Poppin' Cobs Microwave Popcorn recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 7, 2020

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

20118

Brand / firm

Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC, of Camden, Arizona

Sold / distributed

Uncommon Goods stores in Brooklyn, N.Y. from September 2019 through January 2020 for about $18

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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 to do

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. Follow the official notice for full instructions.