CPSC recall 17-080, announced February 1, 2017, covers Barnes & Noble NOOK® Tablet 7" (about 147,000 units). The power adapter casing can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard. The notice cites 4 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 877-886-5025, or go to www.barnesandnoble.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The adapter bears markings: model number TPA-95A050100UU, manufacture date 201610.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the back of the NOOK
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- November 2016 through January 2017
- Price paid
- $50
Why it was recalled
The power adapter casing can break when plugged into an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard.
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.
Official 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.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 877-886-5025, or go to www.barnesandnoble.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Barnes & Noble
- Recall number
- 17-080
- Units
- About 147,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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
This recall in context
Compared with the 221 home electronics recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 147,000 units: the 45th-largest of 200 home electronics recalls that state a unit count. The median is 25,950 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 36 of 221 home electronics recalls.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 64 of 221 home electronics recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Barnes & Noble is named in 4 CPSC notices in this index, from 1994 to 2017. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Burlington Coat Factory Kitty and Friends Color 'N Contrast Crib Books (96-113, May 1996).
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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