According to a press release, issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Trader Joe's Mango Tangerine Scented Candles could burn you alive ...
Some 653,000 units recalled.
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Trader Joe's Company Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Name of Product:
Mango Tangerine Scented Candles
Hazard:
The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
August 15, 2024
Units:
About 653,000
Consumer Contact
Trader Joe's Company toll-free at 833-771-0299 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. P Monday through Friday, online at https://www.traderjoes.com/home/contact-us/product-feedback, https://www.traderjoes.com/home/announcements?category=recalls or www.traderjoes.com and click on “Announcements” and then “Recalls”.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles with SKU 56879. The candles are white colored wax with a cotton wick in a tin container. The candles weigh about 5.7 ounces, and SKU number 56879 is located on the bottom of the tin container.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Mango Tangerine Scented Candles sold in June 2024 and return the candle to any Trader Joe’s store for a full cash refund of $4, or complete the Product Feedback Form online at https://www.traderjoes.com/home/contact-us/product-feedback to receive a $4 Trader Joe’s gift card by mail. Consumers will receive a response from Customer Relations requesting a receipt or a photo of the candle.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received 14 reports of incidents involving high flames with the recalled candles, including three reports of minor property damage and two reports of minor burns.
Sold At:
Trader Joe's stores nationwide in June 2024 for about $4.
Distributor(s):
Trader Joe's Company, of Monrovia, California
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number: 24-342
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Think they're burning to snuff that out?
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