Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpeners Recalled by Amax Due to Shock Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 19, 2015 CPSC #16041

Quick answer

Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpeners Recalled by Amax Due to Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #16041, announced on November 19, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Bostitch® brand electric pencil sharpeners Quietsharp Glow™ Classroom and Super Pro™ Commercial electric pencil sharpeners. The sharpeners have a silver body, six pencil sharpener openings on the black front dial and a removable pencil shaving tray on the front. "Bostitch" is embossed on the side. The Quietsharp Glow Classroom sharpener has model number EPS11HC and date codes between 4714 and 3215. The Super Pro Glow Commercial has model number EPS14HC and date codes between 1612 and 2715. The model number is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the sharpeners. The date code range is a two digit production week and a two digit production year (WWYY). The date code is visible inside the unit when the pencil shavings tray is removed. Quietsharp Glow and Super Pro are printed on the pencil sharpeners' packaging. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric pencil sharpeners, unplug them from the outlet and contact amax for a free replacement unit.. Affected brand: Amax Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves Bostitch® brand electric pencil sharpeners Quietsharp Glow™ Classroom and Super Pro™ Commercial electric pencil sharpeners. The sharpeners have a silver body, six pencil sharpener openings on the black front dial and a removable pencil shaving tray on the front. "Bostitch" is embossed on the side. The Quietsharp Glow Classroom sharpener has model number EPS11HC and date codes between 4714 and 3215. The Super Pro Glow Commercial has model number EPS14HC and date codes between 1612 and 2715. The model number is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the sharpeners. The date code range is a two digit production week and a two digit production year (WWYY). The date code is visible inside the unit when the pencil shavings tray is removed. Quietsharp Glow and Super Pro are printed on the pencil sharpeners' packaging.

Affected products

Bostitch electric pencil sharpeners

Recalled brands

Amax Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric pencil sharpeners, unplug them from the outlet and contact Amax for a free replacement unit.

Recall date

November 19, 2015

Categories

Business and Office Machines

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16041?

CPSC recall #16041 covers Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpeners Recalled by Amax Due to Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 19, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Bostitch® brand electric pencil sharpeners Quietsharp Glow™ Classroom and Super Pro™ Commercial electric pencil sharpeners. The sharpeners have a silver body, six pencil sharpener openings on the black front dial and a removable pencil shaving tray on the front. "Bostitch" is embossed on the side. The Quietsharp Glow Classroom sharpener has model number EPS11HC and date codes between 4714 and 3215. The Super Pro Glow Commercial has model number EPS14HC and date codes between 1612 and 2715. The model number is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the sharpeners. The date code range is a two digit production week and a two digit production year (WWYY). The date code is visible inside the unit when the pencil shavings tray is removed. Quietsharp Glow and Super Pro are printed on the pencil sharpeners' packaging.

What is the remedy for recall #16041?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16041 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric pencil sharpeners, unplug them from the outlet and contact amax for a free replacement unit.. 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 Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpeners Recalled by Amax Due to Shock Hazard 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/2016/Bostitch-Electric-Pencil-Sharpeners-Recalled-by-Amax. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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