Trader Joe’s is recalling about 653,000 mango tangerine scented candles sold nationwide because the wax can become engulfed in a flame, making the product a fire hazard, the company said Thursday in a notice from U.S. safety regulators.
The grocery chain has received 14 reports of incidents of the American-made candles sparking high flames, including three involving minor property damage and two reports of minor burns, the Monrovia, Calif.-based company said.
The recalled candles’ flames may spread from the product’s wick to its wax, resulting in a larger than expected flame and a potential fire hazard, according to notice published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The grocer is urging people who bought the candles to stop using them and return them to any Trader Joe’s store for a $4 cash refund. Another option would be to complete one online form and receive a $4 Trader Joe’s gift card in the mail. Expect to first get a request for a receipt or photo of the candle.
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
The recalled candles were sold in June 2024 and are white colored wax with a cotton wick in a tin container. The 5.7 ounce candle has SKU number 56869 on the bottom of the jar.
Trader Joe’s is part of a rotating lineup of seasonal candles from the start recalled the product on its website in June, but did not say how many were sold or whether the company had received reports of damage or related fires.
The privately held company operates nearly 550 grocery stores in 42 states and the District of Columbia.