Target is recalling nearly 5 million candles following reports of dozens of the products cracking while burning, injuring at least six people.
One lot of Threshold glass candles was sold at Target locations and Target.com between August 2019 and March 2023, costing between $3 and $20, according to the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in a notice. Target also confirmed the recall on its website.
“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles. Consumers should return the candles to any Target store for a refund or contact Target … to receive a prepaid return label,” said Target in a bulletin.
The CPSC said that the recalled candles “can crack,” which poses “laceration and burn hazards.” The products were made in Vietnam, it said….