So are you saying when she replaced the bracelets maybe one slipped between the outlet and ac adapter (the square thing)?

Yep and touched the blades that stick into the receptacle.

Agree with Ron...those chargers often are not totally flat against the receptacle and it would be very easy for something metal to slide down and cause a short circuit that would fry stuff as described and throw a breaker (hence, no power to refrigerator).

I just asked her and that is exactly what happened -- one of the three thin metal bracelets slipped between the outlet and charger.

She feels bad but I told her that was a really dumb place to put the bracelets!

I imagine they will have to replace the outlet?

Not necessarily...the breaker flipping probably minimized/eliminated damage to the receptacle. However, it should be pulled out of the box and inspected to at least make sure there is no observable physical damage. Having said that, receptacles cost a dollar at Home Depot, and replacing them is no big deal. Just remember to shut off the power first before opening up the receptacle....:-)

And your daughter learned a good lesson!

Spend the 38 cents that a new outlet costs and just replace it. Even if there is no damage you can use for a teaching moment as you can have your daughter replace it not just financially but physically. She is at the age where she can handle it with some guidance and it is a good thing for her to know how to do. In 5 short years roughly she will be off on her own and it is something that is very handy to know how to do safely otherwise a 38 cent outlet becomes a $50.38 when you have an electrician come do it and he charges for an hour of labor. Who knows she might find it interesting enough to pursue it as a career someday.

DG-

Good thought...although if this was a repair in my area of the country I'd tell her it's hard to find a competent electrician who will even show up for less than $150 :-)