The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·23204·Announced 2023-05-18

Target Recalls 4.9 Million Threshold Glass Jar Candles for Laceration and Burn Risk

Target is recalling approximately 4.9 million Threshold Glass Jar Candles because the glass jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards. Six injuries, including lacerations and severe burns, have been reported.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall meets the Severe criteria because multiple injuries have been reported, including lacerations and severe burns. Although no agency class is specified, the combination of significant injury reports and large unit recall volume justifies a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Target Corporation is recalling about 4.9 million Threshold Glass Jar Candles in 5.5 ounce 1-Wick and 14 and 20 ounce 3-Wick sizes. The candles were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from August 2019 through March 2023 for between $3 and $20.

The candle's glass jar can crack or break during use, creating a laceration and burn hazard. Target has received 137 reports of the candle jar breaking or cracking during use. Six injuries were reported, including lacerations and severe burns.

The recalled item numbers are printed on the bottom of the glass jars. 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.

Consumers can contact Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily, online at https://help.target.com/help/, or visit Target stores nationwide for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
Threshold Glass Jar Candles
Manufacturer
Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Category
Consumer Product — Household / Candles
Hazard
  • jar-breakage
  • laceration
  • burn-injury

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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