I think I've seen those. Do you still use lighter fluid and all, or does it eliminate the need for that?
The electric thingie OT posted is intriguing...but I've never seen one and I don't think I have any outlets back there. The chimney starter could be pretty simple...
And the bit of my Mom in me is saying "Charcoal doesn't explode - propane does!" It probably doesn't, but she was terrified of fire for some reason. We didn't really even have a regular grill for the most part, and when I got a portable one I could bring out there, she had us use it about thirty feet from the house.
I've never used one of those chimney starters.
I don't think we've ever used charcoal starting fluid with it. If you get the good briquettes that are supposed to start without the stuff, it should work fine.