Reported May 29, 2019
Target Recalls USB Charging Cables Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Chug Inc. of Eden Prairie, Minn.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the recalled cable to any Target store for a full refund.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- heyday 3 Foot Lightning USB charging cables
- UPCs
490800882614- Amount recalled
- About 90,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from June 2018 through January 2019 for about $15..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Target has received 14 reports of the cables smoking, sparking or igniting, including two reports of consumer finger burns.
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