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 noticeWhy 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.
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.
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.