Severity
Moderate
Target Recalls Nearly Five Million Threshold Candles Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target
Reported: May 18, 2023 Initiated: May 18, 2023 #23204 About 4.9 million units
CPSC recall on May 18, 2023. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 4.9 million units are affected. The recall was issued because: The candle's jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards.. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #23204) was formally reported on May 18, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records indicate About 4.9 million units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: The candle's jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the candles by mail. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 3 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 4.9 million
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Product Description
This recall involves certain Threshold Glass Jar 5.5 ounce 1-Wick, 14 ounce 3-Wick and 20 ounce 3-Wick Candles in multiple scents. The recalled item numbers are printed on the bottom of the glass jars. The items numbers include: Product Name Item Number 5.5oz Glass Jar Apple Blossom and Breeze Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-1488 5.5oz Glass Jar Berry Lemonade and Melon Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-6393 5.5oz Glass Jar Coconut Sorbet Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9509 5.5oz Glass Jar Red Mandarin and Guava Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9789 5.5oz Glass Jar Charcoal and Black Teak Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9837 20oz Jar 3-Wick Berry Lemonade and Melon Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-0051 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Charcoal and Black Teak Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-0052 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Peony and Cherry Blossom Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-1217 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Water Mint and Eucalyptus Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-3861 20oz Jar 3-Wick Ashwood and Palo Santo Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-5401 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Soft Cashmere and Lavender Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-6099 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Red Mandarin and Guava Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-6205 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Vanilla Bean and Amber Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8037 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Cerulean Surf and Sea Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8523 20oz Jar 3-Wick Coconut Sorbet Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8621 20oz Glass Jar Warm Cider and Cinnamon Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8753 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Apple Blossom and Breeze Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9473 20oz Jar 3-Wick Candle Tangerine Ginger - Threshold™ 054-09-9926 14oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Vetiver and Moss - Threshold™ 054-09-0185 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Coconut and Honey Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-0458 14oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Coconut and Honey - Threshold™ 054-09-0570 14oz 3-Wicks Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Black Cedar - Threshold™ 054-09-2433 14oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Red Mango and Amber - Threshold™ 054-09-3560 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Acai Berry and Spruce Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-6389 14oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Whiskey & Oak - Threshold™ 054-09-7215 14oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Rose and Cedar Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-7216 14oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Vanilla and Bergamot - Threshold™ 054-09-7217 14oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Leather and Embers - Threshold™ 054-09-7218 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Ocean Air and Moss Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8292 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Rosemary and Linen Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8344 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Fir and Suede Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8910 14oz 3-Wicks Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Coastal Wind and Lavender - Threshold™ 054-09-8964 14oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Rainwater Lily - Threshold™ 054-09-9132 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Sandalwood and Smoke Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9219 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Eucalyptus and Palm Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9441 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Applewood and Amber Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9550 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Fennel and Pine Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9851
Reason for Recall
The candle's jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the candles by mail.
Details
- Units Affected
- About 4.9 million
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23204 |
| Date reported | May 18, 2023 |
| Date initiated | May 18, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Units affected | About 4.9 million |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves certain Threshold Glass Jar 5.5 ounce 1-Wick, 14 ounce 3-Wick and 20 ounce 3-Wick Candles in multiple scents. The recalled item numbers are printed on the bottom of the glass jars. The items numbers include: Product Name Item Number 5.5oz Glass Jar Apple Blossom and Breeze Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-1488 5.5oz Glass Jar Berry Lemonade and Melon Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-6393 5.5oz Glass Jar Coconut Sorbet Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9509 5.5oz Glass Jar Red Mandarin and Guava Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9789 5.5oz Glass Jar Charcoal and Black Teak Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9837 20oz Jar 3-Wick Berry Lemonade and Melon Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-0051 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Charcoal and Black Teak Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-0052 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Peony and Cherry Blossom Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-1217 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Water Mint and Eucalyptus Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-3861 20oz Jar 3-Wick Ashwood and Palo Santo Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-5401 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Soft Cashmere and Lavender Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-6099 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Red Mandarin and Guava Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-6205 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Vanilla Bean and Amber Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8037 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Cerulean Surf and Sea Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8523 20oz Jar 3-Wick Coconut Sorbet Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8621 20oz Glass Jar Warm Cider and Cinnamon Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8753 20oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick Apple Blossom and Breeze Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9473 20oz Jar 3-Wick Candle Tangerine Ginger - Threshold™ 054-09-9926 14oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Vetiver and Moss - Threshold™ 054-09-0185 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Coconut and Honey Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-0458 14oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Coconut and Honey - Threshold™ 054-09-0570 14oz 3-Wicks Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Black Cedar - Threshold™ 054-09-2433 14oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Red Mango and Amber - Threshold™ 054-09-3560 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Acai Berry and Spruce Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-6389 14oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Whiskey & Oak - Threshold™ 054-09-7215 14oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Rose and Cedar Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-7216 14oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Vanilla and Bergamot - Threshold™ 054-09-7217 14oz Lidded Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Candle Leather and Embers - Threshold™ 054-09-7218 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Ocean Air and Moss Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8292 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Rosemary and Linen Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8344 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Fir and Suede Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-8910 14oz 3-Wicks Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Coastal Wind and Lavender - Threshold™ 054-09-8964 14oz 3-Wick Milky White Glass Woodwick Candle with Wood Lid and Stamped Logo Rainwater Lily - Threshold™ 054-09-9132 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Sandalwood and Smoke Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9219 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Eucalyptus and Palm Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9441 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Applewood and Amber Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9550 14oz Lidded Amber Glass Jar Crackling Wooden 3-Wick Fennel and Pine Candle - Threshold™ 054-09-9851. Units affected: About 4.9 million.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The candle's jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Target store for a full refund or contact Target to receive a prepaid return label to return the candles by mail.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 18, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23204.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (23204) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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