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Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter — charcoal lit fast, no lighter fluid
Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter (7416)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Charcoal grills
- Backyard cookouts
- No lighter fluid
- Under $30
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Price: $19.99
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Why this gift works
The Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter (7416) is an aluminized steel chimney, 12.5 inches tall, with a cone-shaped bottom grate and a 1.6-gallon capacity that Weber says holds about 5.7 pounds of briquettes. Fire starter goes in the vented bottom and charcoal on top, and the airflow lights it evenly; a heat-shielded side handle and a flip-up helper handle let him pour the coals two-handed.
It is the tool that makes the uncle at the grill look like he knows exactly what he is doing: no lighter-fluid taste and no long wait for the coals to catch.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- The uncle who runs the charcoal grill
- Weekend cookouts
- Camping with a grill
Think twice if
- He grills on gas
- Storage space is tight
The catch
It is only for charcoal grills, fire starter cubes are sold separately, it gets very hot so Weber recommends gloves, and at 12.5 inches tall it is awkward to store.
Skip if he grills on gas.
Key specs
| Capacity | 1.6 gal; about 5.7 lb briquettes |
|---|---|
| Size | 12.5 x 8.1 x 12.7 in |
| Material | Aluminized steel |
| Grate | Cone-shaped |
| Handles | Heat-shielded side handle and flip-up helper |
| Part number | 7416 |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Weber sells a smaller Compact chimney separately.
- Use heat-resistant gloves.
Why we like it
- Lights coals evenly
- No lighter fluid
- Two handles for safe pouring
- Weber build quality
What to look for in a chimney starter
- Capacity. A full-size chimney lights enough for a big cook.
- Handles. A second handle makes pouring safer.
- Material. Aluminized steel resists heat and rust.
Questions people ask
No - fire starter or paper goes underneath and the chimney does the rest.
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