Wtf is up with my lighter? it wont go out unless i shake it?

Question

good thing i realised after i put it down on the couch! oops why wont it go out? is there anything i can do to fix it other than shake it? thanks! =D

Answer 1

Best thing to do is to get rid of it! It could cause a fire!

theyre only about 60p........

Answer 2

Valve not closing properly   ..   have a look,  clean it possibly  or dump it.

Answer 3

you are running out of fuel.

Answer 4

to much gas coming out of it, turn it down

Answer 5

just bin it and buy a new one