Trader Joe's Company Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 24342 · Aug 15, 2024 · Trader Joe's Company
653,000
units affected
653,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24342
- Date
- Aug 15, 2024
- Company
- Trader Joe's Company
- Units affected
- 653,000
- Product
- Mango Tangerine Scented Candles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Trader Joe's Mango Tangerine Scented Candles with SKU 56879. The candles are white colored wax with a cotton wick in a tin container. The candles weigh about 5.7 ounces, and SKU number 56879 is located on the bottom of the tin container.
What can happen
The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Mango Tangerine Scented Candles sold in June 2024 and return the candle to any Trader Joe's store for a full cash refund of $4, or complete the Product Feedback Form online at https://www.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 a photo of the candle.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 14 reports of incidents involving high flames with the recalled candles, including three reports of minor property damage and two reports of minor burns.
- Sold at
- Trader Joe's stores nationwide in June 2024 for about $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mango tangerine scented candles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Mango Tangerine Scented Candles sold in June 2024 and return the candle to any Trader Joe's store for a full cash refund of $4, or complete the Product Feedback Form online at https://www.traderjoes.com/home/contact-us/product-feedback to receive a $4 Trader Joe's.
What is the hazard?
The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard.
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