CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Paper Shredders
CPSC recall 01034. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled paper shredders immediately, and call GBC to receive a free replacement paper shredder or a refund.
CPSC recall 01034 has the recall date 20 Nov 2000. The notice names the firm General Binding Corp. (GBC). The recall has about 3,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Amputation. CPSC gives the product type Paper Shredders.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | GBC is not aware of any injuries involving these paper shredders. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
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| Units | 3,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | GBC Shredmaster 75X-2 paper shredders, About 3,000, Paper Shredders |
| Sold at | Office supply stores nationwide sold these paper shredders, from August 2000 through September 2000, for about $139. |
| Importer | General Binding Corp. (GBC) |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Amputation
- Category: Paper Shredders
- CPSC recalls of 2000
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Paper Shredders
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name General Binding Corp. (GBC)
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2004 | CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Pouch Laminators |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01034The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 01034. https://recallregister.com/product/331-cpsc-general-binding-corp-announce-recall-of-paper-shredders/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 01034 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
GBC is not aware of any injuries involving these paper shredders. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Office supply stores nationwide sold these paper shredders, from August 2000 through September 2000, for about $139.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01034?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China