Reported May 18, 2023
Target Recalls Nearly Five Million Threshold Candles Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
Target Corporation of Minneapolis, Minnesota
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Threshold Glass Jar Candles
- Amount recalled
- About 4.9 million
Where it was sold
Sold at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2019 through March 2023 for between $3 and $20..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The candle's jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Target received 137 reports of the candle jar breaking or cracking during use. Six injuries were reported, including lacerations and severe burns.
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