Target (along with CPSC) have announced a recall of an USB charging cables because “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”
You can read all about it here:
Target Recalls USB Charging Cables Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Target-Recalls-USB-Charging-Cables-Due-to-Shock-and-Fire-Hazards
The retailer had received at least 14 reports of the cables smoking, sparking or igniting, including two reports of consumer finger burns.
There are property damages and bodily injury involve. It will most likely lead to lawsuit or at the very least demand for compensation.
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