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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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Jun 10, 2013
Reviewer name: Cleo
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Never lights

I bought Kingsford Match Light. I would not buy this product again. No matter how many times I try to light it, I am unable to light. What a shame that it does not work. I have had three meals put off because of it. Guess I will have to purchase lighter fluid so that I am able to grill out.

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Aug 20, 2019
Reviewer name: Voxnormano
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

First bad bag in 30 years...

Never had a bag bag of Matchlight, even when I lived in the humidity capital of the world, Orlando. I always purchase the same 12 pound bag. This past Sunday, I think I got a dud. supermarket had it marked down and I bought it. The bag was dry and looked same as it always does, but about 40 percent of the brickets did not light at all. I even tried to light some of them individually without luck. Tried again last night, same thing. Some lit, some did not.

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Hi there. This shouldn't have happened with our Kingsford Match Light Charcoal Briquets, and we're sorry. Our team is looking into it. In the meantime, we hope you'll let us help. Please give us a call at 800-232-4745, and be sure to provide the reference number: 190823-000214 for faster service. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Mar 17, 2021
Reviewer name: Dynamiteatyou1
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

I love this charcoal, it has helped me for many years, i believe this is excellent for a woman whom is grilling. Safer & they are right no fluid& no after taste like fluid does. I just wish it was a little cheaper in most stores for the larger bag. But over all i give it a 5-star in rating.

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Jun 1, 2019
Reviewer name: Michele61
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Wouldn’t light without lighter fluid

We have used Match Light for years but it only takes one bad experience to leave a bad taste in your mouth. We bought two bags of the charcoal and used it the same day. It wouldn’t light. Seriously, we had to run to the store to get lighter fluid. I hope this is a fluke but not very happy at the moment.

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Hi there. We're very sorry to hear that our Kingsford Match Light Charcoal Briquets didn't light as expected, and we'd love to help. Please give us a call at 800-232-4745, and be sure to provide the reference number: 190604-000505 for quicker service. We hope to hear from you soon.

Apr 21, 2015
Reviewer name: wendco2003
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

We have used your Matchlight product for 15 years now. We have always loved this product. It lights quickly and has always left the food with a good flavor. I am having serious issues with this product this year. It will not stay hot long enough to fully cook our food. I keep having to put it in the oven to finish cooking. This has happened the last three times we have used it. It gets hot quickly, but isn't staying hot enough to even use up the charcoal. I am extremely disappointed in what we have found this year.We have made the decision to try one more time, and if it does the same thing, we will be finding another product. I think you all need to look into this issue

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Sep 4, 2017
Reviewer name: Unhappy hungry
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Won't light

We just bought 2 bags. We had used part of the one and was working fine. Now today just 1 day later it refuses to light. It wasn't left out in the open. We tried the other bag and it also won't light. We have used this for years. I guess it's like everything else Cheaper made to save money

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reply from The Kingsford Team

Hello there. We're sorry to hear you had issues lighting your Kingsford Match Light Charcoal. The most common reasons for slow lighting, include lack of oxygen (make sure that you put the briquettes in a pyramid to assist with air circulation and make sure that all of the grill’s air vents are completely open during lighting). Also, windy or damp weather conditions can make it challenging for the charcoal to light, as well as the briquettes or the charcoal bag being damp. Lastly, waiting too long after placing the briquettes on the grill, will cause the lighter fluid on the briquettes to evaporate. Your satisfaction is very important to us and we would like to assist you with this. Give us a ring at 800-232-4745, so we can help. Be sure to use reference number: 170906-000707 for speedy assistance. We look forward to chatting with you.

Mar 5, 2015
Reviewer name: MJRJR
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

What's up

My husband and I have purchased Matchlight for years. However, the current bag we purchased will not light. We have never had this happen even if the bag is old. Did you change the formula or is this a bad bag? We are taking it back to the store to see what they will do about it. Hopefully this is just a bad bag.

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Jan 10, 2018
Reviewer name: horsedoctor 89
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Brickets didn't last

I always use Kingsford matchlight charcoal in my smoker, and it has always been a dependable product. I used it as usual last night and the bag burned out in about 1 hour and 45 minutes. This has never happened before and I am wondering if there was a problem with the bag I bought.

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reply from The Kingsford Team

Hi there. Thank you for reaching out to us. We’re sorry to hear that you feel that way about your Kingsford Match Light Charcoal. We’d like to know more about your experience with the product, so we can assist you. Please give us a call at 800-232-4745, so we can help. Be sure to provide reference number: 180111-000182 for the best service. We look forward to speaking with you.

Oct 9, 2015
Reviewer name: Pdoubleog
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best charcoal around!

Matchlight has just the right amount of fluid, and does just what the bag claims: ready In 10 minutes! I used to be a purist: chimney starter, no lighter fluid. Not anymore. I use this in my weber smokey joe and it always does the trick. Great job, Kingsford, for an exceptional product!

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Mar 11, 2015
Reviewer name: Beergriller
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Fast lighting! Started cooking in no time at all!

I was hosting a tailgate party at a New York Islanders game and used Kingsford Match Light charcoal. My #1 choice for charcoal when on the road! It's fast lighting and long burning characteristics are the reasons that I always choose Kingsford Match Light charcoal!!

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