CPSCGeneral Alert
Barnes & Noble Recalls Power Adapters Sold with NOOK Tablet 7 Due to Shock Hazar...
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 |