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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
4.4 out of 5 stars
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Jul 4, 2017
July 4th Flop
1 out of 5 stars review

Ruined Our July 4th Barbecue

We set up the charcoal in the grill. It lit beautifully but would not get hot. Even after 2 hours of burning it still was not hot. Had to dump the whole grill of charcoal and go to the store and get regular charcoal and lighting fluid and start all over again. Will not buy Kingsford again.

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reply from Kingsford Consumer Services

Hello! We're sorry to hear that your Match Light Charcoal would not stay hot. We wouldn't expect you to have that experience and we appreciate you reaching out to us about this. So we can help, please contact our team at 800-232-4745. We'll gladly pick up from this point for faster service if you provide reference number: 170710-000661. We look forward to hearing from you!

Jun 15, 2019
Anonymous
1 out of 5 stars review

Terrible product!

Tried to light this for over 10 minutes!! Finally had to go buy lighter fluid to get it started!! It's the second time I've had this problem with the same product. Thought it was just a fluke the first time. Now, I know it's just a terrible product that I will NEVER waste my money on again. Kingsford can keep their junk!

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reply from The Kingsford Team

Hello there, Jennifer. We're very sorry to hear that our Kingsford Match Light Charcoal Briquettes didn't light as expected, and we want to help. Please give us a call at 800-232-4745, and be sure to provide the reference number: 190618-000291 for faster service. We hope to hear from you soon.

Aug 15, 2016
TM17
1 out of 5 stars review

WASTE OF MONEY: WON'T LIGHT

We used a small amount once for Smores and they worked fine. Then when I was having people over on a Sunday evening for steak, THEY WON'T LIGHT. HAVING TO START WITH NEWSPAPER. EPIC FAIL. VERY EXPENSIVE. If I knew I needed lighter fluid I would have gotten some, but it's Sunday night and I have people over so I can't!

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reply from Kingsford Consumer Services

Hi there, we're sorry to hear you had trouble getting the briquets going. We wouldn't expect that to happen with our product. So we can provide you with a better experience please call us at 1-800-232-4745 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM EST. We're always here to help!

May 31, 2018
blandis
1 out of 5 stars review

Sure Fire Frustration

I used to buy Match Light all the time. With my recent poor results of having an entire bag not wanting to light I switched to HEB brand. Now I have moved and there is no HEB I decided to try Match Light again. I bought a 11.6 lb bag to find out they were again just rocks. Now looking for another brand.

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reply from The Kingsford Team

Hi there. We’re sorry to hear that our Match Light Charcoal didn't light. 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: 180601-000664 for the best service. We look forward to speaking with you.

Jul 4, 2018
litno
1 out of 5 stars review

Match Light Very Difficult to Light!

Bought a bag of Match Light yesterday, and it was VERY difficult to light. We used many matches, and finally got out a gas lighter that could put a constant flame on the briquets. Still, they are not all lit up like they normally did in the past. So, we're patiently waiting to see if they will stay lit. Frustrating, since we've never had this problem before with Match Light. Wondering if we got an old bag.

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reply from The Kingsford team

Hi there. We're sorry to hear that our Match Light was difficult to light. 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: 180710-000569 for the best service. We look forward to speaking with you.

Oct 5, 2019
Lizzyanna86
2 out of 5 stars review

USED TO LOVE THIS CHARCOAL

I have been having issues with this charcoal all summer. I can only use half a bag then go to use the other half that is out of the weather and sealed...... and it does not want to light. It is like it has an expiration date.... I think I am going to go to another brand :(

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reply from The Kingsford Team

Hello there. This shouldn't have happened with our Kingsford Match Light Charcoal Briquets, and we're sorry to hear about this. 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: 191009-000301 for faster service. We hope to hear from you soon.

Jul 8, 2011
bigdog
1 out of 5 stars review

This product actually deserves no stars....very disappointed!!!!

I was so disappointed with this product that I felt compelled to write a review ( something I've never done before). After lighting the coals & waiting for 30 minutes before the flames finally died out, I put on a beer can chicken ( which usually takes an1 1/2 hours over med. heat ) , coals never really generated any heat, took over 3hrs cooking time, had to add more coals & use almost a full 12.5 lb bag of coals to cook 1 3-4 lb chicken...wish I would have kept the receipt because I would have bagged the ashes with the remaining coals & RETURNED THEM!!!!

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Apr 3, 2015
Randy43
5 out of 5 stars review

I will never buy any other brand again

This charcoal lights almost instantly. No need for lighter fluid, or balls of newspaper. Just hit a briquettes with a match and it takes right off. It doesn't take long for them to turn white and start cooking either. I am very impressed with this charcoal and love that smoky flavor propane can never match.

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Mar 5, 2015
MJRJR
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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Jun 10, 2013
Cleo
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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