Fully Popped Recalls Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Uncommon Good Stores
Recall 20118 · May 7, 2020 · Fully Popped
4,900
units affected
4,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20118
- Date
- May 7, 2020
- Company
- Fully Popped
- Units affected
- 4,900
- Product
- Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The popcorn's paper bag can catch fire in the microwave, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- 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.
- Sold at
- Uncommon Goods stores in Brooklyn, N.Y. from September 2019 through January 2020 for about $18
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled poppin' cobs 10 pack microwave popcorn?
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
What is the hazard?
The popcorn's paper bag can catch fire in the microwave, posing fire and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.