Candles & lighters recalls (CPSC, 2024ā2026)
19 U.S. CPSC recall notices since Jan 2024 match Candles & lighters in this site's classification (2% of all 1210). By year: 2024: 5, 2025: 7, 2026: 7 (2026 through 2026-10-15).
19recall notices
1,254,240units listed (sum of stated counts)
68%list China as a manufacturing country
37%ask you to send a photo of the destroyed product
Largest by stated units: Trader Joe's Company Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due to Fire Hazard (653,000 units). Most common hazards in this group: Fire / burn (18), Poisoning (child-resistant packaging) (8), Laceration (4).
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All matching recalls, newest first
| Date | Recall (official CPSC notice) | Units | Sold at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Jobon Torch Lighters Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Multipurpose Lighters The lighters violate the mandatory safety standard for multipurpose lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanisms posing a risk of serious injury or dea | 13,200 | Online at Amazon.com and Alibaba.com from April 2021 through September 2025 for between $5 and $20. |
| 2026-07-02 | Winco Fireworks International Recalls Roman Candles 8 Shot Fireworks Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Explosion and Burn Hazards The recalled fireworks can malfunction, and shots can blow out the side of the tube, posing a risk of serious injury from explosion and burn hazards. | 13,500 | Pyro City stores and various fireworks store nationwide from April 2026 through June 2026 for between $17 and $19. |
| 2026-04-09 | Prestige Import Group Recalls Supernova and Typhoon Lighters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Cigarette Lighters The recalled lighters violate the mandatory standard for cigarette lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanism, posing a risk of serious injury or deat | 4,300 | Small independent stores nationwide and online at prestigeimportgroup.com from October 2023 through March 2026 for betwe |
| 2026-02-26 | Royal Oak Enterprises Recalls Lighters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Multipurpose Lighters The recalled lighters violate the mandatory standard for multipurpose lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a risk of serious injury or | 190,560 | Lowe's, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Rural King and Ace Hardware stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com, HomeDepot.com |
| 2026-02-26 | Somgem Pig and Yomin Toilet Lighters Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Cigarette Lighters; Sold on Amazon by Elepdv The recalled pig and toilet lighters violate the mandatory standard for cigarette lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a serious risk o | 11,710 | Online at Amazon.com from July 2022 through November 2025 for between $8 and $13. |
| 2026-02-05 | Little Cow Company Recalls 9 oz Candles in Glass Jars Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards The glass jar holding the candle can crack or break during use, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards. | 1,140 | New Seasons Market and Town and Country stores nationwide from December 2025 through January 2026 for about $25. |
| 2026-01-22 | Topkay Lighters Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Multipurpose Lighters; Sold on Amazon by Xiyude The recalled lighters violate the mandatory standard for multipurpose lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a risk of serious injury or | 7,500 | Online at Amazon from September 2025 through October 2025 for about $15. |
| 2025-10-30 | The Kroger Co. Recalls Halloween-Themed Skeleton Wax Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle contains ornaments that are flammable, posing fire and burn hazards. | 3,680 | The products were sold at Kroger stores nationwide, including Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Smith's and King Soopers from |
| 2025-10-09 | Calico Brands Recalls Scripto Premium Torches Due to Risk of Injury or Death from Fires and Burns; Violates Mandatory Standard for Multipurpose Lighters The recalled torches violate the requirements of the mandatory safety standard for multipurpose lighters, posing deadly fire and burn hazards to consumers. | 175,000 | Walmart and Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com and Homedepot.com from November 2024 through August 2 |
| 2025-07-17 | Primark Recalls DTR Stitch 4-pack Scented Highlighters Due to Risk of Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Phthalates Ban; Sold by Primark The scented highlighters, which resemble cups with straws, contain phthalates; a violation of the federal phthalates ban. Phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can | 2,600 | Primark stores located in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois from May 2024 through May 2025 for $5. |
| 2025-05-08 | DEMDACO Recalls Maril Brand Scented Candles Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards The candle's glass container can crack or break while the candle is burning, posing a laceration and fire hazard. | 3,000 | Gift shops nationwide, including Bachman's (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Flowers Around the Corner (Bowling Green, Kentucky) |
| 2025-05-01 | Kohl's Recalls Tea Light Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard The tea light candle holder can catch on fire, posing a fire and burn hazard. | 1,960 | Kohl's stores nationwide and online at www.kohls.com from September 2024 through April 2025 for about $25. |
| 2025-04-24 | Huffy Recalls Children's Ride-On Tonka Dump Trucks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Sondiko Butane Torches Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of Federal Regulations for Multipurpose Lighters; Sold on Amazon by Sondikodirt The recalled butane torches violate the mandatory federal regulations for multipurpose lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a risk of s | 33,650 | Online at www.Amazon.com from October 2023 through March 2025 for about $15 for a single torch and $26 for the two-pack. |
| 2025-03-27 | APOTHEKE Recalls Pumpkin Ginger 3-Wick Scented Candles Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Crate & Barrel The flame can burn too high and cause the candle to ignite and the glass container to break, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards. | 640 | Crate & Barrel stores nationwide and online at crateandbarrel.com from June 2024 through January 2025 for about $80. |
| 2024-12-05 | Vacation Recalls The Legendary VACATION by VacationĀ® Black Label Scented Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards The flame can burn too high and cause the glass container to break, posing fire and laceration hazards. | 13,000 | Online at vacation.inc, Amazon and Ulta.com and other beauty and fashion stores nationwide from November 2023 through Se |
| 2024-10-17 | Oliva Cigars Recalls Cigar Slim Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violations of Federal Regulations for Cigarette Lighters The recalled lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirements for child resistance. Young children under 5 years of age co | 60,000 | Best Buy, Target, NEXT TRADING SAS, C2 Wireless and K Spider Inc. stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, ebay.com, |
| 2024-08-15 | Trader Joe's Company Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard. | 653,000 | Trader Joe's stores nationwide in June 2024 for about $4. |
| 2024-06-20 | Orly Recalls Lavender Scented Candles in a Round Wooden Bread Bowl Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store The candle's flames can reach excessive heights and can ignite the bowl, posing fire and burn hazards. | 3,600 | Cracker Barrel Old Country StoreĀ® retail stores from November 2023 through May 2024 for about $13. |
| 2024-02-08 | VPR Brands Recalls Lighters Due to Missing Child Safety Feature, Posing Burn and Fire Hazards; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Cigarette Lighters The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms and were not tested to the federal regulatory requirements for child resistance. Young children under 5 years old could ignite t | 62,200 | Small independent stores nationwide and online at vprbrands.com from September 2022 through November 2023 for about $18. |