The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16041·Announced 2015-11-19

Bostitch Electric Pencil Sharpeners Recalled by Amax Due to Shock Hazard

Amax is recalling Bostitch electric pencil sharpeners because internal components can energize the unit, posing a shock hazard. One consumer reported receiving a shock.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (shock hazard) where injury has been reported (one shock incident), fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Amax Inc. is recalling Bostitch brand electric pencil sharpeners, specifically the Quietsharp Glow Classroom (model EPS11HC) and Super Pro Glow Commercial (model EPS14HC) models. The recall involves approximately 44,000 units sold nationwide at office supply stores and online retailers from April 2012 through August 2015. The affected sharpeners have a silver body, six pencil sharpener openings on a black front dial, and a removable pencil shaving tray. The model number is printed on a sticker on the bottom, and the date code is visible inside the unit when the tray is removed.

The electric components inside the sharpeners can energize the unit, posing a shock hazard. Amax has received one report of a consumer who received a shock from the recalled product. No other injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric pencil sharpeners and unplug them from the outlet. To obtain a free replacement unit, consumers should contact Amax toll-free at 844-483-5895 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.bostitchoffice.com and click on "Support Center," then "Recall."

The recalled product

Product
Bostitch electric pencil sharpeners
Manufacturer
Amax Inc., of East Greenwich, R.I.
Category
Consumer Product — Office Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
44,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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