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Other => Computer News => Topic started by: Geek-9pm on May 29, 2019, 07:09:12 PM

Title: USB cables burn fingers. Soome 900,00 reclaled.
Post by: Geek-9pm on May 29, 2019, 07:09:12 PM

Here is the story from USA today:

Target recalls 90,000 USB cables that caused consumer finger burns (https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/05/29/target-recall-90000-usb-charging-cables-can-shock-catch-fire/1277867001/)

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to stop using the 3-foot long USB-Lightning cables immediately, saying the metal around the cord can become electrically charged if it contacts the USB wall charger plug prongs while charging.

Target received 14 reports of the cables smoking, sparking or igniting, including two reports of consumer finger burns.

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Target is recalling USB charging cables.