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Fire / OverheatingAugust 15, 2024CPSC #24342

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

Product
Candles
Units affected
653,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

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.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled Trader Joe's Mango Tangerine Scented Candle
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