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CPSC, Swingline Announce Recall of Rechargeable Staplers is CPSC recall #03017, announced on October 17, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact swingline for a free replacement.. Affected brand: Swingline, a division of Acco Brands Inc..
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.
Affected products
Rechargeable Staplers
Recalled brands
Swingline, a division of Acco Brands Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact Swingline for a free replacement.
Recall date
October 17, 2002
CPSC recall #03017 covers CPSC, Swingline Announce Recall of Rechargeable Staplers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 17, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #03017 is consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact swingline for a free replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Swingline-Announce-Recall-of-Rechargeable-Staplers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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