Fully Popped Recalls Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Uncommon Good Stores
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-05-07). Hazards: fire, burn. About 4,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20118 |
| Published | 2020-05-07 |
| Last updated | 2020-05-07 |
| Products | Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn |
| Firm named in the title | Fully Popped |
| Firms | Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC, of Camden, Arizona (manufacturer); Fully Popped, of Indianapolis, Ind. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 4,900 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Uncommon Goods stores in Brooklyn, N.Y. from September 2019 through January 2020 for about $18 |
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.
Hazard
The popcorn's paper bag can catch fire in the microwave, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
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
Incidents and injuries
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.
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