The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24342·Announced 2024-08-15

Trader Joe's Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Recalled for Fire Hazard

Trader Joe's recalls 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles due to fire hazard—flame can spread from wick to wax. Fourteen incidents reported, including minor burns and property damage.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves 14 reported incidents with actual injuries—two minor burns and three property damage reports—demonstrating a fire hazard that has occurred in the field. Although injuries are minor rather than significant, the confirmed reports elevate this above precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Trader Joe's Company, of Monrovia, California, is recalling approximately 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles (SKU 56879). The candles are white wax with a cotton wick in a tin container, weighing about 5.7 ounces. They were sold at Trader Joe's stores nationwide in June 2024 for approximately $4.

The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger-than-expected flame and posing a fire hazard. The company has received 14 reports of incidents involving high flames with the recalled candles, including two reports of minor burns and three reports of minor property damage.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Trader Joe's store for a full cash refund of $4, or submit a Product Feedback Form online at 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 photo of the candle. For more information, consumers can contact Trader Joe's Company toll-free at 833-771-0299 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit traderjoes.com/announcements?category=recalls.

The recalled product

Product
Mango Tangerine Scented Candles
Category
Consumer Product — Candles
Hazard
  • fire
  • burn-injury
Affected units
653,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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