CPSC recall 19-188, announced August 27, 2019, covers Happy Plugs Bluetooth Wireless II Headphones (about 6,900 units). The micro-USB charging cable packaged with Happy Plugs wireless headphones can cause the headphones to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled headphones and charging cable, and return them to their place of purchase or contact Happy Plugs to receive free replacement headphones and charging cable. Recall contact: call 800-419-2988, go to happyplugs.com, or email customerservice@happyplugs.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
811613031059811613031066811613031073811613031080811613031097811613031103811613031110811613031127811613032056811613032063Which products are included?
This recall involves Happy Plugs Wireless II Bluetooth Headphones sold with an external micro-USB charging cable. The micro-USB charging cable is a black cable about 20 inches in length with a USB 2.0 port on one end and a micro-USB port on the other. The UPC is printed on the back of the product packaging in the lower right corner and the item number is printed on the bottom of the product packaging. The following headphones are included in this recall. Item # Color UPC Item # 7620 Happy Plugs Wireless II Black Gold 811613031059 Item # 7621 Happy Plugs Wireless II Black 811613031066 Item # 7622 Happy Plugs Wireless II White 811613031073 Item # 7623 Happy Plugs Wireless II Pink Gold 811613031080 Item # 7624 Happy Plugs Wireless II Matte Gold 811613031097 Item # 7625 Happy Plugs Wireless II Space Gray 811613031103 Item # 7626 Happy Plugs Wireless II White Marble 811613031110 Item # 7627 Happy Plugs Wireless II Botanica Exotica 811613031127 Item # 7629 Happy Plugs Wireless II Pink Marble 811613032056 Item # 7630 Happy Plugs Wireless II Leopard 811613032063
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- UPC codes and item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the back of the product packaging in the lower right corner
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- January 2019 through May 2019
- Where sold
- Macy's, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $10 to $40
Why it was recalled
The micro-USB charging cable packaged with Happy Plugs wireless headphones can cause the headphones to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the headphones overheating while plugged into their micro-USB charging cables. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled headphones and charging cable, and return them to their place of purchase or contact Happy Plugs to receive free replacement headphones and charging cable.
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 800-419-2988, go to happyplugs.com, or email customerservice@happyplugs.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- 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
- Happy Plugs
- Recall number
- 19-188
- Units
- About 6,900 (In addition, about 2,550 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Macy's stores nationwide and online at happyplugs.com from January 2019 through May 2019 for between $10 and $40.
- Importer
- Happy Plugs Inc., of New York
This recall in context
Compared with the 221 home electronics recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 6,900 units: the 135th-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. Burn: named in 94 of 221 home electronics recalls.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 64 of 221 home electronics recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 5 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Happy Plugs at 800-419-2988 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email customerservice@happyplugs.com and include “Recall” in the subject line, or online at https://happyplugs.com and click on “Support,” then “Warranty and Returns,” then click on “Voluntary Recall and Exchange Program.” The direct link to the recall page can be found at https://happyplugs.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024787134-Voluntary-Recall-and-Exchange-Program
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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