Product Recall Number: 01-034
Why was GBC Shredmaster 75X-2 paper shredders recalled?
These paper shredders do not have a protective shield to guard against exposure to the cutting blades. Consumers could lift the paper shredder lid while it is running and come into contact with the turning blades. Consumers could suffer cuts or amputations of finger tips if they touch the turning blades.
Product Recall Number: 01-034
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2000-11-19
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: GBC Shredmaster 75X-2 paper shredders
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), General Binding Corp. (GBC), of Northbrook, Ill., is recalling about 3,000 paper shredders. These paper shredders do not have a protective shield to guard against exposure to the cutting blades. Consumers could lift the paper shredder lid while it is running and come into contact with the turning blades. Consumers could suffer cuts or amputations of finger tips if they touch the turning blades. GBC is not aware of any injuries involving these paper shredders. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The GBC Shredmaster 75X-2 paper shredders being recalled have serial numbers starting with "MS" or "MT". The serial numbers are found on the boxes and on the rating plate on the bottom of the paper shredder. These shredders are light gray, and have "GBC Shredmaster" and "75X Cross Cut" written on the top. "75X-2" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on a label on the bottom of the paper shredder. Office supply stores nationwide sold these paper shredders from August 2000 through September 2000 for about $139. Consumers should stop using the recalled paper shredders immediately, and call GBC to receive a free replacement paper shredder or a refund. Consumers should call GBC toll-free at (888) 247-4135 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or go to the firm's web site at http://www.quartetgbc.com/products/shredders/75x_recall.html.
Hazard Description: These paper shredders do not have a protective shield to guard against exposure to the cutting blades. Consumers could lift the paper shredder lid while it is running and come into contact with the turning blades. Consumers could suffer cuts or amputations of finger tips if they touch the turning blades.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund, Replace
Units: About 3,000
Incidents: GBC is not aware of any injuries involving these paper shredders.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled paper shredders immediately, and call GBC to receive a free replacement paper shredder or a refund.
Sold At: Office supply stores nationwide sold these paper shredders from August 2000 through September 2000 for about $139.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed