Last year, Barnes & Noble decided to go after Amazon Fire tablets by launching a $50 Nook 7 on Black Friday, November 25. However, the Nook 7 hasn't exactly had an easy time of it. By December, B&N was being accused of shipping the tablet with spyware. Then by January, sales of the Nook 7 were halted.
As Liliputing reports, it turns out the reason sales were stopped is due to the power adapter. It's faulty, with multiple reports of the casing breaking when it is plugged in. If that happens then there's a risk of electric shock from the exposed components.
Now B&N is carrying out a recall of the adapter for anyone who owns the $50 tablet. To make up for the inconvenience caused, you'll be sent a $5 gift card to spend as well as a receiving a replacement adapter.
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If you own a Nook 7, locate the original box it came in or your receipt (if you purchased it from a B&N retail store) and note down the serial number. If you don't have either of those, the serial number should also be visible on the back of your Nook 7 or is accessible on the device by navigating to Nook Home->Nook Settings->Software.
With the serial number in hand, visit the B&N Help Center Recall Page and click the "Request Replacement" option. You'll be issued with a pre-paid shipping label allowing the return of the faulty adapter. While waiting for your new adapter to arrive, it's possible to continue charging your Nook 7 using the USB cable (which isn't faulty) and a 3rd-party USB plug, a USB port on your PC, or a USB-friendly battery.
No injuries have been reported from using the faulty power adapters, but if they can fall apart it's worth getting it replaced for free and taking advantage of the $5 gift card in the process.