Recalls / 2020-05-07

Fully Popped Recalls Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Uncommon Good Stores

20118 · Recalled 2020-05-07 · CPSC page

Recalled Poppin’ Cobs Microwave Popcorn front of box

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.

Hazards

The popcorn's paper bag can catch fire in the microwave, posing fire and burn hazards.

Reported 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.

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn		About 4,900

Parties

Manufacturer: Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC
Distributor: Fully Popped, of Indianapolis, Ind.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Uncommon Goods stores in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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.

More images

Recalled Poppin’ Cobs back of box and bags

Recalled Poppin’ Cobs back of box date code in bottom right corner

Source: CPSC recall 20118. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.