Barnes & Noble Recalls Power Adapters Sold with NOOK Tablet 7 Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 17080. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The power adapter casing can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 17080 has the recall date 1 Feb 2017. The notice names the firm Barnes & Noble. The recall has about 147,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Barnes & Noble has received four reports of the power adapter breaking or pulling apart exposing the metal prongs. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 147,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | NOOK® Tablet 7", About 147,000 |
| 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 |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 147,000Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls on the register that name Barnes & Noble
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17080. https://recallregister.com/product/7971-barnes-noble-recalls-power-adapters-sold-with-nook-tablet-7-due-to-sho/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 17080 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Barnes & Noble has received four reports of the power adapter breaking or pulling apart exposing the metal prongs. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Barnes & Noble stores and online at www.barnesandnoble.com from November 2016 to January 2017 for about $50.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17080?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17080?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 147,000