CPSC2019-05-29
Target Recalls USB Charging Cables Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Chug Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
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
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the recalled cable to any Target store for a full refund.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from June 2018 through January 2019 for about $15.
Affected count
About 90,000
Injuries reported
Target has received 14 reports of the cables smoking, sparking or igniting, including two reports of consumer finger burns.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
heyday 3 Foot Lightning USB charging cables
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Target-Recalls-USB-Charging-Cables-Due-to-Shock-and-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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