WASHINGTON (AP) — Target will recall about 5 million candles due to the risk of lacerations and burns, according to Thursday’s notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall affects approximately 4.9 million Threshold brand glass jar candles sold in a variety of sizes and scents, including watermint and eucalyptus, apple blossom and breeze, warm cider and cinnamon.
According to the CPSC notice, Target has received 137 reports of threshold candle jars breaking or cracking during use. Six injuries were reported, including lacerations and severe burns.
Thursday’s notice said consumers who own the recalled threshold products should “immediately stop using them.” Candles can be returned to a Target store or mailed in for a full refund.
Details such as candle size, scent, and product number are listed here. CPSC website and target recall page.
The recalled Threshold products were sold exclusively in Target stores and the Minneapolis-based retailer’s website from August 2019 to March 2023. Selling prices range from $3 to $20, the CPSC said.
“Target is committed to providing customers with high-quality, safe products,” Target spokesperson Joe Unger said in a statement to The Associated Press, advising customers who own “recalled products.” , called to return it for a full refund.
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