CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Paper Shredders

Active Recall Announced November 20, 2000 CPSC #01034

Quick answer

CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Paper Shredders is CPSC recall #01034, announced on November 20, 2000. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled paper shredders immediately, and call gbc to receive a free replacement paper shredder or a refund.. Affected brand: General Binding Corp. (GBC).

Hazard

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.

Affected products

GBC Shredmaster 75X-2 paper shredders

Recalled brands

General Binding Corp. (GBC)

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled paper shredders immediately, and call GBC to receive a free replacement paper shredder or a refund.

Recall date

November 20, 2000

Categories

Paper Shredders

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01034?

CPSC recall #01034 covers CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Paper Shredders, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 20, 2000. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #01034?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01034 is consumers should stop using the recalled paper shredders immediately, and call gbc to receive a free replacement paper shredder or a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Paper Shredders on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-General-Binding-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Paper-Shredders. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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