Abstract: The piezoelectric generator and the spark electrodes are assembled as an integral unit, the electrodes being at the upper end of the unit and projecting upwardly while the actuating button of the current generator projects downwardly from the lower end of the unit. The unit is movable vertically. When upward pressure is exerted on the button the unit moves to an upper position at which the electrodes are adjacent the gas burner and upon reaching that position continued upward pressure on the button actuates the current generator. When the button is released the unit descends by gravity to a lower position at which the electrodes are spaced away from the flame of the burning gas.