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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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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
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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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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: Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
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Great deal!

Great savings on two bags.

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Aug 18, 2026
Reviewer name: Rick
5 out of 5 stars
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The Best Charcoal!

No lighter fluid needed and last about 6 hours.

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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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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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Jul 17, 2026
Reviewer name: Tess
5 out of 5 stars
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Works great

Easy to light and doesn't give what you're cooking that lighter fluid flavor.

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