CPSC recall 19-129, announced May 29, 2019, covers Chug heyday 3 Foot Lightning USB charging cables (about 90,000 units). 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. The notice cites 14 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the recalled cable to any Target store for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-440-0680, or go to www.target.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
UPC or product codes
490800882614The model number 080 08 8261 is printed on the side of the product's packaging.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- UPC codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the side of the product's packaging
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- June 2018 through January 2019
- Where sold
- Target, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $15
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Target has received 14 reports of the cables smoking, sparking or igniting, including two reports of consumer finger burns.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the recalled cable to any Target store for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-440-0680, or go to www.target.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Chug
- Manufacturer
- Chug Inc., of Eden Prairie, Minn.
- Recall number
- 19-129
- Units
- About 90,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from June 2018 through January 2019 for about $15.
- Importer
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Distributor
- Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
This recall in context
Compared with the 221 home electronics recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 90,000 units: the 58th-largest of 200 home electronics recalls that state a unit count. The median is 25,950 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 153 of 221 home electronics recalls, the most common hazard among them. Electric shock: named in 36 of 221 home electronics recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 46 of 221 home electronics recalls. The most common is replacement (64).
- Time on sale
- 8 months. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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