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Grill safely and cleanly--without that lighter-fluid taste--using this charcoal starter wand from Char-Broil. Powered by a 120-volt, 500-watt electric heat element, the tool ignites charcoal without matches or lighter fluid. A sturdy plastic handle stays cool to the touch. Housed in a stainless-steel sheath, the tool has been safety-tested by Underwriters Laboratories.
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Grill safely and cleanly, without that lighter-fluid taste, using the Sure Fire Electric Charcoal Starter wand from Char-Broil. Powered by a 120-volt, 500-watt electric heat element, the tool ignites charcoal without matches or lighter fluid. A sturdy plastic handle stays cool to the touch. Housed in a stainless-steel sheath, the tool has been safety-tested by Underwriters Laboratories.
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Read all instructions and warnings before attempting to use this product. Do not use with self igniting charcoal. Do not remove grounding prong. Do not immerse in water, use to heat water, or clean with water. Do not leave in charcoal more than 8 minutes.
Read all instructions and warnings before attempting to use this product. Do not use with self igniting charcoal. Do not remove grounding prong. Do not immerse in water, use to heat water, or clean with water. Do not leave in charcoal more than 8 minutes.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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There is no easier, more hassle-free way to start a charcoal fire than by using one of these. As long as you have access to an electric outlet somewhere in the vicinity of your grill, you'd be foolish to use any other method.
You place the heating element on the grate, with the plastic handle resting on the barbecue's edge. Cover the element with your briquettes, plug it in, wait 12 minutes, and then remove it. By that time, any charcoals that were in contact with the red-hot element will have started. Mound up the coals, wait a few more minutes, and you're good to go. No smelly, dangerous lighter fluids, no chimneys, no newspapers. What could be more simple?
The electric cord is quite short, so if your outlet isn't close by you'll have to use an extension cord. Just make sure it is a heavy duty one - like the kind used for power tools.
It's quite durable if used correctly. I bought the one I have now 6 or 7 years ago and I use it at least 30 or so times a year. The heating element is beginning to crack now, so it will fail soon, but 200+ uses for this inexpensive item is pretty respectable, I think.
I can't understand why everyone doesn't use one of these. If you like to barbecue in your backyard or on your patio or deck, this is indispensable equipment.
You place the heating element on the grate, with the plastic handle resting on the barbecue's edge. Cover the element with your briquettes, plug it in, wait 12 minutes, and then remove it. By that time, any charcoals that were in contact with the red-hot element will have started. Mound up the coals, wait a few more minutes, and you're good to go. No smelly, dangerous lighter fluids, no chimneys, no newspapers. What could be more simple?
The electric cord is quite short, so if your outlet isn't close by you'll have to use an extension cord. Just make sure it is a heavy duty one - like the kind used for power tools.
It's quite durable if used correctly. I bought the one I have now 6 or 7 years ago and I use it at least 30 or so times a year. The heating element is beginning to crack now, so it will fail soon, but 200+ uses for this inexpensive item is pretty respectable, I think.
I can't understand why everyone doesn't use one of these. If you like to barbecue in your backyard or on your patio or deck, this is indispensable equipment.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
This starter is wonderful. But don't get lazy and leave it under the charcoal, like I did. You need to remove it after the fire starts. The plastic near the cord melts and the thing is ruined. I am ordering another one because I find I don't want to start charcoal without one.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
this is the best charcoal starter we have ever used. the last one purchased is still working but is over ten years old and is used regularly every summer. I just purchased a new one as a back-up, but may not need it for a long time. Very reliable and very easy and safe to use.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fire Starter
This thing works great. You just make a bed of coals, put this tool on top of them, and pile some more coals over the starter tool. Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. S. Pipkin
Indespensible
Why people use lighter fluid and charcoal chimneys is beyond me. This electric charcoal starter works great, two thumbs way up!!
Published 3 months ago by Adam
Char-Broil sure works well
Very happy. used it for the first time last night. In about 10 to 15 minuts the charcole was well on fire. Read more
Published 3 months ago by William K. Mccormick
CharcoalGrillers-Must have
This thing is awesome. Does what it says, no bells, whistles or switches. Just plug it in and within 5 minutes, your fire is ready! Read more
Published 3 months ago by lorri holloman
Bad... REALLY bad.
So I bought this starter in May and 8 months later, it broke right in the middle. It's defective and now it's out of warranty. I may be SOL but that doesn't mean you should be. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kimberly G. Armstrong
Got it, like it, but it makes me NERVOUS as hell
I have a Big Green Egg. And these are recommended to start the charcoal in them.
It does the job, flat out. Read more
It does the job, flat out. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Bad Wolf
Worked well up till last week
This replaced an older charcoal starter that had bit the dust after doing well for a number of years. Read more
Published 10 months ago by nightskywatcher
Best thing for your charcoal gril
I have used these for years and found them to be the only reliable way to start a charcoal fire. I have looked all over and could not find one. Leave it to Amazon. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Richman
SIR
EXCELLENT PRODUCT. HEATS QUICKLY AND PERFORMS WELL. IT'S MUCH BETTER THAN USING LIQUID LIGHTER FLUID AND DOESN'T HAVE THE HARMFUL SMELL.
Published 12 months ago by PRINCE
good
This is pretty cool. A friend has The Big Green Egg starter and I was going to buy one for my BGE. I think this one works better and faster.
Published 12 months ago by T. Ostrye
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