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Customer reviews for Kingsford Match Light Instant Charcoal Briquettes 2 Pack, 16 Lbs. Each for
Kingsford Match Light Instant Charcoal Briquettes 2 Pack, 16 Lbs. Each
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Oct 20, 2026
Reviewer name: Tongthao08
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Match light

Honestly, it is a good product if you are tired of waiting for the lighter fluid to soak up. The fact that this is a double bag too make it a great deal, use one now save one for later never worry about having lighter fluid. Open the bag and light it up and watch it burn. Oh and dont forget them most important thing of all your food does not have that lighter fluid taste neither!

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Aug 14, 2026
Reviewer name: Cluber
5 out of 5 stars
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Best Value Anywhere

Two bags for the same or less than one bag costs anywhere else. Easy to light. No need for lighter fluid. One less thing to worry about!

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Jul 17, 2026
Reviewer name: Sheila
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Kingsford Match Light Charcoal

Kingsford Match Light Charcoal is the best because it requires no lighter fluid and it cooks perfectly.

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May 4, 2026
Reviewer name: JourneyJen
5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent product and value

Excellent value for 2 bags. Love how easy it is to light for our grilling needs. 2 pack will last us for a while!!

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May 19, 2026
Reviewer name: TowodiGe
5 out of 5 stars
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Great product

Good product lights fast and fuel smell disappears fast. I primarily use wood and this product is great to start the fire i cook with.

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Apr 3, 2026
Reviewer name: Granny
5 out of 5 stars
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Grillin'

Always look forward to summertime grilled food and being able to buy charcoal at a reduced price just makes it all that much better!

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Feb 26, 2026
Reviewer name: Theresa G
5 out of 5 stars
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Dependable every time

Ice storm Fern was tough but with kingside, our family ate well!!! Thanks kingsford for being dependable because it's exactly what we needed when few other things were!

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Aug 16, 2026
Reviewer name: Meh3451
3 out of 5 stars
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Should've bought it at Walmart

Cheaper at Walmart by four dollars

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Oct 24, 2026
Reviewer name: Year round grilled
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Not like it used to be. Don't light easy at all.

I've been buying catchlight charcoal for 26 years and my parents have always bought and trusted in it my whole Life. I don't know what the world is going on but the past roughly year (I grill 3 to 5 times a week, all year around) it hasn't been worth a dern. Takes me 15-20 minutes to get 3 spots lit. Burn up more lighters than I should be. I don't know if you changed something or what but it's definitely not match light anymore. Please if you changed something change it back!

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Aug 24, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

WON'T LIGHT

⭐ “MATCH LIGHT” THAT WON'T LIGHT! Extremely disappointed with this Kingsford Match Light charcoal. The whole point of buying Match Light is that it's supposed to light easily without lighter fluid. I spent entirely too much time trying to get these briquettes started—matches, a long grill lighter, multiple spots, different arrangements, and even fresh briquettes straight from the bag. Nothing. I actually held a flame directly against a brand-new briquette and it STILL would not stay lit. The two-pack was wrapped in plastic, stored properly, and the charcoal was dry, so moisture should not have been an issue. After struggling with it, I checked the reviews and saw that several other customers have experienced the exact same problem, with some saying they went through a large portion of the bag just trying to get it lit. This isn't a minor inconvenience. When a product is specifically sold as “Match Light — No Lighter Fluid Needed,” it should actually LIGHT. I shouldn't have to waste charcoal, time, matches, and fuel from a grill lighter just trying to get dinner started. Kingsford needs to look into the consistency and quality control of this product. A bag of charcoal that won't light is basically a bag of rocks.

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reply from Kingsford

Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience with our Instant Light Charcoal. We're sorry to hear that the briquettes didn't ignite as intended and that you spent so much time trying to get your grill started. Please call us at 800-232-4745 and bring up #260828-000359 so we can provide a better experience. Talk soon. Jeffery from The Kingsford Team