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13 reports to CPSC, the latest made Apr 24, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 13reports to CPSC
  • Apr 24, 2026the latest report was made
  • Feb 9, 2012the earliest
  • 3with the company’s comments
Brand
Diamond
Makers
Royal Oak Enterprises LLC and Hearthmark, LLC d/b/a Jarden Home BrandsMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Wooden matchesCPSC’s product type: Wooden Matches (code 1730), in Fuel, Lighters and Fireworks: Lighters & Matches
Other ways the reports write the brand (5)

“Diamond Greenlight Strike Anywhere Matches”, “Diamond Matches”, “Diamond greenlight”, “Diamond strike anywhere matches green light.” and “Diamond, Greenlight, Strike Anywhere Matches”

By month

2 reports from May 2025 to April 2026; the most in April 2026, 1. 11 earlier reports, since February 2012, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
April 20261
January 20261
January 20251
August 20231
April 20231
March 20221
February 20211
December 20201
October 20201
February 20191
February 20151
March 20131
February 20121

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Hurt, no treatment 2 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 10 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Apr 24, 2026, sent to the company Apr 29, 2026, published by CPSC May 13, 2026

    The product, in the report: Diamond Matches/300 count/large kitchen matches

    I purchased a box of Diamond Large Kitchen Matches. When I struck a match it flared, the best way I can describe it was like a back fire. The box was closed and I stuck the match away from me but a particle flared back in my direction and caused the front of my sweater to catch fire. I immediately beat the flames with my hands (no harm was done to my hands). I have used Diamond kitchen matches for years, specifically to light my wood stove and for candles. I was really surprised and thought I should report it. These matches are in a box of 300 count and on the box it says they are made in Chile. To dispose of these matches I soaked them in water before putting them in the trash. I hope you are able to look into this problem. Thank you.

    Model
    Diamond Large Kichen Matches
    Bought from
    Payless Grocery in Muncie, Indiana
    Bought
    Mar 23, 2026
    Where
    Muncie, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 79, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Diamond Matches, made or sold by Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Jan 7, 2026, sent to the company Jan 12, 2026, published by CPSC Feb 9, 2026

    The product, in the report: Strike Anywhere Matches, Large Kitchen Matches

    On the morning of Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, I brought down the box of diamond Strike Anywhere Matches, 300, Large Kitchen Matches, from above our stove. I was going to light the burner. (Sometimes, the burner does not light when I turn the knob . . .) I opened the box of matches. I found every match in the box was already burned- at least all the matches that were facing in the same direction!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think, since all the matches were at the tippity top of the box, the friction when I last used a match and shut up the box, a match was lit, UNBEKNOWNST to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (That happened sometime within this past month.) Luckily, the fire went out, since there was not enough oxygen to keep the fire going. The fire was contained within the single box. The next layer was black with soot, at the top inner edge. I will be calling “diamond” on Monday. The matches are made in Chile. The matches are distributed by Royal Oak Enterprises in Georgia. I think the box needs to hold less matches, to avoid future mishaps. (Our house could have burned down.)

    Bought from
    Martin’s Hardware, Bristol, Vermont
    Bought
    Nov 15, 2025, about then
    Where
    Bristol, Vermont: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand diamond, made or sold by Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Jan 16, 2025, sent to the company Jan 22, 2025, published by CPSC Feb 5, 2025

    The product, in the report: strike anywhere matches.

    The tips of Diamond Strike Anywhere Matches, with the ‘Greenlight’ marketing OFTEN break up when striking on the box strike pad, and send the flaming tip several feet. This happens probably to over half the matches I strike. I believe it is because Diamond is using an inferior and weaker wood. The ‘greenlight’ marketing says “wood for this product comes from responsibly managed FSC-certified forests”. But as a forester myself, I know that fast grown wood often is weaker. I bought a 3-pack of these matches, which I have been using for the past two years, and they ALL have this problem. This problem doesn’t exist with their regular large kitchen matches. I cited today’s date as the most recent bad experience with these matches, but its happened hundreds of times before. Knowing of the problem, I always am vigilent when using these, but my concern is with others who may not be so careful.

    Model
    Greenlight
    Serial number
    none
    Bought from
    Ace Hardware, Montesano, WA
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2023, about then
    Where
    Montesano, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Diamond, Greenlight, Strike Anywhere Matches, made or sold by Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Aug 4, 2023, sent to the company Aug 21, 2023, published by CPSC Sep 5, 2023

    The product, in the report: Large Kitchen Matches

    Using poorly made and unsafe kitchen matches. They are constantly breaking while I’m striking them on the box. Frequently, large broken and burning splinters and fragments are flying in my face and?or across the room. Last night a burning fragment flew across the room and landed on top of a power fixture and cord. They have several times flown back at my face and eyes.

    Model
    Strike on Box Matches 250 Count Large Kitchen Matc
    Serial number
    J22130429
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2023, about then
    Where
    Alliance, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Diamond, made or sold by Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Apr 22, 2023, sent to the company Apr 26, 2023, published by CPSC May 10, 2023

    The product, in the report: Diamond strike anywhere matches. Box size 300. Distributed by royal oak enterprises, Roswell, GA

    We had a box of wooden diamond batches. My wife accidentally dropped a closed box on the floor and before she could pick it up the box ignited from within. She poured water on it to stop the fire.

    Model
    Not available
    UPC
    None
    Serial number
    None
    Bought from
    Unknown
    Bought
    Apr 19, 2023, about then
    Where
    Vancouver, Washington: Unspecified
    Who was involved
    Age 74, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Diamond strike anywhere matches green light., made or sold by Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Mar 19, 2022, sent to the company Mar 22, 2022, published by CPSC Apr 5, 2022

    The product, in the report: Diamond Greenlight Strike on Box 300 Large Kitchen Matches

    Matchstick broke when striking; flame end landed on table. I also bought a box for a friend and the same thing happened to her.

    Model
    F21240926
    Bought from
    Safeway or Fred Meyer
    Bought
    Jan 27, 2022, about then
    Where
    Lacey, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Diamond, made or sold by Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. No one hurt

    Made Feb 14, 2021, sent to the company Mar 4, 2021, published by CPSC Mar 18, 2021

    The product, in the report: Diamond greenlight large kitchen wooden matches. 300 count. FSC C001561 (the most recent incident)

    On several occasions over the course of the past two years, when striking Diamond brand wooden matches (from several different boxes purchased at various stores), the lighted match head has flown across the room because the match snaps in two during the lighting process. This morning it caught the plastic liner of my drawer on fire. These matches should be regulated. The wood in them is not strong enough to withstand the normal force of striking them. On several other occasions the lighted match heads have shot across my kitchen when I tried to light my gas range or to light candles during power outages.

    Model
    Made in Chile. 300 Large kitchen matches
    Serial number
    FSC C001561
    Where
    Coupeville, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 75, Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Diamond greenlight, made or sold by Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Dec 30, 2020, sent to the company Jan 14, 2021, published by CPSC Feb 1, 2021

    The product, in the report: Diamond Strike Anywhere Greenlight Large Kitchen Matches

    Diamond Strike Anywhere Greenlight Large Kitchen Matches. The burning head frequently breaks off after striking because they have started making the wood part thinner. One time a fire started but was able to put it out quickly. This is a disaster waiting to happen.

    Bought from
    Safeway
    Bought
    Dec 1, 2020, about then
    Where
    San Mateo, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Diamond, made or sold by Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No one hurt

    Made Oct 20, 2020, sent to the company Jan 14, 2021, published by CPSC Dec 9, 2020

    The product, in the report: Diamond Strike Anywhere greenlight large kitchen matches, 300 count box

    I was lighting a Diamond strike anywhere greenlight match and a lot of sparks flew from the end of the match onto the floor. This happens nearly every time we use these matches, so we stopped using them. I contacted Diamond to report this but never heard back.

    Model
    greenlight strike anywhere matches
    UPC
    none
    Serial number
    020061321
    Bought from
    Runnings
    Bought
    Sep 12, 2020, about then
    Where
    New Ulm, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Diamond, made or sold by Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Feb 12, 2019, sent to the company Mar 27, 2019, published by CPSC Mar 11, 2019

    The product, in the report: Product name: Diamond Greenlight matches, both the strike-on-box and strike-anywhere variety.

    The new so-called “Greenlight” Diamond brand strike-on-box and strike-anywhere matches are an extremely unsafe product. I don’t know if they are using less wood or if the wood is a poor quality, but the matches are extremely breakable. We have often found matches in the box that are barely in one piece. Some of them were far too thin to strike without snapping; fortunately we examined them and threw them away, but someone could easily have been injured if they weren’t paying attention. Many times, upon striking a match, the flaming heads have snapped off and flown across the room. One started to burn the wood of my dresser until I threw water on it. Another landed in a pile of clothes and could easily have started a fire. Another actually landed on my head, singed my scalp, and started to burn my hair. These incidents happened with multiple different boxes.

    Serial number
    All the Greenlight matches we’ve bought have been this way.
    Bought from
    We have bought all the matches from local stores.
    Where
    Potomac, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 25, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Diamond, made or sold by Royal Oak Enterprises LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  11. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Feb 26, 2015, sent to the company Mar 10, 2015, published by CPSC Mar 31, 2015

    The product, in the report: Diamond strike anywhere matchs. Box of 32 , 1 5/8 incehes long, box dimensions 2” X 1 3/8”, tips of matches are green and white

    Diamond Matches, strikes anywhere, 32 count wood stick matches per box. When striking on the box the match throws lots of sparks. I didn’t realize immediatey but some landed in my hair and quite a bit of my hair turned to ash. Luckily it wasn’t in my eyes.

    Model
    N/A
    UPC
    N/A
    Serial number
    N/A
    Bought from
    Ralph’s grocery
    Bought
    Feb 17, 2015
    Where
    La Jolla, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 65, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Diamond, made or sold by Hearthmark, LLC d/b/a Jarden Home Brands
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  12. No one hurt

    Made Mar 4, 2013, sent to the company Mar 14, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 4, 2013

    The product, in the report: Wooden strike anywhere matches

    I have used Diamond Brand “Strike Anywhere) matches for decades to light fires in the woodstove that heats my home. Matches in the last few boxes I’ve purchased (now known as Diamond “Greenlight” matches) have frequently broken and/or failed to ignite when struck. This has been a major annoyance (to have to use three or four matches to start a fire, when one used to do it), and now I’ve discovered it is a life-threatening problem.

    On January 17, 2013, as I struck a match, it broke, the tip flipped up and over my head, ignited in the air, and landed on the floor about six feet behind me. Fortunately, the house did not burn down and I did not die, although either or both could easily have happened. Unfortunately, in the few seconds it took me to realize what had happened, the match burned a hole in, and ruined, my previously unblemished Berber carpet.

    Clearly, Diamond Greenlight Strike Anywhere matches are unsafe and will kill people. I contacted the distributor, Jarden Home Brands, of Daleville, Indiana to make them aware of the situation - they predictably ignored my letter.

    Please BUST this company and get this lethal junk off the market before somebody dies.

    Model
    NA
    Serial number
    NA
    Bought from
    City Market
    Bought
    Dec 15, 2012, about then
    Where
    Durango, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 64, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Diamond Greenlight Strike Anywhere Matches, made or sold by Hearthmark, LLC d/b/a Jarden Home Brands
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  13. No one hurt

    Made Feb 9, 2012, sent to the company Feb 17, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 5, 2012

    The product, in the report: Diamond Strike on Box Matches. Greenlight. 300 large Kitchen Matches

    Diamond Greenlight Wooden Matches. Box of 300. Twice now I’ve had the match break in half when I strike it. The lit end goes flying! Once it missed my roll of paper towels by an inch. The second time I could not readily find it but I continued to smell that the match had indeed lit. I panicked until I found it on the carpet, but luckily the flame was out. I’ve used wooden matches for years, these do not perform like all the others.

    Model
    Greenlight
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Dec 1, 2011, about then
    Where
    Aurora, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 46, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Diamond, made or sold by Hearthmark, LLC d/b/a Jarden Home Brands
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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