While we liked the screen and general build quality of HP's Chromebook 11 when we reviewed it in October, we didn't like the later revelation that its micro-USB power adapter could overheat and melt during use. Google halted sales of the device about a month ago while it investigated, and now a listing on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission site and Google's own blog state that Google is officially recalling the adapter and shipping out replacements.

Current HP Chromebook buyers should fill out this form, which asks for your device's serial number as well as your shipping information. Google will ship you one of the new, redesigned adapters (listed in Google Play here for $20) free of charge, along with a prepaid package you can use to send back the faulty adapter. Google's blog post states that the company is "resuming sales" of the Chromebook 11 and that "all the new packages will include the replacement charger." The Chromebook 11 listings on Google Play still say that they're "coming soon" as of this writing, but we'd expect them to be updated soon.

Google's FAQ page about the recall indicates that no other Chromebook models (including HP's Chromebook 14) are affected, but that all models of the Chromebook 11 sold worldwide are at risk. Customers who fill out the recall form should receive their new adapters within 30 days; until then, you should continue to use alternate micro-USB adapters with your Chromebook 11 instead.