Target Just Recalled Another 62 Candles That Could Cut or Burn You

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.

Following the May 2023 candle recall, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced 62 additional candle recalls on August 10. Now, nearly 100 different Target candles (approximately 7.1 million in total) have been recalled for hazardous reasons.

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

 

There are now 99 different Target candle products being recalled for cutting/burning hazards.

May 2023 Candle Recall:

In their official May 2023 press release, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission named 37 different Target candles that are hazardous and may crack or break during use. A total of 4.9 million units were recalled. Here are the 37 candles named in the recall with sizes and item numbers:

1. 5.5-oz Glass Jar Apple Blossom and Breeze Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-1488)
2. 5.5-oz Glass Jar Berry Lemonade and Melon Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-6393)
3. 5.5-oz Glass Jar Coconut Sorbet Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9509)
4. 5.5-oz Glass Jar Red Mandarin and Guava Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9789)
5. 5.5-oz Glass Jar Charcoal and Black Teak Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9837)
6. 20-oz Jar 3-Wick Berry Lemonade and Melon Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0051)
7. 20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Charcoal and Black Teak Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0052)
8. 20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Peony and Cherry Blossom Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-1217)
9. 20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Water Mint and Eucalyptus Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-3861)
10. 20-oz Jar 3-Wick Ashwood and Palo Santo Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-5401)
11. 20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Soft Cashmere and Lavender Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-6099)
12. 20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Red Mandarin and Guava Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-6205)
13. 20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Vanilla Bean and Amber Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8037)
14. 20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Cerulean Surf and Sea Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8523)
15. 20-oz Jar 3-Wick Coconut Sorbet Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8621)
16. 20-oz Glass Jar Warm Cider and Cinnamon Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8753)
17. 20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Apple Blossom and Breeze Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9473)
18. 20-oz Jar 3-Wick Candle Tangerine Ginger – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9926)
19. 14-oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Vetiver and Moss – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0185)
20. 14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Coconut and Honey Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0458)
21. 14-oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Coconut and Honey – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0570)
22. 14-oz 3-Wicks Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Black Cedar – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-2433)
23. 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)
24. 14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Acai Berry and Spruce Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-6389)
25. 14-oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Whiskey & Oak – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-7215)
26. 14-oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Rose and Cedar – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-7216)
27. 14-oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Vanilla and Bergamot – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-7217)
28. 14-oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Leather and Embers – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-7218)
29. 14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Ocean Air and Moss Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8292)
30. 14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Rosemary and Linen Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8344)
31. 14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Fir and Suede Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8910)
32. 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)
33. 14-oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Rainwater Lily – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9132)
34. 14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Sandalwood and Smoke Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9219)
35. 14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Eucalyptus and Palm Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9441)
36. 14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Applewood and Amber Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9550)
37. 14-oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Fennel and Pine Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9851)

 

August 2023 Candle Recall:

The August 2023 press release from the UCPSC named an additional 62 Target candle recalls, causing the same hazards discovered in May 2023. Another 2.2 million units were recalled. These are the 62 additional candle recalls with sizes and item numbers:

1. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Pineapple Sage & Sugarcane – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0056)
2. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Berry Lemonade & Melon – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0200)
3. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar White Gardenia & Jasmine – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0266)
4. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Charcoal & Black Teakwood – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0268)
5. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Rose Petal & Lotus – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0271)
6. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Peony & Cherry Blossom – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0275)
7. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Pineapple Sage & Sugarcane – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0276)
8. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Woodland Cypress & Bergamot – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0294)
9. 20-oz 3-wick Jar Macintosh & Pumpkin – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0562)
10. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Frosted Holly Berries – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0589)
11. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Harvest Festival – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0679)
12. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Macintosh & Pumpkin – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0697)
13. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Merry Berry – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0701)
14. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Christmas Velvet – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0723)
15. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Blue Agave & Cactus – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0743)
16. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Wild Honeysuckle & Lilac – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0774)
17. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Soft Cashmere & Lavender – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-0816)
18. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Candied Almond & Vanilla – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-1164)
19. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar White Gardenia & Jasmine – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-1222)
20. 20-oz 3-Wick Lidded Glass Rainwater Lily – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-1442)
21. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Citrus Zest & Aloe – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-1534)
22. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Smoked Cinnamon & Hickory – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-1589)
23. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Golden Orchid – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-1798)
24. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Candle – Apple & Evergreen – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-2225)
25. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Pineapple Sage – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-2682)
26. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Vanilla Pumpkin – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-2683)
27. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Candle Fresh Linen & Sea Salt – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-3080)
28. 20-oz 3-wick Jar Cashmere Cinnamon – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-3142)
29. 20-oz 3-wick Jar Pine & Juniper – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-3218)
30. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Cinnamon Beignet – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-3233)
31. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Twilight Woods & Amber – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-3888)
32. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Cerulean Surf & Sea – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-3919)
33. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Blue Agave & Cactus – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-3970)
34. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Candied Almond & Vanilla – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-4045)
35. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Apple Blossom & Breeze – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-4079)
36. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Wonder Berry & Sage – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-4722)
37. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Spiced Vanilla – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-5026)
38. 20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick – Frosted Vanilla Cupcake Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-5706)
39. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Green Mango & Pomelo – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-5711)
40. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Spiced Gingerbread Cookie – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-5888)
41. 20-oz Lidded Glass 3-Wick Strawberry & Hibiscus – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-6079)
42. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Pumpkin Spice – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-6795)
43. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Fresh Fraser – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-6993)
44. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Spiced Gingerbread Cookie – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-7437)
45. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Red Mandarin & Guava – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-7504)
46. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Warm Cider & Cinnamon – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-7849)
47. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Water Mint & Eucalyptus – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-7915)
48. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Christmas Velvet – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8165)
49. 5.5-oz Jar Blue Agave and Cactus Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8268)
50. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Candle Coconut White Woods – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8380)
51. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Caramel Latte – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8559)
52. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Tonka & Vanilla Amber – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8670)
53. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Berry Lemonade & Melon – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8758)
54. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Pumpkin Spice – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8768)
55. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Green Mango & Pomelo – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8942)
56. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Garden Herb & Cucumber – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-8993)
57. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Pumpkin Woods – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9017)
58. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Merry Berry – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9120)
59. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Tangerine Ginger – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9293)
60. 20-oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick – Orange Blossom & Oak Candle – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9306)
61. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Fresh Fraser – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9690)
62. 20-oz 3-Wick Jar Harvest Festival – Threshold™ (Item Number: 054-09-9801)

 

Target customers have reported almost 160 incidents with the recalled candles.

According to the CPSC, Target has received reports of 156 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.

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.