CPSC2023-05-18
Target Recalls Nearly Five Million Threshold Candles Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hazard
The candle's jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the candles by mail.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2019 through March 2023 for between $3 and $20.
Affected count
About 4.9 million
Injuries reported
Target received 137 reports of the candle jar breaking or cracking during use. Six injuries were reported, including lacerations and severe burns.
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Threshold Glass Jar Candles
Consumer contact
Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily, online or at https://help.target.com/help/ or www.target.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page, then on "Home Goods" for more information. Consumers can also click the "Product Recalls" tab on Target's Facebook page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Target-Recalls-Nearly-Five-Million-Threshold-Candles-Due-to-Laceration-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-TargetDon't want to check this manually?
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