Target has recalled about 2.2 million scented candles sold exclusively at its stores because the candles' glass jars may suddenly shatter while the wick is burning.
The recall, issued Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affects Threshold Glass Jar 5.5 ounce 1-Wick and 20 ounce 3-Wick Candles sold in a variety of scents like Blue Agave & Cactus, Frosted Holly Berries and Pineapple Sage. Manufactured in Vietnam, the candles come in glass jars that can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn risks, a the recall notice on its website.
Target has so far received 19 reports of the jars breaking or cracking during use. One such incident caused a minor injury, the CPSC said. Target sold the candles nationwide for between $3 and $12 from February 2020 and July 2023.
Target has recalled millions of Threshold brand candles sold exclusively at its stores because of laceration and burn hazards posed by the products' glass jars which may shatter during use. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The recall affected Threshold scented candles with the following item numbers which can be found on the product stickers located on the bottom of the glass jars.
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pineapple Sage & Sugarcane -Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0056
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Berry Lemonade & Melon - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0200
20 oz 3-Wick Jar White Gardenia & Jasmine - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0266
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Charcoal & Black Teakwood - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0268
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Rose Petal & Lotus - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0271
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Peony & Cherry Blossom - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0275
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pineapple Sage & Sugarcane - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0276
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Woodland Cypress & Bergamot - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0294
20 oz 3-wick Jar Macintosh & Pumpkin - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0562
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Frosted Holly Berries - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0589
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Harvest Festival - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0679
20oz 3-Wick Jar Macintosh & Pumpkin - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0697
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Merry Berry - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0701
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Christmas Velvet - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0723
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Blue Agave & Cactus - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0743
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Wild Honeysuckle & Lilac - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0774
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Soft Cashmere & Lavender - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0816
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Candied Almond & Vanilla - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-1164
20 oz 3-Wick Jar White Gardenia & Jasmine - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-1222
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pumpkin Spice - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-6795
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Fresh Fraser - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-6993
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Spiced Gingerbread Cookie - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-7437
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Red Mandarin & Guava - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-7504
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Warm Cider & Cinnamon - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-7849
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Water Mint & Eucalyptus - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-7915
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Christmas Velvet - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8165
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Candle Coconut White Woods - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8380
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Caramel Latte - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8559
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Tonka & Vanilla Amber - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8670
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Berry Lemonade & Melon - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8758
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pumpkin Spice - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8768
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Green Mango & Pomelo - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8942
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Garden Herb & Cucumber - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8993
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pumpkin Woods - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9017
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Merry Berry - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9120
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Tangerine Ginger - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9293
20 oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick - Orange Blossom & Oak Candle - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9306
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Fresh Fraser - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9690
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Harvest Festival - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9801
5.5 oz Jar Blue Agave and Cactus Candle - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8268
The candles were manufactured in Vietnam and Target has so far received 19 reports of the jars breaking or cracking. One such incident caused a minor injury, the CPSC said. Target sold the candles nationwide for between $3 and $12 from February 2020 and July 2023.
Anyone with the candles should stop using it immediately and return it to Target for a full refund, the CPSC said. Customers can also contact Target directly to get a prepaid shipping label to return the product by mail.
The company announced a similar recall for the same brand of candle in May, which included the 14-ounce sizes. They too had problems with the jar's glass breaking.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Target at 1-800-440-0680 or visit help.target.com.
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Khristopher J. Brooks
Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering business, consumer and financial stories that range from economic inequality and housing issues to bankruptcies and the business of sports.
