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Target Recalls USB Charging Cables Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Recalled May 29, 2019 · CPSC recall 19129 · Target

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Hazard
The metal around the cord can become electrically charged if it contacts the USB wall charger plug prongs while charging, posing shock and fire hazards.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 90,000
Incidents / injuries
Target has received 14 reports of the cables smoking, sparking or igniting, including two reports of consumer finger burns.

Description

This recall includes the heyday 3 Foot Lightning USB charging cables. The cables are used to charge cellphones and other electronics that use lightning connector charging cables. The metal charging cable is purple, green and blue iridescent. The word "heyday" is printed on the cable's connector. The model number 080 08 8261 is printed on the side of the product's packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the recalled cable to any Target store for a full refund.

Contact

Target at 800-440-0680 between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT daily, online at www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then on “Electronics” or click on the “Product Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information.

Product
heyday 3 Foot Lightning USB charging cables
Manufacturer(s)
Chug Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Imported by
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Distributed by
Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Retailers
Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from June 2018 through January 2019 for about $15.
Made in
China
UPC
490800882614

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →