Safety regulator, Swingline Announce Recall of Rechargeable Staplers
Recall 03017 · Oct 17, 2002 · Swingline, a division
11,100
units affected
11,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03017
- Date
- Oct 17, 2002
- Company
- Swingline, a division
- Units affected
- 11,100
- Product
- Rechargeable Staplers
- Product type
- Staplers
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled cordless stapler is silver and black and comes with a black charger and charger base. The stapler, charger, and charger base have the name "Swingline" printed on them. The stapler's model number, 48201, as well as the words "Made in China," are stamped on the battery cover on the bottom of the stapler. If the battery cover has the letter "S" in the upper right corner, then the stapler is not included in the recall.
What can happen
If a consumer inadvertently releases the spring-loaded staple magazine while holding the stapler close to his/her face, there is a risk of injury from a fully loaded magazine striking a consumer in the face.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact Swingline for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Swingline has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Office supply retailers nationwide sold the staplers, from June 2002 through September 2002, for about $75.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rechargeable staplers?
Consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact Swingline for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
If a consumer inadvertently releases the spring-loaded staple magazine while holding the stapler close to his/her face, there is a risk of injury from a fully loaded magazine striking a consumer in the face.
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.