News from CPSC: Barnes & Noble Recalls Power Adapters Sold with NOOK Tablet 7 Due to Shock Hazard Announced February 1, 2017

 

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1. Barnes & Noble Recalls Power Adapters Sold with NOOK Tablet 7 Due to Shock Hazard: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Barnes-and-Noble-Recalls-Power-Adapters-Sold-with-NOOK-Tablet-7

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1. Recall Date: February 1, 2017

Recall Number: 17-080                                  

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

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: NOOK® Tablet 7”

 

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

 

Remedy: Replace

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.

    

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.

 

Photos available here: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Barnes-and-Noble-Recalls-Power-Adapters-Sold-with-NOOK-Tablet-7

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 147,000

 

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. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: Barnes & Noble has received four reports of the power adapter breaking or pulling apart exposing the metal prongs. No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold at: Barnes & Noble stores and online at www.barnesandnoble.com from November 2016 to January 2017 for about $50.

 

Importer: Barnes & Noble, Inc., of New York

 

Manufactured in: China

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