Target Recalls 2.2 Million Threshold Candles Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall 23255 · Aug 10, 2023 · Target
2,200,000
units affected
2,200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23255
- Date
- Aug 10, 2023
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 2,200,000
- Product
- Threshold Glass Jar Candles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves certain Threshold Glass Jar 5.5 ounce 1-Wick and 20 ounce 3-Wick Candles in multiple scents. The recalled item numbers are printed on the product stickers located on the bottom of the glass jars. Product Name Item Number 20oz 3-Wick Jar Pineapple Sage & Sugarcane - Threshold™ 054-09-0056 20oz 3-Wick Jar Berry Lemonade & Melon - Threshold™ 054-09-0200 20oz 3-Wick Jar White Gardenia & Jasmine - Threshold™ 054-09-0266 20oz 3-Wick Jar Charcoal & Black Teakwood - Threshold™ 054-09-0268 20oz 3-Wick Jar Rose Petal & Lotus - Threshold™ 054-09-0271 20oz 3-Wick Jar Peony & Cherry Blossom - Threshold™ 054-09-0275 20oz 3-Wick Jar Pineapple Sage & Sugarcane - Threshold™ 054-09-0276 20oz 3-Wick Jar Woodland Cypress & Bergamot - Threshold™ 054-09-0294 20oz 3-wick Jar Macintosh & Pumpkin - Threshold™ 054-09-0562 20oz 3-Wick Jar Frosted Holly Berries - Threshold™ 054-09-0589 20oz 3-Wick Jar Harvest Festival - Threshold™ 054-09-0679 20oz 3-Wick Jar Macintosh & Pumpkin - Threshold™ 054-09-0697 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Merry Berry - Threshold™ 054-09-0701 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Christmas Velvet - Threshold™ 054-09-0723 20oz 3-Wick Jar Blue Agave & Cactus - Threshold™ 054-09-0743 20oz 3-Wick Jar Wild Honeysuckle & Lilac - Threshold™ 054-09-0774 20oz 3-Wick Jar Soft Cashmere & Lavender - Threshold™ 054-09-0816 20oz 3-Wick Jar Candied Almond & Vanilla - Threshold™ 054-09-1164 20oz 3-Wick Jar White Gardenia & Jasmine - Threshold™ 054-09-1222 20oz 3-Wick Lidded Glass Rainwater Lily...
What can happen
The candle's jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Target received 19 reports of the candle jar breaking or cracking during use, resulting in one minor injury.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and www.target.com from February 2020 through July 2023 for between $3 and $12.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled threshold glass jar candles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The candle's jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.