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Fire / OverheatingMay 7, 2020CPSC #20118

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

Product
Microwaves
Units affected
4,900
Remedy
replacement

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.

Hazard

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

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.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled Poppin’ Cobs Microwave Popcorn front of boxRecalled Poppin’ Cobs back of box and bagsRecalled Poppin’ Cobs back of box date code in bottom right corner
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