Topline
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that Target recalled almost five million of their Threshold candles for its danger of breaking and causing burn hazards to users—six of whom have already been injured.
Some Target shoppers who purchased the Threshold Glass Jar Candles are experiencing severe burns and … [+]
Key Facts
Target recalled 4.9 million units of the Threshold Glass Jar Candles and are offering refunds to those who purchased them.
The candle jars, which are manufactured in Vietnam, break while the candle is burning, potentially cutting and severely burning users.
Six consumers have reported burns and lacerations.
Nearly 40 different related products have been recalled.
The 5.5-ounce 1-Wick (5), 14-ounce (19) 3-Wick and 20-ounce 3-Wick (13) are the glass candle jar sizes, the CPSC said.
Big Number
137. That’s how many known reports Target received of the candles breaking.
Key Background
The Threshold Glass Candle Jars began selling exclusively at Target in August 2019. The candles range from $3 to $20 and come in a variety of scents. The cause of the cracking or breaking has not been reported.
Recalled Items
- 5.5-ounce Glass Jar Apple Blossom and Breeze Candle
- 5.5-ounce Glass Jar Coconut Sorbet Candle
- 5.5-ounce Glass Jar Berry Lemonade and Melon Candle
- 5.5-ounce Glass Jar Red Mandarin and Guava Candle
- 5.5-ounce Glass Jar Charcoal and Black Teak Candle
- 14-ounce 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Vetiver and Moss
- 14-ounce Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Coconut and Honey Candle
- 14-ounce 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Coconut and Honey
- 14-ounce 3-Wicks Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Black Cedar
- 14-ounce 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Red Mango and Amber
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/darreonnadavis/2023/05/19/5-million-target-candles-recalled-after-six-people-injured/