Target · Recalled
Target Recalls USB Charging Cables Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
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.
- Units
- About 90,000
- Reports
- 14
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $15
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from June 2018 through January 2019 for about $15.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Chug Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn., Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
Target has received 14 reports of the cables smoking, sparking or igniting, including two reports of consumer finger burns.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the recalled cable to any Target store for a full refund.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
