An American Story

The history of grilling at Kingsford is a classic American story. It all started in 1919 when Edward G. Kingsford helped Henry Ford procure a stretch of timberland to supply wood for his auto plants.

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Kingsford® Preserve the Pit

Kingsford remains committed to celebrating Black barbecue culture by launching the second year of Preserve the Pit and doubling the investment in aspiring barbecue professionals.

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American Pride

An American-made company founded over 100 years ago, Kingsford has a lot to be proud of. Our employees have been continuing the family tradition in backyards across the nation.

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The Kingsford Difference

Kingsford has been fueling legendary grills since 1920, and we’re still America’s #1 charcoal for good reason. Our briquets light faster, burn longer, and deliver the high heat you need for exceptional results. Whether you’re searing steaks or savoring smoky flavors, one thing’s for certain — nothing beats the original.

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Kingsford®

BBQ Lighters

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These specially-designed Kingsford® lighters feature a long reach nozzle and adjustable flame to safely ignite hard-to-reach places on the grill. They’re great for firing up briquets, and the wind resistant flame and jumbo fuel cell can keep you grilling all year round. These lighters meet all of the stringent safety, child resistant and performance requirements set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the International Standards Organization (ISO).

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Rated 1 out of 5 by from No Flame, full fluid, and yes, there is spark I buy Costco 5 packs. Almost 1/2 of each pack fails. We are talking new lghters. Most I have thrown away, but it happens so much that I decided to vent.
Date published: 2024-12-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for candle lighting Bought 2 pack of mini lighters. Perfect for lighting candles. Great for camping as smaller size fits into my camping supply box. Very easy to ignite
Date published: 2024-12-03
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Not ADA friendly at all! I am disabled and buy items to help me be independent as possible. I bought a pack at Costco and no matter how hard I try I cant get them lit due to my disability which has never been a problem before, so hard to use not worth a cent. I am all for child proof but when someone with a even a mild case of arthritis cant use them its an issue whom I gave them to. Cant move the slide lock without tearing the skin on my fingers, the trigger forget it, Hope the ADA informs others
Date published: 2024-10-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Hurricane Hero! I purchased several Kingsford lighters from Winn Dixie just before Hurricane Milton. I just wanted to share how well the lighters worked for us after we lost our power. We lit candles and the grill numerous times. It was delightful to have something we could rely on during the storm!
Date published: 2024-10-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lighter I recently purchased a Kingsford from CVS. Love how easy it was to light. Really liked the adjustable flame. Great Lighter. thanks
Date published: 2024-10-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Solid Product Dependable lighter that is easy to use and feels safe!
Date published: 2024-09-21
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Absolute crap Terrible product. Half of them didn’t work. Don’t waste your money.
Date published: 2024-08-07
Rated 1 out of 5 by from their crap If I could. I'd give this a zero. The lighter does not work. even my hubby couldnt get it going. I wanted to just light some candles and I am so frustrated I actually threw it across the room, i never do that. I called and they told me to take back to store, they dont even stand by their product. with all the bad reviews you'd think they would have redesigned them by now. Send me another set that is easier to use and packaging to return these at least. these are crap,,,DO NOT BUY THEM
Date published: 2024-07-09
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Do not waste your money Bought 4 of the 2 packs and of the 8 lighters only 1 worked! DO NOT BUY! If I could rate lower sure would. Thought if it’s Kingdford would be good….nope
Date published: 2024-07-06
Rated 1 out of 5 by from 5 pack last 3 do not work Bought a 5 pack. The first 2 worked great. The 3rd was working and now stopped. The last two have adjustable ends. The last 3 have fluid you can see in the window. They will work if I put a flame in front of the. But you push the two buttons in order, have it set it from low to high. The spark happens but no flame. When we put in front of an open flame. It will light but barely. Very disappointed in the product. Not to your usual standards.
Date published: 2024-05-17
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Lighter Failure This lighter is poorly designed. It’s safe because it doesn’t work. I’ve used your briquettes for years and consider them the gold standard, but the lighter needs a redesign.
Date published: 2023-08-02
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Thought it was a good design Purchased yesterday. Absolutely did not work. I tried to email this but every time I completed the info it disappeared! Apparently my experience is not wanted
Date published: 2023-07-19
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Garbage I have the Costco value 5 pack and only 1/5 works. The other 4 won’t even spark
Date published: 2023-05-19
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Don't Buy We have four of the Wind resistant lighters and they are full of fluid but don't light. Kingsford replaced these for us a year ago but now we have cold weather and need to use our wood burning stove and they don't work. I don't know how to get a hold of customer service again.
Date published: 2022-11-08
Rated 1 out of 5 by from IT DON'T WORK I BOUGHT A KINGSFORD LIGHTER. IT'S FULL OF FUEL AND WILL NOT LIGHT. JUNK
Date published: 2022-08-29
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