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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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 :(

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!!!!

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.

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.

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.