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Swingline · Recalled
CPSC, Swingline Announce Recall of Rechargeable Staplers
If a consumer inadvertently releases the spring-loaded staple magazine while holding the stapler close to his/her face, there is a risk of injury from a fully loaded magazine striking a consumer in the face.
- Units
- About 11,100
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $75
- 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 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 file
- Sold at
- Office supply retailers nationwide sold the staplers, from June 2002 through September 2002, for about $75.
- Product type
- Staplers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Swingline, a division of Acco Brands Inc., of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Incident log
Swingline has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these staplers immediately and contact Swingline for a free replacement.
Contact Swingline at (800) 820-6220 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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 OCT 17 2002; last revised APR 30 2025.