CPSC recall · Reported August 15, 2024
Trader Joe's Company Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due to Fire Hazard
The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard.
Trader Joe's Company, of Monrovia, California recalled This recall involves Trader Joe's Mango Tangerine Scented Candles with SKU 56879. The can….
Trader Joe's Company Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Trader Joe's Company, of Monrovia, California in August 15, 2024. Reason: The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire haza…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Mango Tangerine Scented Candles sold…. Verify recall #24342 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Trader Joe's Company, of Monrovia, California issued this CPSC recall-The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire haza….
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- agency class
- August 15, 2024
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24342 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 24342 |
| Date reported | August 15, 2024 |
| Date initiated | August 15, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Trader Joe's Company, of Monrovia, California |
| Affected scope | About 653,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Mango Tangerine Scented Candles sold in June 2024 and return the candle to a…
- Check the recall number (24342) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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