Trader Joe's Company Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Recall

Fire Hazard.

CPSC recall #24342 · announced Aug 15, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Hazard

The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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.

Units

About 653,000

Trader Joe's Company Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due to Fire Hazard

How to identify the recalled product

Product	Mango Tangerine Scented Candles
Units recalled	About 653,000

The recall

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.

Reported incidents

The firm has received 14 reports of incidents involving high flames with the recalled candles, including three reports of minor property damage and two reports of minor burns.

What consumers should do now

Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.

Trader Joe's Company toll-free at 833-771-0299 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, online at https://www.traderjoes.com/home/contact-us/product-feedback, https://www.traderjoes.com/home/announcements?category=recalls or www.traderjoes.com and click on "Announcements" and then "Recalls".

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “Trader Joe's Company Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due to Fire Hazard”. Read the official CPSC notice