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Product recall · CPSCNovember 19, 2015Worth checking
Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpeners
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The electric components inside can energize the pencil sharpener, posing a shock hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric pencil sharpeners, unplug them from the outlet and contact Amax for a free replacement unit.
Who to contact: Amax toll-free at 844-483-5895 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.bostitchoffice.com and click on "Support Center," then "Recall" for more information.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 44,000
- Recall date
- November 19, 2015
- Brand
- Amax Inc., of East Greenwich, R.I.
- What has been reported
- Amax has received one report of a consumer who received a shock from the recalled electric pencil sharpener.
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Office Depot, Staples and other office supply stores and distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from April 2012 through August 2015 for between $70 and $155.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpeners Recalled by Amax Due to Shock Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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