Target recalls more than 2 million scented candles after reports of glass shattering during use

Target has recalled about 2.2 million scented candles sold exclusively at its stores because the candles' glass jars may suddenly shatter while the wick is burning. 

The recall, issued Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affects Threshold Glass Jar 5.5 ounce 1-Wick and 20 ounce 3-Wick Candles sold in a variety of scents like Blue Agave & Cactus, Frosted Holly Berries and Pineapple Sage. Manufactured in Vietnam, the candles come in glass jars that can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn risks, a the recall notice on its website.

Target has so far received 19 reports of the jars breaking or cracking during use. One such incident caused a minor injury, the CPSC said. Target sold the candles nationwide for between $3 and $12 from February 2020 and July 2023. 

The recall affected Threshold scented candles with the following item numbers which can be found on the product stickers located on the bottom of the glass jars.

• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pineapple Sage & Sugarcane -Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0056
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Berry Lemonade & Melon - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0200
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar White Gardenia & Jasmine - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0266
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Charcoal & Black Teakwood - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0268
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Rose Petal & Lotus - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0271
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Peony & Cherry Blossom - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0275
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pineapple Sage & Sugarcane - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0276
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Woodland Cypress & Bergamot - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0294
• 20 oz 3-wick Jar Macintosh & Pumpkin - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0562
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Frosted Holly Berries - Threshold. Item number:  054-09-0589
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Harvest Festival - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0679
• 20oz 3-Wick Jar Macintosh & Pumpkin - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0697
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Merry Berry - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0701
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Christmas Velvet - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0723
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Blue Agave & Cactus - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0743
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Wild Honeysuckle & Lilac - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0774
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Soft Cashmere & Lavender - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0816
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Candied Almond & Vanilla - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-1164
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar White Gardenia & Jasmine - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-1222
• 20 oz 3-Wick Lidded Glass Rainwater Lily - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-1442
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Citrus Zest & Aloe - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-1534
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Smoked Cinnamon & Hickory - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-1589
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Golden Orchid - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-1798
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Candle - Apple & Evergreen - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-2225
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pineapple Sage - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-2682
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Vanilla Pumpkin - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-2683
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Candle Fresh Linen & Sea Salt - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-3080
• 20 oz 3-wick Jar Cashmere Cinnamon - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-3142
• 20 oz 3-wick Jar Pine & Juniper - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-3218
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Cinnamon Beignet - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-3233
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Twilight Woods & Amber - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-3888
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Cerulean Surf & Sea - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-3919
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Blue Agave & Cactus - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-3970
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Candied Almond & Vanilla - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-4045
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Apple Blossom & Breeze - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-4079
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Wonder Berry & Sage - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-4722
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Spiced Vanilla - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-5026 
• 20 oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick - Frosted Vanilla Cupcake Candle - Threshold.
  Item number: 054-09-5706
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Green Mango & Pomelo - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-5711
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Spiced Gingerbread Cookie - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-5888
• 20 oz Lidded Glass 3-Wick Strawberry & Hibiscus - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-6079
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pumpkin Spice - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-6795
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Fresh Fraser - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-6993
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Spiced Gingerbread Cookie - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-7437
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Red Mandarin & Guava - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-7504
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Warm Cider & Cinnamon - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-7849
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Water Mint & Eucalyptus - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-7915
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Christmas Velvet - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8165
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Candle Coconut White Woods - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8380
  
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Caramel Latte - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8559
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Tonka & Vanilla Amber - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8670
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Berry Lemonade & Melon - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8758
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pumpkin Spice - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8768
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Green Mango & Pomelo - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8942
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Garden Herb & Cucumber - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8993
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pumpkin Woods - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9017
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Merry Berry - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9120
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Tangerine Ginger - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9293
• 20 oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick - Orange Blossom & Oak Candle - Threshold.
  Item number: 054-09-9306
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Fresh Fraser - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9690
• 20 oz 3-Wick Jar Harvest Festival - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9801
• 5.5 oz Jar Blue Agave and Cactus Candle - Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8268

The candles were manufactured in Vietnam and Target has so far received 19 reports of the jars breaking or cracking. One such incident caused a minor injury, the CPSC said. Target sold the candles nationwide for between $3 and $12 from February 2020 and July 2023. 

Anyone with the candles should stop using it immediately and return it to Target for a full refund, the CPSC said. Customers can also contact Target directly to get a prepaid shipping label to return the product by mail. 

The company announced a similar recall for the same brand of candle in May, which included the 14-ounce sizes. They too had problems with the jar's glass breaking.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Target at 1-800-440-0680 or visit help.target.com. 

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• Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Khristopher J. Brooks

Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering business, consumer and financial stories that range from economic inequality and housing issues to bankruptcies and the business of sports.

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