Target Candle Recall: 37 Different Candles Could Cut or Burn You

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Candle lovers, beware: Target has issued a recall for their popular Threshold Glass Jar Candles. These popular candles have a potential safety issue: The glass jars they come in can crack or break while you’re using them, putting you at risk of lacerations and burns.

There were about 4.9 million of these Vietnamese-made candles sold between August 2019 and March 2023, at prices ranging from $3 to $20. And since the announcement on May 18, they’re asking people to stop using them.

Here’s what to know about this latest product recall from Target:

There are 37 different Target candle products being recalled for cutting/burning hazards.

A few examples of the kinds of Threshold candles recalled in the Target candle recall.

In their official press release, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission named 37 different candle products in the Target candle recall. Here they are, complete with size info, and product number:

5.5-oz Glass Jar Apple Blossom and Breeze Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-1488)
5.5-oz Glass Jar Berry Lemonade and Melon Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-6393)
5.5-oz Glass Jar Coconut Sorbet Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9509)
5.5-oz Glass Jar Red Mandarin and Guava Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9789)
5.5-oz Glass Jar Charcoal and Black Teak Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9837)
20-oz Jar 3-Wick Berry Lemonade and Melon Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0051)
20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Charcoal and Black Teak Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0052)
20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Peony and Cherry Blossom Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-1217)
20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Water Mint and Eucalyptus Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-3861)
20-oz Jar 3-Wick Ashwood and Palo Santo Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-5401)
20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Soft Cashmere and Lavender Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-6099)
20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Red Mandarin and Guava Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-6205)
20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Vanilla Bean and Amber Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8037)
20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Cerulean Surf and Sea Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8523)
20-oz Jar 3-Wick Coconut Sorbet Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8621)
20-oz Glass Jar Warm Cider and Cinnamon Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8753)
20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Apple Blossom and Breeze Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9473)
20-oz Jar 3-Wick Candle Tangerine Ginger – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9926)
14-oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Vetiver and Moss – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0185)
14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Coconut and Honey Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0458)
14-oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Coconut and Honey – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0570)
14-oz 3-Wicks Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Black Cedar – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-2433)
14-oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Red Mango and Amber – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-3560)
14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Acai Berry and Spruce Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-6389)
14-oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Whiskey & Oak – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-7215)
14-oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Rose and Cedar – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-7216)
14-oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Vanilla and Bergamot – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-7217)
14-oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Leather and Embers – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-7218)
14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Ocean Air and Moss Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8292)
14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Rosemary and Linen Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8344)
14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Fir and Suede Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8910)
14-oz 3-Wicks Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Coastal Wind and Lavender – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8964)
14-oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Rainwater Lily – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9132)
14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Sandalwood and Smoke Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9219)
14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Eucalyptus and Palm Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9441)
14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Applewood and Amber Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9550)
14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Fennel and Pine Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9851)

Target customers have reported almost 140 incidents with the recalled candles.

According to the CPSC, Target has received reports of 137 candle jars breaking or cracking during use. And even worse, there have been six reported injuries, including lacerations and severe burns. The injuries range from minor cuts to third-degree burns.

The candles can potentially cut or burn you due to a safety issue with the glass jars they are contained in. If the jar cracks or breaks during use, it can shatter, resulting in sharp glass fragments that may cause lacerations or cuts if you come into contact with them.

Additionally, the broken glass can expose the flame, increasing the risk of burns if you accidentally touch the flame or hot wax. The combination of broken glass and heat from the candle creates the potential for both laceration and burn hazards.

If you have a Target candle involved in the recall, stop using it and get a refund.

a person in the return and exchange line at target

So, what should you do if you’ve got one of these candles? Well, the recall was announced on May 18, 2023, and Target is urging everyone who has purchased these candles to stop using them immediately. You can return the candles to any Target store for a full refund, receipt or no receipt.

If you need help or have any questions, call Target customer service at 800-440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT every day. You can also find assistance online through their website or even on their Facebook page under the “Product Recalls” tab.