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Product recall · CPSCMay 29, 2019Serious
Target USB Charging Cables Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the recalled cable to any Target store for a full refund.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 90,000
- Recall date
- May 29, 2019
- Brand
- Chug Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn., Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Target has received 14 reports of the cables smoking, sparking or igniting, including two reports of consumer finger burns.
Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from June 2018 through January 2019 for about $15.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Target Recalls USB Charging Cables Due to Shock and Fire Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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