Lightning cable problems on iPad mini

The lightning cable for my granddaughter's new (Christmas present) iPad mini is blackened from arcing.  The contacts on the cable show pitting under the blackened surface.  It looks like the contact surface is arcing like a loose connection. The cable is not usable until the black is removed.  Are the connection loose?

That does not sound normal. I suggest you take it to Apple and ask them to check it out for you.
Allan

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