble with them and will never buy another one ... I know they're guaranteed and you can send it in, etc but the cost of doing so, both in terms of time and cash expense is greater than the cost of a replacement lighter in most cases ... to my way of thinking, they're a big name with little justification ... a year or so ago after my most recently purchased Colibri died, I nixed the idea of sending it in under warrantee and bought a $10 jet-flame lighter at a local store ... here's the kicker ... it's got a lifetime guarantee ... AND, if anything does go wrong with it, I don't have to send it anywhere ... the guy at my local store gives me a brand new lighter and he deals with the manufacturer on the old one ... it might not be quite as stylish as any of the Colibris I've had, but you know something? ... it works ... and for $10, the most favorable price performance I could ask for ...