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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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Jul 11, 2022
EMC59
1 out of 5 stars review

Match Light is horrible charcoal

Oh sure it lights without lighter fluid however they go out as soon as the lighter fluid is gone. They do not even burn all the way through. Very disappointing as this use to be a good product. I will never ever buy again.

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reply from The Kingsford Team

You were right to let us know, and we really wish things had gone better while using our Match Light Charcoal. We're sorry it failed to stay lit, and we'd like to make this up to you. Give our team a call at 800-232-4745, mentioning the reference number 220712-000922 so we can. We hope you'll give us a call soon.

Jun 4, 2015
EMNEM8818
5 out of 5 stars review

My favorite!

This is my go-to charcoal - even though I still need to use lighter fluid (haven't mastered the grill yet), I can use way less fluid than with other charcoal.

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Jul 15, 2017
Momma bear
5 out of 5 stars review

Lit immediately and cooked hamburgers great

Had a mother daughters weekend at a cabin this weekend and didn't want to deal with lighter fluid. The match light charcoal worked just great. Cooked hot dogs one night, hamburgers the next 2 nights. All good!

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May 26, 2023
Bigchuck54
5 out of 5 stars review

Lights every time. Lasts long. I’ve been using it

As long as you KEEP THE BAG CLOSED. It lights every time we only come over had a problem is when I forgot to close the bag. It is a good flavor and long lasting.

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Dec 25, 2016
Poez1
1 out of 5 stars review

Poor

I'm not impressed with your match light brand. Tried to start charcoal out of a fresh bag and it wouldn't light.ended up having to use my chimney with paper to start coals.won't buy this brand again.

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reply from Kingsford Consumer Services

Hello there! Sorry to hear that your charcoal would not light. We wouldn't expect that to happen and we'd love to provide you with a better experience. Please call us at 1-800-232-4745 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM EST. For fast service, please provide the representative with reference number 161228-000106. Hope to hear from you soon!

Sep 6, 2021
Wittengirl82
1 out of 5 stars review

Did not light

I bought this a few weeks ago and it did not light like it says on the bag. I went through almost a box of matches. Had to go to store to get different charcoal and lighter fluid.

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reply from The Kingsford Team

Thanks for letting us know this happened, and we’re sorry to hear that your Match Light didn’t ignite properly. Our team takes lighting seriously, and we’re glad you let us know. Several factors could lead to your charcoal not igniting as expected, including a tear or small opening in the bag or exposure to moisture or heat. Please be sure you re-close the bag after each use and keep it somewhere cool and dry. Also, check to see if you’re using an older bag (Match Light’s shelf life is 1-2 years when stored properly). We want our grillers to have an excellent experience every time, and we expect the next bag you use will work great. So we can make this up to you, please give us a call at 800-232-4745 and provide reference number 210907-000829. Hope to hear from you soon.

Jun 20, 2021
Chuck Minor
5 out of 5 stars review

The Best

I have been using this product for years and never had any issues with it. It lights up easily and stay lit for long cooking times. Don't waste your money on anything else.

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Jun 22, 2023
Jfdnp
5 out of 5 stars review

Consistently good

Have used this product for a number of years..always deivers. The rare occasion where there was an issue lighting was in a bag that sat partially open for over a month…. Little harder to might but never needed fluid

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Jun 11, 2012
armymumz
5 out of 5 stars review

time saver with taste!

After buying and trying for the first time last year...we are hooked. Our family always cook out on the CHARCOAL grill year round. The convienence is exceptional in time, cost and flavor! Thanks, the ARDEN FAMILY.

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Mar 6, 2015
sedmaiden
5 out of 5 stars review

match light

honestly i have been a fan of kingsford for a while, but the matchlight makes it that much better. you never have to worry about not having lighter fluid or using too much or too little lighter fluid.

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