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

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

Recall #: 20118
Affected scope: About 4,900

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC, of Camden, Arizona recalled This recall involves Poppin' Cobs 10 pack of microwave popcorn on the cob. The popcorn is….

Fully Popped Recalls Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn Due to Fire and Burn Hazards;… was recalled by Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC, of Camden, Arizona in May 7, 2020. Reason: The popcorn's paper bag can catch fire in the microwave, posing fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popco…. Verify recall #20118 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC, of Camden, Arizona issued this CPSC recall-The popcorn's paper bag can catch fire in the microwave, posing fire and burn hazards..

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agency class: May 7, 2020
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20118 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	20118
Date reported	May 7, 2020
Date initiated	May 7, 2020
Recalling firm	Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing LLC, of Camden, Arizona
Affected scope	About 4,900
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Poppin' Cobs 10 Pack Microwave Popcorn and contact the firm to receive free …

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 7, 2020. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 20118.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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