8-Sheet Capacity, Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder, 4.1 Gallon
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Cross-cut shred size: turns paper into confetti-like pieces measuring 3/16 by 1-27/32 inches (5 by 47 mm); meets security level P-3 standards
Sheet capacity: shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time; also destroys credit cards (one at a time, through dedicated slot), staples or small paper clips
Run time and thermal protection: 3 minutes on / 30 minutes off; if shredder runs continuously beyond the max run time, it will automatically shut off to protect the motor from overheating
User-friendly design: 4-mode power switch (auto, off, reverse, forward); LED status indicator (power on, overheat); 8.7-inch paper-entry width; lift handle for easy shredder-head lifts up; easy-to-empty 4.1-gallon bin
Support and warranty: please refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use; backed by an Amazon Basics 1-year limited warranty
Quality tested: as part of Amazon Basics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing
Important Note: Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder and do not shred items like metallic credit cards
10 reviews for 8-Sheet Capacity, Cross-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder, 4.1 Gallon
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Lon J. Seidman –
Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Â This shredder works as advertised. In the attached video you can see it shredding a stack of 15 pages of paper, a CD, and a credit card. All seemed to work without incident. As you can see in the video it creates small cross shredded strips that will make reassembly of the original document more difficult. Stacks of documents will compress into thick strips that require some effort to separate.I would like to see paper bags or something to go in the wastebin as I would like to send the shredded material out to recycling without the having to dump it into another bag later.Currently the device has a bit of an oily / burnt smell but I have a feeling that it’s lubricant from the factory. I expect that to dissipate and will report back if it does not. I will also report back on any long term issues I have with it.
Strategos –
Over the years I’ve used a full-size shredder, a micro-shredder, and now this guy. So far, this is the best one.For starters, if you want a continuous-usage shredder you’re not going to find it here. If you need to shred for hours and hours spent the cash for a commercial-strength full-size shredder. If, on the other hand, you’re occasionally shredding a contract or credit card statement, this will do the trick nicely.I put this shredder through it’s paces immediately upon receiving it, because I bought it to shred a large stack of papers I needed to shred to free up some space (tax returns, credit card statements, etc). The device is POWERFUL for it’s size. It’s blades are small but mighty. Seriously, you can hear this thing rev up like a little jet engine ready to gobble paper up. You CAN overload it with continuous 6-sheet shreds (it’s a bad idea to shred a lot of multi-paper jobs at the max thickness a shredder is rated for), but if you let it breath a little between jobs and only feed it a few pages at a time, it handles it nicely.I expected the device to jam after shredding this huge stack of papers and it did, but I was able to clear it without too much trouble (I wish the opening was a little wider so I could easily pull out stuck paper with needle-nose pliers, but that’s the only flaw in the device I found). A few minutes of reverse, forward, reverse, and a few yanks with the pliers and the one jam cleared without further issue.The real nice thing is that this device seems to handle paperclips just fine, and has a nice size waste bin for a product in this low price range.Well, there you have it. I was expected a piece of junk in this price range for very small jobs, and was overjoyed to find this device a step up. It has plenty of power, and shreds beautifully. Just don’t try to run it for an hour shredding construction paper, folders, and 6 pages at once. Feed it a few pages at a time or one thick piece at a time and let it cool down every few minutes, and it should last you a good long time. Or at least longer than my last mini-shredder did. That thing is toast.
Chelsea DeChaos –
I shred junk mail like it’s a part time job. Seriously, someone must’ve been trolling my family and I and signed us up for every freakin’ mailer available to my area and a few randos for good measure.Still living pre-00’s and have wall to wall carpeting everywhere? No problem! Little wheels work on my slightly shaggy carpet no problem. YAY!The unit is quite tall but fits comfortably under my desk and it’s not that high, maybe a tad higher than your average banquet table. Bonus: You can sit your lazy bum in your computer chair and not have to bend so far to feed the shredder. I say that’s a win any day.Best quality: It’s QUIET. Didn’t realize how loud and rumbly my 3-ish year-old Walmart special was until I plugged in this guy. Super happy about that! No longer scaring my poor hamster with the shredder from hell.All in all so far it’s a great product!
The Guy –
Pretty thrilled with this shredder right now ! I was suspicious at first and considered sending it back because it had shreds in the bottom of the drawer already like someone had used it and sent it back. Instead, I opted to try it first. I had a completely full 15 gallon garbage bag of financial documents in the corner of my bedroom that I had been unable to shred with my old super slow shredder that would shut down after 2-3 minutes of use. So, I commenced shredding, and shred, and shred and shred, nonstop, until the entire bag was finished ! This shredder is definitely KING of shredders, IMO, for the price ! VERY happy !
JustinBuyer –
This shredder was purchased to replace a Fellowes strip shredder that lasted for fifteen years. I chose this cross cut Amazon Basics over the Amazon Basics micro cut. Both Shredders were the same price. This cross cut model may make less of a mess when emptying the collection basket.I did shred fifteen 20 pound pages as the shredder is rated without a problem, but I will go no higher than nine or ten pages just to play it safe in hopes the shredder will have a long life. I don’t see a security issue with this cross shredder for my needs. I don’t picture an international spy ring digging thru my garbage. See attached photo of a shred example. I examined the shredded paper closely and could not find any readable information. If you are concerned are about account numbers, SSNs, etc. just feed the paper where the printed text is parallel/horizontal to the feed slot whether it’s a micro or cross cut. This shredder did a great job shredding a DVD with personal information on it. The DVD is definitely completely destroyed.Do oil the cutting blades as recommended. All shredders need maintenance. Overall I would recommend this shredder.PROS• Secure shred• Safety features• Auto Feed• Continuous reverse and forward if needed• The basket has rollers on the rear that fit into tracks keeping the basket straight and lined up as required• Large window to check if the basket is getting full. See attached photo• Shreds a DVD/CD• The noise level is no more or less that any other consumer/small office shredderCONS• The power cord is five feet in length. A standard six footer would be nice.• The printed description of the status lights (power on, errors) and switch (ON/OFF, FWD, REC, AUTO) is very small for the average senior or person with similar vision capabilities
Corey Walsh –
The shredder does exactly what it says it will do and if you jam it, it’s probably your own fault. This is great for destroying mail or personal information in moderation. This product would not work for politicians attempting to hide unscrupulous campaign finance histories.
BCorness –
I bought this shredder last week after looking at the 4.7 star rating and the great price of $99.99. So far has performed as rated. Glad I didn’t spend the $189 for the comparable Fellowes shredder. Good job Amazon. I give it 5 stars.
Kdb –
This works great! I don’t typically test it with the full 8-sheet capacity, but I regularly put mail through that hasn’t been opened yet, such as credit card offers, and it handles them just fine. I finally got rid of the huge stack of mail that had been building up on my counter because I didn’t want to throw it away but I had lent my old shredder to a friend and never got it back. So, after some research I finally bit the bullet and bought a new one. I do like the cross-cut as my old one just did the strips. I feel this one is more secure, but it’s not like I’m shredding secret government documents or million-dollar bank statements. Still, it would take some serious effort to try to put these bits back together.I did try shredding a credit card and although it slowed a bit, it handled it. You just have to do those one at a time. I also put through stacks of paper and even if some of them got fed in at a bit of an angle, it didn’t jam and everything went through fine. Again, it slows a bit, but that’s fine as long as it doesn’t jam.The first day I got it, I used it for about a half hour and it didn’t overheat or shut off. I pretty much filled up it on the first round and it was a trooper. I know you can put bags in it but since I just use it for paper, I simply empty it into my other recycle bag when it’s full and ready to go out. That’s better anyway since the bags are recyclable and I’m trying to be better about that.This could also be used to make packing paper as the shredded bits would pack nicely around breakable items. Or, you could shred some pretty colored paper to make your own stuffing for presents. Or confetti. The possibilities are endless and I’m sure someone has made a Pinterest board about it.All in all, I’m pretty happy with this and would recommend it. I’ve had good luck with the Amazon brand.
FBL –
I had several file cabinets worth of shredding to accomplish over a weekend. I did not want to spend $$$ on a shredder, so I opted for this model. I was concerned that it would overheat, but it worked like a champ! I shredded about 10-12 bins worth in one day and it NEVER overheated! It did jam a few times when I pushed the 12-sheet limit, but I was able to get that resolved. I do wish the bin was larger, but overall, I am very happy with this shredder and I think it is excellent for the ~$50 price point.
Amazon Customer –
I am not someone who uses a paper shredder every day, but when I do, I really use it hard. This shredder was a surprisingly good value and quieter than I expected. That said, my last one overheated and needed to be replaced. This shredder has a 3 minute constant run time and a nice overheat indicator light that should help prevent me from making the same mistake.Another thing I want to comment on: I am always paranoid about buying anything electrical online. I fear it won’t work properly and returning it will be a hassle. If your like me, you’ll be happy to know Amazon leaves a little note inside the package that they test the paper shredder before shipping it to you!