CPSC recall · Reported May 29, 2019
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.
Chug Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn. recalled This recall includes the heyday 3 Foot Lightning USB charging cables. The cables are used….
Target Recalls USB Charging Cables Due to Shock and Fire Hazards was recalled by Chug Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn. in May 29, 2019. Reason: The metal around the cord can become electrically charged if it contacts the USB wall charger plug prongs whi…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the recalled cable to any …. Verify recall #19129 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Chug Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The metal around the cord can become electrically charged if it contacts the USB wall charger plug prongs whi….
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- agency class
- May 29, 2019
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19129 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the recalled cable to any Target store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 19129 |
| Date reported | May 29, 2019 |
| Date initiated | May 29, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Chug Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 90,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the recalled cable to any Target store for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (19129) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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