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

Name: Barnes & Noble Recalls Power Adapters Sold with NOOK Tablet 7 Due to Shock Hazard
Brand: Barnes & Noble
SKU: CPSC-17080
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 1, 2017Recall ID: 17080Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The power adapter casing can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves the black power adapter sold with the NOOK Tablet 7". The adapter bears markings: model number TPA-95A050100UU, manufacture date 201610. The NOOK Tablet 7" model number BNTV450 is located on the back of the NOOK.

Affected Products

NOOK® Tablet 7"

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Barnes-and-Noble-Recalls-Power-Adapters-Sold-with-NOOK-Tablet-7
Title	Barnes & Noble Recalls Power Adapters Sold with NOOK Tablet 7 Due to Shock Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Adapter.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Power Adapter
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Nook adapater.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Power Adapter
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/NOOK Tablet 7 - back with serial number.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	NOOK Tablet 7” Back with Serial Number
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/tablet%20%24%20adapter.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	NOOK Tablet 7” and Power Adapter
Hazards › Name	The power adapter casing can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard.
Injuries › Name	Barnes & Noble has received four reports of the power adapter breaking or pulling apart exposing the metal prongs. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	NOOK® Tablet 7"
Products › Number Of Units	About 147,000
Recall I D	7971
Remedies › Name	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 will be able to print a pre-paid UPS label to return the recalled adapters to Barnes & Noble. Consumers will receive replacement adapters in the mail. Until a replacement adapter is received, consumers are advised to charge their NOOK Tablet 7" through their computer using a USB cable.
Importers › Name	Barnes & Noble, Inc., of New York
Retailers › Name	Barnes & Noble stores and online at www.barnesandnoble.com from November 2016 to January 2017 for about $50.
Recall Date	2017-02-01T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves the black power adapter sold with the NOOK Tablet 7". The adapter bears markings: model number TPA-95A050100UU, manufacture date 201610. The NOOK Tablet 7" model number BNTV450 is located on the back of the NOOK.
Recall Number	17080
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	Barnes & Noble toll-free at 877-886-5025 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.barnesandnoble.com and click on "Product Recalls" listed at the bottom of the page.
Last Publish Date	2017-02-01T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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