Product Sold In Popular Washington Grocery Store Poses Major 'Safety Risk'

A popular grocery store with locations all around the country, including in Washington , has issued a recall over one of its products as it poses a major "safety risk."

Trader Joe's has recalled its Mango Tangerine Scented Candle , with SKU # 56879, because of a potential unexpected burn patter. According to a press release from the company , "the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a safety risk."

According to a 2020 analysis from the National Parks Service , around 21 house fires are caused by burning candles each day around the country, with fire departments responding to over 7,600 candle-related fires annually that lead to millions of dollars of property damage and approximately 81 deaths on average, per KTLA .

Anyone who has purchased the candle is asked not to used it and to either throw it out or return it to any Trader Joe's for a refund. Questions can be directed to the company's Customer Relations department at (626) 599-3817 or via email .

For more information or to see a photo of the affected product, visit traderjoes.com .

This is the latest recall affecting products sold in Washington. Last month, several brands of ice cream were recalled nationwide after it was determined the pose a risk for causing "fatal infections."