Target Threshold Glass Jar Candles recall: Reason, item numbers, and all you need to know

Target has issued a nationwide recall for over 4.9 million Threshold Glass Jar Candles sold in-store and online over burn hazard and laceration concerns. It is feared that the glass jars of the recalled candles can break, posing burn and lacerations hazards to people.

Announced on May 18, 2023, the voluntary recall was initiated after the retail giant received reports of the candle jar breaking while in use. Per the recall notice published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the retailer has received over 137 reports of the candle jar breaking or cracking while in use. At least six injuries of lacerations and severe burns were reported nationwide.

The recalled Threshold Glass Jar Candles pose laceration and burn risks and should no longer be used (Image via CPSC)

Giving a statement to the press about the Threshold Glass Jar Candles recall, company spokesperson Joe Unger said:

"Target is committed to providing high quality and safe products to our guests. If a guest owns any items that have been recalled, they should return them for a full refund."

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All you need to know about Target's Threshold Glass Jar Candles recall

The nationwide voluntary recall affects nearly five million Threshold Glass Jar Candles that were sold all across the country. Exclusively available at Target stores across the United States, the affected candles were sold in-store and online between August 2019 and March 2023.

Customers may have bought the affected Threshold Glass Jar candles in scents ranging from warm cider and cinnamon to ocean air, moss, and many more. Sold at varying price tags, the recalled candles could have been purchased between $3 and $20.

The variety of candles affected by the recall includes 5.5-ounce one-wick candles, 14-ounce three-wick candles, and 20-ounce three-wick candles.

The recalled Threshold Glass Jar Candles can be returned for a full refund (Image via CPSC)

Customers can find a complete list of the recalled candles, along with the item number and other relevant details, below:

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

Consumers who may have bought any of the aforementioned products are urged not to use them. The recalled candles can be returned to the nearest Target store for a full refund. Customers can also ship them back to the company with a prepaid label.

Individuals with refund-related queries and other doubts can contact the company at 800-440-0680 from 7 am to 10 pm CT, Monday to Sunday. The company can also be reached online at - https://help.target.com/help/.

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Founded on June 24, 1902, the Target Corporation is an American chain of big box department stores. The chain is the seventh largest retailer in the United States, with around 1,931 stores throughout the country. It is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The department store chain specializes in a wide variety of everyday usage, specialty items, groceries, and much more. Ranked at number 37 on the Fortune 500 list (2020) of the largest U.S. corporations by total revenue, the chain caters to the retail shopping needs of Americans all over the country.