Trader Joe's Company Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled August 15, 2024 · CPSC recall 24342 · Trader Joe's

Recalled Trader Joe's Mango Tangerine Scented Candle

Hazard

The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 653,000

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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 to do

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.

Contact

Trader Joe's Company toll-free at 833-771-0299 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, online at https://www.traderjoes.com/home/contact-us/product-feedback, https://www.traderjoes.com/home/announcements?category=recalls or www.traderjoes.com and click on "Announcements" and then "Recalls".

Product

Mango Tangerine Scented Candles

Distributed by

Trader Joe's Company, of Monrovia, California

Retailers

Trader Joe's stores nationwide in June 2024 for about $4.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →