Product Recall Number: 20-118
Why was Poppin’ Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn recalled?
The popcorn’s paper bag can catch fire in the microwave, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Recall Number: 20-118
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2020-05-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Poppin’ Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn
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 Description: The popcorn’s paper bag can catch fire in the microwave, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 4,900
Incidents: 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.
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 .
Sold At: Uncommon Goods stores in Brooklyn, N.Y. from September 2019 through January 2020 for about $18
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC, of Camden, Arizona
Distributors: Fully Popped, of Indianapolis, Ind.
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed