Barnes & Noble Recalls Power Adapters Sold with NOOK Tablet 7 Due to Shock Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #17080
Recall Date
2017-02-01
Manufacturer
Barnes & Noble, Inc., of New York
Units Affected
About 147,000
Products Involved
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
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.
Reported 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.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28