Target Recalls USB Charging Cables Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
CPSC recall 19129. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the recalled cable to any Target store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 19129 has the recall date 29 May 2019. The notice names the firm Chug. The recall has about 90,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Target has received 14 reports of the cables smoking, sparking or igniting, including two reports of consumer finger burns. |
|---|---|
| Units | 90,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | heyday 3 Foot Lightning USB charging cables, About 90,000 |
| Sold at | Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from June 2018 through January 2019 for about $15. |
| Manufacturer | Chug Inc |
| Importer | Target Corp |
| Distributor | Target Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 90,000Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls on the register that name Chug
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 19129The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 19129. https://recallregister.com/product/8568-target-recalls-usb-charging-cables-due-to-shock-and-fire-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 19129 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target has received 14 reports of the cables smoking, sparking or igniting, including two reports of consumer finger burns.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from June 2018 through January 2019 for about $15.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19129?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19129?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 90,000