CPSC, General Binding Corp. Announce Recall of Paper Shredders

Cuts

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.

Units: About 3,000
Reports: —
Injuries: —
Deaths: —
Price: $139
Remedy: See notice

Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.

Affected

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 file

Sold at: Office supply stores nationwide sold these paper shredders, from August 2000 through September 2000, for about $139.
Product type: Paper Shredders
Made in: China
Recalled by: General Binding Corp. (GBC), of Northbrook, Ill.

Incident log

GBC is not aware of any injuries involving these paper shredders. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

What the notice says to do

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

Consumers should call GBC toll-free at (888) 247-4135 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or go to the firm's web site at http://www.quartetgbc.com/products/shredders/75x_recall.html

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated NOV 20 2000; last revised DEC 12 2025.