Recalls / 2019-05-29

Target Recalls USB Charging Cables Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

19129 · Recalled 2019-05-29 · CPSC page

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.

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.

Reported injuries

Target has received 14 reports of the cables smoking, sparking or igniting, including two reports of consumer finger burns.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
heyday 3 Foot Lightning USB charging cables		About 90,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Chug Inc.
Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Distributor: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Made in: China
Sold at: Target, online at www.target.com

Consumer 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.

More images

heyday cable—left side close up view of package with model number and UPC

heyday cable—close up view of brand name “heyday” printed on cable

Source: CPSC recall 19129. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.