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Target Home Recalls "Quick Charger" Over Fire and Electric Shock Risks

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Target Home is recalling its "Quick Charger" mobile phone charger, model "62-A2C2, 20W," due to risks of electrical short circuits and fire. The Ministry of Economy and Industry announced the recall after tests revealed the charger's plastic is not fire-resistant and it failed insulation tests. Consumers are urged not to use the charger and to return it to the company.

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  • Target Home is recalling its "Quick Charger" mobile phone charger due to fire and electric shock risks.
  • The charger, model "62-A2C2, 20W," was found to have non-fire-resistant plastic and failed insulation tests.
  • The Ministry of Economy and Industry announced the recall on Wednesday.
  • The company is asking consumers not to use the charger and to return it.
  • The charger is manufactured in China and carries the code "HY-62."

The Ministry of Economy and Industry announced on Wednesday that the company "Target Home" is recalling its "Quick Charger" mobile phone charger, model "62-A2C2, 20W," marketed under barcode 6935469879031. The company has urged anyone possessing this charger not to use it and to return it for a refund. The "Quick Charger," manufactured in China and bearing the code "HY-62," poses a risk of electrical short circuits and fire, according to the company. An investigation by the Institute of Safe Standards found that the charger's plastic components are not fire-resistant, it failed an insulation test, and its plastic parts were loose. Images of the charger in markets were released by the Ministry of Economy and Industry.

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