CPSCGeneral Alert
Fully Popped Recalls Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn Due to Fire and Burn...
Published: May 7, 2020Recall ID: 20118Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The popcorn's paper bag can catch fire in the microwave, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Poppin' Cobs 10 pack of microwave popcorn on the cob. The popcorn is packaged in a brown box with a black top with 10 Poppin' Cobs individually wrapped and 10 brown bags for popping. "Poppin' Cobs" is printed on the front of the box. Only boxes with date codes 042121 on the back of the box are included in the recall.
Affected Products
Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Fully-Popped-Recalls-Poppin-Cobs-10-Pack-Microwave-Popcorn-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Uncommon-Good-Stores |
| Title | Fully Popped Recalls Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Uncommon Good Stores |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-05-07 at 8.04.22 AM.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Poppin’ Cobs Microwave Popcorn front of box |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-05-07 at 8.04.32 AM.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Poppin’ Cobs back of box and bags |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-05-07 at 8.04.43 AM.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Poppin’ Cobs back of box date code in bottom right corner |
| Hazards › Name | The popcorn's paper bag can catch fire in the microwave, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | Poppin' Cobs has received five reports of the popcorn brown paper bags catching on fire in the microwave. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,900 |
| Recall I D | 8811 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn and contact the firm to receive free replacement bags. Consumers can order the replacement bags online at https://www.poppincobs.com/products/replacement-bags |
| Retailers › Name | Uncommon Goods stores in Brooklyn, N.Y. from September 2019 through January 2020 for about $18 |
| Recall Date | 2020-05-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Poppin' Cobs 10 pack of microwave popcorn on the cob. The popcorn is packaged in a brown box with a black top with 10 Poppin' Cobs individually wrapped and 10 brown bags for popping. "Poppin' Cobs" is printed on the front of the box. Only boxes with date codes 042121 on the back of the box are included in the recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Fully Popped, of Indianapolis, Ind. |
| Recall Number | 20118 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC, of Camden, Arizona |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Fully Popped toll-free at 866-767-2627 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email orders@poppincobs.com or online at www.poppincobs.com and click on “Recall” at the bottom of the page or at https://www.poppincobs.com/products/replacement-bags for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-05-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |