Target is recalling nearly five million candles after reports of nearly 140 of them cracked while burning, injuring at least a half dozen people.
The lot of Threshold glass candles was sold at Target stores and Target.com between August 2019 and March 2023 and cost between $3 and $20, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is reporting.
At least six people have reported being injured by them, the federal agency said.
“The candle’s jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards,” the Minneapolis-based retailer said in a statement online Thursday.
“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles,” a notice on Target’s website states.
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Which Target candles are being recalled?
According to the agency, the recall involves some Threshold glass jar candles in multiple scents, including 5.5-ounce one-wick candles, 14-ounce three-wick candles and 20-ounce three-wick candles.
The recalled item numbers are printed on the bottom of the glass jars.
See a complete list of Target candles being recalled here.
How do I get a refund for the candle?
Any consumers who bought the recalled products should stop using them and return them to a Target store for a full refund.
For a refund visit www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then on “Home Goods.” Consumers can also visit Target’s Facebook page and click on the “Product Recalls” tab.
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