Trader Joe's Company Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-08-15). Hazards: fire. About 653,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24342 |
| Published | 2024-08-15 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-15 |
| Products | Mango Tangerine Scented Candles |
| Firm named in the title | Trader Joe's Company |
| Firms | Trader Joe's Company, of Monrovia, California (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 653,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Trader Joe's stores nationwide in June 2024 for about $4. |
Description
This recall involves Trader Joe's Mango Tangerine Scented Candles with SKU 56879. The candles are white colored wax with a cotton wick in a tin container. The candles weigh about 5.7 ounces, and SKU number 56879 is located on the bottom of the tin container.
Hazard
The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Mango Tangerine Scented Candles sold in June 2024 and return the candle to any Trader Joe's store for a full cash refund of $4, or complete the Product Feedback Form online at https://www.traderjoes.com/home/contact-us/product-feedback to receive a $4 Trader Joe's gift card by mail. Consumers will receive a response from Customer Relations requesting a receipt or a photo of the candle.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 14 reports of incidents involving high flames with the recalled candles, including three reports of minor property damage and two reports of minor burns.
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