PETKAO Grill Igniter for Weber, Charbroil, Blackstone, Nexgr

The Verdict

You’re about to light your gas grill for the first cookout of the season, you press the igniter, and… nothing. No click, no spark, just the hiss of propane. Before you call a repair tech or drop $200 on a new grill, the PETKAO Grill Igniter is the $15-ish fix that 225 Amazon buyers have already used to resurrect their Weber, Charbroil, Blackstone, or Nexgr.

I’ve tested this against a Weber Spirit II and a Charbroil gas grill. Here’s the real story on whether this universal replacement actually works.

What’s in the box: You get the push-button spark generator, the ceramic electrode wire (about 24 inches), and the electrode tip with the spark gap bracket. That’s the entire ignition circuit—from the button you press to the spark that jumps to the burner. No screws, no instructions beyond a basic diagram, but the install is straightforward enough for anyone who’s changed a car battery.

Performance and build: The spark generator produces a strong, consistent click—not the weak, fading spark you get from a cheap knockoff. On my Weber, it lit on the first press after installation. The ceramic electrode is the standout upgrade: it’s fully sealed against moisture, which is the #1 killer of OEM igniters. The stainless steel tip resists the corrosion that eventually eats through the cheaper plated versions.

The mounting bracket has three different hole patterns, which is how it fits across brands. On the Weber, the holes lined up perfectly. On the Charbroil, I had to rotate the bracket 90 degrees—still worked, but the fix wasn’t as tool-free as the listing implies. The wire is long enough for most side-mounted igniters, but if your grill routes the wire under the firebox to reach front burners, you’ll be stretching it.

What buyers consistently praise: The “it just works” factor dominates the reviews. One verified buyer wrote, “Replaced the factory igniter on my 10-year-old Charbroil in 20 minutes. First click lit the grill. Wish I’d bought this a year ago.” Another notes the build quality: “The ceramic tip is way more solid than the plastic one that came with my Nexgr. Feels like it’ll last.” Multiple reviews mention using it to revive grills that were “ready for the dumpster.”

Where it falls short: The lack of included hardware is genuinely annoying. You’ll need to salvage the screws from your old igniter or make a hardware store run—a small thing, but it turns a “no tools” job into a “find a screwdriver and hope the threads match” job. The fixed wire length is the bigger limitation. If your grill has an unusual routing path, you may need to get creative with zip ties. And while it fits the four listed brands, don’t assume it works on every model from those brands—check your igniter’s mounting pattern before ordering.

Who should buy this:

• The DIYer with a dead igniter who wants a $15 fix instead of a $150 service call.
• The Blackstone griddle owner whose push-button starter died after a season of grease buildup.
• The grill hoarder with a spare Weber or Charbroil that “just needs a spark” to become usable again.

Skip it if: your igniter failure is actually a wiring short, not the spark generator itself (the wire is included, but if the short is inside the grill’s internal harness, this won’t help). Or if you have a grill brand not listed—the mounting patterns are specific, and “universal” here means four brands, not every grill ever made.

FAQ:

Q: Will this fit my Weber Spirit E-310?
A: Yes, the mounting holes match the standard Weber side-mounted igniter pattern. The 24-inch wire reaches the burner on most Spirit and Genesis models. If your wire needs to go under the firebox, measure your routing first.

Q: Does it work with the Blackstone griddle’s low-profile igniter?
A: The bracket orientation may need a 90-degree rotation, but it will fit. Just be careful not to overtighten the screws on the thin griddle body.

Q: Is this a direct replacement for the factory part?
A: Functionally, yes. It replaces the entire ignition path. But it’s not a cosmetic match—the button shape and wire routing differ slightly from OEM parts. If you care about factory appearance, this isn’t for you.

The Verdict:
Buy it if you have a dead igniter on a Weber, Charbroil, Blackstone, or Nexgr and want a durable, working fix for under $20. Skip it if you need a perfect cosmetic match, can’t reuse your old screws, or your grill has a non-standard mounting pattern.

Rating: 4.6/5 — It does exactly what it promises, at a price that makes replacing the whole grill feel like a waste of money. The missing screws and fixed wire length cost it the perfect score, but for 95% of grill owners, this is the last igniter you’ll buy.

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Last updated: 2026-08-06. Ratings and prices current as of review date. Verify on Amazon before purchasing.