Trader Joe's is recalling about 653,000 mango-tangerine-scented candles sold nationwide because the wax can become engulfed in a flame, turning the product into a fire hazard, the company said Thursday in a notice posted by U.S. safety regulators.
The supermarket chain has received 14 reports of incidents in which the U.S.-made candles caused high flames, including three involving minor property damage and two reports of minor burns, the Monrovia, California-based company said.
Flames from the recalled candles can spread from the product's wick to its wax, creating a larger-than-expected flame and a potential fire hazard, according to the notice posted 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 fill out an online form and receive a $4 Trader Joe's gift card in the mail. First, expect to receive a request for a receipt or a photo of the candle.
United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
The recalled candles, which were sold in June 2024, are white wax candles with a cotton wick in a tin container. The 5.7-ounce candle has SKU number 56869 on the bottom of the tin.
As part of a rotating line of seasonal candles, Trader Joe's initially… withdrew the product on its website in June, but did not specify how many were sold or whether the company had received reports of related injuries or fires.
The privately held company operates about 550 grocery stores in 42 states and the District of Columbia.
