Safety regulator, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Paper Shredders
Recall 01034 · Nov 20, 2000 · General Binding Corp. (GBC)
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01034
- Date
- Nov 20, 2000
- Company
- General Binding Corp. (GBC)
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- GBC Shredmaster 75X-2 paper shredders
- Product type
- Paper Shredders
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled paper shredders immediately, and call GBC to receive a free replacement paper shredder or a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- GBC is not aware of any injuries involving these paper shredders. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Office supply stores nationwide sold these paper shredders, from August 2000 through September 2000, for about $139.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gbc shredmaster 75x-2 paper shredders?
Consumers should stop using the recalled paper shredders immediately, and call GBC to receive a free replacement paper shredder or a refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.