Target ordered to recall 5 million candles after warning of burns and cuts
Target is having to recall five million candles after SIX customers reported injuries, including severe burns and cuts from glass jars bursting
- The store received 137 reports of malfunctions in the jars that burst quickly
- The mistake resulted in severe burns and cuts for some customers
- It comes after Target was criticized today for selling “crease-friendly” bathing suits believed to be aimed at children
Target has been forced to recall nearly five million candles after customers suffered severe burns from the glass jar bursting.
A message from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday said Target had received 137 reports of failures with the jars.
About six injuries – including lacerations and severe burns – were reported.
The recall concerns candles in glass jars of the Threshold brandoud in multiple sizes and different scents – including water mint and eucalyptus, apple blossom and breeze and mulled cider and cinnamon.
Consumers with the recalled Threshold products should “immediately discontinue use,” Thursday’s report said.
Target is recalling nearly five million Threshold candles, pictured, due to cuts and burns
Consumers with the recalled Threshold products should “immediately discontinue use,” Thursday’s report said
The candles can be returned to any Target store or by mail for a full refund.
Details on the candles’ size, scent, and item numbers are listed on Target’s CPSC website and recall page.
The recalled Threshold products were sold exclusively in Target stores and on the Minneapolis-based retailer’s website from August 2019 through March 2023.
Sale prices range from $3 to $20, the CPSC said. About 4.9 million products were recalled.
“Target is committed to providing our guests with high quality and safe products.” Target spokesman Joe Unger said in a statement that he is urging customers who own “items that have been recalled” to return them for a full refund.
It comes after the retailer was criticized for selling a “crease-friendly” swimsuit that sells online for $40 in its adult section
It comes after the budget retailer faced criticism for selling “pleat-friendly” swimsuits as part of its Pride collection.
The collection includes items for babies and children and will appear in sections set up for Pride month in June.
The garments include a tag advertising the “crease-friendly construction” and “extra crotch” coverage. The design is made to hide a person’s genitals.
The item is listed on Target’s website for $40 in the “Pride Adult Apparel” section. Critics have claimed that the item is also available for children.
Target has been approached for comment and asked to clarify the claim.