The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17080·Announced 2017-02-01

Barnes & Noble Recalls NOOK Tablet 7 Power Adapters Due to Shock Hazard

Barnes & Noble is recalling NOOK Tablet 7 power adapters because the casing can break, exposing metal prongs and posing an electric shock hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is recalling the black power adapter sold with the NOOK Tablet 7". The recall involves approximately 147,000 units. The affected adapters bear the model number TPA-95A050100UU and manufacture date 201610. The NOOK Tablet 7" model number BNTV450 is located on the back of the device.

The power adapter casing can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs. This condition poses an electric shock hazard. Barnes & Noble has received four reports of the power adapter breaking or pulling apart to expose the metal prongs. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled power adapters were sold at Barnes & Noble stores and online at www.barnesandnoble.com from November 2016 to January 2017 for about $50. The product was manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters and register online for a free replacement adapter along with a Barnes & Noble $5 gift card. Once registered, consumers can print a pre-paid UPS label to return the recalled adapters. Replacement adapters will be mailed to consumers. Until a replacement is received, consumers are advised to charge their NOOK Tablet 7" through their computer using a USB cable.

The recalled product

Product
NOOK® Tablet 7"
Manufacturer
Barnes & Noble, Inc., of New York
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
147,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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