Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 23, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On August 15, 2024, Trader Joe’s Company, of Monrovia, California, announced a recall of its Mango Tangerine Scented Candles. The recall was issued due to a fire hazard associated with the product. The recall notice was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 24342. 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.

Affected Products
The recall involves Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles with SKU 56879. The candles are described as white colored wax with a cotton wick in a tin container. Each candle weighs approximately 5.7 ounces. The SKU number 56879 is located on the bottom of the tin container. The candles were sold at Trader Joe’s stores nationwide in June 2024 for about $4. Approximately 653,000 units are affected by this recall. The product was manufactured in the United States.

Hazard Information
The hazard associated with this product is that the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger than expected flame. This condition poses a fire hazard. The recall notice explicitly states that the firm has received 14 reports of incidents involving high flames with the recalled candles. Among these incidents, there were three reports of minor property damage and two reports of minor burns. No other hazard types or severity levels are specified in the source data.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Mango Tangerine Scented Candles sold in June 2024. The recall notice provides two options for consumers to take action:

1. Return the candle to any Trader Joe’s store for a full cash refund of $4.
2. 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 who choose this option will receive a response from Customer Relations requesting a receipt or a photo of the candle.

Consumers are instructed to discontinue use of the product immediately. No other actions, such as disposal instructions or alternative remedies, are specified in the recall notice.

Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a refund. Consumers are entitled to a full cash refund of $4 if they return the candle to any Trader Joe’s store. Alternatively, consumers may receive a $4 Trader Joe’s gift card by mail after completing the online Product Feedback Form and providing a receipt or a photo of the candle upon request from Customer Relations. No other remedy options, such as replacement or repair, are listed in the source data.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Trader Joe’s Company for additional information. The recall notice provides the following contact methods:

– Toll-free telephone: 833-771-0299, available from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.
– Online: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/contact-us/product-feedback
– Website: https://www.traderjoes.com/home/announcements?category=recalls or www.traderjoes.com, then click on “Announcements” and then “Recalls.”

No other contact information, such as email or mailing address, is specified in the recall notice.

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