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Product recall · CPSCAugust 15, 2024Serious
Trader Joe's Company Mango Tangerine Scented Candles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
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.
Who to 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".
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 653,000
- Recall date
- August 15, 2024
- Made or distributed by
- Trader Joe's Company, of Monrovia, California
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- 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.
56879
Trader Joe's stores nationwide in June 2024 for about $4.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Trader Joe's Company Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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