Target has announced a recall of nearly five million candles following concerns over potential laceration and burn hazards, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The recall specifically affects approximately 4.9 million glass jar candles from the Threshold brand, available in various sizes and scents, including water mint and eucalyptus, apple blossom and breeze, and warm cider and cinnamon, among others.
The CPSC notice states that Target has received 137 reports of the Threshold candles' jars breaking or cracking while in use, and disturbingly, six incidents resulted in injuries, including lacerations and severe burns.
