CPSC, Swingline Announce Recall of Rechargeable Staplers
CPSC recall 03017. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact Swingline for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 03017 has the recall date 17 Oct 2002. The notice names the firm Swingline, a division of Acco Brands. The recall has about 11,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Staplers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Swingline has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
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| Units | 11,100 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Rechargeable Staplers, About 11,100, Staplers |
| Sold at | Office supply retailers nationwide sold the staplers, from June 2002 through September 2002, for about $75. |
| Importer | Swingline, a division of Acco Brands Inc |
| Made in | China |
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- Category: Staplers
- CPSC recalls of 2002
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 11,100Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Staplers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Swingline, a division of Acco Brands
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03017The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03017. https://recallregister.com/product/2303-cpsc-swingline-announce-recall-of-rechargeable-staplers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03017 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Swingline has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Office supply retailers nationwide sold the staplers, from June 2002 through September 2002, for about $75.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03017?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 11,100
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China