Target Lightning USB Charging Cable Recall 2019: How To Get A Refund?

Target (TGT) has issued a recall of heyday lightning USB charging cables because it could cause a shock or fire hazard during charging. The USB cables are used to charge cellphones and other electronic devices that use a lightning connector charging cable.

The fire and shock hazard of the USB charging cable can occur when the metal around the cord becomes electrically charged when it contacts the USB wall charger plug prongs during charging. Target has received 14 reports of the cables smoking, sparking, or igniting. The company also received two reports of finger burns.

The recalled heyday USB cable is 3 feet long and was sold in purple, green, and blue iridescent. The word heyday is printed on the cable’s connector. The cable’s model number is 80 08 8261, which is printed on the side of the product package.

The recall affects about 90,000 USB cables that were sold at Target stores nationwide as well as on Target’s website from June 2018 to January 2019. The cost of the charging cable was approximately $15. The cables were manufactured by Chug Inc. in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the USB cable. They can be returned to any Target store to receive a full refund.

Questions about the recall can be directed to Target at 1-800-440-068 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST daily or online at www.target.com by clicking on Recalls at the bottom of the page and then clicking on Electronics. More information can also be found on Target’s Facebook page by clicking on the Product Recalls tab.

Shares of Target stock were up 1.24 percent as of 10:42 p.m. ET on Thursday.